The cook’s kitchen

Tuck into these fresh takes on much-loved comfort foods. Like a hug in a bowl, they’ll bring joy on cold or cloudy days

Welcome to a brand-new iteration of our bi-annual Healthy Diet Plan to help you start 2025 the right way. As always, our nutrition and cookery experts have devised a week-long plan of quick and simple

One in five families in the UK are affected by estrangement, and it’s a subject that can be both heartbreaking and taboo. Here, women who’ve turned their back on their parents talk to Hattie Garlick about the emotional fallout their decisions brought about

Our top team of testers have visited key pampering locations around the British Isles and picked 10 of the very best spas for you – both for overnight breaks and day packages. Which will be your favourite?

Makes 6Prep time 30 min, plus overnightfirst proving and minimum2 hours second proving • 510g lukewarm water • 1g (¼ tsp) fast-action driedyeast • 784g ‘00’ flour (see p36) • 24g sea salt flakes • Fin

Humaira has worked as a garden designer for over 10 years and runs a garden design course. Bob is the author of dozens of gardening books, as well as a radio presenter and organic gardener. A keen fru