Slow 'n' easy does it
Slow cookers have come a long way since they first appeared in our shops in 1971, says Clare Royals. With the colder months coming, why not give one a try?
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Scones vs muffins
Whether you're a devotee of the British scone or secret scoffer of the American muffin, both are yummier when you make them yourself. Claire Hopley tells you how.
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The taste we've learned to love
It is hard to imagine culinary life without garlic, yet we Brits took a long time to welcome the pungent little clove back into our kitchens, says Claire Hople.
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Fish for the future
You can help protect our remaining stocks of threatened fish such as cod and haddock by trying others that aren't on the 'at risk' list.

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Wine of wild orchards
It was the Normans who first showed us how to ferment apples - a fruit that had been introduced to these shores by the Romans. Now, says Carolle Doyle, real cider is making a comeback

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Delicious any time
Mincemeat has become so associated with Christmas that we banish it to the store cupboard for the rest of the year. Claire Hopley's recipes show you how versatile it can be all year round.
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The WI gets them cooking
Members train to provide free basic food preparation courses to young parents.
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Get to know your microwave oven
They may have been around for more than 40 years but today's microwave ovens use 21st century technology with impressive results, says Clare Royals.
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Womans World recipe index
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Woman's World Recipe Favourites

Chicken is simmered with aromatic spices, creating a rich, flavoursome meal.
This sweet bread is a great accompaniment to mid-morning coffee.