It's semi-final time in the Great British Bake Off tent and with four bakers vying for a place in the final, it was time to put their patisserie skills to the test. Howard Middleton takes a look at what happened and who got through to the final.

It was another first for The Great British Bake Off this week, as the tent was transported back to the 1970s. Howard Middleton fills us in on the highs and lows of the episode.

Home to hundreds of varieties and rich in tradition, there are few countries with such a deep-rooted connection to cheese as France. Here, we’ve journeyed through just a handful of the essentials to try. Header image photography © A. ROCHE / A. BRETIN / CNIEL

Whilst there are many tried-and-tested wine pairings which will always be safe bets, increasingly food and wine lovers are looking for something a little more out there. In collaboration with Penfolds, we learn more about how to push the boat out with pairings and suggest some unusual matches for their wines.

Want to catch up on what went down during dessert week in The Great British Bake Off? Howard Middleton's got you covered!

Many of us are familiar with the flavours of British-Chinese food – but have you ever tried Indo-Chinese food? Hot and spicy, with mouthwatering dishes like chilli paneer and gobi Manchurian, it's quickly become one of the most popular cuisines in India. Read on to learn the story behind Indo-Chinese cuisine's meteoric rise.

Welcome to the Great British Chefs Cookbook Club! Find out how it works, how to get involved and what prizes you can win.

When we're down in the dumps sometimes only a culinary pick-me-up will do the job. Thankfully, our Michelin-starred chefs are here to help – read on for our very best comfort food recipes.  

This week marked the first ever autumn week on Great British Bake Off. Howard Middleton catches us up on what went on in the tent.

The British cheesemaking scene is as vibrant and exciting as it has ever been, so there’s really no excuse for serving bland supermarket selections to your dinner guests during the festive season. Take a look at the artisan cheeses that'll be gracing our cheeseboards this year – one for each of the twelve days of Christmas.

Cast iron is a true kitchen workhorse, versatile and heavy duty enough to last a lifetime. It needs a little extra TLC, but it’s well worth the effort – from seasoning to soap, here are your cast iron need-to-knows.

Have you ever wondered why pumpkins are so synonymous with Halloween? Or why we go trick-or-treating? Get spooky with us as we delve into the importance of food at Halloween and suggest some recipes to try this 31st October.

You might have seen tinned fish all over social media over the last couple of years, but that doesn’t mean it’s a passing fad. Affordable and sustainable, it should be a pantry staple – these recipes show why.

Known for its starring role in smoothie bowls, açaí’s fruity, earthy flavour makes it brilliant in everything from sauces to sorbets. Wondering what exactly açaí is and how to use it? Read on for our introduction to the Amazonian berry.

Howard Middleton gives us the low-down on what went on during pastry week of Great British Bake Off 2024.

Few types of culinary fusion are more intriguing than itameshi, the combination of Japanese and Italian food. We find out more about how this unique cuisine came to be, its most famous dishes and how you start experimenting with your own itameshi food.

We get to know Sea Sisters, a fish cannery which is channelling the spirit of Europe’s conservas to encourage us all to embrace British seafood.

It was caramel week in the Bake Off tent this week. Find out from Howard Middleton how the contestants got on.

From Scotch eggs to a beef Sunday roast – these iconic pub meals deliver all the hearty goodness of your local, in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Freshlay Farms Golden Yolker® produces award-winning eggs perfect for everything from casual breakfasts to spectacular feasts. See how we and our brilliant chefs have used their eggs in fantastic recipes fit for every occasion.

Whipping up a fish feast and worried your starring ingredient is on the turn? Nerves be gone – we’ve asked the experts for their pointers so you can cook with confidence.

Find out everything you need to know about series fifteen of The Great British Bake Off, from the start date to the judging line-up.

This week marked the return of bread week on The Great British Bake Off. Howard Middleton fills us in on how the bakers fared.

Happy to leave the past in the past, or always up for a retro trend? We're firmly in the second camp – here are five old-school dishes we'd love to see revived.