Making the most of mackerel

Although it’s mostly enjoyed in the UK in its smoked form, mackerel is extremely delicious fresh. It has a rich, strong taste that holds up well to chilli and spices, and doesn’t easily go dry. It’s a great fish for beginners and experts alike – check out our collection of mackerel recipes below.

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Mussels: an eco-friendly staple

Mussel

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Mussels are a delicious, sustainable choice of seafood. They improve water quality, improve biodiversity and are pretty cheap to boot. Take a look at our collection of recipes for mussels and other sustainable seafood.

Fusilli lunghi with mussel and saffron butter

by Matt Beardmore

Sustainable fish

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Take your pick

Pan-fried hake with curried mussels

by Chantelle Nicholson

Karnatakan mussels

by Will Bowlby

Mussel fritti

by Tim Siadatan, Trullo

Kam heong mussels

by Abby Lee

Steamed mussels with cider, leeks and chorizo

by Georgina Fuggle

In Season

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Start the day right

Whether it’s a hearty bowl of porridge or a proper full English, we all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If up at the crack of dawn, some nutty granola or warm muffins straight from the oven should see you through, while a lazy brunch calls for runny poached eggs or sticky maple pancakes.