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Been asked to ‘bring a plate’? How to be the most popular guest – with zero stress
Alice Zaslavsky shares her shortcuts and tips for every personality of plate-bringer this party season.
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No, you don’t hate Brussels sprouts. You’ve just been cooking them all wrong
Set aside everything you thought you knew about cooking unpopular veg such as Brussels sprouts, mushrooms and eggplant. Here’s how to make them irresistible.
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How to navigate the dos and don’ts of doggy bags in 2025
Alice Zaslavsky dishes up the latest etiquette on taking your leftovers home.
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Stress less in the kitchen with these five totally doable cooking resolutions
Keep it real in the kitchen this year with these easy cooking wins from food writer Alice Zaslavsky.
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Queen of veg Alice Zaslavsky spills the secrets to making salads you’ll actually want to eat
In her latest cookbook, Salad for Days, Good Food columnist Alice Zaslavsky lets us into the secrets of making friends with salads.
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But I didn’t even drink! How to fairly split the bill without the side serving of awkwardness
Forget fighting over who drank what and whose turn it is to pay. Follow these tips for friends with differing budgets to dine together without friction.
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Six steps that take a soup from good to great (and why you should follow the OMFG rule)
Tick off these simple but important elements, and reap the rewards later with warming bowls full of soul.
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Don’t season a dish before you’ve tasted it (and other modern dining rules)
Elbows on table? Don’t worry about it. The time is right to lighten up a bit at restaurants. Just try not to be late.
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‘Eat around the mains’: How to order better (and save money) at restaurants
Throw out the rule book and prepare to share if you want to get the best value out of a menu.
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Why everything you thought about preheating your oven may be wrong
Alice Zaslavsky settles the debate once and for all in the interests of saving time, energy, and money every time we cook.
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