The 4 festive foods you didn't know were packed with sugar

SUGAR in vast quantities has no place in a healthy diet. However, at this time of year, festive foods are full of hidden sugars and these are four of the worst offenders.

Food secrets: Step to avoid 'major health threat' when cooking chicken most people miss

DISPATCHES: The truth about your chicken unveiled the secrets behind the biggest UK chicken farms.

BBC Good Food’s 8-page Guide to Festive Entertaining pullout in Thursday's Daily Express

WITH Christmas only around the corner, there's so much to prepare especially when it comes to food. That's why we've partnered with BBC Good Food to bring you an exclusive 8-page guide to Festive Entertaining pullout on Thursday December 2, 2021.

Iceland boss won't have staff 'policing' new Covid rules - shoppers can enter mask free

ICELAND'S Managing Director has said his staff won't be "policing" shoppers when it comes to wearing a mask inside a store.

McDonald’s to offer two popular menu items for just 99p - tomorrow only

MCDONALDS is offering customers two popular items for only 99p each tomorrow, November 29.

Just Eat slashes 25 percent off Pret, Greggs and more for Black Friday

JUST EAT is slashing prices off takeaway orders for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Including Pret, Greggs and more, don't miss the chance to treat yourself and order your favourite meal for a discount.

‘Cripsy’ & ‘fluffy’: Jamie Oliver shares how to make ‘best’ roast potatoes - ‘heaven!’

ROAST potatoes are a popular choice when it comes to cooking a Sunday lunch. They are the perfect accompaniment to the meal's centrepiece, as well as the other vegetable side dishes. But what is the best way to cook them?

Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose & more recall foods due to allergy fears - ‘do not eat them’

MAJOR UK supermarkets have recalled a number of popular foods in recent days and weeks. This is due to them being harmful to some people if consumed.

Pizza Hut slashes 50 percent off pizzas for Black Friday

PIZZA HUT is offering customers a big deal for Black Friday where they can get deals on meals. Perfect for taking the night off cooking, find out what's on offer and order yourself some delicious food.

Royal recipe: Queen’s ‘opulent’ Victorian breakfast - ‘fit for the royal breakfast table'

THE QUEEN enjoys a healthy diet and has so throughout her life. Former royal chef Darren McGrady previously shared the Victorian breakfast he would serve Her Majesty during his tenure as royal chef.

Food historian tracks evolution of Sunday roast - all the way back to 100 years ago

A food historian has tracked the evolution of the Sunday roast - from its humble beginnings of boiled beef, broad beans and cabbage 100 years ago, to today's culinary tour de force. Expert Seren Charrington-Hollins explains how the roast has become something of a centrepiece to the family table, and now includes anything from plant-based meat to chips, salmon and even macaroni cheese.

Quick last minute thanksgiving recipes - the three Thanksgiving staples to make in a hurry

THANKSGIVING is finally here, and if the day crept up on you a little too quickly you might not be prepared to cook a traditional meal for the family. Here are the three Thanksgiving staples to make in a hurry.

Amazon slashes 35 percent off Celebrations chocolate box in Black Friday sale - under £15

AMAZON is offering shoppers the chance to bag a Celebrations box for a major discount. One of the site's most popular Black Friday offers, hurry to scoop this up ahead of Christmas.

Half of Brits admit to not knowing the difference between white and red wine

THE average adult has tried just ten wine varieties, with more than half of us - 51 percent - admitting we don't know the difference between white wine and rosé.

Bake Off: GBBO winner Sophie Faldo's fruit cake recipe tips and 'lovely alternative'

BAKE OFF's final takes place tonight, and winner Sophie Faldo has discussed her fruit cake recipe tips with Express.co.uk.

Bake Off: Sophie Faldo's banana bread recipe hack - GBBO winner on best kind of chocolate

BAKE OFF's final takes place tonight, and winner Sophie Faldo has discussed her banana bread recipe tips with Express.co.uk.

Bake Off: GBBO winner Sophie Faldo's secret to perfecting a carrot cake

CARROT cake is a popular baking staple, despite its unusual inclusion of veg in its recipe. The cake uses carrots mixed on the batter. GBBO winner Sophie Faldo discussed the tricky bake.

Bake Off: GBBO winner Sophie Faldo's secret to perfecting a lemon drizzle cake

BAKE OFF is back on screens, to the joy of British baking fans. Many will be inspired to reach for their cake tins while the show is on, and perhaps they will try the classic lemon drizzle cake. GBBO winner Sophie Faldo gave her insight.

Over half of Brits agree that the way to their heart really is through their stomach

The way to a man's - and woman's - heart really IS through their stomach, a study has found. Research of 2,000 adults revealed more than half believe the age-old phrase "the way to a man's heart is through his stomach" does ring true.

Mulled wine recipe: How to make mulled wine

MULLED WINE season is officially upon us. Here's how to make mulled wine at home, with expert tips.

Deliveroo slashes 25 percent off all food in Black Friday sale

DELIVEROO is celebrating Black Friday and launching deals across thousands of restaurants. With prices slashed up to 25 percent off, find out what's on offer and order food now.

Greggs Christmas menu: Where to get new Greggs vegan and traditional Festive Bake

GREGGS' Christmas menu launches today, with the much-loved Festive Bake returning to stores alongside a new vegan addition. How can you get your hands on the seasonal pastries?

They have feelings too! - Seafood to be included in animal welfare standards bill

OCTOPUSES, crabs and lobsters have feelings too, a study has found, prompting the Government to add the creatures to the list of those protected by forthcoming laws.

How to cook camembert - three key steps to make perfect baked camembert

CAMEMBERT is a festive favourite due to its warming creamy texture, but what's the secret to a perfectly baked camembert to serve at your table this winter?

Monk fruit, figs and raisins - Tate & Lyle turns away from sugar to healthier alternatives

THEY once put sugar in the bowls of every dining table in Britain but now Tate & Lyle is dedicated to removing its heritage product from the nation's diet.

Myleene Klass 'absolute favourite' for 'perfect' Christmas -essentials for 'elevated' meal

CHRISTMAS is the most wonderful time of the year and choosing the right food and drinks for the special dinner is essential to have a perfect time with your loved ones.

Waitrose, Tesco & Sainsbury’s recall popular foods due to allergy fears - ‘do not eat it’

WAITROSE is the latest supermarket to recall a food product due to allergy fears. Tesco and Sainsbury's have also recalled foods in recent days.

And the winner is white! Sarah Jessica Parker and partners launch vintage Sauvignon Blanc

White wine has beaten red to be voted the UK's favourite, with 36 percent of adults naming it as their top tipple.

Mike Tindall shares Christmas dinner with royals at Sandringham is a ‘cold buffet’

THE ROYAL FAMILY'S Christmas traditions are slightly unusual on the Queen's estate in Sandringham, King's Lynn in Norfolk.

Yorkshire pudding recipe: How to make the best puddings - 'trick all good restaurants do'

YORKSHIRE puddings are a delicious component of the Sunday roast. What is the perfect recipe?

Tesco & Sainsburys’ recall mushrooms due to allergy fears - ‘do not eat them’

TESCO and Sainsbury's have recalled a popular vegetable product due to a mistake on the packaging.

Mum feeds family of 5 for £50 a week and shares her savvy shopping hacks - 'It's easy!'

AS FOOD prices increase, now is the time to get savvy with your shopping and one mother has shared her times to keep the costs low each week.

Iceland makes big Christmas offer to first 150,000 customers - how to apply

ICELAND is making a promise to its first Christmas customers online. How can you apply?

Wetherspoons extends drinks discount for three more months with pints for just 99p

WETHERSPOONS is extending its cheap booze discount for another three months.

Menu for royal Corgis at Buckingham Palace - ‘like being in a normal family’

THE QUEEN has owned over 30 Corgis across her 69-year reign, and according to a former royal chef, they had their own chef at Buckingham Palace with a set menu each day.

Queen buys royal staff £6 Christmas Puddings from Tesco – ‘shows her thoughtfulness'

THE QUEEN has many staff members to help run Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and all her other royal residences.

Best supermarket mince pies revealed for Christmas 2021

SUPERMARKET mince pies have hit the sweet spot with consumer experts for the second year running.

McDonald's Christmas menu returns and it 'tastes like heaven' - new additions

IT'S a very merry Christmas at McDonald's. The fast food chain proposes a new menu from November 17 to December 28 to celebrate the holidays.

Aldi launches new beer advent calendars and festive gins

ALDI is expanding its festive offering and has launched two new beer advent calendars that are perfect for counting down to Christmas. Available now, find out more about the calendars and discover new gins.

Wetherspoons launches Christmas menu with four brand new items

WETHERSPOONS has launched its Christmas menu with a host of treats to choose from, including a brie and bacon burger and a chicken and stuffing panini.

‘This is amazing!’ Cadbury brings popular chocolate item to UK before Christmas

CADBURY has introduced a brand-new chocolate product to British shelves ahead of Christmas.

Morrisons is offering one litre of Baileys for less than £10 – shop now

MORRISONS has launched a special limited-time offer that's perfect ahead of the holidays. Customers can now get Baileys for an all-time low price - plus discover other deals on alcohol from the supermarket.

Bake Off: GBBO's Sophie Faldo's chocolate cake tip - 'actually results in better cakes'

CHOCOLATE cake, rich and delicious. Bake Off winner Sophie Faldo discussed how she perfects her's.

McDonalds’ shares how to get a free hot drink this week - you must be fast

MCDONALD'S is giving customers the chance to get a free McCafé hot drink this week.

Aldi shoppers 'disappointed' over ‘creepy’ detail in Kevin the Carrot toy range

ALDI has outraged some shoppers after they took a closer look at the Kevin the Carrot toy range.

M&S issues ‘important’ update on £20 alcoholic Christmas snow globes - ‘surely not’

MARKS AND SPENCER has issued customers with an update over its popular alcoholic Christmas snow globes. It comes after the retailer is experiencing "unprecedented demand" for the alcoholic drink.

Quality Street to bring back favourite retro sweet for brand-new 2022 tubs

QUALITY STREET has announced it will bring back one retro chocolate of the five the brand discontinued a few years ago. The chocolates were fan favourites, but only one will be returning this Christmas.

Tesco, Co-op & Iceland recall popular products amid allergy fears – ‘do not eat it’

MAJOR supermarkets have urgently recalled popular food products in recent days and weeks. This is due to them containing ingredients which are not declared on the packaging.

‘Ultimate’ roast potatoes: Perfect recipe for crispy spuds ‘add bicarbonate of soda’

ROAST potatoes, no Sunday or Christmas dinner is the same as the other. Now, the perfect recipe has been tested.

Royal recipe: How to make the simple custard tart enjoyed by the Queen

ROYAL recipes are rarely made public but chef Marcus Wareing shared the ingredients and method for his custard tart which was served to the monarch for birthday celebrations.