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Beauty: Radiance, freshly delivered…

With these milk-based complexion boosters 




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Fashion: YOU will love...

...Stephanie Sofokleous's bright ideas for staying in




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Fashion: Why don't YOU try...

...checking out Joanne Toolan's new take on 70s chic




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Fashion: And the high street heroes

To all the retailers who are giving something back - we salute you!




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Chunky Currant Shortbreads 

Crunchy, oversized buttery biscuits - great with a cup of tea




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Five-Minute Chocolate Pudding One pudding to share

This makes twice the amount of sauce that you will need for one pud, but it can be reheated another time




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Worrying won't help but a few strategies can guide us through any crisis, says life coach Liz Wilde

Tough times can play havoc with our emotions and I've witnessed my clients suffering in many ways. But five principles helped steady my nerve in my own crisis




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Raspberry Chocolate Fudge Cake 

Divinely tender and truffle-like, the raspberry frills make this an all-singing production




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ASK ZELDA: Our relationships expert Zelda West-Meads answers your questionss

Why does my son refuse to see me?    




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Liz Jones's Diary: In which I go it alone (literally) 

I finally caved and sent David a light, friendly text. We should all be reaching out, shouldn't we?




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Health: My golden rules for staying healthy 

Sadly, this is my last column as I feel that I should be spending more time doing my bit for the NHS in these exceptional times




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HOROSCOPES: Something good may happen this week, Taurus

Taurus 21 APRIL-21 MAY Saturn in Aquarius is already putting you under pressure and when the Sun in your sign challenges it on Tuesday




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Beauty: The great British fake off 

No foreign holiday doesn't have to mean no tan with these fabulous faux glows 




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Lemon Meringues and Cream 

Crisp on the outside, with gooey pockets of mousse within. Smother them with whipped cream or crème fraîche




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Mini Cherry Loaves 

Deliciously moist, these mini loaf cakes make a tasty snack




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Coffee Banoffee Pie 

With its buttery biscuit base, thick bank of caramel and cloud of whipped cream, this feels deliciously indulgent - even when you are sharing it




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One cake, two forks 

Double the pleasure: Annie Bell's indulgent puds are made for sharing




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Love letters from The Blitz. How do you follow your heart during wartime?

This remarkable treasure trove of letters gives a unique insight into home-front life and romance




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Pistachio Cheesecake 

If you like pistachio ice cream, you'll love this. It is worthwhile trying to find pistachio extract, but if you can't almond extract is fine




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Would you let the stars rule your life? 

They only date if their signs are compatible, plan pregnancies and career moves by the zodiac and even reschedule meetings if (heaven forbid!) Mercury is retrograde.




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Big little buys 

Getting sick of seeing the same four walls? These easy, affordable updates can make a whole lot of difference to any room




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Elizabeth Day: I think I've finally lost the plot

There are times in your life when you feel radically misaligned with the prevailing opinion. That's how I felt when I watched the latest box set everyone was raving about. I speak of Tiger King




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Fashion: Let's hear it for the little guys

Want to treat yourself and get a feel-good glow? These independent boutiques and brands could do with your support right now




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Fashion: Your feel-good fashion guide

From planet-friendly fabrics to brands that give back, here's fashion director Shelly Vella's pick of the pieces to love right now




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Liz Jones's Diary: In which I try positive thinking 

I woke at 3am last night, could not get back to sleep. Thought my throat was itchy. No nice thoughts to comfort myself with




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Elizabeth Day: Sometimes it's good not to talk

I used to see a therapist who believed silence was good for me. I would trudge to her house every Wednesday afternoon,




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Ras-El-Hanout Roasted Cod with Cauliflower & Pomegranate

This is a real party piece of a dish - it looks great at the table and packs so much flavour for minimal prep and effort




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HOROSCOPES: Try not to be too rebellious this week, Taurus

Taurus 21 APRIL-21 MAY You have played by the rules in recent weeks




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Sichuan Chicken, Roasted Squash & Greens

Sichuan chicken is traditionally very spicy




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Persian Love Cake with Rose, Cardamom & Figs

There are thousands of versions of this cake with the roughly similar legend behind them that a young woman made it for the man she liked, who promptly fell in love with her on tasting it




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Rukmini Iyer's One-tin wonders

These flavour-packed single-tray dishes from around the world couldn't be simpler




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Korean-Style Aubergines with Spring Onions & Sesame Rice

Gochugaru, or Korean red pepper flakes, are available online and at specialist shops. They really make the dish




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ASK ZELDA: Our relationships expert Zelda West-Meads answers your questions

I want to leave my husband but have nowhere to go




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All-In-One Beef Chilli with Chocolate

I could live off this Mexican-inspired chilli - especially as it makes enough to feed a crowd with more to spare. I use brisket along with a little diced pork shoulder for richness




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Roasted Sweet Potato with Feta, Spring Onions & Peanuts

One of the easiest and nicest dinners I can think of is roasted sweet potato - and this smoky version, jazzed up with sharp feta, spring onions and some crunch from the peanuts, is up there




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Crispy Halloumi, Roasted carrots, Walnuts & Cannellini Beans

Perfect for a weeknight dinner with a pile of flatbreads as it would be with other salads for a weekend lunch spread




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Herbed Chicken with Olives, Artichokes & Roast Potatoes

Excellent fuel for a long afternoon dog walk




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Thai Beef Panang with Coconut, Chilli & Peanuts

This dish is a revelation: beef cooked in coconut with lemongrass and chilli with a depth of flavour from shrimp paste and lime




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Peach & Dulce De Leche Cake with Meringues & Cream

In Uruguay, this cake is known as chajá - layers of fluffy sponge soaked in peach syrup, cream, dulce de leche, peaches and meringue




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INTERIORS: In with the bold

Who knew that green and pink would work together so well? Welcome to the Insta-famous home of the design duo who are changing our approach to décor




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BEAUTY: Here's something to smile about 

Need a pick-me-up? Lipstick always does the trick for me. These are my current favourites 




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Beauty: We all need a skin saviour 

And these miracle-workers are having a magical effect on my complexion right now




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Fish 'n' Chips

A crisp green salad would be just the ticket alongside




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ASK ZELDA: Our relationships expert Zelda West-Meads answers your questions

I flirted with my friend's husband and now she won't speak to me    




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VE Day: Tears, laughter, singing - the day the fighting ended 

This Friday marks 75 years since Winston Churchill announced the end of the war in Europe and people took to the streets to rejoice with victory parades, parties and music




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Lemon Roast Chicken with Garlicky Dauphinoise and Rocket Salad

This is a particularly gorgeous take on our favourite Sunday roast




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Marmalade Bread and Butter Pudding

This wickedly sticky bread and butter pud is a tribute to our love of toast with butter and marmalade




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Retro Lemon Meringue Pie

A naughty spoonful of whipped cream is to be encouraged




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Strawberries and Cream Trifle

One to eat lounging on the sofa in slippers




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Elizabeth Day: Help, I'm caught in the wheel of Zoom!

We used to live in an era when quarantine was something pets did and social distancing simply meant avoiding the drunk guy at the office Christmas party.