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Rambutan is a small, oval-to-round fruit native to Southeast Asia. Learn more about rambutans, including how to choose, cut and prepare them.

Rather than just being faux-meat, Mamu is different. It's a mushroom-based meat alternative that's getting its launch in restaurants so that chefs can test its versatility. Flora Tsapovsky investigates.

How do you build the perfect sandwich? Here are the best tips and tricks to making the best sandwiches ever. Discover more on Fine Dining Lovers.

Learn to love your leftovers with zero-waste recipes from world-famous chefs. Download the Fine Dining Lovers 'Why Waste? Cookbook' for free now.

Cutlery, plates, napkins, glasses and much more: here you can learn how to set a formal table according to etiquette. Discover all the rules of mise en place.

Find out what our eight favourite slow-cooker vegetarian recipes are. Vegetable stews and vegetarian lasagna: discover them all on Fine Dining Lovers.

This helpful infographic explains 12 different types of beer glasses and what to drink in them. Take a look.

Are slow drinks the fastest growing trend in the world of cocktails? Kiki Aranita met mixologist Danny Childs to taste his drinks and find out.

Panettone is one of the most famous Italian Christmas desserts. Find out how to eat it properly, how to slice it and what to serve it with.

This is the simplest way to cook a turkey so that the skin is crispy and the meat is juicy and tender. Our easy method will work with any turkey.

From spices to herbs: discover the best alternatives to use in the kitchen if you have to cut down on salt. Read more on Fine Dining Lovers.

How many types of basil are there? Discover the eight main basil varieties, their characteristics and how to use them. Read more on Fine Dining Lovers.

Instead of milk, use these milk alternatives when baking cakes, without compromising on flavour or texture. Take a look.

Wondering what to do with pumpkin seeds? Try out our best pumpkin seed recipes.

Discover our favourite vegetable or fruit fritter recipes: six recipes you absolutely must try. Discover more on Fine Dining Lovers.

How many countries does the Michelin Guide cover? Find out which countries and cities the famous red guide recommends for fine dining.

How many types of eggplant are there? From Chinese to Sicilian, discover the different kinds of eggplant, their characteristics and how to cook with them.

On the eve of season six of the hit Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil, Fine Dining Lovers spoke to Phil Rosenthal about his side-project - a companion travel and cookbook that makes you want to put down the book, and cook and travel. Take a look.

Discover these gourmet tips, tricks and recipe ideas for the butter board trend that's sweeping the internet. Take a look.

Discover the definitive spaghetti al pomodoro recipe from the hit TV series The Bear. Take a look and try it out for yourself.

Chow mein and lo mein are two Chinese noodle dishes. Although similar, they have differences in ingredients and preparation. Find out what they are.

Here the best ways to cook mushrooms. Find out how to fry, grill, roast and boil mushrooms for the best results.

Check out our favourite scone recipes, which will have your family and friends begging for more. Read on.

The Isle of Wight, with its faded Victoriana and genteel harbour towns, is a place out of time. But its dining scene is enjoying a moment. Discover the food of this revitalised island in the English Channel.

Tempeh is a food made from fermented soybeans. Find out how it is prepared, its nutritional characteristics and the best ways to cook tempeh.