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British Pie Week is upon us, commencing on March 1st for seven days. As a fully-fledged nation of pie lovers, it’s a fun awareness week to get behind. With so many great recipes available, it just falls to you to decide what kind of pie to put on your menu! Let’s be honest, who doesn’t like a good ole’ traditional British pie; Meat and Potato, Steak, Cheese and Onion, Chicken and Mushroom, the fillings are endless yet all so tasty. We’ve listed some of our most flavoursome recipes below in hope to inspire your menu.

Today is World Kindness Day! Here at Essential, we are all about celebrating kindness, everyone can use more kindness in their lives - now more than ever.

It’s time to take your pancakes to the next level with our innovative recipes! Why settle for lemon and sugar? Which will you be serving up on Shrove Tuesday?

Need more Chinese New Year recipe inspiration? Coming right up! Celebrations will start on the 12th February for 16 days, celebrating 2021 as the year of the Ox! Whether you need ideas for meal kits or takeaway menus, we have gathered some more of our favourites, all containing beautifully balanced, authentic flavours.