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Onions will stay fresh and last for months when stored in unusual spot in kitchen

Onions are a culinary staple in many cuisines, and thankfully they're an easy ingredient to have on hand and can last for months when stored right.

2024-04-13T14:52:43Z

6 best spots to warm up with a bowl of soup this autumn

If you are looking for a comforting bowl to break up the workday fatigue or looking for a dinner spot with a fresh take on autumn warmers, the below restaurants’ soup game is on point.

2024-04-12T17:26:50Z

Curiosity and passion for wine drove Siphakamiso Duma to start his own wine business

Siphakamiso Duma describes his wines as ‘a sip of quality at a reasonable price’.

2024-04-19T12:05:55Z

What is fine dining? Here’s what to expect when you go to a fine dining restaurant

From outstanding cuisine to an elegant atmosphere here’s what you’ll find when you go to a fine dining restaurant.

2024-04-15T10:55:10Z

Make Mary Berry's super 'flavourful' burgers complete with delicious side of coleslaw

Mary Berry's delicious burgers will have you coming back for seconds and thirds.

2024-04-13T09:07:32Z

Best soup makers in the UK: How to use a soup maker to create quick and easy meals at home

Best soup makers in the UK: How to use a soup maker to create quick and easy meals at home - These clever kitchen gadgets make eating well easier than ever

2024-04-11T09:28:46Z

I made glazed salmon in the air fryer - it tasted amazing and took eight minutes to cook

Cooking salmon fillets in the air fryer is a quick and easy way to cook salmon without running the risk of a broken fish fillet. This recipe includes a delicious Japanese sweet rice wine and soy glaze.

2024-04-13T03:07:30Z

Jamie Oliver shares how to make ‘perfect' poached egg in 5 minutes without using vinegar

Vinegar is often recommended on the internet when cooking a poached egg to help it keep its shape, but Jamie Oliver has shared there is an easier and tastier way.

2024-04-13T05:07:33Z

The best places for cream tea in Cornwall – and how to enjoy it like a local

A proper Cornish cream tea is made by putting the jam on the scone before the clotted cream. The reason? The cream would melt on scones hot from the oven. A scone is something that must be freshly baked, preferably in a farmhouse Aga, and with a light hand on the baking powder. Sadly, there are lots of cream tea shops that cut corners, especially i...

2023-08-02T15:48:45Z

Why Italian white wine is so food-friendly

I don’t know how many of you buy wine specifically to drink with food, but the Italians do and we could learn a few lessons from them. If you taste wines such as soave and pinot grigio on their own, you might think they’re a bit bland and boring, but sip a glass with a plate of antipasti or spaghetti carbonara, say, and they spring into life. Italians by and large don’t want wines with overt fruit flavours, too much oak or overly high levels of...

2024-04-12T13:20:33Z

The best pubs and bars in Cornwall

The Cornish are sniffy about lager. Why would anyone drink something so tasteless when there’s such a good choice of proper ales from long-established micro breweries (including Korev’s Cornish lager), not to mention the chilled ciders and array of home-grown gins. Thanks to tourism, the county’s age-old granite pubs set high on clifftops or tucked...

2023-08-02T15:48:44Z

3 tips for mastering one-pot dishes with flavour and in record time

Using one pot or pan not only saves on dishes but also allows you to create a meal in next to no time.

2024-04-17T15:17:09Z

Aldi is bringing back three 'sensational' 89p favourites

The returning range of confiments

2024-04-18T09:27:57Z

Cooking tips when transitioning from summer to autumn

With autumn here, preparing your kitchen for seasonal changes might seem like a daunting task but we are here to help.

2024-04-18T18:23:02Z

Jamie Oliver cooks chicken in a staple ingredient for the juiciest meat - it's not stock

A perfectly moist chicken is hard to achieve when cooking it whole, that is, without the help of one common ingredient that Jamie Oliver swears by.

2024-04-14T06:23:16Z

6 amazing pink wines to drink this spring

These still and sparkling rosés will delight the senses, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

2024-04-11T07:12:54Z

Mary Berry's 'chewy and luxurious' Florentines recipe with secret to perfect consistency

While people think they might be difficult to make at home, renowned chef Mary Berry has simplified it so you only need 10 minutes for these delicious freshly baked treats.

2024-04-14T15:23:44Z

Top 20 ways to use courgettes

Looking to work your way through a glut of courgettes? Discover our favourite ideas for using up this versatile vegetable, from cakes and bakes to soup and courgetti

2024-04-11T03:58:24Z

Top tips to keep your produce fresh for longer

There is nothing worse than purchasing a week’s worth of groceries only to find them mouldy and rotten a few days later. Fortunately, there are simple ways to keep your produce fresh and extend their shelf life.

2024-04-24T07:33:45Z

Coulis vs compote: What is the difference between the fruit sauces?

Coulis and compote are types of fruit sauces. Both can be used to enhance your dishes and elevate your home-made food.

2024-04-18T12:23:01Z

Cooking tricks for days when you are not in the mood

For all those hungry souls out there who are too lazy to cook, here are some food hacks to help you through the day.

2024-04-22T19:41:48Z

With 'functional' beverages, brands rush to quench a thirst for drinks that do more than taste good

With 'functional' beverages, brands rush to quench a thirst for drinks that do more than taste good - The global market has exploded for drinks that promise to do more than just taste good

2024-04-15T10:31:50Z

Gordon Ramsay's 'decadent' scrambled eggs can be made 'in a matter of minutes'

Billed as a "luxurious" meal, Ramsay puts scrambled over buttered toast with bacon jam.

2024-04-11T15:36:22Z

4 ways to make everyday meals look exciting

All it takes is a few thoughtful touches and a little bit of extra love.

2024-04-16T18:21:17Z

Cook the ‘crispiest bacon ever' with chefs method using free ingredient

Cook the crispiest bacon you can achieve using an award-winning chef's technique.

2024-04-12T16:07:09Z

How long does grill charcoal last? Plus expert advice on how to make it last longer

Here's everything you need to know about how long grill charcoal lasts – and expert advice about how to make it last even longer

2024-04-11T14:10:57Z

A look into the rise of indigenous foods

Indigenous ingredients might sound like the next food buzzword, but their rise in popularity is rooted in more than just a trend and should be on your radar for a host of reasons.

2024-04-23T12:11:31Z

‘Having a big following doesn’t mean you’re a great recipe writer’: What makes a hit cookbook in 2024?

‘Having a big following doesn’t mean you’re a great recipe writer’: What makes a hit cookbook in 2024? - IN FOCUS: Gone are the days of books by celebrity chefs lining the shelves at Waterstones. Today’s recipe tomes are instead being written by social media stars, from the women behind Pinch of Nom, to kindly grandmas living in the foothills of Italy. For publishers and writers, it’s a strange new world, writes Helen Salter

2024-04-13T05:02:28Z

Ask A Nutrition Professional: How Much Sugar Is In Rum?

Expert opinion from Leticia Soares Postgraduate Degree in Public and Family Health/Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics · 5 years of experience · Brazil Rum is made from boiled sugarcane juice, the molasses, through a process of fermentation and distillation. Fermentation will result in the transformation of existing sugars in the juice into ...

2024-04-17T15:16:22Z

Now I’m more relaxed about dinner parties, I don’t freak out if I can’t find purple basil

Dinner parties are in the news again thanks to the release of a film, The Trouble with Jessica, set during a London dinner party where everything goes badly wrong. With dinner parties on screen you know pretty much what you’re in for: posing, flirting, tension (arising from a crisis in the kitchen and/or a clash of opinions) loosened inhibitions, a...

2024-04-15T09:10:39Z

What is food poisoning and how to keep your family safe?

Understanding its common causes and how to prevent it, especially at home, is essential for keeping families safe.

2024-04-22T14:24:43Z

Mistakes you might be making when reheating food

As much as warming last night's dinner can be easy and convenient, it also comes with health risks, which can be avoided.

2024-04-22T17:13:58Z

The best food shows to watch in 2024

From travel shows that take you to remote culinary destinations to a unique cooking competition with deception and thrills, here are five food and cooking shows sure to quench your hunger for tasty eats and entertainment.

2024-04-15T06:58:51Z

Is Broccoli More Healthy Raw? A Review By Nutrition Professionals

Expert opinion from Deidre Huysamen Dietician - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 7 years of experience · South Africa Broccoli is healthy cooked and raw. Raw broccoli is higher in nutrients as the moment you start to cook vegetables you will start to lose some nutrients. This can be minimized by using dry or semi-moist cooking methods. R...

2024-04-23T22:08:30Z

Herb All by Maxim Schulte: Has one of London's best bartenders finally invented a decent non-alcoholic spirit?

Herb All by Maxim Schulte: Has one of London's best bartenders finally invented a decent non-alcoholic spirit? - How do you replace gin? By not trying to mimic it in the first place, Maxim Schulte tells David Ellis

2024-04-15T11:05:01Z

Jamie Oliver's creamy cheesecake is 'dead easy to make' and bound to impress

Jamie Oliver's Mediterranean vanilla cheesecake is a dreamy cake which is 'dead easy to put together' - and is also sure to impress any dinner party guests you have

2024-04-13T15:06:11Z

Quick bacon cooking hack makes it 'perfect every time' - even thick slices

A bacon-lover has shared their easy cooking hack that claims to warrant "perfect" results.

2024-04-12T02:07:00Z

Best mushroom coffee brands reviewed and why everyone’s drinking it

Best mushroom coffee brands reviewed and why everyone’s drinking it - Goodbye turmeric latte! There’s a new healthy hot drink in town

2023-03-03T10:47:21Z

Top French Chef Hélène Darroze Believes in Cooking With Heart Over Skills

With six stars across three of her restaurants, the recipe for success of the star female chef remains unchanged, 25 years after opening her first address in Paris.

2024-04-13T17:18:33Z

Simple ways to hack healthy home cooking

Not everyone possesses great culinary skills but making sure you are cooking healthy meals is possible, even if you are not a master chef.

2024-04-11T18:26:12Z

Minimum time, maximum flavour

Everyone loves a great meal that takes minimum time to prepare but gives maximum flavour. Ella Mills has just released her latest book, which serves up exactly that.

2024-04-20T17:08:51Z

RECIPE: The perfect butternut and chickpea coconut curry for easy weeknight dinners

You will never let the vegetables in your fridge go to waste again with this easy vegan curry recipe in your back pocket.

2024-04-22T08:12:36Z

How much Baileys is left in the bottle? There’s an app for that

It is a liquor that often leads to overindulgence, thanks to its heavy and opaque bottle easily deceiving drinkers. But now Baileys fans will no longer be left peering into the famous black bottle or guessing by weight to work out how much of the Irish cream liquor they have left to enjoy. The brand has now come up with a digital solution to the ag...

2024-04-11T13:43:39Z

Avo season is officially here! Here’s a vegetarian-friendly recipe that is surprisingly easy to make

Whether you are strictly vegan, a vegetarian or are simply trying to eat more plant than animal products, avocados add that element of richness, creaminess and a sense of luxury to meals.

2024-04-19T07:15:25Z

Jamie Oliver's 'brilliantly easy' prosciutto baked fish is ready in just minutes using air fryer

Jamie Oliver is making lives easier with his latest show by giving people many recipe options that they can easily make in the air fryer after a long day of work

2024-04-15T19:43:39Z

Make these homemade sausage rolls for an easy snack throughout the week

You could buy premade sausage rolls from Greggs, or you can make the savoury snack at home. This recipe for sausage rolls makes enough for the whole week.

2024-04-13T06:07:32Z

Here’s how to use herbs and spices in cooking

One of the best parts of cooking is being able to naturally comprehend herb and spice pairings, so you can get flavour combinations that make your food taste good.

2024-04-12T15:23:14Z

Is your pantry ready for winter? Here are useful ingredients to get you started

With winter approaching, make sure you keep your pantry stocked with essential items to help make mealtime fun and easier.

2024-04-24T16:44:25Z

This simple storage method will keep salad fresh for weeks

One person on the online forum site Reddit asked for advice on how to keep the item edible for as long as possible.

2024-04-15T15:54:33Z

Mary Berry shares her secret for making ‘wonderfully golden' sage and onion stuffing

Mary Berry has a cooking technique to ensure sage and onion stuffing always comes out of the oven "wonderfully golden and crisp."

2024-04-14T06:08:13Z

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