Most of us buy garlic in bulk because it is cheap, and then watch half of it sprout, soften or dry out before we get through it. The good news is that garlic is easy to keep, as long as you match the storage method to the form it is in. This guide on how…
Looking for the perfect air fryer to transform your kitchen into a quick-cooking powerhouse? You’re in the right place. After testing multiple air fryers and cooking hundreds of meals, I’ll help you find the ideal model for your needs – whether you’re a beginner cook or someone looking to upgrade their current setup. Air fryers…
Black vodka is vodka that has been coloured black, and it tastes close to ordinary vodka. That means you can use it in almost any vodka cocktail and only the colour changes. The best results come from pale mixers such as ginger beer, tonic water and lemonade, where the contrast does the work. This guide…
You have a recipe that calls for cod, and the fish counter is empty, the price has jumped, or someone at the table cannot eat fish at all. The right swap depends entirely on which of those problems you are solving, and most guides to fish substitutes only answer one of them. This guide splits…
There’s some weird looking stuff out there in the vegetable world – and artichokes are definitely on that list! In fact, artichokes are actually the bud of a flower, a type of thistle but it is an edible one. In the centre of the bud is the heart which is a meaty core (well, in…
There’s nothing wrong with the classic battered cod with chips but sometimes, you fancy something a bit different. Maybe something a little on the healthy side with a different taste? That’s where this Cod Caponata comes in – cod with Sicilian eggplant salad. So, what’s what, I hear you ask? What is caponata? Caponata is…
Spiralizer vegetable noodles are huge at the moment and are a great way to eat more veg. But how do you find the best spiralizer or zoodle maker to create the right noodles? Here’s a look at the different types including handheld zucchini noodle maker models through to electric spiralizers. Includes butternut squash noodles recipe
There’s no denying that a box of chocolates is a great idea for a Valentine’s Day gift. There’s just something about chocolate and romance that means the two are always connected. It also means that chocolate recipes are perfect for Valentine’s Day desserts. Why is Chocolate Romantic? There are a few funny stories as to…
Whether you know them as kitchen mixers or food processors, these are kitchen gadgets than many of us own. They are used for everything from mixing up some pancake batter to creating the mixture for cakes plus many more tasks. The best kitchen mixers are a huge asset that you will be surprised to find…
Whether you know it as corn or sweetcorn, those little yellow vegetables are unmistakable on the plate. While they are available all year round, this time of year is when they are starting to be harvested and the freshest corn on the cob can be grabbed. But what are some of the things to do…
Nothing beats a bowl of creamy, rich tomato soup when you need comfort food fast. This foolproof guide covers everything from emergency ingredient swaps to equipment-specific techniques, so you’ll never be stuck without options. The best part? You probably have most ingredients already in your pantry. And if you don’t, I’ve tested dozens of substitutes…
When the weather is warm, sometimes you want something that is tasty and simple. Maybe it is to go with a meat dish or maybe just for a meal on its own. This grilled summer vegetable medley is just the solution and because it uses herb butter, you can easily change the flavour to suit…
