Making your own bread is the best, isn’t it? Many of us have rediscovered this essential skill during the recent lockdowns, but some of us may have experienced some common, easily solvable problems. Home made bread, like shop bought bread, follows the same process and combinations of ingredients – therefore, they can experience some of … Read more
If you are a lifelong vegetarian, or if you have just converted to non meat based protein, or if you just want to substitute a few of your mid week meat dishes for vegetarian alternatives, this post is for you. So often Quorn pieces are just thrown in the microwave with a jar of sauce, … Read more
Chicken wings are one of those fast food treats that can make you feel very guilty. Yes, they’re delicious, and yes they’re well worth every penny you spend on them – but are they the healthiest treat? The answer, as well all know, is: probably not. When chicken is deep fried, a lot of fat … Read more
As we all know, we shouldn’t be pouring cooking fat down the kitchen sink – while it’s convenient, it can harden and cause blockages in your pipes. So how to get rid of used cooking oil, without blocking up your drains and causing problems? Let’s look into all the ways that you can do this. … Read more
Christmas pudding is one of those quintessentially Christmas things – love it or hate it, it’s part of a Christmas feast and always will be. You can cook it in a number of ways, and if you have been wondering how to cook Xmas pudding in a pressure cooker then you are in the right … Read more
Ahh, Christmas food… The turkey, the stuffing, the pigs in blankets – and of course, that all important Christmas ham. If you’ve never made one before you might be wondering how to glaze xmas ham – and that’s where we come in! Read on, for all our best culinary Christmas tips. How To Glaze Christmas … Read more
So, you’ve got a fabulous recipe in mind, and you get everything ready – only to discover that you don’t have any scales! You need to know how to weigh flour without scales, and we’re here to help. How To Weigh Flour Without Scales Whilst using scales is definitely an easier and more convenient method, … Read more
Onions are pretty much a staple in every meal I ever cook – which means I used to spend a lot of cooking time barely able to see! I really wanted to know how to chop onions without crying – and a bet a lot of other people do too – so read on for … Read more
Creamy mashed potatoes to go with just about every single meal under the sun – that’s the dream right there! If you are lactose intolerant or just don’t like milk, you may be wondering how to make mashed potatoes without milk. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with that. How To Make Mashed Potatoes Without … Read more
A kitchen blowtorch is a very handy little tool; great for both cooking and improving the aesthetics of your food. But what can you use instead of kitchen blowtorch, if you don’t have one? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered – read on for our handy tips on what to do if you don’t have … Read more
Pancakes are a brilliant snack, or even a full meal (depending on how many you like to eat at one time, that is!) But, making them can sometimes be a little frustrating. If you find yourself howling, “Why are my pancakes sticking to the griddle?” then you are far from alone! Let’s look at the … Read more
When you want mashed potatoes, you want them smooth, creamy and fluffy – not filled with lumps like school dinner mash! Can you mash potatoes without a masher? Yes, you can indeed – and it’s much easier than you might imagine, and gives great results. Can You Mash Potatoes Without A Masher In a word, … Read more
Soft, fluffy mashed potatoes is the dream, right? And the best way to achieve this is to peel them first… But, the potato peeler’s broken! You need to find out how to use apple peeler for potatoes. Necessity is the mother of invention, and there is really very little difference between these two implements. How … Read more
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