If you’re bored of wooden spoons and want to get a bit more 21st century, you may be wondering “Can I use a silicone spatula for cooking?” The answer is yes, of course you can. It’s actually a great way of stirring, scraping and mixing, and there are advantages to them over other utensils. Read … Read more
Broccoli is a wonderful vegetable – packed with nutrients, incredibly healthy for the body, and super delicious too. But, can you vacuum seal broccoli? And how long will it last? Let’s answer this question, and more, in detail! How Do You Vacuum Seal Fresh Broccoli? Vacuum sealing broccoli not only makes it keep for a … Read more
Parchment paper, especially if you are a keen baker, is an absolute must in your store cupboard. But, it can be pricey to keep buying it over and over! Have you ever looked into how to make parchment paper at home for baking? Well, it turns out that this is trickier than you might think… … Read more
Haggis is a truly delightful meal – and a cultural tradition. As we get closer to Burns Night, you might want to learn how to cook it to perfection! If you’ve already cooked it every way you can imagine, or if you don’t have a lot of time to spend slaving over a hot stove, … Read more
If you are new to cooking, and baking it particular, you may be confused about the difference between the different types of baking paper you can use. Parchment paper vs baking vs greaseproof paper? Surely, they’re all the same thing – aren’t they? Turn out they’re not. You can use each different type for similar … Read more
A microwave is a very handy gadget indeed. You can reheat food, cook entire meals, vegetables, nuke your cup of tea – the list goes on! Most of the time, you can whack a bowl full of covered leftovers in the microwave without a second thought. But, can you put tin foil in the microwave? … Read more
Who doesn’t love popcorn? It’s a fantastic little snack, perfect for a movie night, and it has the added bonus of being low in calories. So you’ve excitedly bought your popcorn and are ready to cook it – then you notice it’s microwave popcorn, and you don’t have one! How to cook microwave popcorn without … Read more
Swede is a very underrated vegetable. It is nutritious, and can be incredibly tasty when cooked right! However, it can take a long time to cook it to perfection. Have you ever thought about how to cook swede in the microwave? This is a great way to cook it, and it takes a much shorter … Read more
Camembert is a delicious cheese, which is equally tasty either cooked or uncooked. If you want to cook it, there are a great many different ways you can do this. Whether it is baked by itself or added to other dishes, Camembert is a good cooking cheese – as long as you don’t overcook it. … Read more
If you’re looking for a slightly different way to enjoy your pheasant meal, why not have a look into how to cook pheasant breast in a slow cooker? Although pheasant is usually cooked quite fast to maintain its moistness, slow cooking can really help this lean meat become extra soft and juicy. This method of … Read more
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