Cooking Tips

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

A chopping board is one of those essential pieces of kitchen kit that you tend to use on a daily basis, at least. How to clean chopping board when you’re using it all day, every day? Let’s look into the different types of chopping board there are, and the different types of cleaning techniques and … Read more