Cooking Tips

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

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

Braising steak is also known as “casserole steak”, because it lends itself very well to long, slow cooking to help it stay moist and tender. For this reason, braising steak is perfect for cooking in the slow cooker! The gentle, long cooking time will make this cut melt in the mouth tender and delicious. You … Read more

Silverside is a tasty cut of beef, and one that requires a good chunk of cooking time. If you are pushed for this precious commodity, try finding out how to cook silverside beef joint in a slow cooker. This will save you a lot of time, and you can, once you know how, set it … Read more

Liver and onions is one those “old fashioned” recipes that are actually one of the tastiest things you can do with offal. Liver is also a powerhouse of nutrients. It contains huge amounts of vitamins and minerals, including iron, folate, Vitamins A and B, and copper. You don’t need to eat this nutritious food every … Read more

Chicken chasseur is one of those hearty, warming dishes that is both comforting and totally delicious. You may think that it is a tricky thing to cook – but then I bet you’ve never looked into how to cook chicken chasseur in slow cooker! It’s a great way of making your favourite chicken dish – … Read more