Cooking Tips

The kitchen bin can be a pretty disgusting place, right? It’s a place of grimness and unpleasant smells – so how to stop kitchen bin smelling? You’ll be relieved to hear that we have some great ideas for you on how to stop your kitchen bin from being the most disgusting place in your house! … Read more

When the bin is past its best, how do you dispose of it? In other words, where is the bin for the bin? Here’s a good few ideas about what to do with old kitchen bin? If your bin is on the way out, this is the article for you – we’re going to explore … Read more

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

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