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'I made the creamiest risotto and it was super easy to create'

When it comes to making a risotto, there is a stealth of recipes out there, all saying something a little bit different, but here's how I made mine.

2024-05-05T03:07:43Z

Easy vanilla mug cake recipe will satisfy sweet cravings in minutes

Baking doesn't have to be a long, laborious task. Here's a cake recipe you can whip up in minutes.

2024-05-06T03:11:30Z

Easy salmon air fryer recipe is 'moist and delicious' and ready in just 15 minutes

Cook salmon beautifully in the air fryer with this simple recipe you can do over the Bank Holiday weekend.

2024-05-05T10:08:40Z

Mary Berry shares her ultimate cooking guide for making gravy even more flavoursome

It turns out there is a better way to male gravy according to Mary Berry, who has broken down the best cooking tips to make it even richer and more flavorful.

2024-05-05T08:08:27Z

'Foolproof' roast potato recipe makes 'amazing roasties' - they take just 20 mins to prep

Who doesn't love great roast potatoes to munch on? But are you making them the best way possible?

2024-05-08T08:04:17Z

Why olive oil is suddenly so expensive – and what to use instead

Why olive oil is suddenly so expensive – and what to use instead - IN FOCUS: The price of this cooking staple has soared so high that it has been nicknamed ‘liquid gold’ . Katie Rosseinsky explores why olive oil producers are struggling right now, and how this is impacting shoppers

2024-05-08T05:11:03Z

Mary Berry uses one cooking technique to keep mushrooms ‘firm and flavourful'

Mushrooms are a great nutritional addition to so many meals but they can get lost among other flavours.

2024-05-08T09:04:18Z

UK cottage cheese sales boom as social media craze drives demand

If you peered into a UK fridge in the late 1970s, it is more than likely you would have found a pot of cottage cheese tucked between the prawn cocktail and sherry trifle. A popular “diet food” at the time, demand waned in subsequent decades as the high-protein, low-fat wonder food fell out of fashion. But 50 years on from its heyday, cottage cheese is making a comeback in the UK, and has become an unlikely hit with health-conscious Gen Z. Driven...

2024-05-03T17:26:14Z

Nigella Lawson's cherry cheesecake is 'quick, simple and scrumptious' - recipe

Nigella Lawson's recipe involves eight ingredients and can be made in just six steps. The cheesecake serves six to eight people.

2024-05-07T05:15:05Z

I cooked a jacket potato in 21 minutes that was crispy and fluffy with chef's easy recipe

On the quest to find a faster way to cook a jacket potato, utensils still get crispy and fluffy results, I followed a Michelin-trined chef's "perfect" recipe - and it did not disappoint.

2024-05-05T03:07:45Z

I scored three meals for under $20 at Olive Garden with an easy hack

A TikTok user shared the secret to getting three meals at an affordable price: Olive Garden takeout.

2024-05-07T21:20:43Z

Wetherspoon axes 18 drinks but adds a host of other tipples and food

Wetherspoon has axed 18 drinks from its menu as part of a major revamp ahead of the summer season. A selection of spirits have been dropped from the chain's latest menu update in May.

2024-05-07T15:34:47Z

Mayonnaise and salad cream's surprising similarities marked by one key difference

The real difference between salad cream and mayonnaise lies in some very specific components, which can be unexpected considering the fact they contain very similar ingredients.

2024-05-08T13:20:03Z

Poached egg cooking hack leaves 'absolutely no vinegar taste' and works in minutes

Vinegar is renowned as a must-have condiment when cooking poached eggs but can leave a foul taste. A home cook has shared their "game changer" remedy online.

2024-05-07T03:14:43Z

Make creamy Nando's pasta at home with guilt-free airfryer recipe - packed with protein

We are all guilty of craving a 'cheeky' Nando's from time to time, and now you can make their creamy chicken pasta at home that's high in protein and low in calories

2024-05-04T07:10:09Z

Mary Berry's salmon and fennel one pot wonder is healthy and so comforting

With summer approaching, many of us are on the lookout for simple, healthy recipes that are also comforting - and Mary Berry's one-pot salmon might hit the spot.

2024-05-08T08:49:22Z

You've been eating in restaurants all wrong! Etiquette guru reveals dining out do's and don'ts, from how to wipe your mouth like royalty to the clever trick for letting friends know you want to split the bill (without saying a word)

Nowhere exposes a lack of etiquette knowledge like a restaurant. Luckily, the do's and don'ts for restaurant behaviour is a topic that etiquette guru Sara Jane Ho covers in her new book, Mind Your Manners.

2024-05-05T13:22:50Z

Roast potatoes become ‘perfectly' crispy if following Mary Berry's 'best' cooking tip

Mary Berry has shared there is an easy way to get crisper and more flavourful roast potatoes if you take the time to acquire two essential ingredients.

2024-05-05T07:08:26Z

Carrots will stay fresh for 15 days longer if stored ‘correctly' in the fridge

Carrots are an essential ingredient on any shopping list, and you can save money and stop food waste by learning the proper food storage method to keep your vegetables fresh.

2024-05-05T17:55:01Z

Jamie Oliver's comforting chicken stew recipe is perfect for rainy spring day

This mouthwatering spring stew is the ultimate comfort dinner as it is made with simple ingredients plus a good source of "several essential vitamins and minerals."

2024-05-08T10:34:44Z

2024-05-07T11:58:01Z

Mums 'easiest' homemade brownie recipe for 'fudgy and delicious' dessert

The recipe promises an easy way to make a delicious sweet treat.

2024-05-04T03:03:49Z

9 foods you should not store in the fridge as they 'lose flavour and spoil faster'

A viral post on Instagram, garnering more than 14,000 likes, revealed nine foods you shouldn't be storing in the fridge, but is any of it true?

2024-05-03T11:16:09Z

Barbecued bananas are 'the perfect sweet treat' and ready in less than 15 minutes

Barbecued puddings aren't the most popular kind, but this banana recipe is so easy and sweet, it's hard to resist.

2024-05-04T03:03:49Z

I made a cappuccino, hot choc and iced coffee using ProCook's new milk frother - it beats Nespresso

'I am spoilt when it comes to kitchen gadgets, but that does have a huge advantage when looking at the pros and cons of different brands, I think ProCook may just beat Nespresso and Hotel Chocolat.'

2024-05-04T09:33:23Z

Gordon Ramsay's 'easy' step-by-step guide for perfectly poaching a 'to die for' egg

The Michelin-starred chef pulled the curtain on his super easy method to perfectly poaching an egg, making for a perfect weekend brunch.

2024-05-04T04:03:53Z

Jamie Oliver's one-pan spicy chicken has 'big flavour' and serves six in under an hour

Thankfully the dish is quick to cook, serves six people and there isn't much washing up to do.

2024-05-04T07:04:25Z

Sardine, celery and leek pasta recipe

Tinned sardines are a health-food hero: cheap, sustainable, convenient and packed with healthy omega-3s as well as calcium. They are delicious cooked into a sauce that’s more savoury than fishy, and topped with crunchy fried crumbs, aka pangrattato, which are the Italian “poor man’s Parmesan”. Timings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ser...

2024-05-08T14:55:06Z

Mary Berry's 'special' lemon cake recipe uses just six ingredients - and is also fat free

This "rather special" lemon cake has been designed to be quick and easy to bake as it only takes 10 minutes to prepare before it bakes in the oven for 20 minutes.

2024-05-07T10:45:40Z

Asparagus stays fresh and crisp longer when stored with a clever method used for flowers

With the season in full swing and asparagus gracing grocery aisles, learning to store the vegetable can prolong its shelf life and preserve its quality.

2024-05-05T18:25:06Z

Rick Stein's 'cheat's' dauphinoise potatoes include two 'must-have' ingredients

Dauphinoise potatoes are loved for their decadent flavour but are notoriously intricate to make. That is, without using this recipe by Rick Stein.

2024-05-07T04:14:51Z

French foodies up in arms after bakery chain launches vegan croissant

The efforts of boulanger Rodolphe Landemaine, a vegan who has five shops in the French capital, have been met with a mixture of outrage and incredulity.

2024-05-05T13:57:31Z

Keep potatoes fresh and stop ‘premature sprouting' with food storage hack

Potatoes are a humble yet essential staple on every shopping list, whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen.

2024-05-05T09:23:33Z

'Do not' make common mistake if you want 'perfect Yorkshire puddings every time'

Yorkshire puddings can be tough to get exactly right and there is one common mistake which could leave you with deflated puddings.

2024-05-05T04:07:43Z

Is your £2.90 ginger drink worth it? Our verdict on high-street juice shots

“We all want a simple solution and the ability to have a healthier diet with minimum effort,” says Dr Amanda Avery, an associate professor in nutrition and dietetics at the University of Nottingham. It is this mentality that has seen juice shots – tiny brightly coloured 60-110ml bottles that are full of blended fruit, vegetables and spices – expand...

2024-05-05T07:02:58Z

Cottage cheese sales are booming because of TikTok. Here are 10 ways to serve this high-protein hero

Take a tub of cottage cheese in a new direction with these inventive recipes, from dumplings and frittatas to French toast

2024-05-08T13:49:22Z

Awe-bergine: Alice Zaslavsky’s low-fuss recipe for stuffed eggplant parmigiana

Eggplant is the introverted extrovert of the vegetable kingdom: slow to warm up, sure, but before long it’s the life of the party. Like any I-E, this nightshade needs time and tools to break down its defences, lest it be served up in its naturally bitter, astringent form; if you’ve ever bitten into an eggplant and it bit back, that’s because it’s undercooked. No one likes to risk bitey eggplant, which is why – despite its marvellous meatiness –...

2024-05-08T15:18:52Z

I made a baked egg tortilla - it's quick and easy and bakes in just 20 minutes

This easy recipe can be made for breakfast, brunch or lunch and tastes delicious accompanied by a spring salad.

2024-05-06T05:11:45Z

Le Creuset's new summer color, pêche, is on sale right now – these are our top picks

Le Creuset has launched a new colorway, pêche and it's available in their best-selling stoneware and cast iron. Here are the best discounts now on offer

2024-05-06T18:04:52Z

Poach an egg in 45 seconds without a pan or vinegar with ‘game-changer' cooking method

Poaching an egg can be a frustrating cooking experience, but one mum has shared her simple method for getting a "perfect" poached egg every time.

2024-05-05T06:08:02Z

Doris Grant loaf (no-knead bread) recipe

An ultra-simple loaf that anyone can make, with a nutty flavour and fairly dense texture; you can make it a bit lighter by using half and half white and wholemeal flour. Invented by the health campaigner Doris Grant during the Second World War, there’s no kneading required. If you have enough tins you can save fuel by tripling the quantities and ba...

2024-05-08T14:45:02Z

Air fryer omelette recipe is 'total breeze' to make with no flipping required

A game-changing air fryer omelette recipe has been shared online and it requires absolutely no flipping.

2024-05-02T10:12:11Z

Simple pizza dough recipe made with four ingredients is a household 'staple'

A good dough recipe is all you need for delicious homemade pizza, but it tastes even better when cooked in a pizza oven.

2024-05-05T14:09:17Z

Rick Stein's summer salmon dish is a 'classic' and ready to eat in under 30 minutes

Rick Stein's simple salmon recipe is served poached rather than grilled to keep the juices intact.

2024-05-08T11:19:39Z

Trifle recipe is easy to make 'without any fuss' and includes all the classic ingredients

Trifle is a traditional British dessert that was born from leftovers, and has become a BBQ favourite.

2024-05-06T03:11:30Z

Why you’re hungry all the time – and what you can do about it

I only had breakfast two hours ago, and I’m starving. It’s humiliating to feel so out of control. It doesn’t help that my partner, Mike, has a fear of being full and is extremely disciplined. He’ll skip the starter if it will spoil his main course and often misses lunch altogether. We’re like the comedy version of Jack Sprat and his wife. He eats v...

2024-05-04T10:04:25Z

5 Vegetables You Can Sow in May and Eat This Summer — One Will be Ready in Just 30 Days!

Get ready for a summer of fantastic salads with our pick of the best vegetables to sow in May

2024-05-02T10:00:27Z

Mary Berry's chicken curry recipe is ‘wonderful' midweek dinner to prepare in 10 minutes

This quick and easy curry is the perfect recipe for anyone who wishes to make a delicious homemade dinner without spending ages cooking over a stove.

2024-05-06T11:12:45Z

Mary Berry's ‘classic' lasagne has been ‘perfected' over 40 years - recipe

Lasagne is a delicious meal which can be enjoyed by the whole family any day of the week. Here's Mary Berry's recipe which has been "perfected" over the years.

2024-05-08T16:35:41Z

I made microwave scrambled eggs - they cook in two minutes and taste amazing

Scrambled eggs is a traditional breakfast dish that's made from egg, milk and seasonings beaten together. The dish is usually served on toast or alongside bacon, beans and sausages.

2024-05-04T05:04:05Z