Mark Hobbs 
Baked potatoes may seem like an easy dinner to make, but there is nothing worse than accidentally cooking a soggy or even an uncooked jacket potato. Luckily, there is a simple way to make “beautiful baked spuds” thanks to one chef’s techniques who has pointed out some of the most common cooking mistakes. Kathryne Taylor … Read more
Bread typically lasts around a week once opened, but it can spoil quickly if it isn’t being stored in the correct ways. 1. Add in a stick of celery Consumer Expert Tom Church said: “If you’ve ever opened your loaf of bread to make a sandwich, only to discover that it’s gone mouldy, consider placing … Read more
Have you ever noticed your potatoes developing a greenish hue? Mike said that the green coating is from light, and it’s toxic. To keep potatoes fresh for up to 10 weeks, Mike suggests keeping them in your basement or a root cellar. If you don’t have access to those, you can keep your potatoes in … Read more
While the recipe could easily be made with pesto from a jar, Nigella Lawson prefers using fresh ingredients, saying the difference in taste is “astonishing”. “I think soup tastes better made in a blender [typically having one blade and rather tall] rather than a food processor [which usually has more blades and is wider],” she … Read more
Baking doesn’t have to be difficult when you find recipes that are fuss-fee and quick to make. If you want to get on board with World Nutella Day, which has been going since 2007, give these banana Nutella muffins a go. This “easy” recipe comes from food blogger Lucy of Bake Play Smile. She claimed … Read more
Sun-dried golden oysters are a popular and auspicious ingredient in Cantonese cuisine during Lunar New Year, as the pronunciation of “dried oyster” is similar to “good fortune” in Chinese. One of the best places to get golden oysters is Lau Fau Shan in Hong Kong. The area has been famous for oyster farming for 700 … Read more
Lunchtimes don’t have to be confined to soup or sandwiches when there are so many other options. This fresh tomato tart is worth a try for those seeking new meal inspiration, and it works perfectly for lunch or dinner. Made with juicy red tomatoes, olives, and fragrant marjoram on a pastry base, this simple tart … Read more
Cinnamon rolls, which are also known as cinnamon scrolls, are a delicious sweet snack often enjoyed with a cup of tea in the morning or as a dessert. Usually, cinnamon rolls take a while to make because of the yeast element in the recipe. When adding yeast to a dough, it needs time to rise … Read more
The Yorkshire pudding is often regarded as one of the key parts of a Sunday roast – but it turns out you might be cooking them wrong. Foodies have outlined some of the top mistakes that people make when trying to perfect their puds. Especially because the dish can be quite tricky to get just … Read more
Mary Berry said her chicken casserole is “simple but tasty” and has a delicious sauce that pairs perfectly with creamy mash and kale. “This is a casserole that you will come back to again and again,” the iconic cook promised. For those wanting to eat sooner than this recipe takes (50 minutes), then one simple … Read more
