Cabbage is a versatile vegetable that makes a great side dish for many meals, from fish to roasted meat of your choice. However, like Brussels sprouts, cabbage often gets bad press, evoking bad memories of unpleasant school dinners but it doesn’t have to be like that if it is cooked a certain way. With a … Read more
How long is soup good for in the fridge? On average, three to four days. The colder months of the year call for big batches of hot soup – and, with those, come plenty of leftovers. As you work through the rest of a batch, knowing how long your soup stays fresh is crucial to … Read more
Dr Puja Agarwal, an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Rush University, in Chicago, in the United States, was part of a team that established just how powerful strawberries are at protecting the brain. Pelargonidin-rich foods include raspberries and blueberries, but strawberries are particularly high in the compound. Photo: Shutterstock “We found … Read more
Roast potatoes are many people’s favourite part of a roast dinner, and they can be cooked in several ways to make them crispy. Mary’s recipe calls for four ingredients with the potatoes ready to serve in around an hour from start to finish. The notes said: “A roast potato should be ultra crispy and golden … Read more
Baking recipes typically require separating an egg from the yolk to make the likes of a meringue or macaron. There’s the separation method that requires gently transferring the egg yolk back and forth from egg shells, but that could lead to a splintered yolk. Instead, I thought I would give the “yolk fishing method” that … Read more
There is nothing better than a rich pasta dish topped with a generous helping of sauce and cheese. It is the perfect dinner in the wintertime when you are looking for an easy, quick and fulfilling meal to warm you up in the evenings. This “hearty” sausage pasta dish is packed with “nutritional goodness” according … Read more
Christmas is fast approaching, which means people will be enjoying their favourite traditions such as watching a holiday movie, decorating the tree or maybe making a gingerbread house. Making a gingerbread house is a fun festive activity, whether you are making one with family or wish to impress some guests with a centrepiece for your … Read more
Karlos Arguiñano is a popular Spanish chef and TV presenter best known for his cooking show ‘La Cocina de Karlos Arguiñano’ (or ‘Karlos Arguiñano’s Kitchen’). The Spanish omelette is a classic of Spanish gastronomy, and the celebrity chef recently shared a very easy and quick recipe to make the “perfect omelette”. Karlos recommended his personal … Read more
Nigella Lawson has recommended a gingerbread eggnog cocktail to enjoy this Christmassy season, among others. What is eggnog? Eggnog is a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, spices and eggs that pairs perfectly well with rum. And, don’t worry, Nigella has shared how to make your eggnog at home so that you have enough for 12 … Read more
There are few side dishes as universally acclaimed as roast potatoes, particularly in Britain, where food-lovers are always on the quest for perfectly crisp and fluffy spuds. One cooking method that has earned a place in the hearts of many is James Martin’s after the TV chef and presenter mastered the technique on his Saturday Kitchen series. … Read more
