Nigella Lawson’s rocky road bars are ‘utterly delicious’ – recipe

Nigella Lawson’s rocky road bars are ‘utterly delicious’ – recipe

If you fancy a sweet treat but don’t have a chocolate bar to hand then whipping up a rocky road bar might be the answer. This recipe from Nigella Lawson, which features in Nigella Express, requires good quality dark chocolate, crunchy rich tea biscuits and sweet marshmallows. Nigella said these rocky road bars are “a … Read more

Keep onions fresh ‘for months’ with unusual storage tip using everyday item

Keep onions fresh ‘for months’ with unusual storage tip using everyday item

If you have some stockings lying around, you can use them to store your onions.  There are methods to make your fruits and vegetables last longer, but what that is depends on the food. For bananas, putting tin foil on the stems will help them last. And peppers should be kept in the crisper drawer.  … Read more

Black bean and tortilla soup is a ‘simple and spicy’ recipe, perfect for a rainy day

Black bean and tortilla soup is a ‘simple and spicy’ recipe, perfect for a rainy day

Heat olive oil in a deep pot over medium heat. Add in the onion, peppers and garlic cloves with a big pinch of salt. Cook for 10 minutes until the vegetables have started to soften, then add in the ground cumin, garlic granules, chilli powder and tomato puree. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the … Read more

How to make a classic Irish stew – recipe

How to make a classic Irish stew – recipe

St Patrick’s Day observes the death of the patron saint of Ireland, and the day has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture. Today – Sunday, March 17 – there will be Irish-themed parades, music, food and beverages enjoyed by many. If you fancy a truly delicious dish that is warming for the drizzly wet … Read more

Raymond Blanc’s chocolate crumble recipe is simple to make

Raymond Blanc’s chocolate crumble recipe is simple to make

Raymond Blanc said the “reverse chocolate crumble” is a “truly beautiful dessert with serious chocolate power”. The ingenious chef said: “You may be surprised to see that I place the crumble under, rather than over, the filling. This gives a fantastic texture and is also extremely simple to prepare.” Serving between eight to 10 people, … Read more

Air fryer carrot cake is the ‘most delicious’ and so quick

Air fryer carrot cake is the ‘most delicious’ and so quick

An air fryer isn’t the first appliance that springs to mind when it comes to baking, but it’s a great option for some recipes. According to Candice Bannister, baking expert and founder of Candy’s Cupcakes, one of those is carrot cake. The popular teatime treat is loved for its moist texture, naturally sweet sponge and … Read more

How to cook melt in the mouth roast beef recipe with ‘minimal effort’ – prep in 10 minutes

How to cook melt in the mouth roast beef recipe with ‘minimal effort’ – prep in 10 minutes

A perfectly cooked beef joint makes a wonderful centrepiece for a Sunday roast – but it has to be juicy and tender. Husband and wife cooking duo Briana and Chamere of A Full Living blog, have shared their “easy recipe” to produce the “juiciest melt in the mouth roast beef with minimal effort”.  They claim that … Read more

Maple chilli baked eggs cook in 30 minutes and are the ‘ultimate lazy dish’

Maple chilli baked eggs cook in 30 minutes and are the ‘ultimate lazy dish’

We all love eggs in the morning, whether they’re fried, scrambled, poached or boiled. One method for cooking eggs which has become more popular over the years is baked eggs. Baked egg recipes often involve baking eggs in a flat-bottomed dish with various accompaniments such as cheese, tomato sauce and vegetables. This recipe from Maple … Read more

Shoppers were surprised by Gino D’Acampo as they picked up their fruit and veggies

Shoppers were surprised by Gino D’Acampo as they picked up their fruit and veggies

Celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo shocked grocery shoppers who had picked loose fruit and veg over pre-packed items – by grabbing them for a dance. To the tune of pop classic “Single Ladies”, a reworked version – titled “Single Veggies” – began blaring over the store intercom as soon as someone chose a loose piece of … Read more

Twisted bacon recipe is the perfect and easiest treat for weekend breakfast

Twisted bacon recipe is the perfect and easiest treat for weekend breakfast

Bake the bacon for 20 minutes. Then take it out and flip the strips, cooking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Feel free to leave them in or take them out until they’ve reached your desired crispiness. To store the bacon, just keep them in an airtight container in the fridge. They should last … Read more