Mary Berry claims correct mashed potatoes recipe needs 9p surprising ingredient

Mary Berry claims correct mashed potatoes recipe needs 9p surprising ingredient

Mary Berry, one of the UK’s favourite bakers and food writers, has a secret ingredient for her mashed potatoes recipe that Brits seem to adore. Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food – whether they’re creamy, chunky, or even cheesy. The beauty of mashed potatoes is their simplicity – all you need are potatoes, milk … Read more

Hidden bar named for sci-fi film Cloud Atlas, Corsican Stars in Hong Kong is an invitation-only back room wreathed in myth

Hidden bar named for sci-fi film Cloud Atlas, Corsican Stars in Hong Kong is an invitation-only back room wreathed in myth

Now comes Corsican Stars, a novel, members-only concept with an elaborate mythological narrative, immersive artwork and a seasonal cocktail menu designed to entice a specific type of curious drinker. A patron waits for the bartender to finish making a cocktail at Corsican Stars. Photo: Corsican Stars The hidden bar is inspired by the line “Find … Read more

McDonald’s to make major change to its burgers this month

McDonald’s to make major change to its burgers this month

McDonald’s currently has 19 burgers on UK menus ranging from stacked beef patties to coated chicken and of course, the Filet-o-Fish. The fast-food chain is known for its offering of these moreish snacks, so it’s no surprise that the Big Mac is the most popular and best-selling menu item. Since its launch in 1967, the … Read more

Dunkin’ launches new limited-edition Easter menu with a sweet deal

Dunkin’ launches new limited-edition Easter menu with a sweet deal

Here is what you can expect from the Easter-themed menu: Food Mini Egg Sprinkle – chocolate icing, rainbow sprinkles and mini eggs. Hot Cross Yum – cinnamon crème filling, glaze, cinnamon sugar and vanilla drizzle White Chocolate Fried Egg – white chocolate filling and icing, vanilla icing and fried egg gummies Chocolate Caramel Egg – … Read more

Pea and seafood risotto is a delicious dinner made with ‘freezer staples’

Pea and seafood risotto is a delicious dinner made with ‘freezer staples’

Instructions Boil 600 ml of water in a pot. Melt the better in a separate deep pan or wok, then add in the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion is golden. Stir in the risotto rice, garlic granules and saffron, then crumble in the stock cube … Read more

How to store bread for three to six months – clever storage hack stops mould

How to store bread for three to six months – clever storage hack stops mould

You can freeze your bread and have it last for up to three to six months, says a TikToker, who goes by LifeWithKatieDonnelly. Katie shared how she freezes her bread, as well as how she uses her bread after freezing it. How to freeze your bread “I freeze my bread if I want it to … Read more

Tilford’s Wood Fired Pizza closes at Edgewater Public Market

Tilford’s Wood Fired Pizza closes at Edgewater Public Market

The fires are out at Tilford’s Wood Fired Pizza. The business, one of the original concepts in Edgewater Public Market, closed its doors and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy as Tilford’s Edgewater LLC on March 1. Chapter 7 bankruptcies are typically a liquidation process, where a trustee is appointed to oversee a selloff of the … Read more

Nigella Lawson’s sticky toffee pudding recipe is ‘comforting and indulgent’

Nigella Lawson’s sticky toffee pudding recipe is ‘comforting and indulgent’

Sticky toffee pudding is an English classic but it can be fiddly and laborious to make. Luckily, Nigella Lawson, who is known for making even the most complicated recipes super simple, has shared her take on sticky toffee pudding. Featured in her Nigella Bites cookbook, the recipe doesn’t involve making a separate toffee sauce and … Read more

Man’s ‘genius’ air fryer sausage cooking method leaves people ‘disturbed’

Man’s ‘genius’ air fryer sausage cooking method leaves people ‘disturbed’

Air fryers have become quite popular in the UK in recent years and are quickly becoming a kitchen essential. They’re beloved by Brits as they help them reduce energy bills amidst the cost-of-living crisis. They are incredibly versatile, easy to store, and usually a cheaper alternative to using a traditional oven. However, they’re also known … Read more

Make delicious 50p chilli pasta with food blogger’s recipe

Make delicious 50p chilli pasta with food blogger’s recipe

There are so many recipes out there for pasta, many of which call for a long list of ingredients. While some are creamy and others are made with a rich tomato sauce, Scottish food influencer Renu Bhardwaj (@hey_renu) has a simple alternative. Known for her quick, healthy recipes, Renu’s recipe for chilli and garlic pasta … Read more