For those facing the challenge of hosting Christmas dinner, one worry often looms large: presenting a succulent, perfectly moist turkey to hungry guests. The dread of serving a dried-out turkey haunts many a festive cook, but fear not – there are tricks to ensure your festive centrepiece remains perfectly juicy. Surprisingly, the remedy may be … Read more
For many, Brussels sprouts are a staple side throughout the holiday period, adding a lovely crunch to a roast dinner. However, for others, they can taste boring and plain on their own, which is why many recipes often suggest adding ingredients to make a tasty side dish. Mary Berry’s sprouts are made with bacon or … Read more
There is no better breakfast than biting into a hot, buttery bacon roll, but many of us can be reluctant to cook this savoury treat because it involves cleaning stubborn grease stains from a frying pan. Not only does grease cause a kitchen to smell and splatter everywhere while cooking, but it can harden, so … Read more
Bacon may seem simple enough to cook, but it can quickly become charred, dry and utterly tasteless if not cooked properly. One of the most common mistakes when making this breakfast staple is turning the heat too high on the stove or using too much oil, which can make bacon overcooked. Donna Urso, a cook … Read more
Nothing is better than biting into a savoury bacon sandwich for breakfast, but frying bacon in a frying pan can be frustrating as the hot oil can splash and spit while cooking. Cooking bacon on the stove is messy and time-consuming when cleaning the greasy pan afterwards, especially if you have to leave the dish … Read more
From transforming your vegetables into a crispy delight and giving your leftover pizza a new lease of life to baking entire cakes and preparing full roast dinners, the air fryer seems to be the jack-of-all-trades in the kitchen. This beloved gadget offers a speedier and more energy-efficient method of cooking compared to the traditional oven. … Read more
Mac & cheese is a delicious dinner which can feed the whole family in no time at all, and it couldn’t be easier with Rick Stein’s recipe. Whether adding bacon or pairing it with garlic bread, it can be hard to know which recipe will provide the best results. Rick’s recipe has more than 90 … Read more
A buttery bacon roll is a tasty way to start the day, but many of us can be reluctant to cook bacon as no one wants to deal with oil splattering everywhere or cleaning a greasy pan afterwards. It may seem obvious to cook bacon in a pan but I have found it makes the … Read more
Nothing is better than starting the day with a hearty bacon sandwich as a breakfast treat, but most of us do not want to deal with the messy clean-up of scrubbing an oily pan. However, Chef Billy Parisi, a cooking expert with over 25 years of experience, has shared that the best way to make … Read more
There is no better way to start the day than to sink your teeth into a buttery bacon sandwich, but many of us can be put off cooking bacon as no one wants to wash an oily frying pan. However, Erin Clarke, a cook and founder of Well Plated, has explained the better method to … Read more
