Elevate your roast potatoes with simple change to the boiling stage

Elevate your roast potatoes with simple change to the boiling stage

Achieving the pinnacle of roast potato excellence is akin to mastering an art – and this neat trick just might be your saviour. Everyone swears by their own recipe for the quintessential roast potatoes, craving that golden crunch on the outside coupled with a soft, fluffy heart. The web is awash with claims of the … Read more

I made mini Yorkshire puddings and they were delicious – here’s my foolproof recipe

I made mini Yorkshire puddings and they were delicious – here’s my foolproof recipe

Yorkshire puddings are a staple of many roast dinners, and I often pair them with my dinner no matter the meat option. They are light and soft on the inside with a crisp, golden exterior, but I’ve always found them hard to master. That was until I decided to try mini ones, using a mini … Read more

‘I’m a cooking expert and this how to cook air fryer pigs in blankets’

‘I’m a cooking expert and this how to cook air fryer pigs in blankets’

Pigs in blankets are an unforgettable roast dinner component, loved for their salty, meaty flavour. They’re small and easy to cook in the oven, but the air fryer is the obvious alternative when the oven is full of other delicious roasted foods, like a juicy chicken or turkey. According to Samuel Goldsmith, BBC Good Food’s … Read more

How to cut onions fast using ‘genius’ kitchen hack – and no knife

How to cut onions fast using ‘genius’ kitchen hack – and no knife

Most of us have probably chopped an onion at some point in our lives without too much trouble. However, a recently shared “genius” hack has made cutting onions easier than ever imagined. Many people use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin from their vegetables, but did you know it can also be used for … Read more

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From our own recipes to trying and testing chef ones, get the latest baking and cooking tips straight to your home. The Express has launched its very own WhatsApp community where you can get seasonal recipes, exclusive content and advice straight to your phone and we want you to join! We’ll send you the latest … Read more

Cook ‘richer’ scrambled eggs with 1 unusual ingredient – no butter or milk needed

Cook ‘richer’ scrambled eggs with 1 unusual ingredient – no butter or milk needed

Nothing is better than a plate of fluffy scrambled eggs to wake you up in the morning, but with the right recipe, you can make this dish even easier. Heather, a cook and founder of The Fed Up Foodie, has shared that the secret to making “richer and more luxurious” scrambled eggs is ditching both … Read more

Tom Kerridge’s ‘golden and crispy’ roast potatoes are so simple to make — 2 ingredients

Tom Kerridge’s ‘golden and crispy’ roast potatoes are so simple to make — 2 ingredients

The highlight of a Sunday roast is often the perfectly crispy roast potatoes, but despite their simplicity, they don’t always turn out as expected. However, Michelin-starred celebrity chef Tom Kerridge has shared his recipe for the “best ever roast potatoes”, assuring that it’s “easy” to make. The recipe involves a potato-style batter mixed with slightly … Read more

Bacon will taste ‘delicious’ with chef’s cooking tip

Bacon will taste ‘delicious’ with chef’s cooking tip

While frying bacon is typically the go-to method for crispy bacon, chef Frank Proto promised there’s another way to ensure a delicious bite. Posting to his YouTube channel, chef Frank revealed how to get “super crispy” bacon in a microwave. The cooking expert said: “As a chef, I have zero problems with the microwave, it’s … Read more

Make ‘gloriously puffed-up’ Yorkshire puddings in 25 minutes with two crucial cooking tips

Make ‘gloriously puffed-up’ Yorkshire puddings in 25 minutes with two crucial cooking tips

Whilst Yorkshire puddings are traditionally only paired with beef, they’ve become a staple on many dinners regardless of the meat choice. They’re crispy on the outside and deliciously fluffy on the inside and can be covered in gravy for an even tastier treat. However, getting the perfect rise on homemade ones isn’t easy, especially if … Read more

Delicious pasta carbonara recipe has secret tip for added ‘depth of flavour’

Delicious pasta carbonara recipe has secret tip for added ‘depth of flavour’

There’s nothing better than comforting food, especially when it comes to a hearty pasta dish. This recipe comes from Stevie Parle, chef and owner of Pastaio a popular fresh pasta restaurant in London’s Soho. The carbonara recipe is affordable, delicious and easy to make at home. When it comes to making the carbonara at home, … Read more