I made the crispiest roast potatoes in 30 mins – I didn’t use the oven or hob

I made the crispiest roast potatoes in 30 mins – I didn’t use the oven or hob

I love roast potatoes with my Sunday dinner but I don’t enjoy the effort it takes to cook them. There have been some Sundays where I’ve spent hours cooking a roast dinner only to be left with soggy potatoes and a lacklustre dish overall. So when I came across this quick and easy recipe on … Read more

Cook herby buttery carrots in three minutes with no oven or hob required – recipe

Cook herby buttery carrots in three minutes with no oven or hob required – recipe

Whether opting for batons or discs, carrots are popular vegetables and a staple on many roast dinners. They can be cooked on the hob or in the oven, but this is often lengthy and it’s easy to forget about them. Luckily, they can be cooked in the microwave, and depending on how many are being … Read more

Five everyday foods you should never microwave – including one that will explode

Five everyday foods you should never microwave – including one that will explode

The humble microwave, is a staple in our kitchens, making cooking quick, easy and effortless. This compact appliance quickly heats our food, providing easy meals with minimal washing up.From scrambling eggs to perfectly steaming fish or cooking pasta, the microwave does it all. But, did you know that some everyday foods can become hazardous when … Read more

How to make a poached egg: Chef shares ‘perfect’ way to cook them in 44 seconds

How to make a poached egg: Chef shares ‘perfect’ way to cook them in 44 seconds

Ditch the conventional approach of battling with a saucepan of boiling water for poached eggs a culinary maestro reveals that there’s no need for a cooker at all, and her method is used “every day.” Eggs are a versatile and nutritious option suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner that can be transformed into countless dishes … Read more

I cooked baked potatoes with a ‘crisp skin’ and a ‘fluffy’ centre without using an oven

I cooked baked potatoes with a ‘crisp skin’ and a ‘fluffy’ centre without using an oven

Baked potatoes are super versatile and easy to make, making them a popular dinner or even lunch option. They are most tasty when they have crispy skin and fluffy inside, but this can be hard to perfect. I recently followed a BBC Good Food recipe which uses a microwave and an air fryer instead of … Read more