Avocados are super versatile – the ultimate brunch staple. Perfect in a salad, sandwich, wrap or smoothie, this fruit is extremely popular and for good reason. The only problem with avocados is that they only have a short window of deliciousness. Avos are supposed to be delectably creamy, however an underripe one might be bitter or have no flavour at […]

Making soup from scratch couldn’t be easier with a soup maker but it’s just as straightforward without one too. Any kind of blender will work to make a smooth consistency, and all that’s needed is a few simple ingredients for the dish itself. When it comes to vegetable soup, there are endless possibilities of flavour combinations, so it’s easy to […]

Mary Berry’s “special scones” can be made in as little as 22 minutes – and here’s how. The 88-year-old said: “The secret of a good scone is not to have the mixture too dry and not to handle the dough too much.” With that in mind, let’s crack on with the recipe to make delicious scones. Recipe Preparation: 12-15 minsCooking […]

Adored by many, jacket potatoes are a British classic meal. However, many people are put off making them with how long they take to cook in the oven. Jacket potatoes typically take around 30 minutes to one house to cook in the oven – and some can even take more time than that. Luckily Kathryn Doherty, a cookbook author and […]

With Christmas just a few weeks away, Brits are desperately searching for the best Christmas dinner recipe – ensuring the turkey is golden and the roast potatoes are crispy. I thought I would give Jamie Oliver’s “Best roast potatoes” recipe a whirl ahead of time to see if it lives up to its name. Admittedly, I usually leave the cooking […]

Chef shares tip for making ‘perfect’ fried eggs While eggs seem like such a simple thing to cook, a perfectly cooked egg is actually kind of an achievement, particularly when you’re trying to get a specific result. The perfect fried egg needs to have a runny yolk yet the whites have to be completely cooked. Instead of spending five to […]

Soup is one of the most versatile and healthy meals to make from scratch using almost any combination of vegetables. Leek and potatoes are two that pair great together and can be found in abundance during the winter. Those who find themselves with too many of these hearty greens should look no further than chef James Martin’s simple recipe. Sharing […]

Gordon Ramsay details best way to chop potatoes for cooking Beef bourguignon, a slow-cooked French beef stew braised in red wine and beef stock, is the ultimate comfort food. Gordon Ramsay’s recipe is easy to follow and incorporates a delicious celeriac mash for a fabulous winter supper. This recipe takes around 20 minutes to prepare and 3 hours and 15 […]