Are you guilty of any of the below? 1. Overcrowding the pan. When you’re in a hurry, it’s tempting to pile too much food into a pan or onto a baking tray. However, a packed pan generates steam, making food limp and preventing meat and vegetables from browning properly. 2. Not letting meat rest. Eating meat as […]
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Lunchbox troubles: picky eaters
Although pediatric nutrition experts agree that “picky eating” is a normal rite of passage for young children, it can make meal planning a tricky task for parents eager to make sure their little ones are eating well-balanced meals. There are several reasons that children might refuse to eat new foods, or suddenly decide they don’t […]
How to: lamb
Cuts of lamb Leg A whole leg is ideal for serving large numbers, and yields plenty of lean, tender meat. It can be divided into two joints (the fillet end has the best flavour). Shoulder Roasting joint that is inexpensive because it carries a little more fat. The bone running through the centre makes it […]
10 deadly kitchen sins
Are you guilty of any of the below? 1. Overcrowding the pan. When you’re in a hurry, it’s tempting to pile too much food into a pan or onto a baking tray. However, a packed pan generates steam, making food limp and preventing meat and vegetables from browning properly. 2. Not letting meat rest. Eating meat as […]
Gooey brownie pie
Sift the flour, cocoa powder and icing sugar for the crust into a large mixing bowl. Rub in the butter until crumbly. Stir in the water until it just comes together as a dough. Shape into a disc, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. […]
Jalapeño garlic butter popcorn
Heat the oil in a large pot over a medium heat. Add the popcorn kernels and cover with a lid. As soon as the kernels start popping, use oven gloves to lift and shake the pot every few seconds until all the kernels are popped. Transfer the popped corn into a large bowl. In a […]
Quiz: Are you sandwich savvy?
Who is said to have invented the sandwich? A. Edward Montagu, 3rd Duke of Sandwich B. John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich C. James Sandwich, a 17th century baker from Kent D. Nobody knows The popular bánh-mì sandwich combines elements from which countries? A. Vietnam and Thailand B. France and Vietnam C. Thailand and […]
Need to reinvent your avocado toast?
Avocado toast has hit the internet hard over the past year or two, quickly establishing itself as a quick and easy breakfast that is trendy, yet healthy. But what do you do if you start getting bored with your morning fix? Add delicious topping combinations, of course! Bacon + goat’s cheese. Let’s be honest: […]
Lights, camera, FOOD!
We don’t know about you but, as foodies, we love nothing more than a good food movie, drooling over the scenes and then becoming ridiculously hungry! Here are some awesome food movies that you should see… Ratatouille (2007) We know it’s a cartoon but it still makes us hungry. It may not change our minds […]
Fudgy mocha brownies
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 and butter and line a 20cm square baking tin. Melt the butter, chocolate, coffee powder and salt in a bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Stir until smooth. Remove from the heat and leave to cool slightly. Whisk in the sugars until combined, then […]