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A Guide to Making Pastry
This article gives a few tried and trusted tips for making pastry....
Baking Blind: Quiches and Tarts
Baking blind gives a firm pastry case in which to build fillings of your choice....
Basic Batter: Adapting for Yorkshire Pudding and Pancakes
Batters provide a great basis for many sweet and savoury dishes all year round....
Biscuits for Beginners
These simple recipes should convince anyone to have a go at baking biscuits!...
Chopping Boards and Knives
Chopping boards and knives are amongst the most used kitchen equipment, but how do we choose the right ones?...
Cold Weather Comfort Food
Do you dare to enter the world of the suet pudding? There's no turning back......
Cooking Cod, Haddock and Other White Fish
Cooking varieties of white fish in the oven or on the hob make a welcome change....
Cooking Seafood: Seafood Recipe Ideas
Cooking seafood does not have to be messy or complicated-especially if you cheat a little......
Cooking Spices and their Uses
Spices are valued for their ability to add flavour,colour and aroma to cooking....
Cooking with Rice: Simple Dishes to Try
Simple rice recipes to try out and enjoy....
Cooking with Summer Fruits
Summer fruits make delicious and colourful puddings....
Cooking with Winter Vegetables
Availability of packets and tins have taken away a lot of the common-sense of eating. Winter vegetables have become more than a little neglected!...
Delicious Autumn Feasts
Autumn food is rich in flavour - these recipes make the best of seasonally available produce....
Dinners With Dairy Products
Dairy products like cheese and milk can provide a great mainstay for family meals....
Easy Steps to Egg-Based Sauces.
Egg-based sauces don't have to be complicated. Get started with some simple but delicious sauces!...
Exciting Stir Fries
A delicious stir fry is fun to make as well as to eat, and it's a healthy fast food choice....
Fast Fish Recipes
Fish is so versatile yet often overlooked as a supper dish. These suggestions may tempt you....
Filled Vegetables With Dips
Stuffed vegetables are healthy and tasty and served with delicious dips they make a fantastic lunch or buffet food....
Fish Meals Without Hassle
People are sometimes put off cooking fish because they think of the mess. These ideas are simple and clean!...
Fish Stock: The Basics
A good fish stock can add something special to the most basic fish dish....
Game Stock: How to Make and When to Use
Making a good basic game stock is worth the effort! It freezes well and can be used to give many dishes something special....
Hearty 'Meal in a Bowl' Soups
These winter meals are best described as between a soup and a stew. Simple suppers for chilly evenings....
Herbs in the Kitchen Cupboard
Ready to transform our home-cooking, a few trusted herbs to keep in the cupboard....
Home Made Cakes
Homemade cakes can make an occasion out of a tea break....
Homemade Soups for Starters
Simple, soothing, soup makes an economical and nutritious starter. Here, we take a brief look at different types of soup....
How to Cook a Romantic Breakfast
Spice it up with stimulating red cayenne and ripe fruits....
How to Cook a Simple Romantic Dinner
Romance can be complicated so keep your romantic dinner simple......
How to Cook Hotpots
Hot and in a pot; just the job for cold winter evenings......
How to Cook Irish Stew
The true Irish Stew has evolved to be many things, but the traditional white stew is still good....
How to Cook Meat Casseroles
Some winter warmers that can be easily prepared then left to cook....
How to Cook Perfect Fish and Chips
Perfect supper, perfectly cooked, perfectly simple!...
How to Make a Great Bread and Butter Pudding
Traditional variety or a bolder, richer version? Whatever else it may be, bread and butter pudding cannot be boring!...
How to Make a Perfect Omelette
Forget those tired-looking yellow flannel things-make the perfect omelette yourself!...
How to Make a Simple Broth.
Different broths for different occasions. This article gives tips on how to make them....
How to Make a Simple Tomato-Based Sauce.
A simple sauce made with tomatoes is one of the most versatile but easy dishes to try....
How to Make a Tasty Welsh Rarebit
Rarebit instead of rabbit to emphasize the absence of meat; but you can add what you like!...
How to Make and Serve Dumplings
Making dumplings, to give your dishes that extra special finishing touch, takes very little time but adds a lot of ooh factor!...
How to Make Chutney
Chutneys originated in India, but now this delicious preserve is well-established as a classic accompaniment to many dishes....
How to Make Jam
Making a really good jam is an art - our tips help you achieve success easily....
How to Make Meat Pies
Perfect pastry and mouth-watering pie fillings; not difficult, not expensive, just good....
How to Make Perfect Short Crust Pastry
Home baking starts here...shortcrust pastry is the easiest, most versatile pastry to try....
How to Make Vegetarian Casseroles
Make your vegetarian casseroles with a difference for substantial winter feasts....
How to Make Vegetarian Pies
Vegetables baked in a pastry case give winter evenings a warm mellow feeling....
How to Prepare and Cook Mussels
Mussels make a great addition to seafood dishes and are perfect served in different sauces....
How to Stop Batter From Bursting When Frying Fish?
Try this checklist of solutions for deep frying battered fish....
Learn to Cook Christmas!
Christmas is a real test of culinary expertise but this guide simplifies the process and offers some cheats that will impress your guests while keeping your time in the kitchen to a minimum....
Learn to Make Custard and Ice Cream
No dairy or house cow required-just a taste for the truly delicious....
Liquid Seasonings and How to Use Them
Clever cooks know that liquid seasonings add oomph to many dishes - here's the lowdown some seasonings their role in tasty cuisine....
Making Fruit Pies and Crumbles
Puddings and pies and winter skies; made in heaven....
Making Potato Cakes
Basic fare without fuss or nonsense; use the good old spud!...
Making Sweets at Home
Homemade sweets; once tasted, never forgotten....
Meat Dishes in Minutes
For suppers in a hurry-try these quick and easy recipes....
Meaty Main Courses
Here are a few suggestions for some mighty meaty meals!...
Oven Gloves and Aprons
Oven gloves definitely have a place in the kitchen. Novelty aprons anyone?...
Packets, Tins and Jars to Have in your Cupboard
Not exactly emergency supplies, but sometimes the store cupboard contents can help things along....
Pasta Bakes for Meat Eaters and Vegetarians
Pasta bakes are easy to cook and delicious to eat, these two recipes offer something new to your family without adding to your cooking duties....
Perfect Choux Pastry
Choux pastry looks impressive but is simple to make using our tips and hints....
Pork: One Pot Meals from Around the World
Pork is an excellent one pot ingredient and these recipes from around the world show its versatility....
Potato and Cheese Eggs
Spuds you'll like for a simple cheap and tasty snack....
Pots, Pans & Casseroles
Cooking equipment refers to so many things. Pots and pans are daily essentials though!...
Quick and Simple Dairy Meals
Here we have a few simple dairy meals that don't take long to put together, but provide substantial meals....
Quick Lunches: Crisps and Savoury Nibbles
Easy snacks for when you're hungry and in a hurry....
Roux-Based Sauces: What, How and When
This article looks at how to make a basic white and brown roux and suggests further uses for both....
Savoury Pancakes and Fillings
Cooking pancakes is easy and fun and produces a delicious meal in no time at all. Use our foolproof recipes to impress your family!...
Step-by-Step Guide to Popular Pasta Dishes
Versatile pasta dishes to adapt to your own recipes....
Stress Beating Meals
Some ingredients have magical abilities to reduce our stress levels, and these recipes are as tasty as they are healthy....
Summer Vegetables: Salads and Cold Soups
Chilled soups and flavoursome salads are delicious in summer. Our simple recipes help you make the best of summer cooking....
Sweetcrust Pastry for Delicious Puddings
Sweetcrust pastry is crisp and makes a perfect shell for sweet pies and puddings....
The Perfect Fish Casserole
The best of both worlds can be found in this chunky but elegant fish casserole....
Three Ways With One Pot Chicken
One pot meals are easy, nutritious and delicious. These chicken recipes will delight your family and friends....
Types of Pasta
Pasta in all shapes and sizes needs to be cooked with respect! Find out more about the different types....
Types of Pastry
The smell of puddings and pies baking is unforgettable. Remembering which pastry does what is not quite as easy!...
Types, Methods and Consistencies of Sauces
So many sauces to complement so many dishes! This article looks at a selection of basics....
Useful Sauce Tips and Serving Suggestions
This piece gives a few tips on how to rescue sauces and some serving suggestions for popular sauces....
Using a Slow Cooker for Casseroles and Stews
There are advantages to using a slow cooker, but attention to food safety is also a priority....
Utensils and Their Uses
A look at some basic kitchen utensils and some tips on what to buy....
Vegetable Stock: Tips On How to Make and Use
This basic vegetable stock can be adapted to suit your personal preferences of taste and even colour. It makes a great substitute for meat-based stocks....
Vegetarian Main Meals
There are a few ideas to try out here for a change of main meals....
Vegetarian Meals in no Time
these easy vegetarian dishes make a change and are kind on your pocket (and time.)...
Warm Weather Food for Dining Al Fresco
Keep it simple! Prepare a few good quality dishes to eat-that way you can enjoy the sunshine too!...
What is Brown Stock and How is it Made?
Brown stock is the basis for many wonderful dishes yet the ingredients and preparation are very straightforward....
What to Serve with Fish
Seafood and fish dishes can really bring out the creative soul (or should that be sole?)in us....
What You Need to Know About Flour
There are many types of flour on the market, this article helps you understand how each is used and the best way to store flour....
What You Need to Know About Pasta
Pasta is a favourite food for many and our guide shows you how to cook, store and serve pasta like a professional chef....
What's In a Consomme?
Consommes; as fiddly or as simple as you like but always elegant!...