Poppy O’Toole, the popular ‘Potato Queen’ on social media, shares her expert tips for achieving the most delicious roast potatoes. She emphasizes the importance of seasoning, revealing her favorite combinations and even a unique air fryer recipe that eliminates the need for parboiling.
A savvy mum shares her top tips for freezing common household food items, helping you cut down on food waste and save hundreds of pounds per year. From fruit and vegetables to bread, milk, and cheese, these simple hacks can transform your freezer into a money-saving machine.
MasterChef judge John Torode has shared a surprising tip for achieving the perfect roast chicken: using ice cubes. He claims that adding ice cubes filled with salt and pepper to the chicken cavity helps create steam, keeping the meat moist and flavorful while the skin crisps up.
Discover a revolutionary way to poach eggs that eliminates the need for simmering water and special pans. Learn how to perfectly poach eggs in your microwave, using a simple method that takes just a minute per egg.
Forget milk and cream! Culinary expert Phil Bianchi reveals the secret ingredient for perfect scrambled eggs: olive oil. Using olive oil instead of dairy products creates fluffier, smoother eggs with a restaurant-quality texture. He also suggests experimenting with infused olive oils for added flavor and recommends cooking on low heat, removing the pan periodically to prevent overcooking.
Discover a simple, one-ingredient trick to keep hard-boiled eggs fresh and prevent your fridge from smelling. This expert-approved method involves storing peeled eggs in vinegar and ensures they stay delicious for longer.
Poppy O’Toole, the renowned ‘Potato Queen’ on TikTok, shares her unique method for creating perfectly smooth mashed potatoes. She emphasizes the importance of evenly sized potato cuts, steaming, and using a sieve instead of a masher to achieve a lump-free texture. Poppy also advocates for double cream and copious amounts of butter for a rich, indulgent flavor.
Candice Bannister, founder of Candy’s Cupcakes, reveals the secret to achieving perfect, towering Yorkshire puddings: adding extra egg whites to the batter. This simple trick, combined with hot oil and a carefully prepared baking tray, ensures light, crispy, and fluffy results every time.
A popular YouTube chef shares his secret for storing potatoes in a kitchen drawer using a baking sheet with a rack. This method, he claims, keeps potatoes fresh and delicious for months. Discover the best ways to keep your potatoes from sprouting and maintain their quality for longer.
Renowned chef James Martin shares his unique technique for achieving perfectly poached eggs, with thick, well-cooked whites and a runny yolk. This easy method, shared on his ITV show, uses a combination of boiling and cold water with a touch of vinegar. The recipe includes serving suggestions with homemade crumpets, creamy Hollandaise sauce, and optional toppings like spinach, salmon, or bacon.
