Cooking Basics

Reading Time: 6 minutes 10 Types of Protein-Rich Indian Lentils and Their Advantages In the diverse culinary landscape of India, lentils, kidney beans, and legumes hold a special place.

Reading Time: 3 minutes What is a Cumberland Pie? When the weather turns drizzly (as it often does in good ol’ Blighty) and you’re yearning for something heartwarming, what

Reading Time: 9 minutes Tzatziki: The Creamy Greek Delight We Can’t Get Enough Of! Ah, Tzatziki! This creamy Greek concoction has made its way into the hearts and kitchens

Reading Time: 4 minutes What Is Prague Powder? Ah, the joys of a good British ploughman’s lunch. A slab of cured meat, a hunk of bread, some pickles… But

Reading Time: 4 minutes What Are Bocadillos? ¡Hola, sandwich aficionados! Ever wondered if there’s a touch of Spanish sun within the crisp confines of a sandwich? Enter the bocadillo:

Reading Time: 4 minutes What Is a Denver Steak? Ah, Britain! Land of the Beatles, brisk tea, and now… the Denver Steak? Strange but true. This tasty cut, originally

Reading Time: 4 minutes What Is Salt Fish? Ahoy there, foodies! Ready for a culinary voyage? Let’s set sail through time, tracing the humble journey of salt fish. This

Reading Time: 4 minutes What Is Demerar Sugar? Sweet! That’s probably one of the first things that comes to mind when you think of sugar. But we’re not here

Reading Time: 4 minutes Why Is Everyone Talking About Baconnaise?! Born from an unusual fusion of bacon and mayonnaise, Baconnaise has carved a niche in the culinary world that

Reading Time: 7 minutes Introduction to Quick Pickled Onions Pickling, a time-honoured method of food preservation, has been a culinary staple for centuries. Among the myriad of vegetables that

Reading Time: 6 minutes Learn a few Fixes to your Watery Curry! Curry is an essential part of many cuisines. We’ve already done a couple of articles about reheating

Reading Time: 8 minutes Looking for a list of the most useful & up-to-date food waste facts, figures & statistics?  Well you are in the right place! Instead of

Reading Time: 6 minutes Title If you have enjoyed Yucatan pork and pollo asado at your local Mexican restaurants, you love the distinctive red colour that achiote paste provides.

Reading Time: 7 minutes What is Kosher Salt called in the UK & why you need to add it to your diet Kosher Salt is an essential ingredient in

Reading Time: 6 minutes Know Your Flours & When To Use Them Have you ever reached into your cupboard, eager to whip up a delicious meal only to discover

Reading Time: 6 minutes When it comes to traditional Asian cuisines, stir-fries top the charts. While it is not native to the UK, this cooking technique has been adopted

Reading Time: 6 minutes When Marks and Spencer introduced its signature Barnsley chop dish at its store, then a debate was sparked about what is Barsenly chop. People were wondering

Reading Time: 6 minutes Sichuan peppercorns are reddish-brown seeds native to the Chinese province of Sichuan. This spice is famous for its tingling and numbing flavour, essential to many flavorful

Reading Time: 6 minutes Garlic chives go by many names depending on what part of the world you are in. It belongs to the onion family that resembles grass,

Reading Time: 5 minutes A stack of fluffy pancakes drizzled in maple syrup is what you want for breakfast every morning. You can top the pancake with fresh fruit,

Reading Time: 8 minutes Coffee is a huge part of the morning routines of many, with many coffee drinkers saying they can’t function before they have had a freshly

Reading Time: 8 minutes Cheesecloth can prove to be one of the most useful tools you can add to your kitchen. While it was originally meant for storing cheese,

Reading Time: 6 minutes If you are a soft French cheese lover, you have probably enjoyed the creamy and nutty flavour of Camembert and Brie. Come with a bloomy

Reading Time: 8 minutes What to serve with gammon Gammon Joint – A Meat Like No Other! Gammon Joint is not just limited to special occasions such as Christmas

Reading Time: 5 minutes Burrata vs Mozzarella. The ultimate show down.  Both of these cheeses are masterpieces of Italian dairy art. Made from cow’s milk, both are delicately textured,

Reading Time: 5 minutes Risotto is the most beloved Italian dish, and it is easy to understand why. Creamy, delicious and soothing, this rice dish is suitable for any

Reading Time: 8 minutes If you are seeking suggestions on what goes with cauliflower cheese or what to serve with cauliflower cheese, you are in luck! This guide has

Reading Time: 8 minutes If you’re a dessert person, you’ll know that no frosty treat can be complete without a fluffy swirl of whipped cream. Whipped cream is what

Reading Time: 7 minutes Who doesn’t love to spread a bit of jelly on a piece of toast? It is a fruity dessert that no one can resist and

Reading Time: 7 minutes If the tart-flavoured pickle is your thing, we hope you have enjoyed cornichons that resemble dill pickles due to their colour, bumpiness and brininess. However,

Reading Time: 7 minutes Camembert is a soft and round French cheese with a pearly exterior that is popular for a cheese board or cheese tasting. Cheesy, delicious and

Reading Time: 9 minutes The lowdown on Cheese advent calendars The holiday spirit surrounds all of us in a veil of harmony as we finish the last of our

Reading Time: 8 minutes Frozen sausages are a versatile and convenient option for busy cooks. While there are many ways to cook frozen sausages, some methods are better than

Reading Time: 7 minutes Risotto is one of the most popular and also one of the most feared dishes in the entire world of home cooking. Weirdly, all your

Reading Time: 7 minutes Potato milk is the trendy plant-based milk that is something you never expected to see in the non-dairy milk section of your grocery store. But it

Reading Time: 6 minutes Gorgonzola cheese is an Italian cheese that has been enjoyed for centuries. This type of cheese is made from unpasteurized cow’s milk and is ripened

Reading Time: 6 minutes Manchego cheese is a type of cheese made in the La Mancha region of Spain. It is made from Manchego sheep’s milk and has a

Reading Time: 7 minutes No doubt, cheese is one of the most mouth-watering dairy products. Its unique milky and buttery yet salty and nutty taste coupled with its delicate

Reading Time: 7 minutes All about Calvados: The French Apple Brandy Calvados is a French apple brandy made from apples grown in the Normandy region of France. The apples

Reading Time: 8 minutes Whether you’re in the learning process or a seasoned chef – puns intended – you’ll know that cooking is all about picking the right ingredients.

Reading Time: 6 minutes Honeycrisp apples are known for their sweet-tart flavour and crisp bite. Native to America, this high-quality dessert apple is grown in cooler climates. They are

Reading Time: 6 minutes You can’t find anyone who doesn’t love mozzarella, especially the low-moisture mozzarella that is the top pick to make perfect pizza due to its meltability.