Cooking Basics

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 a curry and cooling down a curry, but what happens when your curry is too watery? We are here to learn:...

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 providing old or irrelevant data for reference and sharing in your articles, we regularly update our research with the latest research...

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. Known as recado Colorado, this Latin American seasoning is packed in many different flavours. It originated in the Yucatán- southeastern region of Mexico. It is...

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 every chef’s kitchen, adding the perfect savoury flavour that brings life to any dish. From regional favourites to international delicacies, this...

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 that the recipe calls for one type of flour while all you have is another?  Well my friend, things could go...

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 across Europe and the rest of the world. If you love stir-fry, you have probably found yourself what stir-fry oil works better than...

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 what constitutes the dish. Many people claim that it is a chop cut from the loin area, while others say it...

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 Szechuan cuisines.  It is usually famed for its use in Chinese dishes, so it can be challenging to find outside Asia....

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, and its garlicky” flavour makes it a popular seasoning. Chopped fresh garlic chives are commonly used in Asian dishes, especially Chinese,...

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, chocolate syrup or even whipped cream, but nothing comes close to the taste of maple syrup.  Maple syrup is obtained from...

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 brewed cup of coffee in the morning. But to get the perfect cup of coffee, you should know how to store coffee...

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, thanks to its unique texture and properties, its use soon spread to several other recipes. Whether you want to keep the...

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 rind, these cheeses are made with Cow’s milk and have a soft-ripened body. Camembert and Brie are interchangeable in a wide...

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 or Easter, this incredibly tender meat is a perfect substitute for a roast. With a variety of ways to cook and...

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, soft, and creamy. These two Italian excellences have a striking resemblance, but they are totally different in all the best ways....

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 occasion. It is cooked in vegetables and stock. It doesn’t take long to prepare, so that it can be your go-to...

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 everything you need to know about Cauliflower cheese, and you can get all the inspiration you want. What is Cauliflower Cheese?...

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 gives so many desserts; we love that distinct lightness and creaminess which makes them stand out. However, if you want to...

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 often pair with peanut butter to make peanut butter and jelly (PB & J) sandwiches. The best part is that it...

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, they are a tad different, not only in texture but also in taste. They are made with baby gherkins that are...

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 gooey camembert dip is a fancy yet easy-to-make recipe that is impressive enough to serve your guest as a dinner party appetizer...

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 turkey and get in the Christmas spirit. Many people immediately start planning their Christmas tree purchase while others sing the ever-so...

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 others. Here we will explore the best ways to cook frozen sausages so that you can get the most out of...

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 friends claim to be too afraid even to attempt making. It’s a delicious bowl of creamy rice—but with hidden vegetables lurking...

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 happened when a Swedish company, Dug, introduced this nut-free milk that is claimed to be a more sustainable plant-based milk option...

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 for a minimum of two months. Gorgonzola cheese has a strong, pungent flavor that is often likened to blue cheese. The...

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 robust and nutty flavor. Manchego cheese is one of the most popular types of cheese in Spain and is often used...

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 texture remains unmatched. Whether you’re eating a pizza, sandwich, or salad, the delicious taste and texture of cheese won’t fail to...

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 are fermented and then distilled to create a robust and smooth spirit that is perfect for sipping on its own or...

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. Picking inauthentic or subpar ingredients can take any dish from being mouth-watering to entirely forgettable. Depending on the cuisine you’re making,...

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 typically grown in the Northern and Midwest regions of America. This crunchy and sweet apple was bred for taste. However, it...

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. It is enjoyed every year by many people than any other type of cheese for its tangy flavour. Fresh mozzarella is...

Reading Time: 6 minutes Everything you need to know about Beef Chuck In the UK If you are a fan of beef steak, you may notice a certain variety is much lower in cost than other cuts of steak i.e. beef chuck. Beef chuck is considered one of the most...

Reading Time: 8 minutes As orchards bloom, we see every corner grocery store transform into fruity heaven with numerous species of delicious fruits. From peaches to mangoes to juicy red apples, there’s a ton of sweet joy you can experience exploring these fruit species. However, in this article, we will...

Reading Time: 6 minutes What Is Bottarga? How Is It Made and What Does It Taste Like? Bottarga is among the delicacies that are savored all over the world for all the right reasons. Another name for it is karasumi, and it’s served with sake or beer. If you ate...

Reading Time: 5 minutes What Is Taleggio and its Substitutes- An ultimate guide If you are a cheese person, chances are you have encountered with Taleggio. It is one of the world’s oldest soft cheeses. This semi-soft Italian cheese has been around since Roman times. Although it dates to before...

Reading Time: 8 minutes Types of Hard Cheese – An Ultimate Guide Do you like your grana soft and ready to grate while your cheddar in chunks? We are not surprised if you do because cheese is one of those delicacies that come in a variety of forms and hard...

Reading Time: 5 minutes What is Tomato Frito? Origin and Uses Spanish cuisine has blessed the world with many delicacies that bring a joyous taste to our recipes and cooking practices. One such delicacy is Tomato Frito, a fried tomato sauce native to many regions of Spain and widely popular...

Reading Time: 5 minutes All you need to know about Chipotle paste alternative The chipotle paste is the key ingredient for many Mexican recipes that feature smoked jalapeños and other dried chillies. It brings unique smokiness and spiciness to the Mexican dishes. The secret ingredient is chipotle to make authentic-tasting Tex-Mex dishes....

Reading Time: 8 minutes Baking is fun, especially if you happen to be good at it. Tasting your self-prepared bread and having others enjoy it can be fulfilling for the soul as well as the tummy. But one thing that bothers old and new bakers alike is how uncertain the...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Most kinds of seafood, especially fish, is widely popular throughout the different regions of the globe, where people make fabulous recipes and enjoy the protein-rich texture. The most common types of edible fish are haddock and cod, infamous for their incredible taste and used to make...

Reading Time: 6 minutes A Complete Guide to Glutinous Rice Flour We use various types of flour in our cuisines, such as all-purpose flour, wheat flour, maze flour, rice flour and many more. While there are many ways you can use these flour products, such as to thicken the soup...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Your Guide to French Grapes France is the oldest and one of the biggest wine-growing nations globally, and the demand for French grapes is increasing every day. Millions of people acquired the exquisite taste of French wine over the years, and now entire generations turn to...

Reading Time: 5 minutes What are Cheese Curds & Are They in The UK? Dairy products have a way with people where many of us use them in our daily food intake for a healthy and balanced diet. From milk to yoghurt and, of course, cheese, you won’t run out...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Cuisines worldwide typically have a secret ingredient(s) that bring an added nuance to the recipe, making it unique and native to that region. For some, it’s cured meat, and for others, it can be a combination of herbs and plants. However, in some parts of the...

Reading Time: 5 minutes What Are saltine crackers, and are they in the UK? Saltine crackers are light, rough-textured, a little bit salty and crispy that is assumed to be a pantry staple. These dry crackers come in various sizes and shapes, but the usual one is a small square...

Reading Time: 9 minutes Demystifying Italian Ingredients Assuming you need to accept the craft of cooking Italian like an Italian, you would want to know the nuts and bolts of the practice. What Italian ingredients to use to prepare delicious meals? How to utilize traditional Italian ingredients, and where to...

Reading Time: 7 minutes What’s the Deal with Burger Presses?! Devouring a juicy burger has to be one of the most satisfying feelings in the world, especially if you’re famished after a day’s work. The meaty nuances, delicious sauces, and flavour-rich patty combine to introduce your taste buds to the...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Everything You Need To Know About Guanciale There may be several meaty treats globally, but very few come close to the exquisite taste of delicious guanciale. This article is for anyone who wants to inform themselves on the necessary details about guanciale and its origin. We...

Reading Time: 6 minutes A mini-guide to Green Peppercorns Interestingly chilli pepper wasn’t always the foundation of spicy heat in the piquant cuisines. Before chilli pepper, peppercorn was the primary source of spiciness in those spicy cuisines. Green peppercorns are the unripe peppercorn berry that was originated in India. It...

Reading Time: 10 minutes Why you need to start shopping at a zero-waste grocery store in the UK Over the past few years, we’ve grown increasingly aware of the immense negative impact human practices have had on this world. Wastage and overuse of our natural resources have depleted them immensely,...

Reading Time: 6 minutes The Hype around Cantabrian Anchovies: Valid or a Hoax? Let’s talk about Cantabrian anchovies. This seafood lost its value in the late 90s, but it’s safe to say that we are witnessing a comeback of anchovies to our preferred cuisine. Interestingly, many reputable chefs are now...

Reading Time: 6 minutes Your Ultimate Guide to Bomba Rice The secret to making perfect paella is the rice you use. Short and round grain rice is ideal for making this Valencians recipe. Medium grain rice is also acceptable, but long-grain rice is not suitable for paella. The perfect rice...

Reading Time: 10 minutes The Epitome of Luxury in the Culinary World: Caviar Oh, the mouth-watering thought of eating caviar on a buttery toast point in a fancy restaurant with your significant other. Beautiful! There are not many delicacies in the world that come close to the exquisite taste and...

Reading Time: 9 minutes The Reality of Sushi Grade Fish: Safety Concerns and Tips Eating raw fish is a popular form of cuisine in many parts of the world, and the UK isn’t an exception. We love to get our hands on expensive, delicious sushi/sashimi to saturate our taste buds...

Reading Time: 7 minutes The Only Guide You Need for Reheating Brussel Sprouts When you think about Brussel sprouts, you may feel a strong sense of nostalgia taking you back to your childhood years. All those times when your parents had to force-feed you the greens makes you question why...

Reading Time: 5 minutes What Actually is it & how to Measure a Knob Of Butter Not all cooks are the same; some cooks do things instinctively while some measure ingredients more precisely. A knob of butter is used by those cooks who cook by eye. However, when it comes...

Reading Time: 8 minutes Everything you need to know about 10 types of Sheep Cheese From briny to intensely gamey and tangy to butterscotch, sheep milk cheese has a wide range of flavours that make it ideal for snacking. Sheep cheese has higher butterfat content that makes it sweat, but...

Reading Time: 7 minutes The Complete Guide to ‘Nduja With their unique cooking abilities and creative recipes, Italians have contributed a ton to make this world a tastier place. And they still sit high on the throne today as the food hub of the world. One of their delicate creations...

Reading Time: 9 minutes Everything you need to know about Seitan Nowadays, people have an increasing focus on health. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us the importance of staying healthy and making lifestyle changes that maintain our health. Therefore, it makes sense that most of us now want to switch...

Reading Time: 8 minutes The Only Corn Stripper Guide You Need! Sweet corn scattered over a salad adds to its richness and proves to be a healthy choice for many people looking for a simple office mid-day meal.  But the process of taking the corn off the cob is mostly...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Everything You Could Possibly Want to Known about Borlotti Beans Beans are delicious! And it is nature’s blessing that there are hundreds of their species ready for consumption for a taste-rich yet healthy meal. You must have had beans as a major part of your diet...

Reading Time: 7 minutes The ultimate guide to understanding & using cornmeal Cornmeal has numerous uses in the kitchen, making your food taste even more delicious. It’s especially used in baked and fried items. However, despite its common use in the kitchen, many people are unaware of what cornmeal really...

Reading Time: 7 minutes All you need to know about ginger ale vs ginger beer Dealing with the summer months can be no easy task, and just a few minutes outside can leave us feeling drained. In these sweltering months, there can be nothing better than a refreshing, cool drink...

Reading Time: 6 minutes Why celery salt is the perfect replacement for your table salt. Salt is used in almost every type of food item across every cuisine. After all, it enhances the flavours and is crucial for effective seasoning. But what about Celery Salt? Even by following the recipe...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Why You Should Be Eating More Grana Padano Each cuisine has its charm, and it has flavours and ingredients that are unique to that region. If you’re a foodie, you’ll know that your food journey is incomplete without having tried most of these items. Cheese is...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Why a Pastry Cutter should be in YOUR kitchen Real foodies will tell you that food is just as fun to make as it is to eat. Making a dish with all your heart can be an enriching experience, which gets better as people fall in...

Reading Time: 8 minutes Your Guide To Black Cardamom Originating back to India, black cardamom is a popular spice used for its strong and overwhelming flavour across the world. You might’ve come across this unique spice in dishes such as Indian curries, getting a strong smoky aroma. Savoury dishes like...

Reading Time: 7 minutes All you need to know Sambal. Food is one thing that connects people, and when you experience new food items or new dishes, you learn many new things about the heritage and lifestyles. Every country has its flavours and ingredients, and food has a wide variety...

Reading Time: 8 minutes Your One Stop Place For All Things Aji Amarillo There are many kinds of varieties of food items available worldwide, like chillies, spices, and other food-related items. Some have incredibly unique and intense flavours, which can elevate any dish to the next level. One of those...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Learn everything about oats, the king of the breakfast table Regardless of the season, oats are almost always found on the breakfast table. Oats are sought after for their unique taste and texture, coupled with the nutrition and satisfying warmth they provide. Besides being a breakfast...

Reading Time: 10 minutes Plant based sausages – Worth The Hype? Although there are a few constants, eating trends these days change continuously. You’ll see a newer, healthier option crop up every few days. The reason for this is that people are growing increasingly conscious of what they eat, as...

Reading Time: 7 minutes All you need to know about storing Prosecco Today we will be exploring the question: How Long Does Prosecco Last? Food isn’t just about nourishment; rather, it’s about enjoying an experience that brings us closer together. When we eat with our loved ones, we get an...

Reading Time: 7 minutes So you want to start enjoying Vermouth… Vermouth is a fortified wine that is seasoned with spices and herbs. It comes in two styles, i.e. dry vermouth and sweet vermouth. Dry vermouth is whitish in colour as compared to its counterpart, which is red in colour....

Reading Time: 5 minutes A Helpful Hand when Dealing With Fresh Yeast If you love baking bread or pizza at home, you probably know about fresh yeast, a.k.a. baker’s yeast. It is a vital ingredient in baking bread or other baking goods. However, it is a huge debate whether fresh...

Reading Time: 5 minutes All the reasons why your cake not cooked in middle Cooking isn’t as straightforward as it may seem, and there are many different types of cooking and cuisines to try. Cooking savoury is much different from making desserts, and the latter often requires immense precision. If...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Your Guide to Freezing Bread again, again & again! There is no denying that bread is a staple and refreezing bread is a handy way to make the leftover bread last longer. If you are a home baker and don’t want to bake bread from scratch...

Reading Time: 10 minutes Why a Sour Should Be Your Next Pint It may seem like sour beers are a new trend. However, sour beers have been around for centuries and their popularity has increased in recent years. It’s only been in the last few years that the craft beer...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Why you need to switch to coconut wraps today Having food with flatbreads is no new concept to the southeast, but it is a novel, fascinating concept as we begin heading towards the west. Nowadays, however, flatbreads are becoming increasingly popular, and none more so than...

Reading Time: 7 minutes The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Favourite Tomatoes San Marzano tomatoes are heavily marketed and considered as Lamborghini of canned tomatoes varieties all over the world. These red Italian tomatoes are sold with high price tags as compared to other Italian tomatoes. According to loyalists, this...

Reading Time: 9 minutes Fresh Meat Vs Frozen Meat Different cultures over the world have different cuisines, each vastly different from the last. However, some foods remain a staple no matter where you go. Meat is an incredibly popular part of people’s diets all across the globe. There’s nothing as...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Why You Should Give American Cheese a Chance Forget the apple pie, one of America’s greatest contributions to the culinary world is its cheese. American Cheese is unbeatable in its consistency and its flavour is enough to complement any sandwich and burger. But it is not...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Why Heritage Cooking Needs to be on your radar The evolution of cooking is an exciting journey and left us with a history of heritage cooking. Have you ever wondered how people cook in the olden days when no proper crockery and facilities of fuel and...

Reading Time: 7 minutes All you need to know about Tapioca Pearls Thanks to TikTok,  the world has witnessed an increasing number of foods trends. Be it a homecooked meal or food from out, we absolutely love trying new food.  One of those trends which have taken the world by...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Add tamarind paste to your food for an unforgettable taste People eat different types of foods around the world and have a variety of different flavours and cuisines. Some of them like mild, mellow flavours, some may like sweet but unique flavours. Others may want to...

Reading Time: 7 minutes All you need to know about the various types of potatoes The health benefits of incorporating many vegetables and fruits in your diet are well known. These ingredients help you counteract the effects of living an otherwise unhealthy lifestyle and help you stay fit. While there...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Why you need an oil pourer to make cooking easier Several ingredients are a huge part of our cooking routines, but none more so than oil. Whether you’re making something sweet or savoury, oil is an essential ingredient. It adds a rich fattiness to any dish,...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Why Gochujang Paste needs a place in your kitchen cabinet While all global cuisines have their charm, Asian cuisines are incredibly appealing and delicious. They have the perfect blend of sweet and savoury flavours and are also extremely fresh. Asian food is bursting with flavour, and...

Reading Time: 10 minutes Types of Honey and Their Uses Honey is a sweet, nutritious liquid that is taken out from the nectar of flowers by the bees. Each buzz these busy bees make is very healthy and nutritious for us as it gives us honey. Different types of Honey...

Reading Time: 6 minutes Everything you need to know about Mutton There are various ingredients that we add to our diet to help us have an enjoyable meal and help us eat well. For a well-rounded, nutritious meal, our food needs to have a good amount of carbs, protein, and...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Cooking with Perilla Leaves 101 While there are various ingredients we use to enhance the taste of our foods, herbs are the best way to take your cooking to the next level. They add a subtle yet incredibly delicious layer to any dish and make it...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Why a salt pig is the best addition to your kitchen. People are very selective when they are buying things for their homes, and rightfully so. You want something that isn’t just functional but transforms your home into a more welcoming space. The kitchen is a...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Discover How Sumac Is a Game-changer in the Kitchen When you’re cooking, you use various spices and herbs to give your food added flavour and depth. These additions help take your food to the next level and let you create something mouth-watering. While some basic spices...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Weird food combinations you need to try When it comes to food, you can either be traditional or innovative. Food isn’t just a way for us to satisfy our cravings, but it’s a way to be creative. While some ingredients traditionally pair well together, there are...

Reading Time: 6 minutes All the answers if you’re wondering can you freeze Crème Fraiche. There are several popular condiments that we use in the kitchen, each with its importance. Some are more versatile, while others are strictly for special occasions. While we may not dream of making such condiments...

Reading Time: 9 minutes Everything you need to know about 10 Italian cheeses There are few things as delicious as fresh cheese. Cheese is something that goes well with just about anything. You can add it to savoury dishes to give them a luscious, creamy texture and taste, or pair...

Reading Time: 5 minutes What Is A Yuzu? Its Uses and Health Benefits Yuzu fruit, the superfood from Japan is considered ugly due to its lumpy physique. However, it’s perfectly tart, tangy, and tropical flavours paired with numerous health benefits have got everyone’s attention. Let’s learn more about this Japanese...

Reading Time: 5 minutes All you need to know about White Balsamic Vinegar White balsamic vinegar is one of the most important pantry staples that make room in a small pantry too. It is a milder version of traditional balsamic vinegar, which is made with white wine vinegar and aged...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Should you make the switch to low-calorie ice cream? On a hot summer’s day, there can be nothing better than a creamy, airy scoop of ice cream. It’s something beloved by both adults and children alike, and for many good reasons. Chocolate lovers and fruit lovers...

Reading Time: 5 minutes What’s the deal with Collard Greens? Collard, colewort or collard greens is a form of cabbage belonging to the mustard family. This plant contains vital minerals, Vitamin A and C and it’s one of the common leafy green vegetables used in a variety of recipes. What...

Reading Time: 6 minutes Provolone Cheese 101 We independently research, test, and recommend the best products just for you. In order to keep this site going,  we may receive commissions on some of the purchases made from the links below. If you say Provolone cheese is the middle child of...

Reading Time: 6 minutes All you need to know about How to cool down a curry The best thing a foodie can ever eat in your life is a curry. That is why travellers and people all over the world prefer curry whenever they visit a restaurant. Curry is a...

Reading Time: 5 minutes How To Dry Basil Leaves – Complete Guide One of the brightest tasting herbs to have in the kitchen is basil. The best thing about this herb is that it’s just as good even if it’s dried. Basil is very easy to grow in a home...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Fontina Cheese and All About it! Fontina cheese is produced from cows milk. Its production started in Italy in the 12th century and is one of the oldest forms of cheese present. Discover everything you need to know about Fontina cheese right here, right now!  What...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Sesame Oil 101 – Your Guide Sesame oil is a plant-based cooking oil that is made from sesame seeds. It is popular in Asian cooking, including the Middle East, Chinese, Japanese, and South Indian dishes. Toasted sesame oil made with toasted seeds that are used in...

Reading Time: 6 minutes Wholegrain Mustard 101 If there is one that we absolutely love adding to our food, it’s wholegrain mustard. Wholegrain mustard has a variety of flavours that pair perfectly with sandwiches, snacks and different kinds of meat. It is prepared mustard with mustard seeds. It has a...

Reading Time: 5 minutes All you need to know about fast action yeast Whether you are an expert baker or you are trying to make bread or other leavened bread for the first time, selecting the right kind of yeast and prepping the baked goods is very important. Fast action...

Reading Time: 5 minutes What is an edible gold leaf – A comprehensive guide Edible gold leaf is a gold product that is used to garnish food items. It is made of pure gold or sometimes a mixture of gold and silver. As its name suggests, it is edible as...

Reading Time: 5 minutes The best Mezzaluna knives to upgrade your cooking experience They say a man is only as good as his tools, and this rule applies in the kitchen, especially. If you enjoy cooking or even do it as a necessity, you’ll know that doing even the simplest...

Reading Time: 6 minutes The Definitive Guide to the Tastiest Tinned Tomatoes in the UK! The world loves tomatoes. We love them all equally in their various shapes and sizes and if we could, they would be incorporated into every meal. But when it comes to the best tinned tomatoes....

Reading Time: 6 minutes All the reasons you need to start cooking with cardamom pods There are many ingredients you can use to add a more complex flavour to your dishes. Cardamom is one spice that has an incredibly unique taste. If you haven’t explored various ingredients too much, you’ll...

Reading Time: 5 minutes The different ways you can use Padron peppers in the kitchen Any chef will know that spices are what make any dish shine. Spices don’t just give a fiery hit to your food; instead, they have an incredibly diverse flavour palette. Peppers and spices can give...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Everything you need to know about Mortadella Mortadella is an Italian cold cut made from cured pork meat with origins in Bologna. It is produced primarily in central and northern Italy. Mortadella is an emulsified sausage that is made of cured pork which is composed of...

Reading Time: 6 minutes Muscovado Sugar – The Best Sugar Alternative? With the various health drawbacks of white, refined sugar coming to light, many switch to alternative sweeteners. However, artificial sweeteners don’t give us the oomph that white sugar does. What if we were to tell you that there’s a...

Reading Time: 8 minutes Jelly Setting Tips & More! Despite being one of the easier desserts to make, jelly isn’t half stressful. It starts off fairly straightforward but the doubt starts creeping in when the jelly has been in the fridge for about 2 hours and hasn’t even started to...

Reading Time: 6 minutes 5 Best Dosa Pans to Make Perfect Dosas At Home Buying a dosa pan isn’t easy. There are so many dosa pans to choose from out there and all of them claim to make the best dosas. So, to make things easier for you, we have...

Reading Time: 5 minutes A Guide on Japanese Style Grilled Meat – Yakiniku Sushi or Ramen might be the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about Japanese Cuisine, but there are several other dishes to try that let you learn more about the Japanese culture and...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Why Hard Kombucha is the Best, New Way to Drink Food trends come and go, and only a few can exert their influence and stick around. If you keep yourself updated with all the new trends, you’ve undoubtedly heard of hard kombucha by now. Hard kombucha...

Reading Time: 6 minutes Why a rice dispenser is indispensable for your kitchen Rice is a staple food across the globe, and for a good reason. It can give you all the energy you need, all in a tasty, fluffy bundle. Rice gives you the carbohydrates you need to power...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Steaming Vs Boiling Vegetables – Which Is Better? When it comes to cooking vegetables, what do you prefer? Steaming or boiling? Regardless of your preference, these are two acceptable and popular methods of preparing vegetables. If you are inclined to preserve the colour, flavour, and nutrients,...

Reading Time: 5 minutes What Is Burrata? Everything you need to know about this Cheesy Delight There is no surprise that anyone loves a dish with cheese in it, especially Italian cheese. But there is just something different about burrata. The delicately soft, cool and creamy cheese is a perfect...

Reading Time: 5 minutes What is Monk Fruit Sweetener? Why Is It So Popular? People have started to switch to healthier food options nowadays. They are not just buying organic food but avoiding sugar consumption by choosing alternative sweeteners. One such alternative is Monk fruit. Monk fruit sweeteners have been...

Reading Time: 6 minutes A Wok Burner is Exactly What your Cooking is Missing! Cooking is an art that requires not just skill, but the right tools as well. You need to know the food that you are cooking, the palette to know what flavours work well together, and the...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Solved: Does Baileys go off? With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to take inventory of the drinks cupboard and ensure your supply is fit for purpose. Stocking up on your favourite drinks just before Christmas is an annual tradition (at least in the UK!)...

Reading Time: 5 minutes What Is Chestnut Puree?? Chestnuts are a bit like Michael Bublé. They are absolutely everywhere over the Christmas period but as soon as the festive season is over, they return to their hiding place. Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone...

Reading Time: 6 minutes Bamboo Steamer – Do you need one? Thinking buying a bamboo steamer but not sure if you are going to use it often? Well, we did buy one and we do actually use it quite a lot.  A bamboo steamer works wonder whether you want to...

Reading Time: 6 minutes SOLVED: How Long Does Wine Actually Last After It’s Opened? Some days just call for a glass of wine.  But, unless you are rocking a collection of single-serving bottles in your fridge that are just ready to go (if you are, congratulations, you have made it...

Reading Time: 6 minutes How Much Pasta Per Person is the Right Serving Size? To this day, I have never met anyone who doesn’t like pasta. In fact, I can’t even imagine what someone who hates pasta would even look like. To be honest, I think pasta haters are just...

Reading Time: 6 minutes Get a tofu press to revamp your entire tofu experience! Going vegan often requires a total change in your diet. We have to do away with so many products that we have grown up eating, and this can be pretty challenging. However, once you start transitioning,...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Everything about double yolk eggs explained Making your breakfast in the morning is probably the last time you expect to get any surprises. But sometimes a certain situation can take you by surprise. If you’ve ever cracked open an egg to make your morning omelette or...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Keep Your Roasties Crisp & Fluffy. Read our helpful guide and learn how to reheat roast potatoes in a range of different ways. When it comes to food, usually the humblest ones are the ones we love the most. Regardless of age, classics like roast chicken,...

Reading Time: 5 minutes More than you will ever need to know about Masa Harina! I can hear you asking right now, what is Masa Harina? Well, Masa Harina is the main ingredient in corn tortilla and tamale.  Masa Harina is Spanish for Flour Dough. It’s a gluten-free flour made...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Understand the difference between stew and casserole to perfect both dishes! With the winter months rolling around the corner, it’s time for us all to brush up on our comfort food recipes. These slow-cooked, rich and hearty dishes seem like a cosy sweater on a chilly...

Reading Time: 5 minutes How To Preserve Chili Peppers Understanding how to store chillies or preserving chillies can be very helpful in keeping them for a long time, especially if you have bought them in large quantities or if you have grown your own seedling. Having your peppers available in...

Reading Time: 5 minutes What are the best substitutes for bay leaves? Bay leaves, also referred to as laurel leaves, are commonly used to enhance the flavour and aroma. Bay leaves are native to the Mediterranean region, but they are popular all around the world. They are commonly used in...

Reading Time: 5 minutes All the best wood chips for smoking and elevating any barbecue to the next level. With fall now upon us, it’s time for us all to whip out our grills, lawn chairs, and smokers. There can be nothing more perfect than an evening barbeque in the...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Everything you Need to Know About Anchovy Fillets Almost everyone loves the small forage fish, anchovy, but very few know how to cook with anchovy fillets. If you talk to any experienced home cook or chef, they will tell you anchovies are their secret weapons when it...

Reading Time: 6 minutes An Ultimate Guide to Reheating Porridge Porridge is the best breakfast option that not only digests slowly but also keeps you full for a long time. Above all, it is very healthy and has a great nutrition value. But it’s cooking process takes around 25 minutes...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Figure out how much dried chili equals fresh & take your cooking to the next level! When we think of cooking essentials, what comes to mind the most is salt. Of course, without proper seasoning with salt, any dish can be bland and tasteless. However, it...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Tarragon Substitutes to Make your Food Shine! When it comes to cooking, it’s often the smaller ingredients that pack the most of the punch. The subtle yet distinct aromas of these ingredients can add an unparalleled complexity. This is why, in most cuisines around the world,...

Reading Time: 2 minutes Oven Temperature Conversion Chart There is nothing worse than discovering a great looking recipe, only to find the oven temperatures are listed in Fahrenheit but you use gas or celsius.  Sounds like what you need is an oven conversion chart!  The number of times I have...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Cooking and Reheat Couscous – All You Need to Know Couscous is a North African dish made of tiny balls of semolina. It’s readily available as instant food in the grocery shop these days. It’s cooked like pasta. You simply boil it up. But have you...

Reading Time: 5 minutes How Long You Can Safely Leave the Slow Cooker On If you are a die-hard fan of the drama series This Is Us and your heart broke after finding how Jack Pearson died, you must be worried about using your slow cooker. Hence, it’s fair to...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Ever taken a bite of something and been left with an explanation sensation in your mouth? Perhaps a savoury and meaty taste despite there being now meat in whatever you’ve eaten? If that sounds familiar to you, then you have just experienced the little known 5th...

Reading Time: 4 minutes What is Catalan Chicken? You’ve likely come across Catalan chicken in some way shape or form before, but have you ever actually stopped to think about what it is? Well we have and we were pretty surprised to say the least! There are two stories to...

Reading Time: 6 minutes A momentary lapse of concentration. Perhaps the phone rings or someone knocks at your door and you leave your post. By the time you head back, you see it. You are filled with dread as you curse the disturbance and race through all of your next...

Reading Time: 4 minutes The cereal aisle at any supermarket can be a daunting place. You’ve got hundreds of bright coloured boxes all vying for your attention and for you to take them home. In our case, we often head straight to the granola section and pick the best sounding...

Reading Time: 6 minutes Looking to stretch your culinary wings and discover the wealth of flavours Japanese cooking has to offer? Well your first stop should be discovering where to buy miso. Miso is a staple in Japanese cooking and with over 482,000 tonnes of miso being produced in 2017,...

Reading Time: 5 minutes If you have ever made any Japanese food at home, you have no doubt seen the mention of this mysterious, yet essential component: Mirin. Mirin is used throughout Japanese cooking and is a key ingredient in well-known sauces like teriyaki. But have you ever stopped and...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Have you ever been in a supermarket aisle with the sole objective of acquiring some Creamed Coconut only to be faced with what seems like an impossible challenge?  Staring right back at you from the shelf you have Creamed Coconut, Coconut Cream, Coconut Milk & Coconut...

Reading Time: 8 minutes Looking for a list of the most interesting home cooking statistics uk? Well you are in the right place! We have compiled 21 of the most interesting statistics on home cooking the UK has to offer. For each stat, we have provided the source just in...

Reading Time: 9 minutes We’ve all been there. You’ve had one too many with the lads or girls and you think it’s a great idea to get a curry delivered at 1am. When it arrives, you dig in only to discover you ordered a meal fit for a family of...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Have you ever made a recipe that requires double cream? Of course you have! You’ve probably also wondered “Can you freeze double cream?” right? Well you have come to the right place! Double cream is a key ingredient in soups, desserts, soups, pasta and more! This...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Whether it’s on the shelf of a restaurant or your kitchen, you can see red pepper flakes everywhere. There’s no doubt that we all have used or experienced red pepper flakes on our food, at least once. But have you ever wondered what they are? Questions...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Chop Garlic Without Smelling for Days! Garlic is incredible. It tastes great, it smells great both before and after cooking, and it can really take a dish to the next level. If it were socially acceptable, we would put garlic in everything. The only issue with...

Reading Time: 4 minutes How to Use a Pizza Stone Is nothing better than tucking into a fresh, incredible tasting pizza that you have made with your bare hands in the comfort of your own home? The answer is no. There is nothing better. People think that to enjoy pizza...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Ricotta what? If you have ever cooked, eaten or seen Italian food before, it’s like you have come across Ricotta Cheese. If you haven’t, then it’s about time you came out from under your rock. We have electric cars & Bluetooth kettles now it’s great. For...

Reading Time: 3 minutes What Do Bay Leaves Do? Do They Actually Taste of Anything?! Since the dawn of time man has asked the simple question off: What Does a Bay Leaf actually do? The rather dull looking leaf (by leaf standards anyway) is used in recipes worldwide by professional...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Is there anything worse than when you psych yourself up for an incredible tasting pasta dish, only to be let down by the cheese clumping in the sauce?! A clumpy pasta sauce will ruin the smooth and velvety texture that is required for the majority of...