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Quick Food - Save Time when Cooking

Quick Food - Save Time when Cooking

Follow these simple rules to save time with quick food when cooking from scratch. Meal Planning Sounds a bit dull and over the top,...

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Cooking from Scratch to Save Money

Cooking from Scratch to Save Money

We hate it when people say cooking from scratch is more expensive. When cooking in bulk you save money. But if you’re yet to be convinced,...

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Freezing Leftovers and Meals

Freezing Leftovers and Meals

Freeze lasagna? Freeze Casseroles? Freeze Soup? Rule of thumb – YOU CAN FREEZE ANYTHING (well most things!). Check out these tips on how...

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Meals to Go - Reheating

Meals to Go - Reheating

If you don't have time to cook from scratch each day (and let's be honest, most of us don't), for tasty meals to go, you can make your...

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Cooking from Scratch ABC Guide

Cooking from Scratch ABC Guide

Cooking from scratch is easy, especially in the long run. I've thought of some basic A-B-C’s to help you on your way when following my...

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Pantry Essentials

Pantry Essentials

A major part of cooking from scratch is having the right ingredients. Check out my list of kitchen cupboard essentials below. If your food...

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Essential Kitchen Cooking Utensils

Essential Kitchen Cooking Utensils

Cooking from scratch requires that you have a basic stock of kitchen cooking utensils and kitchenware. I came up with the following Top 12...

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Body Detox for £5

Body Detox for £5

When your body’s crying out for a dose of pure goodness to be poured inside it, follow my Detox How To for £5 with this Detox Drink Recipe...

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Recipes with the Slow Cooker

Recipes with the Slow Cooker

Slow Cookers (or Crock Pots) are back and are a great way to cook hassle-free, tasty food. Dishes that benefit are those with longer...

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Cooking Conversion Chart

Cooking Conversion Chart

Why cant the world just be metric!? Check out my free Cooking Conversion Chart for cooking to help you on your way. Download the Converter...

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How to BBQ

How to BBQ

When Summer is here, there’s no better way to cook and grill than on the barbecue. If you’re looking for a BBQ Sauce Recipe or just want to...

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Cooking Tips for the Novice Chef

Cooking Tips for the Novice Chef

It is never too early or too late to start cooking. Some people love cooking and find it relaxing. Others dread it and would rather eat TV...

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Student Cooking

Student Cooking

So, you’re a student and having to fend for yourself! Check out my Student Cooking Guide and you’ll be cooking Quick, Easy Recipes in no...

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How to Cook Asparagus

How to Cook Asparagus

You can cook asparagus in a number of ways, the key though, is timing, and knowing how long it takes so you don't overdo them. If you're...

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How to Cook Rice

How to Cook Rice

There's a lot of talk about how to cook rice, and how wrong it can go if you don't follow exactly the right procedures and timings. Well,...

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Minced Meat

Minced Meat

If you like cooking from scratch and in bulk, minced meat is great. What’s more, since lean and extra lean alternatives have become more...

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Knife Skills

Knife Skills

When you become a regular cook in the kitchen, it's great to see when you're progressing with your knife skills, so check out some basics...

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High Fibre Foods

High Fibre Foods

What is fibre Fibre is a type of carbohydrate found in plant-based foods. It’s generally not broken down as it passes through the...

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Meal Planning

Meal Planning

Always feel you have no food in the house and that you should be entitled to shares in the corner shop? Well, meal planning may sound dull...

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Cooking ham in a pressure cooker

Cooking ham in a pressure cooker

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I’ve always been used to buying pre packed ham. After all, it’s...

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How to poach an egg

How to poach an egg

There are many ways to enjoy eggs, whether it’s scrambled, fried or boiled. If you’re looking for a healthier way to cook your eggs,...

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How to poach chicken

How to poach chicken

We all love a traditionally cooked roast chicken. However, there are other ways you can cook one that makes them just as tasty and tender...

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Calorie counting home cooked recipes

Calorie counting home cooked recipes

What I love about cooking from scratch is the satisfaction of making great tasting meals, but also, they generally seem to be lower in...

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How to chop an onion

How to chop an onion

If you struggle to get an onion into nice small pieces when your recipe demands it, check out these really simple directions on how to chop...

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How to poach more than one egg at a time

How to poach more than one egg at a time

In order to poach two eggs at a time and make sure they stay together when poaching them, you need to make sure they both go into the...

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How to Cook Steak

How to Cook Steak

My cooking guide on cooking steak will explain how to cook a steak well done and rare. It isn't difficult to cook a steak to your liking -...

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How to make Biltong

How to make Biltong

Biltong is a cured, seasoned meat which is most popular in South Africa – where it originated from. It could be compared to beef jerky, but...

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How to roast a Chicken

How to roast a Chicken

It's must be up there as the go-to meat for a Sunday roast! Learn how to roast a chicken with my simple directions, or by watching my 2...

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How to light a Charcoal BBQ

How to light a Charcoal BBQ

Lighting a charcoal BBQ need not be difficult. The aim of the game is to arrange all the charcoal into a pyramid with the lighter fuel or...

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How to cook Spaghetti

How to cook Spaghetti

Here's a really quick guide on how to cook Spaghetti. Including timings and a couple of extra ingredients you can add to make the perfect...

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How to wrap a Tortilla Wrap

How to wrap a Tortilla Wrap

Check out my two really simple methods on how to wrap a wrap. Use these methods for rolling a tortilla or burrito sandwich with a filling...

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How to cook Ham in the oven

How to cook Ham in the oven

Ham tastes so much better when you cook it at home from a gammon joint. Check out my 60 second video on how to cook a ham in the oven which...

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How to make Batter

How to make Batter

A simply batter recipe is easy to make and only requires 3 ingredients. What's more, it's so versatile because there are so many things to...

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How long do you boil eggs

How long do you boil eggs

When boiling an egg, start with a saucepan and pour in enough boiling water from the kettle to cover your eggs. Bring the water up to...

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How to Julienne Carrots

How to Julienne Carrots

Here is my simple guide on how to Julienne Carrots. Be sure to check out the video below which demonstrates how it’s done. To start with,...

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How to make Shortcrust Pastry

How to make Shortcrust Pastry

If you want to get into baking, knowing how to make pastry at home is a must! Here are my directions for my shortcrust pastry recipe, using...

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How to grill Chicken

How to grill Chicken

You can make grilling chicken quick and easy, as well as adding flavour by using your favourite seasonings. This guide will show you how to...

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How to separate egg yolk with a bottle

How to separate egg yolk with a bottle

It's always a messy job and if you're trying to find out how to separate egg yolks without getting your hands dirty, I'll show you how to...

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How to cut a Pineapple

How to cut a Pineapple

Learning how to cut a pineapple properly is easy to learn and quick to do. Here you can learn how to do it with my instructions below or by...

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How to cook Salmon in a pan

How to cook Salmon in a pan

Learn how to cook salmon in a pan and how you can fry it in its own oil for a lovely crisp finish. Try with my Salmon Salad recipe....

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How to light a BBQ without lighter fluid

How to light a BBQ without lighter fluid

If you've run out of lighter fluid or lighter blocks and you need to light a barbecue, then you must try this really easy method on how to...

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How to clean a stove

How to clean a stove

Learn how to clean your stove top burner so it’s gleaming like it’s brand new. Suitable only for cleaning a gas stove top with stainless...

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How to Cream Butter and Sugar

How to Cream Butter and Sugar

To cream butter and sugar, it’s best to do it with an electric hand whisk or a food mixer. Making a basic sponge mixture, pour caster sugar...

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How to bake a Potato

How to bake a Potato

Need to know how to bake a potato? Check out my guide explaining how to cook a baked potato in the oven using a microwave as well to speed...

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How to separate Fat from Ground Beef

How to separate Fat from Ground Beef

If you’re cooking with ground beef which is high in fat, you can easily extract much of the fat from the beef using my simple technique...

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How to make the perfect cup of tea

How to make the perfect cup of tea

Here is how to make the perfect cup of tea using loose tea leaves and a teapot. Pour in 1 ½ teaspoons worth of tea into the teapot for...

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How to cook scallops in a pan

How to cook scallops in a pan

Cooking perfect scallops that taste fresh straight from the pan needn't be difficult. Here I show you how to cook scallops in a pan by...

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How to make Mashed Potatoes from scratch

How to make Mashed Potatoes from scratch

If you’re looking for how to make the perfect mashed potatoes – look no further. The best mashed potato recipe is always the simplest and...

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How to make stir-fry sauce

How to make stir-fry sauce

Here’s how to make your very own stir-fry sauce for a chicken stir-fry. I don’t use measurements in my method, so use enough to suit your...

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How to make pasta without a machine

How to make pasta without a machine

Making fresh pasta can be daunting, so instead of going to the expense of buying a machine, follow these directions to learn how to make...

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How to cut a mango

How to cut a mango

Here’s my really quick tutorial on how to cut a mango with a knife. To demonstrate, we’re going to cut a yellow mango into cubes. If you...

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How to Bake Bacon

How to Bake Bacon

Lets be honest - you can’t beat perfectly cooked, crispy bacon as part of a full fry up - especially here in the UK. Here I show you how to...

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How to mince Garlic

How to mince Garlic

I love garlic and use it in so many of my recipes. Here’s my guide demonstrating how to mince garlic cloves nice and fast, using a knife....

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How to thicken soup

How to thicken soup

There’s nothing worse than thin watery soup. So check out my guide on how to thicken soup. I show you two methods by making a roux (with...

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Sourdough Starter Recipe

Sourdough Starter Recipe

Sourdough bread is very popular at the moment. If you want to know how to make it, you'll also need to follow a sourdough starter recipe....

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Turkey Cooking Times

Turkey Cooking Times

If you’re in charge of the Christmas dinner this year and you’re cooking turkey, here are those all-important turkey cooking times you’ll...

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Difference between Baking Soda and Baking Powder

Difference between Baking Soda and Baking Powder

If you like to bake, you’ve probably used Baking Soda or Baking Powder before.  But have you ever stopped to think what the different...

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