Sprouts instead of cabbage?
Here’s a thought. Keep a few Brussels sprouts in the fridge instead of a whole cabbage. They take up far less space, and a…
Quick fish supper
Not so much a recipe as a quick midweek assembly job. Roast quartered baby potatoes with a big glug of olive oil, salt and…
Storing herbs
Keep your soft herbs perky by trimming the stems and standing them in water in the fridge. They’ll last so much longer, and you’ll…
Does the age of an egg matter?
Yes! The fresher the egg, the easier it is to poach. The older the egg, the easier it is to peel when hard-boiled.
Something you probably don’t know about garlic
Cut a garlic clove in half and you may spot a little green shoot in the middle. That’s the bit that sprouts, and it’s…
Tea alarm!
A quick one from my kitchen, interrupted by the tea alarm! Some things just can’t wait.
Stay safe when handling chicken
Since stopping the supper club I don’t have to follow all the rules at home, but there are some I’ll never let go. Chicken…
Pre-cooking veg for a big meal
For a Sunday roast, Christmas dinner or dinner party, cook your veg ahead the way restaurants do. Have a bowl of iced water ready…
Frozen grapes
One of the simplest treats there is. Pop grapes in the freezer and they turn into little sorbet bites. Lovely on a hot day,…
Get the best flavour out of mushrooms
The secret to really flavourful mushrooms is to dry-fry them first. Heat an empty pan and cook the mushrooms until they release all their…