Chef's Pick

A meaty fish that’s used in a wide variety of dishes, tuna is delicious in sandwiches, as sushi or eaten as a steak. Canned tuna is one of the most economical ways to buy tuna. It’s also very convenient as it can easily be stored in the cupboard without perishing. If you’ve opened a can

Yellow bean sauce, also known as Hugan Jiang or soy bean paste, is a common ingredient in any Chinese chef’s pantry. Used in many recipes, yellow bean sauce is a type of puree that’s made from leftover soy beans which are used to make soy sauce. Yellow bean sauce has a salty flavour and is

Chewy, sweet and with the unmistakable flavour of golden syrup, flapjacks are a filling treat that has been enjoyed by one generation after another. There are various different recipes for flapjacks, each one declaring its combination of ingredients to be the “secret” to the perfect oaty square. But what happens when your flapjacks refuse to

If you need to save thin, runny icing sugar, don’t panic. Here are four different methods to thicken icing sugar using common kitchen ingredients.   1. Add Powdered Sugar The easiest way to thicken icing sugar is by adding (more) powdered sugar. Additional sugar will ‘soak up’ water, creating a firmer and thicker icing.  

Often used as an alternative to many types of cream, crème fraîche is a type of sour cream which can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes. Pronounced “krem fresh”, crème fraîche is richer and thicker than sour cream and doesn’t have the same distinctive tang. Due to its higher fat content, crème fraîche

A good sauce can make or break a dish, but it can be tricky to get it just right. It’s not just the flavour you’ll need to consider as the texture and thickness of the sauce are also vital. Whether it’s a gravy for a stew, pasta sauce or a curry, a thin, watery sauce

Coleslaw is the perfect companion to dishes, adding a freshness that’s complemented by crisp texture and creamy flavours. A multitude of sensory delights in a single mouthful, coleslaw is a way of adding vegetables as well as a little zing. Coleslaw can be made with a variety of ingredients, and it’s simple to make at

Flour is one of those core ingredients that everyone should have in their cupboard. However, if you don’t bake regularly, you might find that your bag of self-raising flour goes past the expiry date. What should you do with the flour once it reaches its expiry date? Does it need to be thrown away or

Chicken is such a versatile ingredient, and it’s ideal to use in sandwiches or salads the next day. A whole chicken is also very cost-effective way to cook, whether you’re making food for one or the whole family. You might have cooked chicken left over from dinner, or you may even have cooked a chicken

A type of Italian flatbread typically seasoned with olive oil and herbs, focaccia is a flavoursome side dish which can be used in many ways. As a pizza base, a sandwich bread or as a flavoursome snack on its own, focaccia is popular all over the world. Focaccia is usually baked as a loaf sheet,