Food & Ingredients

Egg is a useful binding ingredient when baking or cooking, but there are times when we need something else that can do the same job as the egg. Perhaps you’ve run out of eggs and have no time to pop to the shops, or maybe you are a vegan or cooking for a vegan friend […]

Treacle and molasses are similar, but they’re not exactly the same. ‘Molasses’ is a more common term in the USA, while ‘treacle’ is more common in the UK. Both molasses and treacle are sugar cane juice by-products. Although similar, there are a few differences between them including taste, sweetness, and how the sugar product behaves

Greek yoghurt differs from natural yoghurt as it is strained through a fine mesh to reduce the liquid content and this makes for a thicker creamier substance. Greek yoghurt is lower in fat but higher in protein than natural yoghurt. Crème fraiche is a thick cream that is soured using cultured bacteria. It has a

Yes, some dumplings can be made using plain, all-purpose flour and no baking powder. Although most recipes call for either self-raising flour or baking powder, there are dumpling recipes that require neither. Dumplings come in a multitude of shapes and sizes, depending on their country of origin. The two major ‘types’ of dumplings around the

Potatoes are the most important non-cereal crop in the world and is an important staple food in over 130 countries. Potatoes come in many varieties, including red versions, each with its own purpose or each being best suited to a specific task. In the UK, we tend to buy our potatoes without a huge amount

Gammon is meat from the hind legs of a pig, the same part of the animal that bacon is taken from. It is a popular meat joint that lends itself to a variety of food dishes. It can often be seen as one of the meat options at a carvery and works well as the

Prawns are a great addition to many meals, including curries, stir-fries, and salads. You can purchase both fresh and frozen prawns from most UK supermarkets, but frozen prawns seem to be the preferred option. They’re cheaper, can be bought ready cooked, and don’t expire for months. However, many people don’t know how to correctly cook

Frozen peas are a kitchen staple and a great way to get your greens in. You don’t need to worry about expiration dates and you can cook frozen peas in a few minutes. They’re also a versatile veggie that can be used as a side or thrown into many different recipes. But can you eat

Mince generally refers to beef or lamb that is processed into smaller pieces by putting it through a mincer. You can also get other varieties of mince such as pork, turkey, and soya-based vegetarian mince. In the US mince is known as ‘ground’ beef, and the two terms can be used interchangeably. One of the

Beetroot is a dark purple root vegetable that is a bright pink colour inside. Beetroot can be eaten raw, cooked, hot, cold, and pickled and can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes. Its flavour is earthy, rich, and slightly sweet. Beetroot is healthy and is said to have antioxidant qualities. What Does Fresh