Food & Ingredients

Whilst most UK recipes are written in metric measurements, there is a system of measuring ingredients using spoons that is used for smaller quantities of either wet or dry ingredients. Measuring spoons can be bought in a set from most supermarkets, but sometimes we may misplace our measures and it is helpful to understand what […]

There are so many recipes on the internet that it’s not surprising that some of them contain terms that we are unsure of the meaning of. US recipes often use different terms to the UK for cooking methods. Broiling is one of these terms that is not seen in UK recipes. What Is Broiling? The

Different types of sugar offer different properties in baking. Icing sugar and caster sugar are different types of sugar, used in different parts of the baking process. It is not advisable to use icing sugar instead of caster sugar. That’s because the two have different coarsenesses, and because icing sugar has an extra little ingredient

Tuna pasta bake is an easy dish to make in large quantities, and it can often be created in a single pot. You can add a whole host of twists to it, by adding or removing certain ingredients, making it one of the most versatile dishes to feed busy families. But, what about the leftovers?

The Valencian dish paella is extremely popular in the UK and is found on most supermarket shelves. However, the classic mix of rice, saffron, vegetables, and seafood is undeniably better when cooked from scratch. When made the traditional way, paella is cooked and served in a large shallow pan. As such, paella for one is

Potatoes are one of the nation’s favourite foods. They’re versatile and make a cracking side dish for pretty much any main meal imaginable. Mashed potato is one of the best ways to prepare these starchy vegetables. It’s creamy, fluffy, and truly delicious. It’s also super simple to make; most people make mash by cooking white

Black pudding is a type of blood sausage originating from Great Britain. It is usually made with pork or beef blood and then has fat or suet added to it alongside a cereal such as oats. It is the specific seasoning of black pudding, and its high cereal ratio, that set it apart from other

Approximately 1 in 10 people in the UK are vegan or vegetarian, and the numbers are rising consistently. The lean towards meat-free meals for both environmental and moral reasons has become stronger with more and more meat-eaters choosing to balance their diet with some meat alternatives. Quorn was first developed in 1983 and is one

Baking beans, also known as pie-weights, can come in many forms, but are usually made from metal or ceramic. They are small, tiny beads that are used in a cooking process called pre-baking or blind-baking. During this process, the base or crust of a pie is cooked without the filling, using the beans to keep

Nothing quite beats sausages as a dinner staple that can be eaten in so many ways. Sausage casserole, toad in the hole or even an all-day breakfast. Yum! Sometimes though, we get an urge to make a sausage-based dish but haven’t the time to go and buy some. And that’s where frozen sausages come into