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 …
Fish pie is a family favourite, and it makes a great family-friendly main meal. Sometimes, however, we may find ourselves with leftover portions and so it is helpful to know if and how it can be safely reheated and used for another meal. Traditionally fish pie contains a mix of fish types such as cod, …
Baking is a popular pastime with the internet offering up a myriad of interesting and delicious recipes that involve the use of heavy whipping cream. Sometimes though, the recipes aren’t based around UK food products and at this point it becomes important that we understand the UK equivalents of items used, such as heavy whipping …
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Cheesecake is too good a food to let go to waste, but just how long can you keep a homemade cheesecake after you’ve made it, and why is the length of time different to that of a store-purchased cheesecake? Let’s take a closer look. How Long Does Homemade Cheesecake Last in the Fridge? Homemade cheesecake …
Did you know that there are over 40,000 varieties of rice? We tend to use a few main types in our usual western dishes. Favourite rice dishes in the UK include risotto, curry with different flavoured rice and of course paella. Each of these uses a different type of rice with distinct properties and it …
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Mince is a versatile family food that can be used to make several popular lunch and dinner dishes. As is the nature of family life, it’s easy to forget to take your mince out of the freezer the day before you need it. So, what do you need to do if you find yourself with …
Mushrooms are a fantastic vegetable used to enhance many meals. They’re also a great meat substitute for the veggies and vegans among us. Indeed, there isn’t any other veg that compares to these edible fungi! They come in a range of funky shapes and sizes, each with unique textures, tastes, and flavours. But for anyone …
Homemade jelly should take around 4 hours to set in the fridge. However, it is possible to get jelly to set in as little as 15 minutes if you use a freezer. Read on to find out how to set your jelly using a fridge or freezer. Almost all make-at-home jelly contains gelatine. This powerful …
Slow cookers are a great addition to any kitchen. You can whip up a delicious meal without much time or effort; simply put all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do the rest! If you want to save money as well as time, you might consider cooking with frozen ingredients. But there …
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It can be all too easy to end up cooking too much pasta if you’re preparing a popular dish like spaghetti Bolognese or a pasta bake. If you have some extra penne, tagliatelle or fusilli left over when you’ve served up your meal, you may be wondering whether you can store it safely for use …
