Learning to Cook – how to Improve your Skills

Cooking Techniques

Cooking is an art. It is more than simply making food to eat – it can be enjoyable in so many ways, from choosing the right presentation to finding that one special ingredient that will completely change a dish. Improving your cooking skills is very easy and you will have lots of delicious food to …

A Quick Guide to Steaming Vegetables

Cooking Techniques

Steaming your vegetables is a quick and simple process. You can get food on the table in no time at all, and it will still remain tasty and nutritious. In order to get the best results from steaming, there are a few things you should think about. What are you going to use for your …

Simple Changes for Healthier Meals

Cooking Techniques

It can be very easy to eat too many foods containing high amounts of fat and sugar, especially if eating takeaways and ready meals. Eating more healthily is about making lifestyle changes, finding ways to replace your unhealthy habits with healthy ones. Here are some inventive ideas to help you swap everyday unhealthy foods with …

How to Cook Eggs Benedict

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Eggs Benedict is a delicious breakfast dish consisting of poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce on top of a sliced muffin. There is usually some kind of meat used on top of the muffins as well, often ham, bacon or salmon. For a vegetarian alternative, try large sliced field or portobello mushrooms. Of course, the key …

How to Cook Rice to Make it Light and Fluffy

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Cooking rice to perfection can be a difficult skill to master. It’s easy for it to come out slightly undercooked, or at the other end of the spectrum, overcooked, stodgy and sticky. Follow our guide to help you cook light, fluffy rice every time. Rinse the rice thoroughly first to get rid of any excess …