Struggling to get your roast potatoes super crispy? Give this chef-approved hack a go to take your Sunday lunch staple to the next level. Nigella Lawson, Mary Berry and John Torode are among the celebrity cooks to swear by using…
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Mum recreates ‘delish’ Chinese takeaway-style battered chicken balls at home
Foodies on a Facebook cooking page have gone wild for a mum’s Chinese takeaway-style chicken balls. They’re a commonly enjoyed dish to enjoy with sweet and sour sauce in Britain. However, usually home cooks avoid making the battered chicken dish…
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You’ve been baking cookies wrong – chefs’ top tips for perfect sweet treats
It’s finally December, which means putting up the decorations, shopping for Christmas day and indulging in festive treats. And, if you’re a sweet tooth you probably love cookies. These biscuit-y snacks, studded with chocolate chips, should be set out on…
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You’ve been cooking pasta wrong – Foodies share common mistakes and tips
Pasta is one of the most delicious foods money can buy, whether you love spaghetti bolognese, a rich carbonara, or the ultimate comfort food of macaroni cheese. It is such a versatile and appealing ingredient that it was declared the…
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Dad-of-six shares cooking hack for keeping food costs down and cutting waste
A father-of-six has shared his genius hack for saving money on the food bill. Most of us already think that our weekly shop costs too much – so feeding six kids must cost a fortune. Luckily, this super dad was…
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We’ve been cooking pasta wrong all this time
Think you know how to cook pasta properly? Think again… Ah, pasta. If, like us, you spent your university years living off the stuff, then you’ll be a pro at rustling up simple recipes like spaghetti bolognese or a quick carbonara….
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You’ve been cooking roast chicken wrong – MasterChef host shares top tip
Could you be making your Sunday lunch wrong? Apparently, there’s a way to get your roast chicken tasting even yummier. Marcus Wareing suggests a double-cooking method, which involves poaching the bird before putting into the oven. While this may seem…
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Find out the tips that Tom Brady’s personal chef gives to other pro athletes
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Red Wine Spaghetti Night!
Good morning. It’s Monday, and I hope you’ve got a full bottle of red wine at the ready. You’re going to need it to make dinner. That’s right, put on a big pot of salted water, because it’s red wine…
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By Popular Request
Hello and welcome to Five Weeknight Dishes. I get lots of emails from readers with recipe requests, and so I’m devoting today’s newsletter to a few that come up often: dishes that can be made ahead and are strategic wins…
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What to Cook Right Now
Good morning. It was a weekend of pizza — fermenting dough for plain pies and dough for pan pies and all the while planning out two specific fantasy pizzas to make with the results: a kind of New York take…
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What to Cook This Weekend
Good morning. Let’s imagine it went well last night with the accountant you met at CrossFit, in line at the health-food store, on a bench at the D.M.V. Small talk led to shy smiles that bred confidence in each other,…
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Just a Little Fancy
Hi and welcome to Five Weeknight Dishes. Next Thursday, as you may or may not know, is Valentine’s Day. I am probably the only member of the Food department who goes out to dinner on Valentine’s Day. I know. I…
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Tender Hearts That Can’t Be Broken
Once, I gave my former Valentine a box of chocolate shortbread tied up with a red ribbon, and a big, heartfelt smile. It wasn’t a hit. The simple, crisp cookies weren’t the gooey brownies he was hoping for, and my…
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