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Get Summer-Ready: Fill Your Freezer Before the Holidays!

Summer is one of my favourite times of year… but let’s be honest, it’s also one of the hardest times to stay on top of dinner! The routine goes out of the window.  The kids are home more; days out turn into late evenings; BBQs replace meal plans and before you know it you’re standing in front of the fridge at 6pm wondering what on earth everyone is going to eat. The secret? A little planning before the chaos begins. Now is the perfect time to do a bit of batch cooking and fill your freezer with a few family …

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How to Make Perfect Cauliflower Steaks (Without Them Crumbling)

Cauliflower steaks are one of the easiest and most satisfying vegetable dishes you can make. With a smoky paprika and olive oil rub, then roasted in the oven for just 25 minutes, they develop beautifully caramelised edges and a tender centre. They’re simple enough for a weeknight dinner yet impressive enough to serve to guests. The biggest challenge isn’t cooking them, it’s cutting them. If you’ve ever ended up with a tray full of cauliflower florets instead of neat steaks, don’t worry. The secret is all in how you slice the cauliflower. Why Do Cauliflower Steaks Crumble? Cauliflower is made …

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Why Cookery is One of the Best Skills to Choose for Your DofE Award

Choosing a skill for your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is an exciting opportunity. Whether you’re working towards your Bronze, Silver or Gold Award, the Skills section is all about developing an ability that you’ll continue to benefit from long after you’ve completed your DofE. While there are hundreds of skills to choose from, cooking is one of the most rewarding. Not only will you gain confidence in the kitchen, but you’ll also develop practical life skills that you’ll use for years to come. A Skill You’ll Use for Life Unlike some hobbies that may come and go, cooking is something …

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GCSEs and A Levels Are Over – Now Is the Perfect Time for Teens to Learn Skills for Life

The exams are finally finished. After months of revision, coursework, mock exams and stress, our teens are looking forward to a well-earned summer break and us parents are breathing a sigh of relief!! But while it’s important for teens to relax and recharge, the long summer holiday also offers a fantastic opportunity to develop practical life skills that will benefit them for years to come. And, in my opinion, one of the most valuable skills any young person can learn is how to cook confidently and independently. Cooking Is One of the Best Life Skills a Teen Can Learn Whether …

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My ultimate guide to cooking rice (absorption method)

If you struggle to cook rice, you are not alone and it is far easier than you think. White Rice 🌾Rice-to-water ratio:* 1 cup white rice : 2 cups water 1. Rinse the rice2. Measure water* Add 2 cups water or bone broth for every 1 cup rice to a saucepan.3. Bring to boil4. Simmer* Once boiling, reduce heat to very low and cover with a tight lid.5. Cook* Simmer 10 minutes without lifting the lid. Brown Rice 🌾Brown rice has the bran layer intact, so it needs more water and longer cooking.Rice-to-water ratio:* 1 cup brown rice : 2½ …