Cooking Tips
How to cook lamb
13/03/2026
How to meal prep
Get organised with our Senior Food Editor's ultimate guide to meal prep for beginners, from batch cooking recipes to genius flavour-boosting ingredients, tips and hacks.
Meal prep ideas
13/03/2026
Budget-friendly ways to cook cabbage
Make cabbage magic with these budget-friendly and often surprising recipes. Say goodbye to boring boiled greens: this is how to cook cabbage and make the humble brassica remarkable.
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20/02/2026
Ways to use tinned fish
More than just a TikTok trend: tinned fish is a wallet-friendly addition to your recipe rotation. From speedy sardine toasts to tuna-loaded sweet potatoes, these are nutrition-packed tinned fish meal ideas you'll want to try.
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10/02/2026
How to source and cook fish
Fish is good for you, versatile and tastes delicious, but many of us are unsure about the best way to cook it. Banish your fear of fish cookery with easy-to-follow tips, recipes and hacks. Plus, discover more about how to shop for fish sustainably.
Fish cooking tips
25/02/2026
Baking ideas for spring
Whether you’re looking for ways to treat mum for Mother’s Day or planning an epic Easter feast, be inspired by our brilliant baking and sweet treat ideas.
Spring baking
17/02/2026
Top Potluck dinner recipes
Get inspired for your next party with our easy potluck ideas, from grazing snacks to crowd-pleasing mains and indulgent desserts.
Potluck ideas
03/02/2026
Best ways to cook tofu
Tofu is a brilliantly versatile, plant-powered ingredient that’s as good simmered into curries and sauces as it is fried until crispy. Discover how to cook tofu, top tips for preparing tofu, and more with our guide.
How to cook tofu
29/01/2026
Guide to Ramadan Food
Discover new Ramadan food ideas for when it’s time to break your fast. Dig into a wholesome Iftar feast and find sharing dishes for Eid al-Fitr, including the best gifting essentials for friends and family.
Get inspired
29/01/2026
Delicious ways to use feta
Feta cheese is a kitchen hero – tangy, crumbly, and endlessly versatile. From classic Greek dishes to everyday meals, this guide shows you how to make the most of feta. Whether you’re sprinkling it over a fresh salad, baking it into a comforting traybake, or cooking up a Mediterranean-inspired feast, discover the best ways to enjoy feta.
Feta dinner ideas
09/01/2026
Hidden veg dinner recipes
Want to know how to get your family to eat more vegetables? Pack more of them into the meals they’ll love with our best hidden veg recipes, plus top tips from our nutritionists on getting kids to eat more vegetables.
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27/12/2025
10 best recipes of 2025
Wrap up the year by looking back at the 10 most popular recipes of 2025, according to our customers. Which ones have you made?
Top 10 recipes
29/12/2025
How to achieve a balanced diet
Learn more about the foods that can form part of a balanced diet, including healthy recipe ideas for everyday.
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20/08/2025
10 cooking methods to master
Up your kitchen game by mastering these 10 essential cooking skills. From how to cook fish to perfectly cooked steak, these need-to-know cooking techniques are guaranteed to make your food taste better.
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29/12/2025
Healthy snacks you need to try
Tackle those midday hunger pangs with a healthy snack sure to satisfy. Discover our easy recipe ideas, including healthy snacks for kids and our favourite picks from the Foodhall.
Discover healthy snacks
27/12/2024
Have a kitchen reset
Foodie tips, tricks and ideas to help you wipe the slate clean, refresh your kitchen and boost the flavour of your dishes.
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10/12/2025
Your guide to charcuterie
See how to assemble a charcuterie board and create an epic spread of meats, cheeses, and more. Discover top-quality charcuterie from the best producers in the Foodhall, plus find our pre-made platters for a quick bite.
Graze away
20/10/2025
How to host a dinner party
Your turn to host? Read our ultimate dinner party guide, from how to prep to what to cook, what to drink and how to entertain without the stress. Whether you’re pulling out all the stops with a made-from-scratch feast or want some easy shortcuts from the Foodhall, make staying in the new going out with our expert tips.
Be the host with the most
31/10/2025
5 ways to use tomato sauce
You should never be without a jar of our Classic Tomato Everything Sauce in your cupboards. It’s endlessly versatile, whether used in a golden, cheesy pasta bake or simmered into shakshuka. See our top five ways to use this jarred sauce.
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09/10/2025
Your guide to types of pasta
Pasta is a midweek staple, but do you know your fusilli from your farfalle? Discover new types of pasta to try, from classics like spaghetti and penne to unique twists like conchiglioni and spiralotti. Then put them to delicious use in our easy recipe ideas.
See our pasta shapes
01/10/2025
Essential Italian ingredients
From fresh pesto and quick-fix pasta sauces to durum wheat pasta and olive oil, stock your cupboards with top-quality Italian ingredients. Then be inspired with our easy Italian recipe ideas.
Italian cupboard staples
31/10/2025
7 curry essentials for your cupboard
Want to get richly spiced, bold curries on the table any day of the week? Stock up on curry pastes, seasonings and our brand-new Curry Kits to whip up beautifully spiced curry dishes in no time at all.
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22/09/2025
Best mac and cheese
Tuck into a oozy, gooey mac and cheese with our best recipe ideas and ready-made versions. See our top tips for nailing this classic comfort food, every time, and the best mac and cheese to try in store.
Mac and cheese ideas
06/08/2025
Ultimate guide to butter boards
Celebrate glorious, creamy butter with a stunning butter board, ideal for dinner parties or special occasions. See how to build a butter board of your own and experiment with different flavours and textures.
Discover butter boards
29/08/2025
How to cook with figs
Sweet, jammy and fragrant, figs are a seasonal treat that work in sweet and savoury dishes. Discover how to cook with figs with these easy recipe ideas – the perfect excuse to try our ripe Bursa Figs during their short-but-sweet season.
Fig recipes
14/08/2025
How to cook rice
From fluffy basmati to creamy risotto, rice is one of the most versatile ingredients out there. Read our Senior Food Editor’s guide to how to make rice perfectly, then be inspired with our easy-to-follow recipe ideas.
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23/07/2025
The best Greek cuisine
Bring the flavours of Greece to your table with our guide to traditional Greek dishes. Take a dive into the Mediterranean and discover our Greek recipes and authentic dishes made easy with our top-quality ingredients and ready-to-eat products.
Greek, please
21/07/2025
How to host a tapas night
From crisp croquetas and patatas bravas to tortilla, fiery garlic prawns and jamon, look to the flavours of Spain to create the ultimate tapas night feast at home. Discover our top tapas ideas, with sizzling Spanish recipes and picky bits to try from the Foodhall.
Tapas food ideas
17/07/2025
How to make smoothies
A smoothie is a brilliantly quick and easy way to pack in lots of extra fruit, veg and goodness. Learn how to make smoothies with our step-by-step guide and discover our easy, flavour-boosting hacks. Then be inspired with our go-to recipes for nourishing homemade smoothies.
Smoothie ideas
08/07/2025
Cheeseboard ideas
From punchy cheddars to oozy brie, sweet chutneys to crisp crackers, we’ve got everything you need to build a board that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Just pick your favourites, pile them high, and let the grazing begin.
Cheese please
27/06/2025
How to make a fresh tomato sauce
Read our ultimate guide to making a batch of budget-friendly, slow-cooked fresh tomato sauce. Then discover lots of clever ways to use it, from pizza toppings to pasta and trusty traybakes.
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11/07/2025
Best salad dressing ideas
Liven up your lunchtime with one of our vibrant salad dressing ideas. See how to make classic creamy Caesar, a light Greek dressing, and more. Plus, discover the best dressings to pick up from the Foodhall with our round-up of top picks.
Shake it up
14/04/2025
How to make homemade burgers
See how to get a perfectly succulent burger with all the toppings with these top tips – from unique topping ideas to beef, chicken and vegan recipe inspiration.
Flip it
02/04/2025
What to cook with kids
Looking for ideas for how to get kids to help with the cooking, or need some small person-approved recipe ideas? Read our expert guide to what to cook with kids and inspire your littlest eaters to get involved with food.
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13/02/2026
How to make breakfast in bed
Whether you’re cosying up with your family on a Sunday, treating someone special, or treating yourself, a lazy breakfast in bed is one of life’s great pleasures. Discover our go-to recipes and top tips for a next-level breakfast in bed.
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19/03/2025
What is sourdough?
Discover everything you need to know about sourdough, including where we source our top-quality ingredients and clever recipe ideas.
Take a slice
14/03/2025
Top freezer food tips
When it comes to cutting back on food waste, saving on your family budget, and getting clever with leftovers, the freezer is your friend. Read our guide to the best foods to freeze and how to freeze them, plus top kitchen tips and freezer-ready recipe ideas.
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12/03/2025
Roast dinner top tips
Golden Yorkshires, crispy-skinned chicken, lashings of gravy: Sunday roast is one of life’s great pleasures. From timing tips to shortcut ingredients – plus ideas for what to do if you don’t fancy cooking – learn how to cook roast dinner like a pro with our easy guide. Plus, discover our pick of the best Sunday dinner recipes.
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04/03/2026
Make your own afternoon tea
Start baking with our afternoon tea ideas, from sublime sandwiches to decadent cakes and sweet treats. Plus, snag the essentials you’ll need to serve the best spread.
Let's celebrate
20/02/2025
Find out what cooking oils to use when.
Whether you’re frying an egg or searing a steak, we walk you through the best cooking oils to use whatever you’re making. Does smoke point matter? Is it better to cook with olive oil or sunflower oil? What even is walnut oil? We answer your questions.
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10/02/2025
Bao bun filling ideas
Get creative with our clever bao bun filling ideas including veggie options and thrifty ways to use up leftovers. Try everything from tender pork belly to flaky fish.
Get inspired
07/02/2025
Top tips for quick dinners
Want to cut down on prep time in the kitchen without missing out on bold, punchy flavours? It's all about cooking smarter. Read our Senior Food Editor's guide to time-saving cooking tips and genius flavour-boosting ingredients.
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08/02/2025
Your slow cooking top tips
Do you want tasty meals with minimal prep, served up hot just as you come through the door, and at relatively low cost? Learn how to slow cook delicious, nutritious and good-value meals with our slow cooker guide.
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27/01/2025
How to make a roux
Learn the basics for making your own roux to use in an array of creamy sauces. See our top tips for nailing this essential culinary skill, including recipe ideas and expert advice.
Start cooking
22/01/2025
The ultimate guide to stir frying
Learning how to make the perfect stir fry will provide you with veg-packed, balanced meals any day of the week. It’s the ultimate speedy, healthy fast food. Now, with our brand-new Family Stir Fry Dine In, plus a whole new range of epic stir-fry combos in our popular serves-two Stir Fry Dine In, it's even easier to get dinner on the table with minimal fuss.
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13/01/2025
How to use an air fryer
Discover everything you need to know about air fryers, including how they work, our top cooking tips and clever recipes for speedy weeknight dinners.
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30/10/2024
How to cook steak perfectly
You can't beat a juicy steak that's cooked just the way you like it. To nail the technique, it's all about finding the ideal cut and getting the cooking time spot on. Find out how to cook steak perfectly with our expert guide.
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01/11/2024
Learn how to roast a whole chicken perfectly
Follow our top tips to learn how to roast a whole chicken for perfectly juicy, succulent results. From epic flavourings to achieving crispy skin, this guide will help you.
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19/09/2024
How to cook any kind of eggs
From silky and scrambled to perfectly poached to getting just-the-right runny yolk, these top tips will show you how to cook perfect eggs every time.
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04/06/2025
How to make potato salad
Level up your next barbecue with a side of homemade potato salad. See how to make a quick and easy potato salad, plus our favourite ingredients to spice things up.
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02/07/2025
How to cut a watermelon
Watermelon is one of summer’s most refreshing, healthy treats, but it’s not always the easiest to prep. We’ll show you how to cut it with ease, so you’re left with juicy morsels you can add to salads, smoothies and sangria.
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