It’s the annual wintry cooking-skill conundrum-figuring out the best way to thicken your gravy. As you start craving chilly weather dishes and comfort foods, like robust roasts, mashed potatoes, and (of course), Thanksgiving turkey, you may find yourself at the stove wondering: Why won’t my gravy thicken? Cara Cormack First, Try Reducing the Liquid One…

Even though many of us are currently spending more time at home, lengthy meal preparation can still be difficult to fit in. Senior BHF Dietitian Victoria Taylor and dietitian Nadine Richards present top tips for healthy meals in a hurry.     Preparation 1. Stock up your store cupboard Good store cupboard staples include reduced-sugar-and-salt baked…

The aroma and crackle of a chicken roasting in the oven promise a delicious meal to come. Follow our easy instructions for how to cook a whole chicken, and you’ll have dinner on the table with little hands-on time. Once you choose from the wonderful options for seasoning chicken, including herbs and spices, plus sweet…

If you’re looking to slim down, these weight-loss recipes are a great place to start. From breakfast to lunch to dinner, these recipes are low in calories and high in fiber. Fiber is an important nutrient because it helps you maintain a healthier weight over time and can leave you feeling full longer. It also…

Meal kits are both cheaper and easier to execute than ever. There are also more options making picking the right service difficult, so I’ve tested all of them — many three or four times — to find the best of the best. But picking the right meal kit is just half the story. Once you’ve…

Food Chefs share their best tricks for making 15 foods everyone should know how to cook Cheyenne Lentz 2024-10-14T17:06:42Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Email Twitter icon A stylized bird with an open mouth,…

I have over a decade of experience covering food, kitchen gadgets and home tips. In the past year alone, I’ve tested dozens of air fryer recipes. What did I discover during that time? That this 10-minute air fryer salmon recipe is one of the easiest and most delicious meals you can make with the simple appliance.  Salmon…

Amy Sussman/Getty Images With a giant smile and cooking tips that will make your taste buds sing, Giada De Laurentiis is one of the most likable chefs out there. De Laurentiis specializes in Italian cuisine, calling on her heritage to make traditional Italian food that is simple, easy to prepare, and delicious in her recipes.…

Prepare larger portions of your meals to have leftovers during the week. (Image: Canva) Finding time to cook healthy meals can be a challenge. Meal prepping offers a practical solution by allowing you to prepare meals in advance, ensuring you have nutritious options readily available throughout the week. By incorporating meal prep into your routine,…

1. Free up time by batch cooking “I’ve always batch cooked; I don’t think I’d have been able to function if I didn’t. When my kids were much younger, I was a very active mum and always wanted to spend a lot of time with them – whether that was taking them out or doing…