Like many folks in 2020, the first year of the pandemic, I cooked Thanksgiving dinner for the first time for my family. It went… all right. I spatchcocked a turkey and brined it in buttermilk, an overall tedious, messy and fridge-space-consuming enterprise that resulted in a turkey that tasted “fine,” according to my family. I…

Not every ‘money saving’ hack is worth your time “Yes, you could cook up the entire chicken carcass to make stock, but it takes hours and once you’ve added all your vegetables and had the hob running for hours, it’s no longer a money saver. Homemade stock is great, but there’s a reason 50p stock…

Getting started with cooking at home can feel intimidating, but the right cookbook can make all the difference. These beginner-friendly selections offer approachable recipes, simple techniques, and pantry-friendly ingredients to help any novice build confidence in the kitchen. From reviving classic recipes to modern plant-based cooking, these books for beginning cooks will equip you to…

When Paula Deen sits down to Thanksgiving dinner this year, the celebrated cook and entrepreneur is grateful for her many blessings, but there’s one at the top of the list. “Definitely my family,” she tells Woman’s World in an interview as our cover girl here! “I’m so thankful for my husband, all of my children…

2 Best Irish Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter Credit: Walmart Pros Works in almost all cooking and baking applications Cons Higher fat content may affect some baking recipes Kerrygold butter comes straight from Ireland and is so delicious! It is special enough to use to slather on a charcuterie board or whip into a fluffy buttercream…

Pasta is widely regarded as one of the easiest meals to whip up in the kitchen, but sometimes it’s worth taking a little extra time to create a dish that’s really going to blow your guests’ socks off. Guy Grossi, the chef behind Queensland restaurant Settimo, has shared his recipe for the perfect Fettucine Carbonara…

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…