How to 'get the perfect poached egg every single time' in just over five mins

The hack takes just over five minutes for a "perfectly" poached egg.

Chef shares 'trick' to create a 'creamy' and 'dense foam' on homemade espresso martinis

Espresso martinis are a coffee lover's dream when it comes to drinking cocktails, but they're not the easiest to make from scratch. Balancing the taste itself can be hard to master, but one thing that many people struggle with is creating the perfect layer of creamy froth to top it all off.

'Simple' recipe for homemade sugar syrup & the best alternatives for natural sweetness

Sugar syrup is a key ingredient used in a range of popular cocktails but it's not the easiest product to find in small retailers, or for a low price. Fortunately, it is incredibly easy to make from scratch at home ready to be shaken or stirred into your favourite beverages.

Family's 'Christmas Day ruined' after leaving restaurant before meal even arrived

A diner left a TripAdvisor review in which they said they'll never return to Saxon Mill, a restaurant in Warwick.

Iceland recalls popular sweet product due to urgent health risk - 'do not eat it'

Iceland is the latest supermarket to recall a food product due to an allergy fear. The retailer is recalling one of its sweet treats because it is unsafe to eat.

Kate Middleton’s six-ingredient smoothie could be key to her ‘healthy skin’

Kate, Princess of Wales is thought to eat a nutrient-rich diet full of fruits and vegetables to help her maintain her healthy glowing skin.

It's 'absolutely insane!' Biggest 'mistake people make' when they visit mega buffets

Channel 5 documentary the World's Most Expensive All-You-Can-Eat Buffet visited an impressive mega restaurant in Las Vegas, where the first luxury all-you-can-eat buffet was invented.

Where to buy the Prime Hydration Drink in the UK - online and in-store from £1.99 up

The Prime drink launched earlier in the year and instantly sold out quickly with shoppers calling it ‘impossible' to get. Now, the viral energy drink is coming to more places - find out where to get it here.

Restaurant bosses slam 'laughing' customers for 'ruining everyone's night'

"Oh, how they laughed".

'Where has this been my whole life?' Cooks go wild for an easy hack to peel boiled eggs

All you need to a glass container to nail this hack to peel a hard-boiled egg.

'Easy' recipes to turn 'any leftover chocolate' into a dessert - from brownies to truffles

Chocolates are a popular gift all year round, but they can appear in abundance over Christmas when advent calendars and large boxes of Celebrations, Quality Streets, Heroes and Roses are easy to come by. Express.co.uk have rounded up the best recipes to turn the discarded flavours into something you'll actually enjoy.

Roast Beef and Yorkshire puddings top list of UK's most comforting winter dinners

Roast beef and Yorkshire puddings, apple crumble with custard, margherita pizza and sticky toffee pudding have topped a list of the 20 most comforting winter dishes of all time.

People in awe of 'game-changing' technique to drain pasta

"We learn new things every day."

Starbucks announce four new drinks - including the salted pretzel hot chocolate

Starbucks has shared its new menu additions, available from the beginning of January.

How long does cooked turkey last? 'Important' shelf-life dates for leftover Christmas meat

Turkey is often the centrepiece of the Christmas roast dinner, but it rarely gets eaten up all in one go. Grazing on the leftovers in the week leading up to New Year's Eve is a tradition for many households, but as with all kinds of meat, it should be thrown away after a certain amount of time.

The secret ingredient that is changing lives for the better

Before he went to prison at the age of 24, James had never had a job in his life.

Keep bananas perfectly yellow and edible for 2 weeks with the best food storage hacks

Bananas are notoriously fast at ripening, but there are a few ways to slow down the process after buying them and taking them home.

Londoners are the most argumentative around dinnertime - with up to 10 rows a week

Londoners have more dinnertime disputes than anywhere else in the UK - with up to 10 squabbles-a-week. A poll of 2,000 adults, living with others, found common arguments among those in the capital focus on manners, noisy eating and who should do the washing up.

Best method to freeze milk, bread and more for food to 'still taste good for nine months'

Christmas is an expensive time for all, but there are ways to spread costs, such as making the weekly grocery shop go further. Consumers can do this by freezing foods - a simple way to save money, as well as making produce last longer.

Quality Street worker shares how they pick which chocolates to axe from tubs

"People love Quality Street and they don't like us to mess with it too much".

Storage tips for leftover Christmas pudding, yule logs and mince pies

If you are wondering how to correctly store your leftover Christmas desserts, then look no further as we have the answers.

Jamie Oliver’s ‘old-school’ bubble & squeak with ‘secret’ step - ‘golden and delicious'

Jamie Oliver has revealed the ingredients he uses to make the classic Christmas dish - bubble and squeak.

How to store Christmas leftovers to 'retain moisture' and 'keep them fresh' for longer

Boxing day is spent differently by households across the UK, but the one thing many people have in common is enjoying the leftovers from their Christmas dinner the day before. Eating up the extra food can continue for several days if you store food correctly, and experts have shared the best hacks to try.

How to make Royal Family's ‘ultimate comfort food dish’ they eat on Boxing Day - recipe

The Royal Family will be relaxing today on Boxing Day after a busy two days on the Sandringham estate celebrating Christmas. According to reports, there is a dish that Her Late Majesty loved to eat on December 26 for breakfast.

Gordon Ramsay shares 'best' roast potato recipe for 'crispy outsides' and 'fluffy middles'

No Christmas dinner is complete without roast potatoes, and Gordon Ramsay knows how to make some of the best ones. The chef has shared a simple recipe for the fluffiest - and crispiest - roasties.

'Fail-proof turkey paste guarantees juicy, tender turkey with extra crispy skin everytime'

A chef has created a turkey paste with mayonnaise and yoghurt for the perfect moist meat and crispy skin.

What the Royal Family eat on Christmas Day - the four-meal plan

A team of skilled royal chefs prepare a feast fit for a King every Christmas. Here's what's on the menu for the Royal Family at Sandringham this year.

Jamie Oliver’s ‘moreish’ Brussels sprouts - ‘They’ll convert the haters!’

Jamie Oliver has several Brussels sprouts recipes, but this one, he promises everyone around the Christmas dinner table will enjoy.

Chef's special sauce for crispy garlic roast potatoes in under two hours

These potatoes pack a flavour punch and are ready in just one hour and 30 minutes.

'Extra festive' rum and vodka cocktails to try at home this Christmas - recipe

Homemade cocktails are both fun to make and enjoyable to drink - even more so during the festive season when you can experiment with seasonal flavours. Express.co.uk have shared a Christmas roundup of the best alcoholic cocktail recipes - with something to suit everyone's taste.

Delicious eggnog recipe that takes 10 minutes to make

Kick off Christmas with a batch off eggnog - that's not only warming, but delicious too.

Nigella Lawson shares 'most important part' of Christmas lunch - and how to save money

Nigella Lawson is known for her indulgent, home-cooked recipes which are almost always made for an audience of friends and family to tuck into at the end. But despite being a lover of a traditional Christmas, the English food writer and television cook has revealed that she will enjoy a more frugal affair this year.

How to make mulled wine: Easy recipe for the ‘best mulled wine you’ve ever tasted’

Mulled wine is a festive drink enjoyed by many and here are two ways to make it - using a slow cooker or the more traditional, on-the-hob method.

'Absolutely delicious' garlic, shallot and herb wine reduction roast potatoes

These gorgeous roast potatoes will level up Christmas dinner.

Royal chefs share how to make 'best' gingerbread house this Christmas

With Christmas just around the corner, Buckingham Palace's chefs have shared their favourite festive recipes, including how to make a gingerbread house.

'It's key for crispy, golden skin!' Simple hack to cook 'perfect' turkey this Christmas

Food and recipe site Delish, together with Michelin chef Tommy Banks, shared the best tips to achieve a moist turkey this Christmas and to "avoid it going dry".

How to cook 'perfect' pigs and blankets with 'next level crispy' bacon - and avoid burning

Pigs in blankets are considered one of the most popular "trimmings" served with Christmas dinner, offering a sweet yet salty flavour to complement other festive foods. But while the ingredients are simple, cooking them until the sausages are soft and the bacon is crispy, without being burnt, isn't always easy.

Tesco, Lidl and more recall popular food products ahead of Christmas due to health risk

Tesco and Lidl, among other supermarkets, have been asked to remove some of their products from their shelves due to health fears.

Christmas dinner food ideas: Cheap chicken stuffing parcels cost less than 60p each

The clever recipe uses chicken thighs and sausage only costs 60p and makes a beautiful Christmas dinner centrepiece.

Taste testing major supermarket pork pies - from the great to the grim

Reporters from the Liverpool ECHO decided to taste test pork pies from some of the biggest supermarkets on the high street.

Data reveals regional spending habits on food - from supermarkets to restaurants

Consumer data has revealed a "red wall" in Britain's spending habits, with the North more likely to shop at Iceland and Asda - while those in the South head to Sainsbury's and Waitrose. Tesco is the store where people spend the most money overall, with Deliveroo the most popular food delivery service, according to the data from online bank Revolut.

Asda recalls popular meat product due to urgent health fear - shoppers should not eat

Asda is recalling a popular product because it has been deemed unsafe to eat. The product's company is urging people who have already bought it to avoid eating it and return it to their local store.

Last minute gift guide: The best food and drink gifts to buy right now

Christmas is a time when many people come together over indulgent food and delicious drinks. With just days until the big day, Express.co.uk has rounded up the best food and drink gifts to give this year, whatever your budget.

If you're cooking Christmas dinner this year you're going to need this hack to get timings

This tool will perfect your Christmas roast dinner timings.

IKEA recalls popular chocolate product as metal has been found inside - 'do not eat it'

IKEA is the latest retailer to recall a food product because it has been deemed unsafe to eat. Customers have been advised not to eat the product but instead to return it to the store.

'Important' sieve hack to cook a 'perfectly poached egg' in just three minutes

Poached eggs are one of the most popular breakfast items but they aren't the easiest to get right when it comes to cooking. A TikTok chef has shared the best technique to make sure they are "perfect" every time.

Best Christmas hampers for 2022 reviewed including £310 Fortnum & Mason version

While major supermarkets, like M&S and Aldi, offer Christmas hampers, many budget boxes filled with festive treats are available online.

Savvy mum shares how to feed family of eight for just £45 this Christmas - with leftovers

As Britain continues to be faced with the cost-of-living crisis, Britons are finding ways to cut their grocery bills, especially ahead of Christmas. A savvy mum has shared how she plans to serve up Christmas dinner for her family for just £5.71 per person.

'I tested out cheap mulled wine from Tesco, Aldi, M&S, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons'

Beth Shufflebotham compared the cheapest bottles of mulled wine she could find at all of the major supermarkets, to see which one is worth buying this Christmas.

Tesco and Morrisons recall baby food due to health fears - 'do not eat'

Tesco and Morrisons are the latest supermarkets to recall a product due to it being unsafe for some people to eat. The product is being withdrawn from shelves because it contains an ingredient not mentioned on the label.