Tuesday 31 January 2023

'Mind-blowing' Poached egg technique cooks them 'perfectly' without stirring



Foodies are loving this unique way of cooking poached eggs.

McDonald's fans floored as woman shows we've been opening sauces wrong all along



"Why didn't I think about that sauce pack hack before? This is actually genius!"

Aldi recalls various popular products due to health fears - 'do not eat them'



Aldi is the latest supermarket to recall a product due to it containing an ingredient not mentioned on the label. The food retailer is withdrawing the product from shelves and advising customers what to do if they have bought it.

Monday 30 January 2023

‘Don’t boil or drain!’ Chef shares correct method to cook perfect ‘fluffy rice every time'



Many people believe boiling rice and then draining it in a sieve is the correct way to cook rice. But a chef has shared her four-step absorption method that makes "fluffy rice every time".

Courgette alternatives for spiralised vegetables - 5 'seasonal' picks for a 'lighter meal'



Spiralised vegetables can be used as a pasta alternative when the recipe calls for spaghetti, or as an easy way to load up almost any dish with extra colour and nutrients. While courgette is often the go-to ingredient for spiralising, a home cook has shared five other cheap substitutes you can use instead.

Chef shares quick hack to ensure 'the tops won't burn' when roasting raw broccoli



Broccoli is a cheap, healthy and incredibly versatile ingredient but it's not the easiest to cook due to its varying textures. If roasting this green vegetable is your favourite way to serve it, a TikTok chef has shared an easy hack that can help you avoid burning the delicate florets in the oven.

We compare Bran Flakes from Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons and Aldi



We compared Bran Flakes from Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Aldi, and Lidl.

Saturday 28 January 2023

'Are you kidding?': Man baffled by hack to make 'juiciest' poached egg without touching it



The man says the hack poaches eggs "perfectly".

I made King Charles' £5 wild mushroom risotto with no garlic - and this is what I thought



King Charles famously does not like the taste of garlic in his food, despite wild mushroom risotto being one of his favourite dishes, which usually contains garlic. I made the royal recipe for King Charles' wild mushroom risotto exclusively for Express.co.uk to see how it tastes.

Simple soup recipes for a cold winter's evening - butternut squash, lentils and more



There is nothing better on a cold winter's evening than a warming bowl of soup - and two talented chefs have shared their favourite soup recipes with Express.co.uk.

Haggis was invented by the English, not the Scottish, says food historian



It may be hard to swallow just days after Burns night, but food historians believe haggis was invented in England

Tesco issues urgent recall for popular cheese as it 'may contain pieces of plastic'



Supermarkets sometimes recall products that are unsafe to eat and ask shoppers to return them for a refund.

'I blind taste-tested Richmond sausages against vegan version'



"You can hardly taste the difference," said my colleague - so of course, I had to find out for myself.

Friday 27 January 2023

Chef's 'not-so-secret technique for getting perfect hard-boiled eggs'



A chef has shared his recipe to make "perfect" hard-boiled eggs with soft yolks, without actually boiling them.

Nutritionists debate if raw salmon 'contains parasites' as woman eats one on the bus



A woman has caused an uproar on social media after filming herself eating raw salmon from the packet on the bus. TikTokker Aggie Day led others to question, can one snack on uncooked fish?

Spiced parsnip soup recipe packed with 'beautiful sweetness' and 'important' nutrients



There's nothing like a mixed vegetable soup in the winter but sometimes keeping it simple is best to enjoy the hearty flavours of a select crop. To mark the peak of their harvest season, plant-based chef, Lisa Marley has shared her exclusive spiced parsnip soup recipe.

McDonald's customer shows how to get free chicken nuggets with ordering loophole



"Get more bang for your buck" with this ordering loophole at the fast food giant.

We compare jam doughnuts from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl, Aldi, Morrisons and Co-op



We pitted the supermarkets against each other to find the ultimate jam doughnut.

Thursday 26 January 2023

'Game-changer' Chinese takeaway hack has people 'mind-blown' and desperate to try it



The way a girl eats her Chinese takeaway has left viewers "mind-blow" after a clip went viral on social media.

'Healthy' recipe for 'flaky' and 'tender' salmon burgers you can make in an air fryer



Homemade burgers are perfect for a weekend dinner, especially if you're looking for a treat. While beef, chicken and pork are the most popular ingredients to mash into patties, salmon is an ideal alternative for a healthier, lighter meal.

Shoppers scrambling for Ninja air fryer which is 'complete game changer'



Ninja launched their newest device today and there's already a waiting list.

Shoppers love Amazon’s ‘tasty and hearty' vegan ready meals - from £3 up



If you're looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, by Amazon has launched some super tasty ready meals that shoppers already love.

Tesco shoppers boycott item 'on principle' after 'huge' price hike



One disappointed shopper took to an online forum to ask if others had noticed the price change too.

Wednesday 25 January 2023

Air fryer 'jammy eggs' that are 'perfect for breakfast' and take less than 15 minutes



Eggs are a staple breakfast ingredient for a nutritious, protein-filled meal, whether they're fried, scrambled, poached or boiled. While most recipes call for a hot pan to cook them, a food blogger has shared their unique cooking tip for "jammy" eggs in an air fryer.

Beans IN toast could revolutionise the British diet, experts claim



Slipping British-grown fava beans into bread will bring about "one of the biggest changes to UK food in generations", said researchers from the University of Reading.

Chefs share two Burns Night recipes with tasty Scottish ingredients - Iron Bru and more



Meal kit company Gousto has shared the best recipes for foodies to try out tonight, January 25, for Burns Night. The recipes include a delicious main meal and desert.

Chef shares quick air-fried haggis tip for the 'perfect' Burns Night 'feast' - recipe



Haggis is traditionally cooked in a simmering pot or casserole dish over several hours, though according to one fine dining expert, it can be made in less than 10 minutes with the right tools. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Chef Dennis Littley shared his quick air fryer recipe.

Clever spoon hack to cook jacket potatoes in 20 minutes in the oven - 'makes a difference'



This Morning's chef Phil Vickery shared a clever way to reduce the cooking time of a jacket potato by using a spoon.

Tuesday 24 January 2023

I used white vinegar and baking soda to roast potatoes - here's which ones were crispier



Baking soda and white vinegar have many uses in the kitchen though one of their lesser-known qualities is their supposed ability to crisp up the skin of roast potatoes. Having heard mixed reviews about the two ingredients, I tried both cooking hacks exclusively for Express.co.uk - and there was one clear winner.

Keep eggs 'fresh for longer' and repel bacteria with easy storage tip - 'acts as a buffer'



Keeping eggs in the fridge is one of the best ways to keep them fresh according to many experts, but while some will disagree, one TikTok farmer has set the record straight on the other crucial storage tip to consider.

Marks and Spencer recalls chocolate due to undeclared ingredient - 'do not eat'



Marks and Spencer is the latest major supermarket to recall a popular food product. Customers have been advised what to do should they be affected.

Monday 23 January 2023

'Simple' tricks to reheat leftover pizza and get a 'crispy crust' - with no 'soggy dough'



Pizza is safe to eat cold after being cooked but the texture isn't always as good if you try to reheat it. Experts have shared the best way to warm up cold pizza slices so they're "fresh and crispy" rather than lukewarm and "soggy".

Frankie and Benny's offers hard-up love birds a FREE Valentine's Wedding worth £10,000



Top Italian American restaurant Frankie and Benny's has been swamped with applications after offering a FREE wedding for Valentine's.

Five foods you didn’t know you can cook in your air fryer - including popcorn and cookies



Jacket potatoes, toasties, cookies, tortilla chips and popcorn can all be made in an air fryer, in less than 15 minutes.

Taco recipe is 'absolutely perfect for a Monday night' to use up leftover Sunday dinner



The recipe makes use of leftover roast chicken from your Sunday dinner.

Sunday 22 January 2023

Keep fruit and veg 'fresh for four to eight months' with clever storage hack



As Britons continue to be faced with the cost-of-living crisis, many families are finding handy ways to make their food last longer. One way of doing this is making sure it is packed and stored correctly.

Saturday 21 January 2023

Chef discovers ‘the holy grail’ recipe for ‘easy-to-peel’ boiled eggs ‘every time’



The chef discovered the trick while travelling in Paris.

'Tasty and really special' comfort food recipes to devour on a cold winter's day



Sundays, especially during winter, are for huddling on the sofa and eating home cooked foods. Chefs at Seasonal Spuds have shared the best comfort food recipes to try out as the weather turns colder.

I made Prince William and Harry's 'favourite' Spaghetti Bolognese - and it cost just £3.97



Prince William and Prince Harry loved eating Spaghetti Bolognese as children, according to a former royal chef. I tried making the royal recipe exclusively for Express.co.uk - and this is what I thought.

I tried Field Doctor’s healthy frozen ready meals - here’s what I thought



Healthy, nutritious frozen ready meals really do exist and Field Doctor have absolutely nailed "effortless health".

Friday 20 January 2023

'Super simple' storage hack 'you need to know' to keep avocados fresh for 'a lot longer'



The hack makes use of another fruit which you might already have in the fridge.

Mum shares her favourite hack for poaching eggs without using a saucepan



A microwave method for poached eggs is wowing TikTok users around the globe.

Man astounded when he discovers hard-boiled egg hack after 30 years



The man said the hack will change the way he makes deviled eggs.

'Healthier' seasonal curried cauliflower pie recipe - 'perfect for this time of year'



Pies don't have to be laden with buttery pastry, in fact, they can be incredibly healthy - and great for securing leftovers. Loading up on seasonal produce is the best way to "eat the rainbow" and a chef has shared her exclusive recipe to help you do just that.

Is this the world's biggest chip? Nine-year-old discovers Asda fry 'bigger than his head'



Archie Davies discovered the nine-inch-long chip and is set on finding out if it could be a world record.

'The only way' to make casserole to avoid a 'soggy' dish - six cooking 'rules' to follow



Casseroles are baked and served in the same dish, making them both easy to cook and enjoyable to eat. While there are so many different types of casseroles to try making from scratch, experts have shared a few cooking rules that apply to every kind of recipe.

Thursday 19 January 2023

Deliveroo to celebrate the Lunar New Year by giving away free food



To celebrate Lunar New Year, Deliveroo is offering free items from over 600 Asian restaurants via the app.

'Easily' reduce the sugar content in 'any recipe' by one third with simple cooking tip



Cakes have come under fire for being an irresistible treat when brought into a working environment, with many people unable to fight the temptation to indulge in sugary baked goods. While most recipes call for a significant serving of sugar, a TV cook has revealed why you don't always have to follow exact quantities.

Tesco recalls popular breakfast product due to health fears - 'do not eat it'



Tesco is the latest supermarket to announce it is recalling a product due to allergy and health fears. The product is unsafe for some individuals to eat.

Wednesday 18 January 2023