Meat is the most common ingredient to cook on a barbecue, and the flavour is something many people enjoy in the hot weather. But when it comes to getting the texture right, a chef has warned that some people may get it wrong because they're not using this one cooking "necessity".
Always sticking to a shopping list, investing more in the frozen food aisle, and picking a smaller shopping trolley, are the top tips from Lynn Beattie, aka Mrs Mummypenny.
As the hot weather continues into the weekend, you might be thinking of inviting family and friends over for a relaxing drink. Why not impress with a homemade cocktail?
Burgers and sausages are the top favourites to tuck into at a barbeque - with more than a quarter saying their appetites are "unlimited" during the outdoor gathering.
Camping doesn't have to mean missing out on flavoursome meals, in fact, there are plenty of recipes that are easy to make in advance. An avid camper and home cook has shared a "must try" breakfast burrito that's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Eggs are considered a cupboard ingredient in many households and according to most experts, it's a perfectly safe place to keep them. But some disagree.
If you're looking for a quick, easy and nutritious breakfast, the chefs at Epicurious have shared their recipe for "the best egg sandwich ever using a microwave".
Pancakes can be savoury, sweet, thick, or thin, but one thing they are rarely associated with is being healthy. However, one cookbook author and blogger claims to have the "healthiest" recipe that requires just two ingredients.
Homemade ice lollies are the perfect pudding or snack when it's hot outside - and alcoholic ice lollies are even better. Here's how to make gin and tonic ice lollies in just five minutes.
Omelette is a simple dish but it's hard to get right when cooked on a hob. An avid home-cook-turned-food blogger has shared her easy technique for perfect results every time. And it requires one energy-efficient appliance - the air fryer.
Meatballs are a staple household dinner ingredient loved by many, and they're very easy to make from scratch. A chef has shared an authentic Italian-style recipe anyone can make at home - and it takes just 35 minutes.
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be recalled. Here are the latest items customers are being asked to return to the store.
Salsa comes in many forms with most pre-packaged recipes made from more sauce than fresh ingredients. But for those who like a fresh-tasting, chunkier dip, this easy recipe is the perfect solution.
Cooking outdoors on a barbecue is a perk of the hot weather, but it lends itself to many hiccups. While under or over-cooked meat is perhaps the main concern, an expert chef has revealed the "biggest mistake" people make when grilling food al fresco.
Baked apples are traditionally enjoyed as a sweet dessert but with this healthy recipe, they make for the ideal gut-friendly breakfast. And all that's needed is five simple ingredients.
McDonald's summer menu is now available in branches across the UK with a range of new items to try. The fast-food chain kindly invited me to try the most anticipated additions - and this is what I thought.
A popular snack sold in Tesco and Sainsbury's has been recalled by the Food Standards Agency. Consumers in England, Scotland and Wales have been urged not to eat it over health fears.
Hunters chicken is known for its sweet yet savoury taste and loved for its meaty flavours and sticky barbecue glaze. It can take some time to make in the oven, but it's much quicker with this easy air fryer recipe.
Corn on the cob is best served hot with a slightly chargrilled skin though it's hard to achieve in an oven alone. Instead, a food blogger has shared their "quick and easy" air fryer recipe.
Granola bars are traditionally sweet snacks made with a mixture of honey, fruit and nuts. While savoury versions may be hard to find in supermarkets, a gut health expert has shared her easy recipe to make them from scratch.
Cucumber sandwiches are loved for their refreshing flavour and were a favourite of Queen Elizabeth II for this very reason. But to make them fit for a royal, the Buckingham Palace staff add an extra ingredient into the mix.
Oats don't have to be enjoyed exclusively in porridge, in fact, there are so many other ways to use them for breakfast. Overnight oats are perhaps the most well-known alternative, but one food lover has shared an even quicker recipe for and instant baked dish.
Granola is a quick and easy breakfast ingredient to buy pre-made though it's not always the healthiest, with many products full of hidden sugars. Luckily for those with an air fryer, the crunchy clusters are easy to make from scratch in just 15 minutes.
Brits will typically spend 40 minutes researching a restaurant on social media before booking - with Facebook and Instagram the top platforms for doing so.
Lidl has urged customers across the UK "not to consume" some of its savoury snacks sold in store. The product recall affects an item in its Snaktastic range which claims to be gluten free.