Tips
The delicious food. team are experts in their field. Whether you need to know microwaving tips to save you money, how to make ingredients stretch further, or how to de-bone specific cuts of meat, treat our Tips section as an encyclopaedia of food knowledge at your fingertips.
How to make your own crispy chilli oil
Chilli crisp is a relative newcomer to the world of cult condiments in the UK – here's how to make your own.
The best tips for all your Christmas side dishes
Get plenty of inspiration and tips for how to make your Christmas dinner sides better than ever this year.
Egg alternatives: What to do when you don’t have any eggs
No eggs? Fear not – there are plenty of alternatives to use which can bind, glaze and thicken just like their shell-covered counterparts.
10 geeky cheese rules for the perfect cheeseboard
Do you cut the ‘nose’ off the gently oozing brie? Here’s some geeky cheese rules to get your cheeseboard right – and take another step towards cheese geekery, says Patrick McGuigan
The ultimate cheese and chutney flight pairings
You’ve heard of wine-pairing with dinner... How about taking the same approach to matching chutney to the cheeses on your Christmas cheeseboard?
Star baker: how to make the most of your oven when baking
Take a look at our Food Editor's top tips on how to unlock your oven’s potential when it comes to baking.
Your expert guide to cheese tasting
There’s so much more to cheese tasting than slice, chew and swallow – it’s about using all of your senses, then looking out for a ‘staircase of flavours’.
Microwave cooking tips that could save you money
Microwave cooking is the MOST cost effective way to prepare food, ahead of slow cooking, pressure cooking and gas or electric oven cooking, at just £30 a year.
How to make your meat and fish go further
A little goes a long way. See how a small amount of meat or fish can stretch into a feast without compromising on flavour, thanks to five new weeknight winners.
12 of our most show-stopping birthday cake recipes
What's a birthday without cake? Whether your loved one enjoy a fruity cake, a chocolate number, or something covered in meringue or sprinkles, we've got the show-stopping cakes you need.
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