Cooking Tips Archives

5 Instagram accounts to follow for meal prep inspiration

5 fantastic Instagram accounts to follow for meal prep inspiration

Jazz up your lunchboxes with the help of these five colourful Instagram feeds, which are packed full of delicious (and beautiful) ideas for meal prep. Who said cooking in bulk had to be boring?

5 dishes that are ideal for cooking in bulk and freezing for later

Preparing delicious and nutritious meals every day isn't always easy or possible, so get ahead of the game by cooking in bulk and popping them in the freezer for later! We've compiled all our best tips and recipes for freezing food to help.

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Sophie Gray’s top tips for making your own preserves

Master the art of home preserving with Sophie Gray’s guide for getting it right. We've rounded up her top tips for making jams, marmalade, chutney and bottled fruit, as well as some of our best recipes so you can put it all into practice.

5 creative types of platter that will make entertaining easy

If you love creating a beautiful grazing platter to feed your guests, your world is about to open up! From breakfast boards to dessert delights, here are all our favourite ways to interpret a platter – and they all make entertaining a breeze.

How to choose the right wine to cook with: Can I use the cheap stuff?

Choosing the right wine to use in your cooking can be a daunting task. Alex Blackwood breaks down the best way to go about picking the right bottle, and whether or not it's okay to opt for the cheapest option.

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Kasey and Karena Bird on how to celebrate traditional Māori flavours in your own cooking

Karena and Kasey Bird have notched up a MasterChef win, a hit TV series and best-selling book, but their greatest joy is showcasing Māori culture through food. Here, they share their favourite ways to embrace Māori flavours at home.

How to make gnocchi from scratch: a step-by-step guide

Once the domain of the humble potato, gnocchi has had a makeover. Expand your horizons with this fresh take on the Italian classic, made with parsnip and finished with a gorgeous, golden nutty butter. Delizioso!

How to know which sauce to serve with different types of pasta

Transform your Italian cooking with this guide to pairing the right sauce with the right type of pasta. We break down what makes a pasta dish authentic and delicious, plus how you should really be making spag bol (hint: you shouldn't).

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These recipes will take your grazing platter to the next level

Take the stress out of party prep with these amazing grazing plates for sharing. They look super-decadent but can be made in under an hour!

How to make the perfect cured salmon

Create a show-stopping dinner by following our step-by-step guide to making home-cured salmon, matched with vibrant pickled beetroot and a delicious healthy slaw

How to make a beautiful grazing platter with Ying Liu & Grace Ng of Platter and Graze

Food magazine spoke to Ying Liu & Grace Ng of Platter and Graze and got them to spill the secrets to making a perfect platter at home, just in time for your next get-together!

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Video: The Backyard Cook’s best barbecue tips and charred broccolini

Temperatures are rising and summer is officially in full swing, so it’s time to fire up the barbecue and enjoy dining al fresco.

How to cook steak like a chef

Want to know how chefs manage to cook steak to perfection every time? Here, Sophie Gray reveals her top tips and tricks to cooking steak just like a professional.

14 wonderful ways to use stale bread

Before you throw that day-too-old bread out, consider some of these delicious recipes! There are so many dishes that welcome the addition of slightly stale bread, including salads, pasta bakes and stuffing.