Methods & Techniques How to Eat a Globe Artichoke
A handy tip for those who haven’t tried this magical vegetable before.
Methods & Techniques Onigiri 3 Ways
Dad trials out three ways to prepare and eat Onigiri with shitaki mushrooms.
Methods & Techniques 3 Ways to Cure Salmon
Here are 3 great ways to cure a fillet of salmon – ceviche, gravadlax and escabeche. Only the escabeche requires any cooking. They are all good techniques to have up your sleeve and each would make a great starter for a dinner party.
Methods & Techniques 3 Ways To Cook Salmon in the Oven
Sometimes frying fish just does not seem to work – it all starts getting a bit stressed and before you know it the fish can be ruined. Here are 3 tasty and stress-free ways to cook salmon in the oven.
Cheats & Tricks Quick and Crispy Microwave Quesadillas
Quesadillas are a popular Mexican snack. They are best made on a hot griddle pan, but we have always made them in the microwave, rather like nachos. Here is a method I have developed which makes perfect quesadillas – straight from the microwave.
Cheats & Tricks The WDC Raclette Egg Toast
Part of Dad’s series ‘Quick cook breakfasts’. The WDC Raclette Egg Toast requires just an egg, some bread and cheese… simplest of breakfasts in 5 minutes.
Methods & Techniques How To Fillet A Fish
Filleting a fish is fun and satisfying. Every aspiring home cook should always fillet their fish.
Methods & Techniques How To Make Your Own Stock
Stock is the fundamental building block in developing flavour in your cooking…
Cheats & Tricks How To Make A Roast Dinner Last All Week
Here is a real-life example of how to use a Sunday roast dinner leftovers through the week…
Methods & Techniques How To Chop An Onion
Here is a description – and a gif – of the most basic skill in cooking…