The comforts of the kitchen

Boiling is where the ingredients are submerged in water and boiled at a fairly rapid heat (nearly 100°C). Due to the high temperature, the liquid is bubbling vigorously, turning to steam and reducing,

Ingredients (Serves 4) ◆ 1tbsp olive oil ◆ 1 stick celery, trimmed and sliced ◆ 1 onion, peeled and chopped ◆ 250g carrot, peeled and chopped ◆ 225g ripe tomatoes, chopped ◆ Salt and freshly ground bl

We often hear chefs on TV use this French word in professional kitchens, but what does it mean? Directly translated, cuisson simply means “to cook” or “how well something is cooked”. But in profession

In Scandinavia, they’ve turned cosiness into an art form and honestly, we’re obsessed. Whether it’s fika (that sacred coffee-and-cake break) or hygge (blanket, bun and absolutely no emails), the Nordi

SERVES 4-6 PREP 30 mins COOK 45 mins EASY ❄ 1 tbsp vegetable oil8 chicken thighs2 red onions, finely choppedthumb-sized piece of ginger,finely grated2 large garlic cloves, finely grated2 tsp cumin500g

Last year, after a trip to Ireland, I ...