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Top 10 BBQ Tips with BBQ Expert Richard Holden
While the UK might be famous for its unpredictable and rather disappointing summer weather, us Brits never seem to shy away from a good old barbecue. It comes as no surprise then that the UK continues to be Europe’s leading barbecue nation, with families hosting on average 9 barbecues every year...
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Cooking Homemade Custard
Cosy warm dishes such as a nice roast dinner followed by apple pie and homemade custard. Many people might feel intimidated by cooking their own custard, however our Thermapen will ensure you don’t over or under cook this delicious dessert accompaniment.
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Mary Cadogan's Plum Jam with Star Anise & Orange
Jam on toast is a heart warming dish that many of us enjoy on a Sunday morning with a cup of tea. We're lucky to have Mary Cadogan sharing her plum jam recipe with us. Mary is the author of 18 cookery books, previous deputy editor, then Food Director of BBC Good Food magazine...
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What Kitchen Essentials Do I Need?
Cooking can seem daunting for anyone new to the kitchen however with so many fantastic chefs sharing their love for food, and recipes online, it is super easy to get into the groove of eating homemade delicious meals. Of course if you’re looking to go ‘pro’ then we suggest upgrading and expanding some of these items over time. Our Thermapen cooking thermometer will definitely stand the test of time...
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How To Store & Reheat Your Leftovers
We all do it. Look at the takeout menu and decide to order far too much because it all looks delicious. However as usual our eyes are bigger than our bellies and we’re often left with a good amount of leftovers. So of course we decide to pop it in the fridge and have the rest the next day, but do you know how to safely reheat this food?
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Orlando Murrin's Three Steps To A Stress Free Christmas
Today we are proud to have a wonderful guest blog from Orlando Murrin, chef, author, BBC Good Food editor (1998 to 2004) and hotelier. Orlando shares with us his tips for a stress free Christmas – including everything from Getting Ahead, Organising the Big Day and Cooking the Turkey...
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Cooking Your Christmas Turkey On The BBQ
Just as you would set the oven to the correct temperature, so it’s necessary to do the same when roasting on your grill. Using a fuel that you’re familiar with it’s important to part the coals (or gas burners) and leave a gap in the centre of the BBQ. With the cooking grate in-place you’re now ready to place the bird in the roasting zone, close the lid, and start cooking...
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Christmas Marmalade Glazed Gammon
At Christmas time we all tend to overindulge, and this glazed gammon joint is worth the indulgence. This would make a great alternative to Turkey or even a wonderful dish served cold at a buffet on Boxing Day. Of course when cooking any meat we recommend using our Thermapen to ensure it is not under or over cooked. A joint of gammon should reach 71°C, ensuring it is perfectly cooked throughout...
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Easy Seville Orange Marmalade
Brighten up your January with a vibrant jar of homemade marmalade. Seville orange season is only around six weeks long, so make the most of these delightfully sour citrus fruits while you can.
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Roast Lamb with Rosemary and Lemon
There is nothing worse than overcooked, tough and dry lamb – so of course we recommend using the Thermapen to ensure that your Roast Lamb is cooked to perfection. Lamb should reach an internal temperature of 71°C to ensure it is both safely and deliciously cooked, this will also help take the stress and worry away from you on the day...
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Little Sunny Kitchen's BBQ Lamb Ribs
A wonderful recipe from the lovely Diana at Little Sunny Kitchen. These BBQ lamb ribs have a Middle Eastern twist on them and Yazeed (Diana’s husband) loves to cook them up regularly on the BBQ. Lamb ribs not only pack a flavourful punch but they’re also incredibly tender...
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Top 5 Christmas Cooking Tips
Christmas is upon us, we’re all racing around the shops and frantically planning the big day. If you’re cooking the Christmas dinner this year then I’m sure you’re feeling a little stressed about it, so much to do and so little time. We have some wonderful tips about cooking at Christmas time from some of the best in the biz…