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Do Spices Really Go Off? Your Most Googled Spice Questions, Answered
That jar of ground coriander that's been lurking in...
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12 Incredible (& Surprising!) Champagne & Food Pairings
First world problem alert; it’s Friday night, you have,...
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The Best Tinned Crab, Tuna, Sardine & Salmon Recipes
It’s amazing what you can do with a tin...
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5 IDEAL RECIPES IF YOU’RE IN THE MOOD FOR BUTTERBEANS
Butter beans, a storecupboard staple we can’t live without....
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Easy Korean BBQ Fried Chicken Recipe
Crispy buttermilk fried chicken smothered in a spicy, sticky Korean BBQ sauce? Yes, please.
Korean fried chicken (also known as KFC, or 'chikin' in Korea) gained international popularity in the 2000s, particularly with the global...
How To Make A Brilliant Risotto In 7 Easy Steps
Let’s get something out of the way before we begin. To suggest the existence of a ‘right’ way to cook risotto is a dangerous, contentious game to play. Italians with grandmothers may chastise and correct any sweeping...
7 Ways To Make Tofu The Star Of Your Dinner Tonight
Though Veganuary and its annual plant-based challenge may be over, many Brits are still looking for innovative ways to incorporate more vegan-friendly ingredients and organic whole foods into their meals.
Tofu, a versatile and nutritious soy product, is a staple...
The Ideal Recipe For Hash Browns: Crispy Perfection Every Time
Ah, hash browns – the golden, crispy, comforting treasure of a hearty breakfast plate. Whether nestled next to the beans on a full English breakfast plate or enjoyed as a delicious snack topped with grated parmesan, the humble hash...
7 Great Recipe Ideas To Use Up A Load Of Onions
Ideal for using up an abundance of alliums...
Is someone chopping onions? Oh, they actually are chopping onions…
Onions are a staple ingredient in kitchens across the globe, providing a flavourful foundation for countless dishes. However, it's not uncommon...
5 Quick Tips On How To Make The Ideal Pancake
Pancake Day is crêping up on us and with it comes excitement as well as pressure to make those perfect pancakes - golden on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside!
Head Chef Steve Smith from...
4 Ideal Recipes If You’re In The Mood For Mackerel
In the mood for mackerel? We've got some delicious recipes courtesy of Waitrose.com. Omega-3 rich and packed with essential nutrients, this beautifully iridescent sea specimen is ideal for a midweek fish dinner.
MACKEREL WITH SOY, GINGER & RHUBARB
Preparation time: 5 minutes
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BBQ Vegetable Recipes From Daniel Watkins, Acme Fire Cult
Let's put things bluntly rather than sending out hazy...
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5 Ideal Pasta Dishes When All You Want Is Comfort Food
We all know how important it is to eat...
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Easy Easter Microwave Chocolate Cookies
Ideal for a quick and easy treat this April...
Making...
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The Science Of Baking: The Vital Role Of Each Ingredient In Producing Fault-Free Bakes
Ideal for those looking to take their baking to...
Like that, you'll love this...
THE IDEAL RECIPE FOR BUTTERNUT, SWEET POTATO & CAULIFLOWER PILAF
IDEAL for a delicious, nutritious, delicately spiced vegan, gluten free meal.
VeganGluten-FreePreparation time: 15 minutes,...
THE IDEAL TOMATO CONFIT, CELERIAC & ASPARAGUS TART
Ideal for wowing guests at summer soirees.
Celeriac might seem like an outlier here, but...
THE IDEAL RECIPE FOR EARL GREY FRUIT LOAF
It's National Picnic Week next week and we've got the ideal recipe from Martha...
THE IDEAL NO BAKE DIDSBURY GIN CITRUS CHEESECAKE RECIPE
With its creamy filling and buttery biscuit base, we wouldn't turn down a cheesecake...
10 IDEAL TIPS FOR MAKING HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
Get the scoop on making dreamy creamy ice cream with these top tips...
When the weather...
IDEAL RECIPES: SLOW BRAISED BEEF & AUBERGINE MADRAS
Ideal for a home cooked, healthy alternative to curry night.
Don't be put off by...
IDEAL RECIPES: CRISPY PRAWN PARCELS WITH CHILLI DIPPING SAUCE
Ideal for a Saturday night treat. Or any night of the week, for that...
THE IDEAL RECIPE FOR VEGETABLE LASAGNE
Ideal for guilt free comfort food
Changeable weather, uncertain times, boredom...no wonder we're craving comfort...
THE IDEAL RECIPE FOR CALAMARI WITH CHILLI & GARLIC SALT
Ideal for a taste of the sea at home...
Here at IDEAL we’re suckers for seafood,...
THE IDEAL RECIPE FOR ROAST GARLIC & ROSEMARY BREAD
Ideal as a great side dish to pasta, soup or as a dish all...
THE IDEAL TREAT: CHERRY, VANILLA & AMARETTI CRUMB GELATO
Ideal for those looking for an easy yet delicious indulgence.
You deserve a treat you...
THE IDEAL RECIPE FOR ONE-PAN BEEF LASAGNE WITH RICOTTA & BASIL
Ideal for an easy Italian supper of maximum flavour and minimum fuss.
If you were...
LOCKDOWN LUNCH: BRUSCHETTA WITH SLOW ROASTED TOMATOES
Ideal for those looking for something different from their lockdown lunch.
With so much focus...
THE IDEAL GOOEY CHOCOLATE ORANGE PUDDINGS WITH A ‘CREAM EGG’ FILLING
Yep, that title got us salivating too. Pass us a tissue.
This one is...
HOW TO COOK THE IDEAL EGG, 5 WAYS
Who hasn’t suffered bad luck when sharing stoves with the humble egg at one...
5 IDEAL STEPS TO A FLIPPING PERFECT PANCAKE DAY
This Pancake Day don’t be a flop, ditch the packet mix and impress your...
A TRIO OF RECIPES FOR THE IDEAL STATESIDE DISH, CHICKEN MARYLAND
Chicken Maryland – or Chicken a la Maryland – is an American classic of...
7 STEPS TO THE IDEAL ROAST BEEF SUNDAY LUNCH
The stage is set. The ribbon has been cut on British Summer Time, the...
8 IDEAL BBQ RECIPES TO TRY THIS SUMMER
According to recent weather reports, the UK is set to revel in a three-week...
5 IDEAL RECIPES IF YOU’RE IN THE MOOD FOR CHICKPEAS
Chickpeas are one of the cheapest most popular pulses and here at IDEAL we can't...
THE IDEAL GUIDE TO THE 4 Cs OF SAFE BARBECUING
Soooo, summer then. Is it here or not? We appear to be sporting a...
7 TIPS FOR IDEAL HOMEMADE CHIPS
Chips are a very personal thing; preferences clash, condiments contrast and while a bowl...
IDEAL FOR EASTER: MINT CHOCOLATE ‘AVOCADO’ COCKTAIL
Inspired by the Waitrose Avocado Easter Egg, the cocktail is made with both white...
5 IDEAL COCKTAILS TO MAKE AT HOME
It’s 2020 and ‘going out’ is getting redefined. For the foreseeable, it's looking like us...