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Food & Drink
Choosing The Right Cut: A Guide To Steak Selection
We all love a properly blushing, nicely barked steak....
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Ideal For Wimbledon Weekends: A Spicy Twist On The Traditional Eton Mess
Fresh strawberries and juicy peaches get a zesty kick...
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A Super Fast & A Super Slow Way Of Cooking A Leg Of Lamb On The BBQ
Cooking a leg of lamb on the BBQ can...
Food & Drink
Summer Slushies: 5 Recipes Using British Fruit & Vegetables
As the British summer unfurls its warm embrace (pedants,...
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Easy Korean Style Beef Burger Recipe
Today we're pimping up our burger, Korean style. The...
Recipes
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:...
4 Ideal Recipes If You’re In The Mood For Salmon
In the mood for salmon? We've got some delicious recipes courtesy of Waitrose.com to help satisfy your salmon cravings. Versatile and flavoursome, salmon is the ideal option for any fish supper.
SPICY COCONUT SALMON
Served with rice and greens, this spicy...
The Best Tinned Crab, Tuna, Sardine & Salmon Recipes
It’s amazing what you can do with a tin of fish. It’s also amazing what it can do to you; boasting heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, zinc and plenty of protein, tinned fish is certainly good for you....
Ideal For An Autumn Brunch: Smoked Haddock Kedgeree
In need of a breakfast recipe, to cure your hangover and compliment a cuppa? We can sort you out with this wholesome smoked haddock kedgeree with cheddar and chive sauce recipe courtesy of our pals at The Saucy Fish...
5 Pumpkin Recipes For Autumn
Ideal if you're wondering what to do with your gourd glut...
Pumpkins aren't just for carving and hot drinks you know. Indeed, fall’s favourite flavour can be found in more than just a pumpkin latte. From pumpkin soup to pumpkin pie, there's so...
BBQ Vegetable Recipes From Daniel Watkins, Acme Fire Cult
Let's put things bluntly rather than sending out hazy smoke signals; barbecues weren't made for meat and meat alone. Oh no; in Summer, the UK has some splendid, spanking fresh fruit and vegetables in season just made for char...
5 Ideal Ways To Raise Your Summer BBQ Game
Us Brits do love a barbie. As soon as the clocks go forward to welcome in British Summer Time and a couple of hopeful rays puncture familiar clouds, that’s it; Dad’s in the garden clicking his tongs,...
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Food & Drink
The Science Of Baking: The Vital Role Of Each Ingredient In Producing Fault-Free Bakes
Ideal for those looking to take their baking to...
Recipes
Crispy Tofu With Sweet & Sour Peppers & Pineapple
Ideal for a vegan mid-week supper
Us Brits have an...
Food & Drink
Recipe: Stir Fried Rice Noodles With Aubergine & A Peanut Dressing
Ideal for a Meat Free Monday, or any other...
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3 Recipes From Liguria That You Have To Try
Food is an intrinsic part of Italian culture, no...
Coffee Break Reads
6 Simple Vegetarian Recipes That Are Truly Delicious
Did you know that the average American spends over...
Like that, you'll love this...
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...
IDEAL FOR SHROVE TUESDAY: BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES WITH SALMON & ASPARAGUS
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
2 salmon fillets
200g buckwheat flour
250ml of semi-skimmed...
Ideal For Your Christmas Leftovers: Warm Salmon, Carrot & Bulgur Wheat Salad
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 3 minutes
Total time: 8 minutes
Serves: 2
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
75ml Orange &...