Everything you need for an authentic Malaysian chicken curry AND Malaysian curry powder

Closeup of a white bowl full of curry with chicken pieces and potatoes.

If you’re keen to try making an authentic Malaysian chicken curry at home, but think you’ll need a lot of unusual ingredients, don’t be put off! You can make a rich and creamy kari ayam with very few uncommon ingredients. Malaysian food is a wonderful blend of the country’s population, with strong Malay, Chinese and … Read more

How to reverse sear chicken breasts (the magic of juicy AND brown)

Closeup of a golden brown reverse-seared chicken breast glistening with juices.

It’s a popular technique with thick steaks, but have you tried to reverse sear chicken breasts? Now you can finally unlock the magic combination of beautifully browned AND juicy chicken breast. Done right, chicken breast is succulent and juicy, and beautifully brown and crisp. But because it’s so lean, and often quite thick, the “done … Read more

How to choose the classic beef meatloaf recipe that’s best for you

A perfectly loaf-shaped meatloaf with a ketchup glaze, half sliced, on a white plate.

Meatloaf seems like a simple dish, but go looking online for a recipe and you’ll be overwhelmed with options. There are so many “best”, “juiciest” and “tastiest” recipes that choosing the right one for you and your family can be almost impossible. But by understanding how they all differ, you can pick one that suits … Read more

Top tips for tender and juicy homemade meatballs

A shallow black bowl full of golden brown meatballs on a bed of spaghetti.

Homemade meatballs are a fabulous mid-week meal, whether they’re drenched in sauce atop a big pile of spaghetti or loaded in a sub. But meatballs are only at their best when they’re juicy and tender, not tough and dry. Meatballs are deservedly popular, being tasty, inexpensive and family-friendly, so there are hundreds and hundreds of … Read more

The most popular approach to a classic lasagna

A slice of golden brown lasagna garnished with basil on a white plate with a glass baking dish full of lasagna in the background..

Lasagna is the Italian classic comfort food that everyone loves, whether it’s for a special event like Christmas Eve with the family, or reheated for an easy weeknight meal. While it’s not a difficult dish to make, it’s not straightforward either, and there are many different ways to make it. And because it’s so universally … Read more