Cooking Methods

Different ways to cook food with the equipment available in student accommodation. Articles explain grilling, frying, baking, poaching and making dishes like risotto and bread.

Baking and Roasting

Baking and roasting let you cook with more flavour using less oil, but you need to know your oven's quirks and always preheat properly.

Baking Cakes

You can bake a delicious cake or biscuits in less time than watching a TV episode, plus it's therapeutic and surprisingly simple.

Barbecue

Even casual cooks can master barbecuing with basic equipment and a few simple techniques for summer entertaining.

Frying and Sauteing

Frying and sautéing can be quick and tasty ways to cook, but you'll need the right equipment and oil to do it well without excess fat.

Grilling and Griddling

Grilling and griddling are simple cooking techniques that work for everything from cheese on toast to meat and fish, without needing expensive equipment.

Making Bread

Homemade bread is easier to make than you think, and the reward of pulling a warm loaf from the oven is absolutely worth the effort.

Making Risotto

Risotto takes patience but the technique is simple when you know the right rice and how to stir it properly.

Poaching

Poaching is a healthy cooking method that simmers food in liquid, and it's easier than you think to master, especially with eggs.

Stir Fries

Make takeaway-quality stir fries at home in minutes with simple ingredients and no complicated rules to follow.