How To Cook...

Basic cooking techniques for preparing different types of meat, fish, grains and vegetables. Articles cover timing, temperatures and methods for getting good results with common ingredients.

Cheese and Egg Main Meals

Cheese and egg dishes make budget-friendly, protein-packed main meals with recipes like macaroni cheese that work for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

How to Cook Beef

Basic techniques for roasting, grilling and pan-frying beef, plus a simple homemade burger recipe you can customise to your taste.

How to Cook Eggs

Master the basics of cooking eggs with simple techniques for boiling, frying, and more for any meal.

How to Cook Fish

Simple ways to cook fish at home, even if you've never tried it before or think you don't like it.

How to Cook Lamb

Master roasting and cooking lamb cuts like legs, chops and shoulders with simple timing and temperature guidance.

How to Cook Pasta

Get foolproof steps for cooking perfect pasta every time, plus the basics about different pasta shapes and what makes them work.

How to Cook Pork

Most people only eat pork as bacon or sausages, but it's actually versatile, cheap and easy to cook for any meal.

How to Cook Potatoes

Master the basic cooking techniques for potatoes and learn which varieties work best for mashing, roasting and boiling.

How to Cook Poultry

Chicken and turkey are cheap and versatile, but you need to handle and cook them properly to avoid food poisoning.

How to Cook Rice

Stop serving boring rice and learn how to cook it properly, from fluffy basmati to nutty brown varieties.

How to Cook Shellfish

Mussels are quick to cook and won't make you sick if you prepare them right, plus simple recipes like moules marinière taste fancy at home.

How to Cook Vegetables

Different cooking methods like steaming and microwaving help keep vegetables nutritious and flavorful instead of boiling away their vitamins.