The Essential Guide To...

Information about different ingredients and cuisines students can try at home. Articles cover vegetables, spices, dairy products and cooking styles from Italy, India and Africa.

Beans and Pulses

Beans and pulses are affordable, nutritious, and versatile staples that work for any budget or diet, from quick canned options to dried varieties.

Boiling and Steaming

Boiling and steaming are simple cooking methods that work best with proper technique to keep vegetables tender and flavorful.

Dairy Products

Milk and cheese do far more in the kitchen than you might think, from poaching fish to making homemade sauces.

Eating Indian

Cook Indian food at home with easy recipes for tomato appetisers and fresh chutneys to recreate the restaurant experience.

Eating Italian

Host an Italian dinner at home with simple recipes like bruschetta and gnocchi that don't require fancy ingredients or hours in the kitchen.

Fruit

Fruit makes an easy snack, but poaching, roasting and other cooking techniques unlock sweet desserts and dishes that transform what you can do with it.

Guide to African Cooking in Your Student House

Cook authentic African stews and tagines in your student kitchen with simple ingredients and easy slow-cooking methods.

Herbs and Spices

Start with a few key spices and herbs to add flavour and colour to everyday dishes without cluttering your cupboard.

Organic Food

Organic food has strict labelling rules and covers how your food is grown, from pesticide use to local sourcing.

Vegetables and Salad

Stop letting vegetables wilt in your fridge and learn how to cook them in ways that actually taste good.