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    • Traditional British Shepard`s Pie

      Shepherd's pie will come out tastier if 1 'secret weapon' ingredient is added

    • Woman chooses sausages in vacuum package at store

      Supermarket sausages named best in the UK beating Jolly Hog

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    Waitress Serving Gourmet Pasta Dish with Generic Visible Terms
    UK restaurant shuts all branches after 70 years as it falls into administration
    Chicken salad
    Chicken salad will be full of flavour if you add unusual ingredient to the mix
    Chef James Martin Announces His First Ever Live UK Tour - Photocall
    I asked UK's best chefs for the most underrated ingredient and 2 suggested the same thing
    BLT sandwich
    BLT sandwiches are 'deliciously crisp' if you ditch bacon for tasty alternative
    • An omelette folded over on green plate

      'I asked experts how to make the best omelette — they agreed on one important step'

      Getting the texture and flavour just right can be a challenge.

    • Baked potato just out of the oven filled with melting butter and seasoned with salt and pepper.Recipe: Rub your potato with oliv

      Chef shares best method to cook the perfect jacket potato — not the air fryer

    • Delicious fresh fried bacon with salt and spices on a dark background as an ingredient for preparing a hearty breakfast

      Stop cooking bacon in frying pan as it's crispier and tastier with chef's method

    Roasted potatoes with rosemary top view
    Michelin-trained chef tests 3 roast potato hacks and one makes 'world of difference'
    Brown sauces
    'We compared HP brown sauce to two supermarket versions – 99p option was the best'
    UK Daily Life 2026
    Waterstones has 'free drink offer' fans are only just realising exists
    • Au Vodka has teamed up with Tango

      Vodka brand launches orange and apple cans in Tango collaboration

      The drinks launch nationwide from Thursday

    • Bread

      Two ingredient air fryer bread is 'better than sourdough'

      If you've ever wanted to try making your own bread at home, this easy two-ingredient air fryer...

    • Woman comparing grocery products using barcode scanner in supermarket aisle

      Urgent warning for supermarket soup buyers with recall issued

      A UK soup is being recalled due to fears some may be seriously ill following a labelling concern.

    • A loaf of freshly home baked wholemeal bread on a chopping board with knife in front of bin

      Ditch bread bins and use celery method to keep bread fresh for a week

      A little-known bread storage hack could help keep your loaf fresher for longer and cut down on...

    Young couple having conflict while cooking together in their kitchen, woman swinging kitchen spatula at her husband, man preparing salad
    Nearly half of couples avoid cooking together - as 'small disputes' escalate
    A fruit bowl filled with lemons, mandarins, a pear and a red apple.
    Households urged to take apples out of fruit bowls now
    Sunday roast
    Brits given warning about eating British roast dinner
    Tea poured from a teapot
    Sugar will not dissolve in your tea if you make 1 common mistake
    • Picture of a juicy steak

      Steak will be juicier and more tender if you add 1 everyday ingredient before cooking it

      Steak is incredibly easy to make, but it often comes out tough and chewy if you forget to coat...

    • Indian Butter Chicken Curry in ceramic bowl with spoon, garnished with herbs and cream on dark textured tablecloth

      Make chicken curry instantly creamy and more delicious with simple ingredient - not cream

      As an Indian who frequently cooks Indian food, there's one secret ingredient that can instantly...

    • potato salad

      Ditch mayo to make potato salad — one ingredient makes it tastier

      Potato salad is a tasty dish, but many people are put off making it as the recipe calls for...

    • Shutters come down on the Dicksons in North Shields

      UK food chain closes iconic shop after 36 years

      After 36 years of being an integral part of the community, the well-loved branch has closed its...

    • Eggs

      Mary Berry urges households to store eggs the 'American way'

    • A classic steak sandwich

      Steak sandwiches 'tastier and juicier' with unusual cut of beef – 'best ever'

    Kitchen tongs serving cooked spaghetti from a saucepan.
    Pasta comes out perfect if boiled for this amount of time – not what it says on packet
    Picture of homemade roast potatoes
    Roast potatoes come out crispier if you drizzle one simple ingredient on them
    Man cooking Scrambled Eggs on the hob
    Not milk or butter - add 1 ingredient to make ‘creamiest scrambled eggs’
    • Fish and chips wrapped in newspaper

      UK fish and chip shop 'stuck in time' wraps meals in newspaper and cooks with coal

      The establishment has been serving traditional fish and chips for over 100 years. This...

    • A view of an Aldi store on 16th June 2025 in Ludlow

      Aldi makes new change to bread in UK supermarkets

      Food campaigners are claiming victory after Aldi changed the name of one of its products.

    • Tefal pans and knife block COMPETITION

      Win the ultimate kitchen upgrade with Tefal

      We've partnered with Tefal, the experts in kitchen innovation, to give two lucky readers the...

    • Young Asian woman tasting authentic classic Indian food with assorted dishes freshly served on the table in restaurant. Close-up of her hand dipping naan bread on the butter chicken. Tourist exploring local cuisines when travel. People, food and lifestyle

      The UK's top 100 curry restaurants for 2026 named – is your local on the list?

      The best curry spots across the UK have been named by the Asian Catering Federation - and it...

    Fried bacon cooked in an air fryer
    I cooked bacon on the hob and in the air fryer—one method was tastier and crispier
    Caesar Salad, Green Lettuce Salat with Chicken and Parmesan Cheese
    Mary Berry’s Caesar salad has a six-ingredient homemade dressing—ready in 10 minutes
    Walkers crisps
    Walkers unveils 3 new crisp flavours - including popular English dinner taste
    Morrisons Daily convenience store features affordable grocery options and fresh produce
    Morrisons to introduce £13.11 rule in all UK stores from October
    • Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding is a deliciously gooey sponge cake drenched in warm toffee sauce that’s a favorite among the English.

      Sticky toffee pudding recipe revealed as one of the best of 2025 takes minutes to make

      A sticky toffee pudding recipe featured in the New York Times' Most Popular recipes of 2025 can...

    • A plate of pan seared salmon with fresh salad on gray background

      Ditch frying pans when cooking salmon for a better method for the 'perfect crisp and char'

      Salmon is a versatile fish that can be used in a wide range of dishes, and there's a simple way...

    • Man drinking coffee

      Black coffee will taste 'smoother' and 'sweeter' with one ingredient — no sugar needed

      If you're looking to enjoy black coffee without the bitterness, there's an unexpected ingredient...

    Manchester, United Kingdom - May 11, 2017: Jet2 Boeing 737-8MG passenger plane (G-JZHZ) taxiing on Manchester International Airp
    Jet2 says passengers may need to do 'taste test at security' if they pack common item
    French fries on white plate
    Frozen chips will be crispier and tastier if coated in 1 ingredient before cooking
    • Breakfast Stills: Scrambled Eggs

      Not milk, butter or bacon - Brits urged to add 1 thing to make 'best' scrambled eggs

      The recipe has picked up several five-star reviews from people who gave it a go at home.

    • Roasted sausages on cutting board over dark background. Top view, flat lay

      Sausages will be juicier and tender with butcher's simple two-step method — no frying

    • Close up of person holding bacon sandwich with tomato sauce.

      Bacon sandwiches are much tastier if you do simple extra step before serving

    Cabbage can be really tasty without being bitter if you a simple ingredient before cooking it
    Cabbage is tastier if you stop boiling it and coat it in a common ingredient instead
    Picture of a salmon fillet that has just come out the oven
    I can make salmon richer and tastier by coating it in simple ingredient before cooking it
    Chicken and Mushroom Pie with crispy puff pastry crust on white background, top view, copy space. Homemade comfort meal, hearty
    I asked 4 chef for the best pie filling — they chose one filling over beef or steak
    Closeup of a tuna salad and lettuce sandwich on whole grain bread with potato chips on a plate
    Tuna sandwiches are much tastier if you swap mayonnaise for better kitchen item
    • A person holding fried chicken

      US fast food giant about to open 1st UK restaurant - ‘better than KFC’

      The restaurant's opening is highly anticipated by foodies who can't wait to try the famous...

    • Woman choosing fresh citrus fruits in a supermarket, picking oranges from shelves with shopping cart, grocery shopping and healthy lifestyle concept.

      Eat 2 17p pieces of fruit a day 'and see cholesterol levels drop'

      Scientists found eating the fruit was vital - just juice didn't have the same effect

    • Fried salmon fillet, asparagus and fried tomatoes on wooden background

      Angela Hartnett makes fish taste 'elevated' by pairing with simple sauce

      Celebrity chef Angela Hartnett shares her simple fish recipe with a quick and simple sauce -...

    Close up shot of an unrecognizable woman filling a bowl with cooked rice in the kitchen  at home.
    Rice tastes so much better when you add one simple ingredient to pan
    Close-up image of fish and chips on unwrapped paper in single-use, disposable, brown, takeaway cardboard box, battered cod and deep fried chips, salt
    Man buys 'cheapest fish and chips in UK' and is floored by price
    • Hand is picking a tea bag out of a white cup.

      Warning issued to tea drinkers – 'taking taste for granted'

      According to a new report, the tea industry is facing a series of issues that could have a major...

    Liv Newman
    'I tried 40 salt and vinegar crisps – supermarket packet beat Walkers and McCoy's'
    Toby Carvery
    Toby Carvery staff share 9 things they 'wish they could say to customers'
    Barbecue party in backyard
    I asked the UK’s best chefs how to cook the best barbecue this spring
    Poached Egg on Muffin with pepper sprinkling
    Poached eggs are perfect if you do 1 thing to the water first - 'I've tried every method'
    • Bananas last longer without turning brown if stored alongside 1 everyday kitchen item

      Bananas stay fresh 15 days without going brown if stored alongside 1 everyday kitchen item

      I used to loathe buying bananas because they spoil within days but there is an easy way to...

    • Close up of roasted vegetables crsipy potatoes side dish for Sunday roast dinner

      Not microwaving or bicarbonate of soda - new way to make roast potatoes ‘even better’

      While some swear by microwaving roasties or adding a little bicarb to the boiling pan, Poppy...

    • Potato salad

      Potato salad will taste creamier and more flavourful with 2 cupboard staples

      The ingredients add bold flavours to an otherwise simple dish.

    Stockpile of homemade toasted melted cheese pressed sandwiches over dark brown background
    Grilled cheese will turn crispier and more golden with 1 kitchen staple
    Carrot cakes from different supermarkets
    I tried carrot cakes from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Co-op and M&S - 1 clear winner
    • Lemon Garlic Chicken with roasted potatoes, spices and herbs on Sheet-Pan on dark wood table with ngredients, horizontal view fr

      Tom Kerridge's easy lemon chicken traybake recipe is ready in under an hour

      The one-pan dish serves four and is packed with flavour.

    • Gravy is so much tastier if you pour 1 everyday ingredient into the pot while cooking

      Gravy is so much tastier if you poura everyday ingredient into the pot while cooking

    • Spicy stir-fried cabbage with chili peppers and eggs

      Cabbage will 'taste better than meat' if you use cook's easy egg method

    Juicy chicken breast
    I made chicken in the frying pan, oven and air fryer – one was the juiciest and tastiest
    air fryer
    Air fryer owners told never air fry 3 common foods
    Oven baguettes in their packaging from Lidl, Tesco, Sainsbury's, M&S and Waitrose
    I tried oven baguettes from 5 supermarkets – winner beats Tesco, M&S and Sainsbury's
    Porridge in a bowl with tea on a table
    I add one unexpected ingredient to porridge to make it indulgent and creamy
    • Tuna Sandwich On A White Plate

      Tuna sandwiches will be much tastier if one simple ingredient is added to mix

      A common kitchen ingredient can really enhance the flavour of a tuna sandwich.

    • Baked beans on toast

      I cooked baked beans in the microwave and on the hob—1 method was far tastier

      Baked beans can be cooked in several ways, but this method was the tastiest.

    • Will Murray

      Not Patak's or Sharwood's – chef names supermarket curry sauce he swears by

      EXCLUSIVE: Will Murray once worked at Heston Blumenthal's two Michelin-starred Dinner and now...

    Cream Scone
    Air fryer scones will be light, fluffy and sweet with 1 added ingredient
    McDonald's storefront in Manchester United Kingdom with iconic golden arches and urban street vibe
    McDonald's customers shocked at new size of £7 menu item
    • Baked Beans on Toast

      Baked beans taste better with 1 unexpected ingredient

      Various home cooks on Reddit vouched for the ingredient.

    Fresh pasta salad. Healthy eating and nutrition.
    Pasta salad is transformed 'from good to exceptional' with one extra ingredient
    people talking and toasting in a pub with the beers
    I asked the UK's best chefs to name their favourite pubs — you shouldn't miss them
    Roast chicken in air fryer
    I’ve tried 30 air fryers—but there's one perfect for families I keep coming back to
    Yellow reduced stickers often give customers a bargain during their weekly shop
    People only just discovering what letters on supermarket reduced stickers mean
    • McDonald's exterior on a Manchester street featuring bright arches and modern storefront.

      McDonald's removes popular item from menu as fans 'mourning'

      McDonald's has removed a popular side from the menu, leaving disappointed fans calling for it to...

    • colin the caterpillar cake

      'I tried nine chocolate caterpillar cakes and there was one clear winner'

      Colin the Caterpillar has been the centrepiece of innumerable birthday celebrations and office...

    • Cross section of new cookie

      I tried the new viral £2 M&S custard cream cookie - 1 thing lets it down

      Marks and Spencer has just released another Chunked N' Loaded cookie and Express reporter Sarah...

    two fried eggs in a black pan
    Fried eggs will be crispy and bursting with flavour if cooked with 1 ingredient
    Coffee fans can get 15% off Small Batch Coffee Roasters' 'magnificent' coffee
    'The best coffee subscription' that 'tastes like it was roasted that morning' has 15% off
    • potato storage hack

      I tried storing potatoes with 1 fruit to make them last longer

      Food storage experts say storing potatoes with one fruit makes them last much longer - and they...

    • Food Inflation Continues To Increase With Eggs Costing 38% More Than A Year Ago

      Fried eggs will cook perfectly in 30 seconds without using a frying pan - no mess

    • Jennifer holding a coffee cup

      I tried a Wetherspoons full English breakfast for the first time – 1 thing lets it down

    Six garlic baguettes laid out on kitchen counter
    I compared garlic baguettes 6 UK supermarkets - the clear winner cost just £1
    Cooking a rich tomato sauce with fresh ingredients in a stainless steel pot on a stovetop in a cozy kitchen
    Tomato soup will taste 'so so good' if you add one simple ingredient
    Scrambled eggs
    Scrambled eggs will be creamier and tastier in 45 seconds with chef’s one basic ingredient
    English Cream tea with scones jam and cream
    Scones will be light and fluffy if 1 ingredient is freezed
    • Beans on toast with fork on a plate

      I tried own-brand baked beans and olive oil—I'm never going back to branded

      The cost savings on my weekly food shop are huge.

    • A tray of baked savory bacon scones with a sprinkles of cheddar and parmesan cheese on top

      Scones will be extra tall, fluffy and soft every time by adding one basic ingredient

      Making homemade scones is incredibly simple - and one baker has shared the key ingredient that...

    • Homemade chocolate brownies shot from above

      Swap water for 1 odd ingredient to make brownies ‘flavour-packed’

      Brownie fans are swapping water for one thing in boxed mixes after bakers claimed the simple...

    Preparing Homemade Spaghetti Bolognese
    Add one thing to pasta sauce to make it taste richer
    Group of friends sitting in a park having a picnic
    Exact temperature Aperol orders go 'through the roof' - and it's not as hot as you think
    • Aldi Market Storefront

      Aldi selling 'genuinely rare' new £6 drink that experts love

      The supermarket has launched a new drink that's described as 'genuinely rare and exciting'

    A chef is cooking eggs in a commercial kitchen.
    Not milk or butter – add 1 ingredient to eggs to make 'world's best omelette'
    Scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream.
    Mary Berry says scones will be deliciously moist if you do 1 thing after baking
    LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06:  Dame Mary Berry attends the Sky Women In Film And Television Awards 2024 at the Hilton Park Lane
    Mary Berry warns bakers to stay away from one kind of butter
    Picture of an aisle at Marks and Spencer
    I used to shop at Lidl every week to save money until one item made me change to M&S
    • UK househorlds urged to remove lettuce from plastic packaging as soon as possible

      UK households urged to remove lettuce from plastic packaging as soon as possible

      Lettuce has a bad habit of going brown quickly, but I have discovered a simple method to extend...

    • Peeling banana

      Bananas will stay fresh for 3 weeks and won't go brown if you store them 1 way

      Food storage experts swear by this trick.

    • The RHS Chelsea Flower Show - Press Day

      Vegetables Alan Titchmarsh says are 'easiest' to grow in May

      Gardeners looking to grow vegetables this spring might like the expert-approved pick

    Brands At Milan Malpensa Airport
    Chocolate fans are only just noticing 'hidden symbol' in Toblerone logo
    A man trying a sausage roll
    American tries Greggs for first time and says one item is 'better than US'
    • Egg sandwiches are much tastier if you swap out mayonnaise for a better kitchen ingredient

      Egg sandwiches are much tastier if you swap out mayonnaise for a better kitchen ingredient

      A simple way to make egg sandwiches and salads taste so much better involves swapping mayonnaise...

    • A supermarket basket with food items in

      UK’s cheapest supermarket named - beats Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda

    • A meat pasty on a white plate and yellow background. Photographer: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg

      Stop buying Greggs' chicken bakes make better homemade version in 30 minutes

    Crispy fried bacon arranged on a black plate over rustic wood offering deep color, shine and high-impact gourmet atmosphere
    'I tested three bacon cooking methods — one was crispier and tastier and made no mess'
    Homemade creamy lemon pasta with oven baked salmon, sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan on white plate on old wooden table.
    Salmon pasta recipe is so simple to make and will receive 'tons of compliments'
    Herby chicken and potato traybake in a tin
    I made chicken traybakes from two popular TV chefs – Rick Stein’s recipe was tastier
    Banana bread and cup of coffee
    Banana bread is 'utterly delicious' every time if bakers add one simple ingredient
    • Toasted Sandwich Breads with Scrambled Eggs and Chives on a Plate as a Healthy Breakfast

      Scrambled eggs will come out 'perfectly soft and creamy' if you follow 10-minute rule

      A recipe developer revealed the tip that she learnt while at culinary school.

    • Boy eating grapes

      Supermarket cafe deals from freebies to discounts - how to claim

      People may be able to grab a money-saving discount on their next meal - including free refills...

    • McDonald's restaurant in London, UK

      McDonald’s announces major new change in 1,500 UK restaurants

      McDonald's has rolled out a major nationwide switch, and it's one that customers can be excited...

    Grating cheese
    Best cheese in UK named as supermarket own brand better than Cathedral City
    Homemade mixed finger sandwiches
    American man baffled by 1 thing British people do when they make sandwiches
    • A close-up shot of a woman enjoying a cup of coffee, her eyes gleaming with pleasure and intimacy in a softly lit setting.

      Not Kenco or Nescafe - best coffee for 2026 has been named

      A group of 68 coffee drinkers sampled 12 instant gold-roast-style coffees, consuming over 800...

    Lettuce stays crisp and fresh for 30 days longer if wrapped up in 1 simple item
    Lettuce will stay fresh for 30 days if wrapped up in one kitchen item
    Lunch with creamy garlic butter salmon steak and salad. Pan seared salmon in a creamy sauce with spinach and sun dried tomatoes.
    Salmon will be flaky with crispy skin using recipe that 'would make Gordon Ramsay proud'
    Homemade lemon tart on a neutral background with copy space
    Easy one-bowl lemon cake recipe uses an unusual ingredient for a moist sponge
    I make baked potatoes tastier by coating them in 1 everyday ingredient before cooking them
    I make baked potatoes tastier by coating them in everyday ingredient before cooking them
    • Close up of woman enjoying freshly made pizza in an Italian restaurant

      Major restaurant confirms multiple UK closures and it's been in business since 2008

      Popular pizza chain Franco Manca has confirmed it will close 16 restaurants after a...

    • naked wine tasting tour tickets

      The £35 wine tasting tour fans say you 'really don't want to miss out on'

      For anyone looking to turn a casual interest in wine into a full-on day of discovery, this...

    • Man grilling meat on small barbecue in the garden

      Doctor issues important advice to anyone planning a BBQ

      A doctor have warned people to look over what utensils they are using during a BBQ, as the wrong...

    Fried eggs come out a pan crispier with a glossier yolk if you use a everyday kitchen item
    Fried eggs will come out the pan crispier with a glossy yolk if you use everyday item
    A punnet of fresh strawberries
    Strawberries will last longer if you soak them in 1 item before storing
    • round loaf of white sourdough Bread with crispy crust lies on table. Bakery products. homemade cakes

      Sourdough bread will stay fresher for longer if you follow baker's storage methods

      One baker's storage method will help you keep delicious sourdough fresher for longer

    • Person squeezes lemon onto fish and chips

      Major UK fish and chips warning as prices could surge - ‘most vulnerable'

    • Aldi In San Diego

      Urgent recall issued for five products sold at Aldi

    Steffan Rhys takes a selfie in a Toby Carvery restaurant with his meal on the table in front of him
    I ate at Toby Carvery for the first time and walked away with one question
    Croque Monsieur toasted sandwich with Cheese, Ham, Gruyere and Bechamel Sauce. Dark background. Top view.
    Cheese toastie recipe you'll 'definitely want to make' ditches ham for another ingredient
    Teenage girl picking organic dirty potatoes on shelf into reusable cotton mesh bag in grocery store, conscious consumption
    Potatoes stay edible and don't sprout for 6 months when stored in one unusual place
    Marks and Spencer
    I always shop at Sainsbury’s or Aldi but there’s one thing I’m obsessed with buying at M&S
    • Rich Bolognese sauce cooking in a saucepan, with wooden spoon, ready for your pasta dish.  More beef images:

      Bolognese will be tastier and richer if you stir in one simple ingredient Mary Berry loves

      Mary Berry's bolognese recipe transforms the classic dish with one simple addition.

    • A bowl of fresh fruit, including bananas, kiwis, and apples. Rich in fiber and antioxidants, this selection of fruits makes a he

      UK households urged to remove one common item from their fruit bowl

      Food storage expert Amy Cross has shared an essential storage tip to keep one common fruit fresh...

    • Risotto with leek

      I made Nigella Lawson’s cheddar cheese risotto—one unusual ingredient added to the flavour

      Cheddar cheese isn't the only unusual ingredient in this risotto recipe.

    Crumpet with butter.
    Crumpets will be richer and tastier if you skip 1 common ingredient before baking
    Cheesecake slice with strawberries
    Cheesecake will be light and fluffy with just 3 ingredients - no baking
    • Chicken wings in bbq sauce at white table, spicy chicken wings cooked in the air fryer

      Mary Berry's easy sticky and smoky chicken wing recipe is 'great' for barbecues

      They are packed with flavour and can be made ahead of time.

    Making Tea at the Office
    'I tried Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl budget tea bags - there was 1 clear winner'
    Homemade glazed lemon pound cake closeup on the plate served with tea on the table. Horizontal
    Lemon drizzle will be extra soft and moist when one surprise ingredient to the batter
    Spicy Bukhari Dajaj biryani with whole chicken and cashew nuts and salad served in dish isolated on table top view of arab food
    One-pot chicken recipe that tastes like a roast dinner with none of the effort
    Picture of homemade scones
    Scones come out the oven tender and tall if you add a common ingredient before baking them
    • potato salad with pickles, celery, eggs, jalapeno and mayonnaise dressing in white bowl on wooden table, close-up

      Potato salad will be tastier and creamier if you add one ingredient chef loves – not mayo

      A restaurant chef has shared the secret ingredient to add to potato salad to make it creamier...

    • the-only-blondie-recipe-I-will-ever-use-excl

      I’m a baker - I make the perfect blondies by doing one step after they come out the oven

      I love a traybake, and this blondie recipe encompasses everything I want in a sweet treat. To...

    • New Aldi Supermarket in Bakewell.

      Aldi customers urged to check products for letter D on labels

      Aldi customers can check for the letter to get a handy inside scoop on certain items.

    Waitrose supermarket in England
    Waitrose pulls fish from UK stores due to new rule - started on Wednesday
    Beans on toasted bread
    Baked beans in tin will taste homemade if you add 1 ingredient before cooking
    • Homemade Fresh Tuna Salad Sandwich

      Stop adding mayo to tuna sandwiches - 1 ingredient is richer and creamier

      Ditching mayonnaise for a creamy alternative will make tuna sandwiches taste much richer.

    • Pasta on a supermarket shelf

      'Best' supermarket pasta revealed - 'better than Lidl and Tesco'

    • A woman smiling and holding Fage yoghurt

      I compared supermarket Greek-style yoghurt to Fage's real one - best one is £2.55 cheaper

    Avocado Toast
    Avocado on toast will taste richer and creamier if topped with 1 ingredient
    A close-up shot of a couple clinking organic sparkling wine glasses on a sunny day
    The UK’s ‘best winery’ - £35 wine as good as anything from France, Italy or Spain
    Freshly baked scones
    Scones will be soft and light if you swap out 2 ingredients
    A plate of roasted leg of lamb with new potatoes and rosemary on a black background. A traditional Italian dish prepared for spe
    Angela Hartnett's extra step before cooking makes roast lamb 'meltingly tender'
    • Scrambled eggs on toasted bread, and  sliced avocado served on plate,  healthy breakfast on wooden table

      Scrambled eggs will be fluffy and tender by adding game-changing ingredient — not milk

      A food expert shared her secret recipe for making fluffy, creamy scrambled eggs - and it all...

    • upside down pear cake

      I bake the same cake every week — one tinned ingredient makes it so moist and flavourful

      The recipe doesn't contain refined sugar or butter.

    • Avocados on toast is more flavourful if you add 1 ingredient to the fruit before eating it

      Avocados on toast is more flavourful if you add one ingredient to the fruit before eating

      Avocados are good for you, but are often quite plain and boring to eat unless you take two...

    The car park and frontage of the a store of the ASDA British supermarket chain.
    Asda and Waitrose shoppers told ‘do not eat’ products – full list of affected items
    tuna sandwich on wooden board
    Tuna mayo sandwich will be tastier with one ingredient swap recommended by chefs
    • Golden baked mashed potatoes with cheddar and parmesan cheese, cream, butter and herbs close-up in a baking dish on the table. H

      Mashed potatoes will be creamy and cheesy with 'best ever' recipe

      A recipe developer shared her favourite creamy cheesy mashed potato recipe - and she says it is...

    London, A&M Confectionery, energy drinks and soda aisle. (Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group vi
    9 discontinued UK soft drinks 1980s and 1990s babies will remember
    LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: A range of crisps and snacks are displayed in a branch of the Tesco chain of supermarkets on Nove
    19 discontinued UK crisps you may have forgotten – do you remember them?
    Delicious baked chicken on wooden table.  Dark background. Top view. Copy space.
    Angela Hartnett's 'absolutely gorgeous' roast chicken recipe is succulent and juicy
    Seven tins of baked beans from UK supermarkets
    I tried baked beans from 7 supermarkets – winner beats Tesco, M&S and Sainsbury's
    • Fresh Baked Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

      Macaroni cheese instantly tastes better with 1 ingredient

      The unexpected ingredient helps bring out a deeper flavour.

    • Two women enter Waitrose store OPINION

      I do my weekly shop at Lidl but will only go to Waitrose for one treat

      I try to save money at the German supermarket, but cannot resist one thing sold at its pricier...

    • F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas - Practice

      Gordon Ramsay's simple egg test shows whether chef really knows how to cook

      Gordon Ramsay has a simple egg test to assess a chef's true cooking skills - and it's a lot...

    Summer sponge cake with fresh sweet cherries, blueberries, almonds and sugar powder  over wood rustic table, close up
    Sponge cake is 'fruity and delicious' with simple recipe and flavours of a classic pud
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