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<p>There is nothing quite like a bowl of soup on a cold day. </p>

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How to use a soup maker the correct way and the common mistakes to avoid

If you want homemade soup but don't have time or the emotional capacity for more washing up, then this could be the gadget for you

<p>Pancake Tuesday means one thing: pancakes for dinner. </p>

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How to make the perfect pancakes and the common mistakes to avoid

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Michelle Darmody: How to bake Millionaire's Shortbread Squares — and the mistakes to avoid

Beef Bourguignon

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How to make the perfect beef stew and the common mistakes to avoid

Slow cooker or crockpot meal ready for cooking

food

How to use your slow cooker the correct way and the common mistakes to avoid

Baked chicken wings with sesame seeds and sweet chili sauce on white wooden board.

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How to make the perfect chicken wings in your air fryer — and one mistake to avoid

Soup Stills: Leek and Potato Soup

How to make the perfect leek and potato soup and the common mistakes to avoid

As weather turns cold, there is nothing more delicious than a bowl of piping hot leek and potato soup

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

Delicious oat porridge with caramelized banana and nuts

National Porridge Week: Here's how to make the perfect porridge

No gloopy, grim oats for you! Here's how to make porridge that you'll actually enjoy eating

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

Barmbrack traditional Irish teacake made for Halloween

How to make the perfect tea brack and the common mistakes to avoid

A taste of Ireland if ever there was one, there is nothing better with a cup of tea than a thick slice of brack smothered in butter

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

Tomato soup and croutons

How to make easy tomato soup with our simple recipe and tips from expert cooks

Creamy, delicious, comforting tomato soup is just moments away

Fri, 06 May, 2022

Potato Wedges

How to make the perfect potato wedges - and the common mistakes to avoid

Not quite a chip but definitely not a roast potato, wedges are somewhere in the middle and supremely easy when you follow these steps

Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

Scrambled eggs on two pieces of toast

How to make the perfect scrambled eggs and the common mistakes to avoid

Should you ever add milk and why folding will result in creamy scrambled eggs every time

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

Roast leg of lamb with potatoes and rosemary on serving wooden board

How to cook the perfect roast lamb and the common mistakes to avoid

Tips for juicy meat every time, and what to serve with it.

Sun, 17 Apr, 2022

Crispy Golden Roast Potatoes

How to cook the perfect roast potatoes and the common mistakes to avoid

The best part of a roast dinner, they should be crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside

Tue, 12 Apr, 2022

Chocolate Krispie Cakes 2

How to make the perfect Rice Krispie Buns and the common mistakes to avoid

These no-bake treats have been the centrepiece of Irish birthday parties for decades. They're also the best starter recipe for kids who want to learn how to cook

Tue, 05 Apr, 2022

Unfrosted cupcakes on a white plate

How to make the perfect fairy cakes and the common mistakes to avoid

Quick, easy and delicious - master queen or fairy cakes with our top tips

Wed, 30 Mar, 2022

How to make the perfect Irish apple cake and the common mistakes to avoid

How to make the perfect Irish apple cake and the common mistakes to avoid

Is it really a cake or a delicious apple slice? This is the cake our Grannies used to make, and the one we make for our children

Wed, 30 Mar, 2022

How to make the perfect baked oats and the common mistakes to avoid

How to make the perfect baked oats and the common mistakes to avoid

Easy, delicious and a healthy way of eating cake for breakfast

Tue, 22 Mar, 2022

Homemade Simple Irish Soda Bread

How to make the perfect Irish soda bread and the common mistakes to avoid

Don't forget to let the fairies out

Tue, 15 Mar, 2022

Indian Korma Curry Dinner

How to make the perfect chicken korma and the common mistakes to avoid

You can make korma with lamb, prawns or paneer — the secret to its success is in the sauce

Tue, 22 Feb, 2022

Vodka Sauce

How to make the perfect penne with vodka sauce and the common mistakes to avoid

Gigi Hadid, Donal Skehan and Nigella Lawson are all fans of this supremely easy pasta dish, and now we understand why

Tue, 15 Feb, 2022

Rhubarb Crumble

How to make the perfect rhubarb crumble and the common mistakes to avoid

You may have noticed that bright pink forced rhubarb is starting to make its way into supermarkets and it's a good thing too. It is one of the best and most delicious ingredients of all

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

Japanese style home-cooked pork (Subuta) recipe. Finished on a white plate (Subuta).

How to make the perfect sweet and sour chicken and the common mistakes to avoid

It's Chinese New Year and no better way to celebrate than with everyone's favourite takeaway classic

Tue, 01 Feb, 2022

Homemade Irish Coffee with Whiskey

It's National Irish Coffee Day and here is how the experts make the perfect one

Neven Maguire says brown sugar is key, and Darina Allen likes a single malt whiskey in hers

Tue, 25 Jan, 2022

Close-up image of home-made lemon tray bake cake slices topped with white fondant icing and feathered, yellow, lemon flavoured i

How to make the perfect lemon drizzle traybake and the common mistakes to avoid

Ready in half an hour, this cake is ready for the oven in five minutes and is the ultimate crowd pleaser

Tue, 25 Jan, 2022

shepherd's pie. Minced meat, mashed potatoes and vegetables casserole in cast iron pan

How to make the perfect shepherd's pie and the common mistakes to avoid

Make it with beef, lamb or lentils - just don't forget to put cheese in the mashed potato

Tue, 11 Jan, 2022

tuscan bean soup

How to make the perfect minestrone soup and the common mistakes to avoid

Full of protein and vegetables, minestrone is the original one-bowl meal

Tue, 04 Jan, 2022

Wake up to the deliciousness of waffles

How to make the perfect waffles and the common mistakes to avoid

Forget pancakes, making perfect waffles will both taste delicious and make you feel like a superior cook to everyone else in the room

Tue, 14 Dec, 2021

Dauphinoise potatoes

How to make the perfect garlic gratin potatoes and the common mistakes to avoid

It is difficult to conceive of a meal where dauphinoise potatoes would be an unwelcome addition

Thu, 09 Dec, 2021

Homemade Cheesy Egg Quiche for Brunch

How to make the perfect quiche and the common mistakes to avoid

Perfect for breakfast lunch or dinner, quiche should have a crisp bottom and a rich, pillowy interior

Tue, 16 Nov, 2021

Shortbread

How to make the perfect shortbread cookies and the common mistakes to avoid

The king of cookies, shortbread or sugar cookies should be crisp but tender

Tue, 09 Nov, 2021

How to make the perfect banana bread and the common mistakes to avoid

How to make the perfect banana bread and the common mistakes to avoid

More cake than bread and is adding nuts the worst thing?

Tue, 19 Oct, 2021

Homemade French Coq Au Vin Chicken

How to make the perfect chicken casserole and the common mistakes to avoid

A good chicken casserole needs a few simple ingredients and a slow, gentle cook

Tue, 05 Oct, 2021

Indian naan bread with garlic butter on wooden table

How to make the perfect three-ingredient naan bread and the common mistakes to avoid

Soft, pillowy and almost as easy as opening the packet of readymade ones

Tue, 21 Sep, 2021

Baked Potato with Sea Salt and Olive Oil

How to make the perfect baked potato and the common mistakes to avoid

Crispy on the outside, steamy on the inside, a good baked potato is a thing of beauty. Plus ten ways to fill your baked spud

Tue, 14 Sep, 2021

Tomato Sauce In Jar On White Wooden Table

How to make the perfect tomato sauce and the common mistakes to avoid

A genius way to use up a glut of tomatoes, plus how to make a delicious chicken parmigiana for a quick and easy midweek meal

Tue, 07 Sep, 2021

cacio e pepe, traditional Italian dish of pasta spaghetti mixed with grated pecorino cheese and dusted with freshly ground black

How to cook perfect pasta every time and the common mistakes to avoid

You might have been doing it wrong all these years

Tue, 31 Aug, 2021

HEALTH Food Hospital 14

How to boil an egg perfectly and the common mistakes to avoid

Learning how to boil an egg properly is a life skill you'll never regret learning

Tue, 24 Aug, 2021

Mashed potatoes in bowl

How to make the perfect mashed potato and the common mistakes to avoid

No more bland and lumpy mash thanks to these tips and tricks for the best possible results

Tue, 17 Aug, 2021

How to cook the perfect fluffy rice and the common mistakes to avoid

How to cook the perfect fluffy rice and the common mistakes to avoid

Learn to cook rice like the professionals, not a clump or lump in sight

Tue, 03 Aug, 2021

How to make the perfect homemade jam and the common mistakes to avoid

How to make the perfect homemade jam and the common mistakes to avoid

We are right in the middle of soft fruit season, so what better time to begin your jam-making journey than now? Luckily, Darina Allen is on hand with her tips and tricks to jam-making - from sterilising your jars to choosing the right fruit, she's got you covered

Tue, 27 Jul, 2021

French Fries

How to make the perfect oven chips and the common mistakes to avoid

Chips that taste gorgeous but don't make your house smell like a deep fat fryer - dreams really do come true

Tue, 13 Jul, 2021

Vegan food, plate with hummus ready to serve.

How to make the perfect hummus and the common mistakes to avoid

Your hummus might be good, but here's how to make it better

Tue, 06 Jul, 2021

raw vegan cake with fruits and seeds

How to make the perfect cheesecake and the common mistakes to avoid

The right tin, room temperature ingredients and the wobble test

Tue, 29 Jun, 2021

Pork satay,Grilled pork served with peanut sauce or sweet and sour sauce, Thai food

How to make the perfect chicken satay and the common mistakes to avoid

Quick, easy and delicious served as leftovers, add satay to your weekly meal rotation

Thu, 24 Jun, 2021

Caesar salad with croutons and parmesan cheese on dark background copy space

How to make the perfect Caesar salad and the common mistakes to avoid

Beloved by hotel menus and people with excellent taste, perfect Caesar salad is surprisingly easy to whip up at home

Tue, 15 Jun, 2021

Closeup of mussels served with bread in a country way

How to make the perfect mussels in white wine sauce and the common mistakes to avoid

One of the most sustainable food sources we can find in our ocean, mussels are cheap and delicious

Tue, 08 Jun, 2021

How to make the perfect summer pudding and the common mistakes to avoid

How to make the perfect summer pudding and the common mistakes to avoid

Light, simple and always delicious, an old-fashioned summer pudding is always a welcome addition to an al fresco feast

Tue, 01 Jun, 2021

coffee and walnut cake

How to make the perfect coffee cake and the common mistakes to avoid

Camp coffee essence, a light touch and the argument for the addition of walnuts. It's time to dive into the world of coffee cake

Tue, 09 Mar, 2021

Apple pie and cream

How to make the perfect apple tart and the common mistakes to avoid

There is nothing like the smell of a traditional Irish apple tart coming out of the oven. Here's how to make foolproof tarts, and Darina Allen's break-all-rules pastry recipe.

Wed, 17 Feb, 2021