Published on June 22, 2025

Prepare these flavour bases in advance to speed up weeknight cooking.  Tomato sofrito   Makes 2 cups  The most versatile of our three sofritos, it can form the base of most of your weeknight dinners. Also, you can switch up its flavour profile from Italian to Mexican and more.  Ingredients 2-3 Tbsp olive oil blend  […]

Published on June 18, 2025

This International Sushi Day (18 June), embrace the meditative art of sushi-making. With patience and practice, you’ll soon be creating beautiful, delicious rolls that rival your favourite restaurant’s offerings.  1. Perfect your sushi rice  The foundation of exceptional sushi lies in perfectly prepared rice. Use short-grain Japanese rice and rinse it thoroughly until the water […]

Published on May 28, 2025

Another day, another hack we wish we knew sooner. These TikTok-approved small storage tricks will make your kitchen look way more organised.  1. Vertical plate storage  Tired of plate pile-up? Removing your favourite dish from that uneven and too-high stack can often be dangerous, not to mention very noisy. Looking for a simple solution to […]

Published on May 27, 2025

Cooking pasta should be easy, but a few sneaky missteps can turn your dinner into a fail. Sound familiar? Don’t worry – we’re serving up the most common pasta pitfalls and simple fixes for perfect pasta every time.   Mistake #1: Not using enough water  The boiling water level of the pot that you’re cooking the […]

Published on May 26, 2025

No one likes wasting fresh produce, but did you know the way you store your fruits and veggies can make all the difference? Here’s how to store these fresh and ripe fruit so they can last longer.   Apples   Whether you love a crisp Granny Smith or lean more towards a sweet Honeycrisp, you’ll find apples […]

Published on April 26, 2025

Trying to decipher foreign ingredients in recipes and cookbooks? Here’s a handy Middle Eastern pantry guide. Za’atar spice mix   Sumac is the base of the za’atar spice mix, which makes this a zesty blend. The sesame seeds add a nutty flavour to the mix, which is further enhanced by the depth of the herbs.  […]

Published on April 14, 2025

Things didn’t go as planned in the kitchen? No worries! Check out these clever hacks to rescue your meal and turn your kitchen disasters into delicious cooking triumphs.  Blunder #1: Too salty food  Were you a little too loose with the saltshaker? No stress – the solution is simpler than you think. If you put […]

Published on April 11, 2025

There are so many facets to Lebanese cuisine, so we sat down with chef Clara Bubenzer from The Lebanese Bakery for a basic introduction to the must-tries and must-tastes to get acquainted with it.   The ingredients   For Chef Clara, Lebanese cuisine rests on fresh ingredients of quality. It has an honest style, meaning there is minimal […]

Published on April 9, 2025

Whether you are craving oozing cheese and meaty goodness, these boat-shaped filled breads are part and parcel of Turkish street food  Pide 2 ways Makes 6 (3 of each flavour) Ingredients 1 packet (10g) instant yeast  2 Tbsp (30ml) sugar 6 ⅔ cups (1kg) flour  1 tsp (5ml) salt 1¾ – 2 cups (430-500ml) lukewarm water  […]

Published on March 17, 2025

Explore the decadent world of custards and creams, where rich flavours and smooth textures elevate baked goods to luxury level.  So you’ve perfected your baked goods, from golden éclairs to delicate pie shells and even the tall sponge cakes. Now is the moment to use the magic of custards and creams to enrich, fill and […]