17 h. ago Roast potatoes will be crispy every time when you add 1 thing at boiling stage

A woman has shared her 'genius' trick to guaranteeing crispy roast potatoes every time, and all you need to do is add one common ingredient at the boiling stage

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3 d. ago Medication alert on Halloween for people with eight common conditions

Certain ingredients in common Halloween sweets may impact the effectiveness and severity of your medication

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9 d. ago Get rid of bad fridge smells by spraying simple solution using 1 common ingredient

A professional cleaner shared four hacks you can use today to combat bad smells in the home, one of which will help you to remove unwanted odours from the fridge

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1 week ago World's best pasta sauce recipe has just 3 ingredients and no garlic

The recipe, created by Italian food writer Marcella Hazan, doesn't use any of the common ingredients that transform a pasta sauce. There's no need for vinegar, wine, garlic, or herbs.

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1 week ago I make scrambled eggs much creamier using 1 common ingredient — not milk

Scrambled eggs can come out rubbery if you are not using the right ingredients, but there is an easy way to make them a lot creamier with a cheap ingredient found in most fridges.

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1 week ago Stained socks will become white again if you use 50p household ingredient

If you want to get your white socks to look like new then there is one simple way to do it and all you need is a common household ingredient

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1 week ago Clear tea and coffee stains from mugs within minutes using two common ingredients

Removing tea and coffee stains from cups can be tricky, but one cleaning lover has a super simple trick to make it easier.

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2 w. ago Soups will be creamier and the 'best' you've ever made by adding 1 very common ingredient

Amy Sheppard shared her recipe for the 'best' soup she's ever made - and it's all thanks to one secret ingredient that makes it extra thick and creamy

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2 w. ago Deter squirrels from stealing your bird feed this autumn with one common kitchen ingredient

And what's more- you probably already have it in your cupboard.

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2 w. ago Scrambled eggs will be 'fluffier' if you swap milk for one common ingredient

If you're a fan of scrambled eggs for breakfast, then you'll want to know about this simple cooking hack that will help you achieve the perfect fluffy texture every time

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3 w. ago ‘Rashes, pain, blisters and bleeding’ are we glossing over the dangers of manicures?

Gel and acrylic varnishes have been blamed for a host of unpleasant side-effects, stretching far beyond the fingertips. Some ingredients have been banned – but will that be enough to make the process safe?From French tips to glazed doughnuts, shimmering cat eye to high-shine chrome, getting your nails done is the beauty trend that refuses to fade. Gel polish, dip powder, acrylic overlays whatever the method, the demand for durable, chip-resistant, manicured nails is so strong that salons now often outnumber high street bank branches in the UK.But behind the glossy finish lies a more complicated story. Last month, the European Union banned TPO – an ingredient that helps gel polish to harden under UV light – after animal studies suggested it could harm fertility or a developing foetus. The UK is expected to follow next year. It’s not the first safety red flag: Hema, another common ingredient, was restricted in DIY nail kits in 2021 after a surge in cases of allergic contact dermatitis...

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3 w. ago Camembert will have more flavour when wrapped in 1 common ingredient

A simple camembert recipe will have the whole family going back for more helpings.

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3 w. ago Roast potatoes need 1 common ingredient to be extra crispy and tasty — not goose fat

One recipe developer has shared her insider tips and tricks to achieving the crispiest roast potatoes - and it's all to do with the oil

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3 w. ago Scrambled eggs will be fluffier and delicious if you swap milk for 1 common ingredient

If you're a fan of scrambled eggs for breakfast, then you'll want to know about this simple cooking hack that will help you achieve the perfect fluffy texture every time

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3 w. ago Banish 'slippery' moss from the driveway and lawn 'for good' with 1 natural ingredient

Moss is a common issue in lawns and on patios, but this household ingredient can help tackle the problem without the need for harsh chemicals, according to a gardening expert

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3 w. ago Scrambled eggs are 'fluffier' when you replace milk with 1 common ingredient

Scrambled eggs are a great breakfast food, but it's important to use the right ingredients to make them perfectly fluffy and tender. Instead of milk, you should use water to create steam and give the eggs a jiggly texture

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3 w. ago Tom Kerridge's sausages and mash taste 'even better' with common seasonal ingredient

A simple swap can make the dish even more delicious thanks to the famous chef's hearty recipe

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3 w. ago Cabbage will taste better when you add 1 ingredient after cooking it

Cabbage is not the world's most popular side dish, but adding a common ingredient recommended by a cookbook author is game-changing.

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