4 h. ago Is this kitchen staple 2025's hottest health ingredient? Everything you need to know about olive oil

As a new olive oil bar comes to London, ‘liquid gold’ is getting more attention than ever. Expert Giulia Crouch breaks down how to get its incredible health benefits at home

Society

3 d. ago Households urged to pour one 35p kitchen staple in dishwashers to get them sparkling

Cleaning expert's insider hack will ensure your appliance is grease and residue-free and looking and smelling fresh

Politics

3 d. ago Roses repel common pest when one 69p kitchen staple is sprayed on blooms

Aphids are common pests which can appear on roses, but there is a simple way to get rid of them using just two ingredients which you will likely already have in your home

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4 d. ago Doctor's 'dream ingredient' turns 'dry, cracked heels' into baby

A doctor has shared the one ingredient that can help fix cracked heels, dry flaky skin, but she urges people to do a patch test before going all-in with the product

Events

5 d. ago Cheese stays fresh for weeks if one part is covered in £1.79 kitchen staple

Storing cheese correctly and prolonging its shelf life has never been easier using this one kitchen staple that's probably in your drawer, and it really works

Economics

6 d. ago Skin clearing water ingredient accidentally discovered by Yorkshire scientists

The cream has a non-sticky, fragrance-free finish

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7 d. ago Empanadas and stuffed piquillos: José Pizarro’s recipes for green peppers

Few vegetables are as celebrated by the Spanish as the pepper, as evidenced by these light and moreish empanadas filled with green peppers and sardines, and roast peppers stuffed with a rich raguPeppers are more than just staples of the Spanish kitchen, they are one of our culinary foundations. As with tomatoes, when Columbus returned from the Americas in the late 15th century, he presented peppers as a gift to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, and they very quickly became a key part of our cooking traditions. The pepper’s most iconic contribution to Spanish cuisine is surely pimentón de la Vera, or smoked paprika, which is an essential seasoning in a lot of Spanish cooking, adding exquisite depth to stews, rice dishes, seafood and, of course, chorizo. But we also celebrate fresh peppers in all their guises. Padrón peppers are, of course, a classic tapa, while pimientos rellenos (stuffed peppers) are filled every which way, from seafood and minced meat to creamy bechamel. From th...

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1 week ago Bananas stay ripe for days if wrapped in £1.35 kitchen staple

Foodies have shared a simple trick which will help keep bananas fresher for longer - as they are one of the hardest fresh produce to keep due to their short shelf life

Economics

1 week ago 'I'm a food expert and you've been cooking frozen peas wrong

Frozen peas are a kitchen staple, but you might be cooking them all wrong - according to a culinary expert who says boiling them makes them 'mushy' and 'bland'

Society

1 week ago Examples of where inflation jumped in May – and where it eased

Inflation has accelerated sharply for computer software, up from 8.2% in April to 16.3% in May.

Economics

2 w. ago The herb linked to better memory, lower anxiety and Alzheimer’s protection

Rosemary is more than just a kitchen staple. It’s a natural remedy with ancient roots and modern scientific backing

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2 w. ago How cucumber peels can help keep slugs and snails out of your garden

Experts have revealed a surprising new use for the kitchen staple

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2 w. ago Gardeners urged to blast patio with 59p kitchen staple to make it good as new

Garden patios will come back to life by simply using this one household kitchen staple that costs less than a pound - and gardeners can expect results within 10 minutes.

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3 w. ago UK households urged to mix 35p kitchen staple with soap to banish flies

If you're being plagued by flies this summer, no need to pull out the fly swatter just yet - household experts have shared a cheap and nifty trick to keep them far away from your home

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3 w. ago Doctor's 3 ingredient smoothie that could reduce cancer and diabetes risk

The smoothie has endless health benefits

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3 w. ago The herb linked to better memory, lower anxiety and protection from Alzheimer’s

Rosemary is more than just a kitchen staple. It’s a natural remedy with ancient roots and modern scientific backing

Politics

4 w. ago Georgina Hayden’s recipe for spring meatballs with pasta and peas

Served in a comforting broth and topped with fresh herbs and grated pecorino, this versatile dish is one for all agesThere is something deeply nostalgic about this dish, although it wasn’t something I grew up with. Perhaps it’s the use of small pasta that makes me feel childlike, but either way, it is the kind of recipe that is immensely versatile: it can be an elegant, light spring meal finished with punchy extra-virgin olive oil, an extra sprinkle of pepper and a grating of pecorino, or you could label it kid-friendly and comforting. It’s not exclusively so, but I’d hazard a bet that they’ll enjoy it. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Gardeners told to use £1.10 kitchen staple to stop ants from coming into homes

An expert has shared a natural method to stop ants in their tracks this summer, so you can protect your garden from the bugs without using chemicals

Economics