10 h. ago Avoid frying bacon in oil as it tastes crispier if you follow chef's easy method

Classically trained chef Billy Parisi has shared his simple method for cooking bacon, and he claims that you'll never make it any other way again after trying it out.

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24 h. ago Gardeners urged to put cardboard on soil before winter arrives

Gardening expert Amy May has shared a simple and effective way to prepare your garden for winter. The easy 'cardboard method' can be an absolute game-changer

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59 h. ago Blocked drains are easy to clean with plumber's simple method—no vinegar or baking soda needed

Blocked drains are a common household problem, but a plumber has warned that using vinegar and baking soda to unblock them may not always be the best solution

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4 d. ago Jacket potatoes have crispy skin and fluffy insides when you use easy method

Up your jacket potato game with this foolproof method that ensures a perfect texture every time – and it's quicker than roasting for hours at a time in the oven

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4 d. ago Woman shares simple trick to make jacket potatoes extra fluffy and crispy every time

A woman has shared her simple trick to make jacket potatoes extra fluffy and crispy – and it's all down to the way you cook them as many foodies were impressed by the hack

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8 d. ago Never pour cooking oil down your drain as kitchen foil trick is far safer

Instead of pouring excess cooking oil down the sink, you can use one cleaning expert's easy but 'genius' kitchen foil method that's much safer for you and the environment

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2 w. ago Mixing 2 kitchen cupboard staples can remove oil stains from clothes like 'magic'

A cleaning whizz has shared a simple and easy method for removing stubborn oil stains from clothes quickly, and it only requires two household essentials but will leave clothes like "new"

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2 w. ago Vet shares one thing you should never do when trying to put cat into carrier

If you struggle to get your cat into a pet carrier, you may wish to heed the advice of vet, Amir Anwary who says he has a 'super easy' method that 'works every time'

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3 w. ago Meera Sodha’s recipe for jacket sweet potato with smoked tofu, slaw and crispy chilli mayo | Meera Sodha recipes

Swap in, swap out and, above all, enjoy this punchy, filling and thrifty dishNo-waste cooking comes in many forms. It doesn’t have to mean cooking banana peel. To me, it means finishing a bag of potatoes before they grow eyes, and making the most of that last awkward bit of cabbage. Even finding a cheeky new way with the sauces and condiments already in the fridge. Using ingredients you’ve already got to make a new recipe is, in my opinion, the most “no waste” of them all. So here’s permission from me to make substitutes – herb for herb, veg for veg, or anything you’ve already got – to make this recipe work for you.Join Meera Sodha at a special event celebrating the best of Guardian culture on Wednesday 26 November, hosted by Nish Kumar and alongside writers Stuart Heritage and Tim Dowling, with Georgina Lawton hosting You Be The Judge live. Live in London or via livestream – book tickets here. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago 'Perfect' air fryer jacket potato recipe with 'crispy skin' has just 2 ingredients

Jacket potatoes are a British classic, but getting that perfect crispy skin can be a challenge. One home cook has shared her simple air fryer method for the ultimate spud

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3 w. ago Grout will look sparkling thanks to simplier method that 'cuts down elbow's grease in half the time'

Cleaning grout between tiles can be a tough task, but a professional cleaner has shared an easy and effective method to get your tiles looking like new in no time

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3 w. ago Make stale bread soft and fresh again using common kitchen item

An easy method that requires just two common kitchen items can help ensure we can still enjoy our bread even after it has started to go past its best

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3 w. ago Chef makes perfectly cooked poached eggs using easy method that takes one minute

A chef has revealed an easy step-by-step guide on how we can use one everyday kitchen appliance to make the perfect poached eggs in just one minute

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4 w. ago UK households urged to put washing up liquid in one spot to prevent mould

Black mould can be a common sight in homes during the winter months, but there's a cheap and easy method to prevent it from forming - and all you need is washing up liquid

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