36 h. ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for mini mushroom okonomiyaki | Quick and easy

A crisp cabbage and mushroom pancake, made with rice as the ballast, and stuffed with cheddar, onions and a secret ingredient I’ve made chef Tim Anderson’s okonomiyaki from memory for years, realising only recently that rice is not a traditional ingredient and that his recipe is, in fact, for rice yaki, a speciality of Kyushu. It’s the first cousin to okonomiyaki in that it’s a crisp cabbage pancake, but with cooked rice as the main ingredient; after that, however, it’s up to you what you put in. I like to make this mini mushroom version because, miraculously, my children eat it. And the secret to a super-crisp pancake? A good gluten-free flour (I like Freee) – the combination of flours in a gluten-free mix gives you an amazingly crisp pancake. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Fakeaway recipes that beat the takeaway – and sneak in extra veg

Why wait for delivery when you can whip up your favourite curry, stir-fry or falafel at home? These five speedy fakeaway recipes are cheaper, healthier and packed with hidden greens – all ready in 30 minutes or less

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68 h. ago Expert's 20p hack means your child won't need new school shoes this September

A footwear expert has revealed a quick, easy and ultra-cheap hack could save you spending a small fortune on new school shoes, just in time for the back-to-school rush

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3 d. ago Ruth Langsford creates 'brunch time glam' using Charlotte Tilbury makeup palette

Ruth Langsford has shared her quick and easy makeup routine with fans, revealing the one product she uses to look more awake - and it's a Charlotte Tilbury eyeshadow palette

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3 d. ago DVLA urges drivers to do 'quick and easy' task to prevent fine

The DVLA has said if you want to get behind the wheel, this is a must

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6 d. ago Turn duck legs into a showstopper salad with pomegranate, honey dressing and crispy skin

This vibrant recipe transforms humble duck legs into a feast-worthy salad, pairing tender shredded meat with jewel-bright pomegranate, a sweet sharp dressing and shards of golden crackling

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6 d. ago Cleaning expert names 24p hack to revive school uniforms for new term

If your child's uniform could do with a refresh in time for the beginning of term then make sure to follow this quick and easy expert tip that won't break the bank

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7 d. ago Avoid overcooking air fryer salmon by adding 1 ingredient to make it juicier

There are many ways to cook salmon, but using an air fryer is a quick and easy option.

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8 d. ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for crispy butter bean, chorizo and cos salad | Quick and easy

In the happiest and tastiest of accidents, what began as an experiment in reinventing the caesar salad turned into a quick favourite supperI was thinking of billing this as a caesar salad with an extreme makeover. One night, I started making a caesar salad, then wondered what would happen if I made a coriander-pesto mayonnaise and mugged off the anchovies in favour of chorizo. Then I thought about turning it into a full meal, at which point it stopped being anything like a caesar salad. If you’d prefer a vegetarian version, choose a vegetarian parmesan and omit the chorizo in favour of a heaped teaspoon of smoked paprika and a scant teaspoon of sea salt flakes. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Baked beans with a 'twist' – make a Mediterranean recipe in just 10 minutes

This summery take on baked beans follows a traditional Mediterranean recipe and is ready in just 10 minutes.

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2 w. ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for charred corn salad with halloumi, broccoli and black beans | Quick and easy

A filling rainbow salad with a wonderful textural contrastThis is my version of a chopped salad, and I love the textural contrast of the crisp broccoli against the soft black beans and squeaky halloumi. The lime-and-spring-onion dressing makes everything sing, while the slightly bitter note of the charred corn keeps things interesting. A filling rainbow salad for warm days. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Quick and easy 65p hack to stop your bins smelling this summer

When temperatures rise, so does the speed at which food waste breaks down - and that can lead to some pretty pungent smells coming from your wheelie bin. But there's a simple way to combat the issue

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2 w. ago Jamie Oliver's 'super simple' garlic chicken needs just five ingredients

If you're looking for something quick and easy to rustle up in the kitchen this week, Jamie Oliver's crispy garlic chicken recipe is your answer - taking just 15 minutes to cook from scratch

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2 w. ago Great British pudding facing extinction as households desert desserts

Our traditional home cooked puddings such as Sticky Toffee or Jam Roly Poly may become extinct as our lovingly made puds are being ditched for some easy quick bites

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2 w. ago Mary Berry's 'delicious' chicken lasagne can be whipped up in under 30 minutes

Mary Berry's chicken lasagne recipe is so quick and easy to rustle up that it can be on the table in under 30 minutes and it's creamy and delicious too

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3 w. ago I unblocked my shower drain with two natural items and it worked in just an hour

There's truly nothing more annoying than a slow-draining plughole, especially if your shower is positioned over your bath - but there's a quick and easy fix you can try before calling a plumber

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3 w. ago Cleaning expert shares item that's 'better' than bleach for removing limescale

Cleaning your toilet from limescale can be a tough task but one expert has shared a quick and easy way to remove it using a natural product and it's not vinegar

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3 w. ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for watermelon and tomato gazpacho with rosemary croutons | Quick and easy

This chilled soup is the ultimate cool customer for summer I can’t make gazpacho without thinking of Pedro Almodóvar’s Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend that you do, and not just for the iconic spiked gazpacho scene. This version is also spiked, but more tamely with watermelon, which lends a wonderful sweetness. You can go as simple or as extra as you like with the toppings: I, of course, like to go extra with cherry tomatoes of varying colours, ice cubes, micro basil, finely cubed cucumber and a swirl of my best extra-virgin olive oil to finish. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Five microwave mistakes we're all making that could ruin your food

The microwave is the kitchen appliance many of us rely on for quick and easy meal solutions - but it turns out we could be making some serious mistakes when using it

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3 w. ago Mango salad and crispy fritters: Melissa Hemsley’s recipes for Filipino barbecue sides

A sparkling grilled aubergine, mango and tomato salad, plus crisp sweet potato fritters with a moreish dipping vinegarMy mum is from Manila in the Philippines, but has spent more of her life in the UK. When I’m sad, stressed or out of sorts, it’s my mum’s Filipino food that I crave. As a whole, Filipino food has sometimes unfairly had a reputation for being overly sweet, overly meaty and deep-fried, but with more than 7,000 islands rich in culinary traditions, there are, of course, thousands of dishes to enjoy. Bringing it back to the UK, though, when we dust off the barbecue, picnic blankets and cool bags, there’s nothing better than incorporating these sweet, sour, spicy and salty flavours for parties (or fiestas as they’re called in the Philippines). And if you’re after a sweet, refreshing treat, look out for ube ice-cream, which is gaining popularity in UK. Ube is a sweet purple yam native to the Philippines. Continue reading...

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