3 d. ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for cashew rice bowls with stir

A great speedy bowl meal that is wholesome, tasty and a success with all the familyThese were an absolute hit with my children, albeit minus the cashews, and as any parent with toddlers who refuse to let their food touch other food will know, that’s a breakthrough. It’s well worth making the whole quantity here, because any leftovers are perfect for fried rice the next day – just make sure you cool the rice after making it, then refrigerate immediately and reheat until piping hot the next day. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Houseflies will flee from homes and not come back if you do a 10

Flies can be a real nuisance in the home, particularly during the warmer months, but there is a quick and easy way to stop them from coming into your home for good

Society

6 d. ago Noodle salad and fried shrimp: Mandy Yin’s recipes for Malaysian home

A spicy, herby noodle and prawn salad with a salty-sour dressing, shell-on prawns fried with spring onions, chilli and soy, and a homemade tomato sambal that keeps forever in the fridgeThe 14 states of Malaysia are located on a peninsula to the south of Thailand and on the island of Borneo, so it is no surprise that we absolutely adore seafood. Prawns are my seafood of choice at home, and I lean into store-cupboard staples to bring together easy, quick meals for my small family. Today’s glorious noodle salad is perfect for summer, not least because it’s a simple assembly job, while the second recipe, if you make a little effort to devein some shell-on prawns, rewards you with the most magnificent plate of them that you’ll ever eat. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for lettuce wraps with aromatic lemongrass chicken and peanut sauce | Quick and easy

Light and aromatic lemongrass chicken wrapped in lettuce and doused in peanut sauce makes perfect assemble-and-enjoy material for a summer’s dayThe perfect meal for a hot day, when you want something light and refreshing. You can assemble all the components for these lovely, fresh lettuce wraps while the chicken poaches in an aromatic broth, and either make up the cups yourself or put all the components down on the table for everyone to help themselves. This was a hit with my three-year-old daughter, and it even encouraged the one-year-old to try lettuce for the first time. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Bacon will be extra crispy if you swap oil for ingredient recommended by chef

A chef has shared his simple hack for cooking the "most amazing perfectly cooked crispy bacon". The method is quick, easy and "foolproof", and it doesn't involve using oil.

Events

1 week ago DVLA issues fresh alert to drivers over simple changes that require immediate action

The DVLA has reminded motorists to update their address details if they've moved house - and it's quick and easy to do online. Here's what you need to know

Events

2 w. ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for courgette linguine with trout, lemon and dill | Quick and easy

Summery and light, nutritious and beautifully textured – and on the table in about half an hourThis is such a lovely, summery dish: it takes under 30 minutes from start to finish, and I found it immensely reviving after a long day. The grated courgette melts into the pasta, and works perfectly with the lemon, trout and a hit of chilli. If you have one of those multi-nut and seed mixes (the M&S 35-plant one is excellent), by all means add a scoop to finish; otherwise, a scattering of toasted pine nuts will add a welcome crunch. An elegant dinner for two. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Get Hailey Bieber’s famous ‘glazed’ skin look in seconds with new summer skincare hero

Hailey Bieber's beauty brand Rhode has just added to its popular 'glazed' skincare line with a quick and easy product that's perfect for summer – and s surprising celebrity face to launch it

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3 w. ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for mini parmesan, apple and rosemary scones | Quick and easy

These super-fluffy scones are child’s play, and ready to devour in all of 25 minutesThe secret to these ultra-fluffy scones? Cream cheese. In a fit of inspiration (I was thinking about rugelach at the time), I replaced almost all the butter with it to great success. These scones are a hit with children, too: my three-year-old quite competently helped make them, from fetching rosemary from the garden to stamping out the dough and brushing on the egg wash. A nice kitchen activity for any resident children, even if your dog turns up for the cheese tax at the last stage. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for mini parmesan, apple and rosemary scones

These super-fluffy scones are child’s play, and ready to devour in all of 25 minutesThe secret to these ultra-fluffy scones? Cream cheese. In a fit of inspiration (I was thinking about rugelach at the time), I replaced almost all the butter with it to great success. These scones are a hit with children, too: my three-year-old quite competently helped make them, from fetching rosemary from the garden to stamping out the dough and brushing on the egg wash. A nice kitchen activity for any resident children, even if your dog turns up for the cheese tax at the last stage. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Amazon's £14 'easy to install' door fly screens hailed for keeping insects out in summer

The Magnetic Fly Screen Doors are quick and easy to put up and are perfect for keeping pesky insects out - and they're currently on sale at Amazon with 26% off

Economics

3 w. ago Ninja's 'so quick and easy' pizza oven that 'cooks perfectly every time' now £110 off

The Ninja Artisan Pizza Oven with Cover is a dual pizza oven and air fryer and is currently cheaper on QVC than the Ninja website and Amazon.

Economics

4 w. ago Rachel Roddy’s recipe for mini babas al rum | A kitchen in Rome

Oozy, boozy miniature cakes to enjoy with a kick of caffeineSomeone I know and admire very much, and who seems in excellent health at between 82 and 89 years old, has an espresso and a mini baba al rum every day at about three o’clock – except Sundays, when he has ice-cream. Every now and then, I join him and we then walk for a bit (there is nothing like a caffeine-baba spring in your step), and congratulate each other for not smoking while both wishing that we had a cigarette.In Poland, the word “baba” can refer to a variety of baked goods, and one in particular is made with rye flour and sweet wine. Baba al rum came about thanks to the greediness of twice king of Poland Stanislaus Leszczyński, who, exiled in Lorraine, thought his kougelhopf too dry, so asked for it to be soaked in rum. This inspired his pastry chef to perfect the dish and, in turn, subsequently inspired other pastry chefs, like baba dominoes. It is a project, though, and remember to chill the eggs. Continue readin...

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4 w. ago Colon cancer has mysteriously exploded among young Americans. Now doctors have made a huge breakthrough

Researchers described the results as 'promising', given how easy both habits are to follow and how quick the benefits seem to take effect.

Science

4 w. ago Innovative gadget makes it ‘quick and easy to get rid of weeds’ and it’s on sale

Weeding is potentially the worst part of maintaining your garden or outside space, but this innovative gadget promises to make it quicker and easier than ever without breaking the bank

Economics