Here’s how he manages perfect pastry every time: Because the butter used in shortcrust pastry needs to stay cool to keep it tender (or “short” instead of rubbery), some people prefer to mix their ...

When it comes to cooking, I find that the “simplest” recipes are often the hardest to perfect. But my Achilles’ heel, I’m afraid, is shortcrust pastry. I know it should be simple. It only involves ...

The annual appearance of the Great British Bake Off always serves as a nail-biting reminder of the joys and perils of home ...

This week’s episode of Bake Off saw the return of chocolate week. First up, the bakers were tasked with making chocolate ...

For quickening the manual processes of chopping, blending, mixing and kneading, the Breville Paradice 9 was a worthy addition ...

A Bakewell tart is a classic English sweet treat – and while many people are used to buying supermarket versions, one couple decided to try the ‘real deal.’ This food item consists of a shortcrust ...

Waitrose has announced its 2025 Christmas range, with new launches in its premium No.1 range. The lineup is heavy on wow-factor centrepieces – from the hand-crafted free range turkey bauble with a ...

There are three key tips if you want to try this at home: First, cut your meat into medium-sized pieces, instead of trying to ...

Craving the crunch of Korean street food? Korean corn dogs are crispy, cheesy, and addictive, and the best part is you can make them in your own kitchen with simple pantry staples. No fuss, just ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo firefighter and private chef Camille Le Caer has a full plate. Le Caer, who runs his Camille Private Chef out of a third-floor studio at 27 Chandler Street in North Buffalo, ...

You can't beat a bowl of steaming hot soup on a chilly day, and it's easy to make from scratch with little equipment. Whether chunky vegetable, hearty minestrone, or cream of chicken soup is your ...