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How to store fresh pasta
Fresh pasta is a people-pleaser as it’s tasty and filling. But this family’s favourite often leaves you with unused dough or strands. So, what’s a home chef to do? It’s important to know exactly how to store it to preserve all that fantastic freshness and flavour. If you need tips on how to store fresh pasta, look no further. Get familiar with the best methods for storing it, including how to dry and freeze pasta so you can enjoy it for weeks ahead.
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How to shred chicken in a stand mixer… like magic
Shredded chicken, and other cooked meats are your secret to succulent dishes like tacos, chicken chilli, pulled pork or shredded beef enchiladas. When you look at shredded meat recipes, remember that you can use your stand mixer to achieve them. Yes, that versatile mixer is useful for far more than mixing, whisking and baking challenges. Your included beater is the ideal tool for quickly shredding meat into a mouthwatering bowlful. Let’s look at how it’s done, as well as some tips and shredded meat recipe ideas.
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How to make a perfect cappuccino at home
In the pantheon of wonderful things Italy has gifted us, there’s one treasure that is often taken for granted. If you’ve ever sipped on a perfectly crafted cappuccino, you know it belongs right up there with the country's most iconic exports. Done just right, it's the Sistine Chapel, the Napoletana pizza, the Lamborghini of coffee drinks. And the best part? You can make the perfect cappuccino at home. With the right ingredients and just a bit of practice, your homemade cappuccinos will soon rival those served in the cosy bars tucked away on Rome's cobblestone alleys.
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Types of coffee roasts: What are the differences?
First things first, you may be wondering why we roast coffee beans at all? Well, if you've ever tasted an uncured olive, that rather unpleasant experience is on a par with an unroasted coffee bean. Freshly picked coffee beans couldn’t be more different to those rich, brown beans, with that instantly recognisable aroma that we know and love. They're green for starters and have a kind of grassy smell. It's the roasting that transforms these rather plain beans into something extraordinary. It releases all those wonderful flavours and aromas that make coffee one of the most popular drinks in the world. Let’s discover how each roasting technique impacts the flavour, aroma, and caffeine kick of your coffee…
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Different types of coffee
Just like the drink itself, the world of different types of coffee and different types of coffee drinks is incredibly rich and vibrant. From the beans to the grind sizes to the brew methods and recipes, there’s always more to explore. As a coffee lover, you can never get bored!
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How to store coffee beans
So you’ve just picked up some amazing coffee beans. The kind that smell so good they give you a lift just by sniffing them. But how do you store coffee beans after you’ve opened up the bag? Keeping all those delicious flavours locked in for each espresso or morning brew. From airtight containers, to whether you should be storing coffee beans in the fridge or freezer, we’re diving into all the best ways to keep your coffee beans in top condition. But first things first. Let’s take a closer look at what affects your coffee beans’ freshness.
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Pasta recipes — 12 pasta dinner ideas to make on repeat
Looking for exciting new dinner ideas? Bit bored of the same pasta? You’re in the right place! Pasta is easy to master and super satisfying, but it doesn’t have to be predictable. There’s so much more to pasta dinners than store-bought pastas with jars of pasta sauce. You can make homemade pasta, try exciting ingredients and experiment with flavour combinations. Read on to discover 12 wonderful pasta recipes you can relish making. Add your own touches to suit your crowd and voila, you’ve shaken up your routine! Homemade pasta has gone up a level.
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Cut the cord? Why switch to cordless kitchen appliances
Cordless power tools like drills were unleashed in the world decades ago, giving us the freedom to move around without being tied to a plug. Wireless kitchen appliances popped up later, clearing away cables and showing that meal-making could be more free and easy. So, what’s different about the KitchenAid Go Cordless System that's won Gold in the 2024 Grand Prix de l’Innovation? What’s game-changing about this stylish cordless hand mixer, food chopper, hand blender, portable blender, coffee grinder, and handheld vacuum that are telling us it’s time to cut the cord once and for all?
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What is crema in coffee?
It’s considered the mark of a perfect espresso, but what is crema? And why is it so sought after? We reveal the secrets of that elusive rust-coloured espresso foam and how to achieve it with an espresso machine at home.
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What can I do with my hand blender?
Hand blender, immersion blender, stick blender - whatever you like to call them, I think we can all agree on just how ‘handy’ they are in the kitchen! Small enough to pop in your cupboard, drawer, or on your worktop. Light enough to whip out whenever you need. If you already have one, or are thinking of buying one, you may be wondering what exactly can you do with a hand blender? So let’s take a closer look , and discover some great recipes too…
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Valentines day dinner ideas
Valentine’s Day is your day to love someone, love yourself or feel the love for fantastic food. Whatever you’re planning, try our Valentine’s Day recipe idea for dinners and treats. Time for romance…
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Types of coffee drinks
Fancy a coffee? Let’s see…. there are so many types of coffee drinks, you can satisfy even the most unusual craving. Hot, cold, spiced… in a cocktail… with a splash of alcohol? Discover the best loved and most popular types of coffee drinks and, even better, how to create them yourself at home. Bring an exceptional world of coffee to your kitchen, from a robust espresso to a decadent Affogato. Let’s go...
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