Top Ten Christmas Traditions

It doesn’t matter where you live, Christmas is a magical time of year. Each country has its own traditions that are unique to them. Here are the top ten Christmas traditions from Britain – and beyond.

Easy Homemade Christmas Gifts – Food

With Christmas fast approaching, we need to think about what to buy for our friends and families. This year, why not treat them to something you’ve made yourself? Here are some ideas for easy homemade Christmas gifts. And they’re edible too!

Barbecuing For Beginners

Okay, so you have your barbecue all set up and you know how to use it. But what do you cook on it? Here are some tips on barbecuing for beginners. If you’ve never cooked on a barbecue before then you’re going to need some guidance. Even those who can cook will find that cooking … Read more

Best Barbecue Recipes Ever

So, if you’re ready to host your first barbecue but you’re wondering what to cook, here are some of the best barbecue recipes ever to get you started. There are so many good things that you can cook on a barbecue. Here are some suggestions and recipes but feel free to invent your own. Memphis … Read more

Homemade Pastry Recipes

In a previous article, you learned how to make all the different kinds of pastry. Here are some homemade pastry recipes to put your skills to good use. Making pastry is pretty straightforward, once you get the hang of it. Practice makes perfect as they say! Yes, you can buy very good ready-made pastry in … Read more

How to Make Homemade Pastry

Although you can buy very good ready-made pastry, it’s worth knowing how to make your own. Here’s how to make homemade pastry the easy way. At its most basic, pastry is a combination of flour, fat and water. These simple ingredients come together to form a soft, pliable dough that can be used in many … Read more

Best Recipes Using Ground Beef

Ground beef, or mince as we call it here in the UK, is a very versatile ingredient. Here are some of the best recipes using ground beef. Although this page is titled ‘ground beef recipes’ there are many different kinds of mince available now. Lamb, venison, chicken, turkey, pork, and even minced white fish. So … Read more