Rinse the Basmati rice in cold water and then soak it in water for 30 minutes, then drain it. Take a microwave-safe casserole dish with a lid. Add a few tablespoons of ghee or oil to the dish and ...

Versatile, nutritious, and filling, this vegetable soup recipe has been used for centuries throughout Ireland, and we can see why. Delicious. Feel free to try this traditional Irish, hearty vegetable ...

Forget yet another traditional roast dinner to see out the year, and instead try a spicy, textured and opulent biryani, and a saffron-infused take on tiramisu After weeks of excess, it’s not ...

Sheet-pan vegetable hash dotted with eggs is a welcome pause from rich holiday fare. It's colorful, nourishing, and deeply satisfying, but not heavy. Roast golden butternut, crispy potatoes, ...

I’m showing you my version of lamb biryani—an irresistibly flavorful, aromatic rice dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. From marinating the lamb shoulder to layering fragrant basmati rice with ...

Christmas is eight days away and even with a week to go, houses all over the UK are already gearing up for the festive feast. Serving dinner on December 25 can be a challenge, particularly if you're ...

Cooking with wine always feels elegant and elevated. This Vegetable Bourguignon, from my cookbook “I Love You: Recipes from the Heart” is hearty and satisfying for family dinners or for curling up by ...

10:51, Thu, Dec 4, 2025 Updated: 10:53, Thu, Dec 4, 2025 Cooking a meal in the middle of the week can feel like hard work, especially after a long day in the office. Grabbing a takeaway menu and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By PAMELA ANDERSON Cooking with wine always feels elegant and elevated. This Vegetable Bourguignon, from my cookbook “I Love You: Recipes from the Heart” is ...

This mix vegetable recipe combines veggies with spices to make a nutritious dish rich in fibre and minerals. It is an easy way to enjoy fresh vegetables daily. Including a variety of everyday veggies ...

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I’ve prepared dozens of holiday spreads, and, despite spending my entire career in food, I’ve never set foot in culinary school or on the line of a busy restaurant kitchen. My teachers were not French ...