Fast & Easy

Do You Really Need a Garlic Press?
03:07 2017-12-12

Sure, you could use a chef’s knife to chop garlic into tiny bits or smash it into a paste, but if you’re aiming for speed (aren’t we all?), it’s a lot easier to use a press to crush garlic right into your salad bowl or frying pan. Plus, we’ve found that there’s also a huge …

We’ve been cooking bacon sandwiches all wrong, apparently
01:15 2017-12-12

Nothing hits the spot like an old fashioned bacon butty, particularly when you’re recovering from one too many wines the night before. But what if we told you that your bacon sandwich could be made even more delicious? And that you’ve been missing out on the best breakfast EVER for all this time? Well, according …

7 tips for making the perfect meringue
04:41 2017-12-11

If the thought of making your own meringue fills you with dread, don’t fear. They’re actually quite easy to make if you follow a few simple rules. And once you get the technique right you’ll be making the most impressive desserts around. Think pavlova filled with cream and colourful seasonal fruits a meringue roulade enriched …

The secret to making perfect chips at home
04:14 2017-12-10

If you’ve ever tried to make chips at home and failed spectacularly to nail that crispy-yet-fluffy-on-the inside taste that you get at restaurants, we have some fantastic news… It turns out you can create the perfect french fry at home – and there’s surprising secret ingredient that will help you do it, the Mail Online …

You’ve been making mashed potatoes all wrong, says chef
08:15 2017-12-09

It’s safe to say we consider ourselves to be carb connoisseurs here at Prima.co.uk, and think there’s nothing quite like a creamy dollop of mashed potatoes to warm the soul. Whether you stick to lashings of butter or even add a little cream, everyone always thinks their mash is the best out there. But now …