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Why It Works Using a kabocha squash that weighs as close to two pounds as possible leaves little room for error in cooking time and ingredient ratios. Tempering the eggs and cooking the custard at a steady low temperature results in a silky smooth dessert. Baking the custard-filled pumpkin instead of the more traditional steaming … Read more

Why It Works Salting and resting the turkey in the fridge overnight provides extra insurance for moisture retention and flavor. Adding hardwood to the fire gives the meat a delicate smokiness but doesn’t overshadow the mild breast meat. Smoking a turkey is a pro holiday move. When done well, the method keeps the relatively lean … Read more

In my daily cooking, I encounter a ton of cookware and appliances, from frying pans and braisers to air fryers and gas-powered pizza ovens. In my experience, though, few pieces are more versatile and useful than a great baking sheet. You can bake cookies and bread; you can make pizzas and broil fish. You can … Read more

Which seeds are used for oil? The most common ones, also known as the ‘hateful eight’ are: Rapeseed (canola) Sunflower Soybean Cottonseed Corn Grapeseed Rice Bran Safflower Discover our full range of health benefit guides and check out some of the best high fat foods to include in your diet. Are we eating more seed … Read more

What are beans? Beans are part of fabaceae family – more commonly known as legumes. While legumes are characterised by growing in pods, beans are simply a type of legume, along with lentils, peas and peanuts. High in protein and fibre, they are relatively low in calories. The high fibre and protein content can help … Read more

What are ‘Blue Zones’? A National Geographic expedition to uncover the secrets of longevity found five places in the world where people often live to over 100 years old, and often reach old age without disease or health conditions such as obesity, cancer, diabetes or heart disease. Research on these areas sought to identify the … Read more

Discover what to eat before a run, what to eat during a run, and how to recover after a run How to run faster Start with a warm-up As the name suggests, warm-ups are designed to stimulate your muscles, joints and circulatory system ahead of movement, preparing them for the activity ahead, which can reduce … Read more

How does the military diet work? The diet involves dividing your week into three low-calorie days, followed by four healthy eating, non-diet days. How do you follow the military diet? For the first three days you follow a set low-calorie meal plan for breakfast, lunch and dinner with no snacking. Your calorie intake for these … Read more

Want to burn belly fat fast? Unfortunately, belly fat can’t be torched in a matter of days, and solutions proclaiming success in a short period of time often don’t lead to long-term success. The key is to lose weight healthily and sustainably, adapting your diet to make healthier choices, exercising more regularly, and adopting a … Read more

Looking to host a festive gathering? Our Christmas menu ideas cater to all sizes, from intimate meals for two, to larger celebrations. Whatever your plans, we have the perfect menu inspiration to make this holiday season memorable. Prawn cocktail, a true classic, first rose to fame in the 1960s and has remained a firm favourite … Read more