Sometimes when making a liquid-based recipe like a soup or stew, you may notice that an unappetizing slick of oil gathers on the top as it's cooking. This often happens when you have meat or some...
Category: Soup
So you've made a bland soup - I'm guessing you've improvised or badly attempted that recipe from the back of your mind. Not all is lost and hopefully we can resurrect it. If your soup is bland and...
Making the perfect vegetable soup takes a little know-how. If you throw all of the ingredients in the stock and boil away, some of the veggies will likely turn to mush while others are rock hard. In...
Simmering food on the hob can be confusing as it is not always clear whether you should leave the lid on or not. Using the lid can help some recipes cook faster and allow others to reduce their...
Adding potatoes to soup or stew to achieve your perfect consistency depends on a few factors. Namely, if you should cook them before, when they should be added and the type of potato used. In most...
A comforting soup brimming with flavor and irresistible aroma begins with sautéed vegetables. While it can be extremely tempting to skip this step and dump everything into the pot at once, sautéed...