‘Dumpling Lasagne’ Has Gone Viral, And It’s The Perfect Weeknight Meal
[ad_1] I love a good TikTok-viral recipe. I’ve tried “frambled” eggs and Italian wedding soup, and have even given a version of “swamp potatoes” a go. And recently, I’ve been seeing a lot of “dumpling lasagnes”, too. Popularised by food influencer @april_eatz, it offers “all the flavour and texture of soup dumplings – no folding, […]
Cheddar, Goat’s Or Parmesan: I Asked A Dietitian To Name The Healthiest Cheese
[ad_1] Dietitian comment provided by registered dietitian Melissa Jaeger, head of nutrition at MyFitnessPal. In recent weeks, we’ve asked dietitians to share the healthiest type of egg, rank the best breads, and tell us once and for all whether wholemeal pasta is always better than plain. And this week, we’re speaking to registered dietitian Melissa […]
The Counterintuitive Method Chefs Use For Perfect Steaks With Zero Rest Time
[ad_1] Most of us have a Gordon Ramsay-style idea of how to cook a steak: take it out of the fridge, salt it, wait a little, and fry it in a sizzling pan, basting it in butter. Then let it rest. Hey, I’m not against that. I’ve tried his method and loved it. But according […]
We Have Good News And Bad News About Whether You Can Eat Sprouted Onions
[ad_1] Turns out you don’t have to toss out all mouldy cheese. If it’s hard, like Parmesan, you can usually cut the damaged bit out and remain safe (though you should never do that with softer versions, like brie, cream cheese, and ricotta). And given that they’re not soft and wrinkly, potatoes with small eyes […]
I Just Learned The Italian Method That Makes Garlic Taste ‘Sweet And Smoky’
[ad_1] Ever since I’ve learned that some Italians add baking soda as well as sugar to tomato sauce to lessen its acidity, I’ve never gone back. The same goes for “salamoia Bolognese,” a herb mix that put my “Italian seasoning” to shame. And while I’m very much on the pro-garlic side of Italy’s allicin divide, […]
Sourdough, Brown, Or White: I Asked A Dietitian To Rank The Healthiest Breads
[ad_1] Dietary advice provided by registered dietitian Jo Travers, also known as The London Nutritionist. Though a dietitian previously told us that wholegrain pasta is a little healthier than the “plain” kind, she doesn’t think it’s an all-or-nothing issue. “The best choice depends on individual preferences, digestive tolerance and the overall balance of the diet,” […]
Are M&S’s new ‘Easter eggs of the year’ actually worth £18 each?
[ad_1] M&S claims these are ‘THE Easter eggs of 2026’ (Picture: Courtney Pochin) Marks & Spencer’s Dippy Egg Cookie Cup took the internet by storm last week, but already there’s a new product going viral. The retailer has been adding to its Easter range little by little, and the latest addition has already garnered a […]
FYI, There Are Certain Cheeses You Can Still Eat If You’re Lactose Intolerant
[ad_1] During an icebreaker game in college, one of my classmates confessed that she wasn’t allowed to eat cheese in her apartment. Her fiancé couldn’t stand the sight or smell of cheese. Personally, that would be a relationship dealbreaker, but for others, avoiding cheese isn’t just a personal preference. “Lactose intolerance occurs when the small […]
Can you drink water during Ramadan? The rules explained
[ad_1] Muslims breaking their fast with Iftar during the month of Ramadan (Picture: Getty) Ramadan officially begun on February 17 in 2026, with Muslims all over the world beginning the month-long process of fasting, prayer and reflection. Over the course of the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, Muslims of able body and mind who […]
Forget Fibremaxxing, Experts Think ‘Fibrelayering’ Is The Food Trend To Get Behind
[ad_1] Getting enough fibre in your diet has been linked to lowering bowel cancer, dementia and heart disease risk, yet a whopping 90% of us fail to hit the recommended 30g a day. In response to this, a new trend dubbed “fibremaxxing”, which is all about loading up on as much fibre as possible in […]