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Food Trends for 2024
Batch Cooking
As the cost of living continues to challenge most of us one way to make things stretch a bit further is to batch cook, this has long been seen as an efficient and cost effective way of cooking.
Hot Chocolate
Ideal for cold nights in, this indulgent hot chocolate recipe is a hug in a mug
Climate Conscious Foods
With the pressure of climate change people are now thinking about not just the type of food they are consuming but where it comes from and the all-important sustainability of it.
Seacuterie - 2020 Food Trends
Think of Seacuterie as sea food re-imagined. Salmon Salami, Swordfish Ham or maybe Shellfish Sausages could be the types of dishes on a charcuterie board.
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KEFIR
There are many health benefits related to drinking Kefir including imporving the digestion system and helping with gastrointestinal problems.
MEAT FREE FOOD
The worlds attitude to meat seems to be on the change and the UK's is no exception as we also seem to be dramatically swapping our meat for meat-free options.
TACOS
This traditional Mexican favorite is one of the hot food trends this year. Mixing a blend of meat and fresh vegetables contained within a corn tortilla.
VEGATABLES
The humble veg as always been seen as a side, however the last few years has seen an increase in vegetarian cuisine and the veggies are back, bigger than ever.
DOSA
With meditation and Yoga on the rise and the oldest medicine system known as Ayurveda promotes balance and optimal health. This Indian food is growing in popularity.
Here are a few common cooking terms used every day that you may see used in recipes;
Whip, whisk, beat, batter, zest, knead, fold, steep, score, al dente, Caramelise, cream, deglaze, gratin, reduce, grease, baste, fillet, flake, grind, julienne, parboil, pit, mix, marinate, sear, shred, poach.
There are so many ways to cook food and each technique will give you different results and flavours, here are just a few cooking techniques you can use;
boiling, slow boiling, poaching, simmering, sautéing, frying, broiling, grilling, microwaving, roasting, steaming, braising and baking.
Here are just some of the most popular ingredients used in recipes today;
Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Fish, olive oil, garlic, herbs, mushrooms, mixed spices, wine, cheese, rice, pasta, tomatoes , potatoes, vegetables, oats, nuts, honey, couscous, milk, eggs, buter, yogurt, apples, lemmons.
Learning to cook is one life skill that will remain with you forever, there is no substitute for being able to rustle something up for yourself, partner or your family and friends.
If you have never cooked before, then starting out can be daunting as there is so much terminology used which may confuse you and sometimes recipe books assume you know what they mean.
Start with a few basic things, try not to use too many ingredients at first, keep it simple and fresh. It's good to experiment, so don't be afraid to put your own spin on things.
Everyone has to start somewhere, so why not start by familiarising yourself with a few basic techniques, such as boiling, this is a very simple technique which is ideal for beginners. You can boil potatoes or vegetables to get yourself used to using this technique.
Next thing to try would be frying, using a small to medium frying pan why not try something like an egg or bacon, or maybe try making an omelette.
Keep an eye on our site for updates, over the coming months we will be adding some ideas of how to get started with cooking and some great recipes for you to try.