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11:56, 7 JUL 2026
Bacon will be crispy with less grease by adding one €0.57 ingredient
Food
A home cook has shared a simple flour trick to help make your bacon crispier and less greasy - and the secret ingredient costs just 45p
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Chef shares one extra step that makes frozen pizza perfectly crispy every time
Pizza
Professional chef and food writer Anne Wolf has shared her simple pizza stone trick that transforms soggy frozen pizza into a restaurant-quality crispy delight — and it all starts with defrosting first.
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Scrambled eggs are creamier and more flavourful if you ditch milk for common kitchen ingredient
Cooking
Scrambled eggs are a simple and satisfying breakfast, but they can easily go wrong if you don't use the right ingredients. One food blogger has a simple hack using feta cheese to make them far more delicious
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Fried eggs taste so much better if you add 1 ingredient to the pan before cooking
Cooking
Fried eggs are a classic breakfast dish, but adding a simple ingredient can make them taste even better. If you're looking to spice things up, there's one kitchen cupboard staple that could take your fried egg recipe to the next level
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Roast potatoes come out with perfect crispy skin if you use this 1 simple ingredient before cooking
Cooking
A food blogger has shared an easy semolina trick to make your roast potatoes come out perfectly crisp every time
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'I feel so grateful' - Darina Allen shares heartfelt update following surgery
Cork
The chef and Ballymaloe cookery teacher said she went under the knife last year
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Households 'save a fortune' using 60% off 'tasty' meal service with local Irish menu
Food
"Absolutely love HelloFresh. It’s like eating restaurant quality food at home. Every meal is tasty and the portions are very generous"
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Ooni oven that makes 'pizza in 60 seconds' gets rare €77 spring sale reduction
BBQs
Ooni pizza ovens are some of the most sought-after, but rarely see a sale discount
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Stop frying sausages as butchers say 1 simple cooking tip makes them juicier
Cooking
Butchers say a simple change to how you cook sausages could make them much juicier and tastier.
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'I refuse to eat wife's cooking after learning what she mixes into the sauce'
Cooking
A man has shared how he refused to eat his wife's cooking after learning what she put in it - causing a rift in their relationship and prompting family members to pick a side
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Ditch ovens when cooking salmon for better method with 'delicate and moist' results
Recipes
A food writer shares the best method to cook salmon if you want crisp skin and moist flesh in every single mouthful
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'I make bacon come out the air fryer crispier and tastier using a simple kitchen item'
Recipes
Bacon often comes out soft and rubbery in an air fryer, but there's a simple trick that ensures perfectly crispy results every time
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Mary Berry's easy 'melt in the mouth' Irish stew recipe will only take 15 minutes to prep
Mary Berry
The queen of hearty cooking has shared her version of the ultimate winter warmer, using lamb and potatoes, and it is perfect for St Patrick's Day celebrations
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Chef shares game-changing trick to make tinned baked beans taste better
Food
BOSH cookbook star Ian Theasby shares an easy method to transform tinned beans on toast into a restaurant-quality meal with one simple ingredient
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Meater Pro smart meat thermometer review: wirelessly control your cooking reliably with precision
Cooking
Game-changing ultra-thin yet durable stainless steel probe comes with handy block charging and storage station
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I tested whether it was better to cook sausages in air fryer, oven or frying pan - one method was juiciest
Cooking
I put three popular sausage cooking methods to the test to find out which produces the juiciest results - the air fryer, oven or frying pan
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Easy chimichurri sauce recipe makes steak juicy and flavourful in 10 minutes
Recipes
This simple recipe adds a fresh, herby finish without taking much time or effort and uses easy-to-find ingredients
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Roast potatoes will be 'crispy and delicious' if you boil in them in surprise ingredient instead of water
Cooking
Chef Stephen Beaddie's simple swap - plus a clever freezing trick - creates the ultimate crispy roasties
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Turkey sandwiches will be much tastier if you add one simple ingredient
Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver has shared a quick festive toastie recipe revealing that adding one simple ingredient makes leftover turkey sandwiches much tastier.
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Ireland air fryer recall warning for Christmas shoppers as popular models could ignite
Air fryers
With Christmas approaching, shoppers in Ireland are being advised to check their air fryer models and batches before gifting or using them as several major recalls have been issued this year.
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Should you cover Christmas turkey with tin foil? 6 chefs gave the same answer
Christmas
Chefs have strong views.
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The 3 appliances secretly driving up your energy bill and it's not the tumble dryer
Cost of Living
It turns out the tumble dryer isn't the biggest energy drain in your home, and the real culprits might surprise you.
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One 'demon appliance' Irish homes must avoid this winter to save on electricity bills
Energy bills
One household appliance could be secretly driving up your electricity bills this winter and using it less could save you money.
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Forget baking soda and vinegar, 1 natural item unblocks drains faster
Cleaning
Blocked drains are a common frustration in Irish homes, but they can be cleared quickly and naturally using a natural product which dissolve grease, hair and soap build up quicker than baking soda and vinegar.
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