Guides & Recipes

Justin's Immunity Booster

Justin's Immunity Booster

This elixir, a perfect balance of sweetness and zing, is just one of many fruitful ways to put a Kuvings juicer to use. 

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4 Ways to Use Pulp from a Slow Juicer

4 Ways to Use Pulp from a Slow Juicer

Pulp from a Kuvings juicer can be used to make a variety of dishes, from burgers to broth.

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Kelly's Apple Crumble Tart

Kelly's Apple Crumble Tart

This apple tart is a great dessert to make for friends and perfect to enjoy on a lazy Sunday afternoon, especially you if have a haul from a local orchard. 

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Kelly’s Spiced Apple Rum Cocktail

Kelly’s Spiced Apple Rum Cocktail

It's worth seeking out allspice liquor for this autumnal cocktail.

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6 Tips for Induction Hob Cooking

6 Tips for Induction Hob Cooking

Warranties do not cover instances of misuse, including misuse on induction hobs. But follow these tips and your pans will stay shipshape.

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A Guide to Choosing a Pestle & Mortar

A Guide to Choosing a Pestle & Mortar

Our top picks, and why we love them.

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Why We Love the Lotus Grill BBQ

Why We Love the Lotus Grill BBQ

The Lotus Grill can be summed up in three words: efficient, user-friendly, and safe. This is a result of good design and smart engineering.

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Nikkitha's Spiced Cold Brew Coffee

Nikkitha's Spiced Cold Brew Coffee

Mix in ground spices of your choice and/or brown sugar with the coffee grounds for something lovely (and strong) to wake up to in the morning. 

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Hillman Family Challah Bread

Hillman Family Challah Bread

This recipe comes from a rabbi’s wife, and has been adapted over the years by Buying Director Simone and her children. This adaptation, for the Ankarsrum stand mixer, makes 3 large loaves.

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Japanese Milk Bread

Japanese Milk Bread

Designed for the Ankarsrum mixer, this sandwich loaf is softer than brioche, with a similarly rich taste that leans the slightest bit sweet. It’s delightfully simple to make and even simpler to eat.

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Quick (or Overnight) Pizza Dough

Quick (or Overnight) Pizza Dough

The Ankarsrum is particularly great for a lower-hydration pizza dough like this, as you can count on it to never overheat or ‘wobble’ across your counter.

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How to Use a Japanese Knife (Correctly)

How to Use a Japanese Knife (Correctly)

Keeping Japanese knives on top form is easy – as long as you follow these steps.

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A Guide to Pressure Cookers

A Guide to Pressure Cookers

How a pressure cooker saves time by cooking food 70% faster than a regular pot, and why we think Kuhn Rikon's stainless steel cookers are the best.

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Carla's 45-Minute White Chicken Stock

Carla's 45-Minute White Chicken Stock

A pressure cooker is the ideal tool for making chicken stock—instead of taking a few hours, it's ready in under and hour.

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Justin's English Asparagus Risotto (With or Without a Pressure Cooker)

Justin's English Asparagus Risotto (With or Without a Pressure Cooker)

The original recipe is made on the hob, but we found it is just as superb (and more hands off) when made in a pressure cooker.

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Which Enamelled Cast Iron Pot Is Right For You?

Which Enamelled Cast Iron Pot Is Right For You?

Read about the difference between our 'best of the best' and 'best of value' cocottes (also called casseroles or Dutch ovens).

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Why We Love Rencraft

Why We Love Rencraft

Based in Sevenoaks, Kent, Rencraft works closely with their clients—like us—to make bespoke kitchens. In this article, we've detailed why their approach is unique.

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Tried & Tested: HORL 3 Knife Sharpener Review

Tried & Tested: HORL 3 Knife Sharpener Review

Our complete guide to using HORL 2 rolling knife sharpeners.

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Barbara's Spiced Sponge Cake With Quince

Barbara's Spiced Sponge Cake With Quince

This recipe corrals all the classic wintry spices together for a delightful, perfectly-textured sponge cake, made in the clear bowl of the Ankarsrum Assistant Original Mixer.

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How to Make Pretzels in a Marcato Pasta Fresca Machine

How to Make Pretzels in a Marcato Pasta Fresca Machine

The Marcato Electric Pizza, Bread & Pasta Fresca Machine kneads pasta, pizza, noodle, pretzel, and other doughs as if by hand, thanks to a gentle roller mechanism. 

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Introducing Mauviel M'200CI Copper Cookware

Introducing Mauviel M'200CI Copper Cookware

If there’s such a thing as culinary gold, it’s copper. Mauviel's M200CI range takes it one step further, while staying true to traditional design.

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Whetstones, Steels, Pull-Through Sharpeners: What’s Best?

Whetstones, Steels, Pull-Through Sharpeners: What’s Best?

Breaking down the pros and cons of each style of knife sharpener.

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Tried & Tested: La Pavoni Espresso Machine

Tried & Tested: La Pavoni Espresso Machine

We weren't sure about the La Pavoni lever-style espresso machine at first, but with practice, we found the right formula for the perfect espresso—and fell in love with the machine. Here's a thorough guide to how and why the machine works, so you can get over the learning curve faster.

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A Bread Expert's Review of the Ankarsrum Stand Mixer

A Bread Expert's Review of the Ankarsrum Stand Mixer

We love the Ankarsrum Assistent Original Food Mixer for its cleverly designed mechanism designed to imitate hand-kneading, a robust (but relatively quiet) motor, and a bowl that can hold up to 5kg of dough. But does a professional bread mixer feel the same?

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