Kitchen

Follow these 5 simple steps for the perfect fluffy yet crispy roast potatoes time after time.

There’s no doubt about it: as a nation we love our cookery. Bake Off, MasterChef, Jamie’s Quick and Easy Food… we can’t get enough! Whether it’s programmes or books, we just can’t help but indulge our inner foodies.

Kitchen knives are an essential investment that should last you for years to come. But what’s the difference between each type of blade, and is the knife you’re after the right one for the job? Find out all you need to know in our guide and make sure you get the right one for your kitchen tasks.

Not sure which pot or pan is right for you? In this buying guide we look at all the different types and styles available and outline the benefits of each.

Nothing hits the spot on a cold winter’s day like a freshly made pie, whether it’s on the terraces at a local football match or in your own cosy home.

Our latest individual pie makers are a hit here at Robert Dyas HQ and we’ve had some great suggestions from colleagues for simple pie-making recipes.

Take a look below and try them out for great-tasting individual fresh pies…

To get in the Bake Off spirit we’ve got a super-easy and delicious nut roulade recipe for you to make at home. Nutty, creamy and decadent, it’s everything you want after a hearty family meal.

There’s no doubt about it: adding smoothies, juices and soups to your diet is an easy and effective way of improving your health. But what’s the best tool for the job? With juicers, blenders and extractors like the NutriBullet to choose from, it can all get a bit confusing. Check out our handy guide to find out what’s what.

Ovenware comes in all sorts of shapes, styles and materials, which can make buying it a little tricky. So here we run through some of the most popular options, explaining what they are for and why you might need them in your kitchen.

Pumpkins are for more than just carving, so if you didn’t quite get round crafting a ghoulish face or are after inspiration for what to do with the pumpkin flesh you cut out and kept, why not try this scrummy pumpkin soup recipe?

For this recipe, we usually recommend using a soup maker, which lets you fry and cook all the ingredients in one pot, saving you on time and washing up.

Create the perfect centre-piece for your Halloween party with a ghoulish fountain of oozing slime or flowing blood.