Not quite a chip but definitely not a roast potato, wedges are somewhere in the middle and supremely easy when you follow these steps

Should you ever add milk and why folding will result in creamy scrambled eggs every time 

Tips for juicy meat every time, and what to serve with it. 

The best part of a roast dinner, they should be crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside

These no-bake treats have been the centrepiece of Irish birthday parties for decades. They're also the best starter recipe for kids who want to learn how to cook 

Quick, easy and delicious - master queen or fairy cakes with our top tips

Is it really a cake or a delicious apple slice? This is the cake our Grannies used to make, and the one we make for our children

Easy, delicious and a healthy way of eating cake for breakfast

Don't forget to let the fairies out

Thin, delicious pancakes that can be folded, fanned and doused with lemon and sugar

You can make korma with lamb, prawns or paneer — the secret to its success is in the sauce

Gigi Hadid, Donal Skehan and Nigella Lawson are all fans of this supremely easy pasta dish, and now we understand why 

You may have noticed that bright pink forced rhubarb is starting to make its way into supermarkets and it's a good thing too. It is one of the best and most delicious ingredients of all 

It's Chinese New Year and no better way to celebrate than with everyone's favourite takeaway classic

Neven Maguire says brown sugar is key, and Darina Allen likes a single malt whiskey in hers

Ready in half an hour, this cake is ready for the oven in five minutes and is the ultimate crowd pleaser

Make it with beef, lamb or lentils - just don't forget to put cheese in the mashed potato

Full of protein and vegetables, minestrone is the original one-bowl meal

Forget pancakes, making perfect waffles will both taste delicious and make you feel like a superior cook to everyone else in the room 

It is difficult to conceive of a meal where dauphinoise potatoes would be an unwelcome addition

Perfect for breakfast lunch or dinner, quiche should have a crisp bottom and a rich, pillowy interior

The king of cookies, shortbread or sugar cookies should be crisp but tender 

Comfort in a bowl and even better the day after you make it - is there anything better than a bowl of stew on a cold winter's day? 

If you want homemade soup but don't have time or the emotional capacity for more washing up, then this could be the gadget for you 

More cake than bread and is adding nuts the worst thing?

A good chicken casserole needs a few simple ingredients and a slow, gentle cook

Soft, pillowy and almost as easy as opening the packet of readymade ones

Crispy on the outside, steamy on the inside, a good baked potato is a thing of beauty. Plus ten ways to fill your baked spud

A genius way to use up a glut of tomatoes, plus how to make a delicious chicken parmigiana for a quick and easy midweek meal 

You might have been doing it wrong all these years 

Learning how to boil an egg properly is a life skill you'll never regret learning

No more bland and lumpy mash thanks to these tips and tricks for the best possible results

Learn to cook rice like the professionals, not a clump or lump in sight

We are right in the middle of soft fruit season, so what better time to begin your jam-making journey than now? Luckily, Darina Allen is on hand with her tips and tricks to jam-making - from sterilising your jars to choosing the right fruit, she's got you covered

Chips that taste gorgeous but don't make your house smell like a deep fat fryer - dreams really do come true

Your hummus might be good, but here's how to make it better

The right tin, room temperature ingredients and the wobble test

Quick, easy and delicious served as leftovers, add satay to your weekly meal rotation 

Beloved by hotel menus and people with excellent taste, perfect Caesar salad is surprisingly easy to whip up at home

One of the most sustainable food sources we can find in our ocean, mussels are cheap and delicious

Light, simple and always delicious, an old-fashioned summer pudding is always a welcome addition to an al fresco feast

Camp coffee essence, a light touch and the argument for the addition of walnuts. It's time to dive into the world of coffee cake

There is nothing like the smell of a traditional Irish apple tart coming out of the oven. Here's how to make foolproof tarts, and Darina Allen's break-all-rules pastry recipe.