1 Heat the oil in a large heavy-based pan set over a medium heat, then add the onions and fry very gently for 15– 20 minutes, until the onions are golden and well caramelised, stirring from time to ...

Kitchen cupboards are often full of half-used or forgotten seasoning jars and sachets. The same goes for the back of the fridge, where many of us are guilty of placing half-used bottles of sauce that ...

When my sister recently visited from New Zealand, I asked if she would share one of her comfort food recipes for this column. Enthusiastically, she agreed to cook me chilli con carne which warms her ...

Chilli con carne is one of those classic dishes that just work. Rich, spicy, and packed with flavour, it's the kind of meal that brings people together — whether it’s for a quick midweek dinner, a ...

First make the chilli: place the onion, carrots and celery in the bowl of a food processor and whiz to finely chop them. Heat the butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium-size saucepan over a medium ...

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It’s so simple: ground meat and chilli. But, cooked slowly and with care, chilli con carne soon shows why it’s a hot favourite for millions of fans. I overlooked this spicy classic for many years, but ...

Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and gently cook until it is soft but not burnt. Add the garlic, ginger and green chillies; again gently continue cooking until the ingredients soften ...

Try this simple recipe for big family meal. To start the chilli, coat the bottom of a large saucepan with olive oil and place over a high heat. Add the mince, in batches if necessary so that it browns ...