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Don't make this mistake: 7 foods you should never put in an Airfryer

The Airfryer has established itself as a must-have in the modern kitchen, offering faster, healthier cooking. But not all foods are compatible with this appliance. Some may lose texture, flavor or even damage the appliance. To help you avoid mistakes, dietician and nutritionist Laurianne Chignard explains which foods should be avoided, and how to...

Learn how to prepare at home the authentic "flan pâtissier", the French dessert that is taking the big cities by storm.

If there is one dessert that is conquering the big cities, it is the flan parisien, also known as flan pâtissier or homemade pastry flan. This French delicacy, with its perfect combination of creamy texture and crunchy base, is a must in French pastry making and is now experiencing its moment of glory in the best pastry shops in Madrid and Barcelona. Haven't you tried it yet?....

This expert says these fruits should never go in the fridge

Think you're doing the right thing by putting all your fruit in the fridge? Think again! Some fruits lose their flavor, texture and nutritional quality when refrigerated too soon. Find out why you should never put bananas, avocados, mangoes, tomatoes and stone fruits in the fridge, and how to store them properly to enjoy their full flavour.

What can I do to keep my homemade pesto from turning black?

It's Sunday morning and you've decided to treat your family to some delicious gnocchi with pesto sauce. You select the ingredients, crush the pine nuts, grate the Parmesan cheese and mix the fragrant basil leaves with a good drizzle of olive oil. The sauce is ready: green, vibrant, perfect. But time passes. An hour later, it's time to serve. Everyone is...

5 recipes for custards derived from pastry cream that every pastry lover should try

Pastry cream has that special gift of being everywhere without ever getting tired of it. It is one of those essential preparations in confectionery: creamy, smooth, with the right balance of sweetness, and perfect to give life to cakes, pies and classics that never go out of fashion. Millefeuille, Basque cake, fruit tarts, cannoli? they all have something in common: a good pastry cream that...

Don't throw it away! The pineapple peel holds a valuable secret!

Pineapple peel, which is often discarded as waste, has vast culinary and nutritional potential that deserves to be explored. As well as helping to reduce food waste, using this part of the fruit can enrich our diet with unique flavors and valuable nutrients.

Free basil all year round? Our tips to never buy it again!

Basil is one of the most beloved and widely used herbs in Italian cuisine, prized for its unmistakable, fresh and pungent aroma and its versatility in numerous recipes. From classic pasta al pomodoro to pizza margherita, from Genovese pesto to rich salads, basil is an essential ingredient to enhance the flavor of many dishes. However, maintaining a healthy basil seedling within the home can...

Are you still washing your raw chicken? Here's why you should stop immediately

Many people think it's essential to wash raw chicken before cooking it, not least because of the pinkish liquid called "purge" found in the packaging. However, according to a culinary expert from Perdue Farms, this practice is not only unnecessary, but also potentially dangerous due to the risk of cross-contamination (Perdue Farms, source USDA)....