Cooking Tips

Facebook Live recipe demos from Rick Stein’s Cookery School

29.02.2020

Every month Nick Evans, Head Chef Lecturer at our cookery school does recipe demos on Facebook Live – sharing his knowledge, ...

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Five top tips for sourcing fresh fish

13.05.2019

Situated just a stone’s throw from Padstow harbour, our cookery school is well placed for the freshest catch from the sea. We’re lucky ...

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How to prepare squid ready for cooking

03.03.2017

Cleaning and preparing squid ready for cooking is easier than you may think. Follow our simple steps and you’ll be on your way to ...

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6 simple tips to remember when purchasing fish

09.01.2017

When walking into your local fishmongers or supermarket, you may find yourself overwhelmed with selection of fish available to choose ...

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Recipes from Rick Stein’s Long Weekends, Palermo

16.12.2016

Rick Stein’s Long Weekends series has provided a wonderful tour around some of Europe’s best culinary cites. These three ...

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How to remove crab meat from a cooked crab

25.11.2016

By using our simple steps we can show you how easy it really is to remove crab meat from your cooked crab, avoiding any waste. 1. Begin ...

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How to skin a whole flat fish in three simple steps

18.10.2016

If you’ve ever tried skinning a flat fish like Turbot, lemon sole or brill before you’ll know that it can be daunting task ...

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How to prepare and cook mussels

07.09.2016

When it comes to mussels, there are a few top tips that you need to know. Whether you know of a great local place to buy them fresh, or ...

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Five top tips when seasoning fish

04.02.2016

Perfect seasoning is the secret to fully appreciating the flavour of fish, but it’s not always that easy to get it right. Mark Puckey, ...

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