If you find yourself with loads of jars in the fridge, there's a way to keep them fresher for longer - and it's something you ...

Christina Soteriou, a whizz with culinary hacks, argues that throwing away half-finished jars of pesto or unique ... not only keeps costs down but also helps to cut down on food waste.

A nicely presented jar makes lovely Christmas presents ... to test if the cooked jam has reached setting point. For the jam, cut the peppers and chillies in half, then remove the seeds and ...

See the Recipe Tips for information on how to sterilise jars. Wash the gherkins or cucumbers. Leave gherkins whole, but if using cucumbers, cut in half lengthways and remove any seeds by running a ...