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Behind the design: The Essential Pan

Meet our favourite cooking pan. It's an absolute workhorse in our kitchen. And it should be in yours too. Here's why.

The difference between 5-ply, 3-ply and 1-ply cookware

You've heard the terms but what are the benefits of each one? We break down the difference between the grades of cladded cookware.

Cooking oil smoke points: why do they matter?

Here's the bottom line: one cooking oil doesn’t fit all. Luckily for you, we know what’s what in Oil Land. Here’s our guide.

The essential kitchen equipment every home cook needs

With a kitchen gadget and gizmo for every cooking scenario, what is the essential kitchen equipment you actually need?

Wok recipe: Yangzhou Fried Rice

Easy to make, ready in mere minutes, and a dish everyone can get behind, fried rice has everything you want for a first-cook dish in your MAKO wok.

Why choose a wok?

A wok is as much an ingredient as it is a cooking vessel. When used to its full potential, it can add flavour, texture and a unique personality. Find out how.

Seared Steak with Miso Butter Mash and Mushrooms

Is there anything better than a perfectly seared steak? We don’t think so. Here’s how to nail the cook.

What is the Maillard reaction?

And how do you even say it? It’s the magical chemical process that makes our fave foods so. Darn. Good. Science lesson incoming…

Smoked Tofu Bao Buns

Yes, you can absolutely smoke tofu, and you absolutely should. It's surprisingly simple and the results are sensational.

How to get crispy-skinned salmon

If you’re disappointed with how your salmon is turning out, here’s your guide to the crispiest-skinned fish ever.

Heartwood vs sapwood vs bamboo

Confused by which commonly-used wood makes the best chopping board? Read our essential guide. It’s all pretty easy, really.

Korean Fried Chicken Rice Bowls

Glossy fried chicken, crunchy veg, creamy avo and lashings of rice… could this be the rice bowl of your dreams?

What actually is a butcher's block?

Beautiful to look at. Practical to use. Wonderfully hefty. But what actually is a butcher's block? Here's the backstory.

Pork Pad Kra Pao

Fire up the wok and unleash your inner street food cook… this dish is a delicious Thai classic.

All the best places to eat in Singapore

Singapore. It's overflowing with amazing places to eat. Here’s where to start.

Which steak is the best steak?

Eye fillet, sirloin, ribeye, rump… so many cuts of steak! Here’s our guide to the best steak cuts plus cooking tips.

The best autumn fruit and veg

So much produce; so little time to give it proper love. Here are the in-season fruit and veg we’re cooking with right now.

So many wok choices. But which material makes for the best wok?

So many woks, so little time

On the hunt for the best wok going but there's so many choices. Which material is best?

Want the best steak? Then you need this guide.

If you want to buy the best steak, this guide will help you choose, with tips on everything from steak cuts to aging time.

Edible Holiday Gifts To Make

Looking for ideas for presents that show you care? These are our 5 picks.

4 holiday side dish recipes

This year, we’re craving simple, stylish and scrumptious sides. These side dishes are non-traditional but standout stars of the festive table.

3 pimped-up dips for unexpected guests

Ditch cooking from scratch to make stunning party food that tastes great too. Come pimp some dips with us!

What makes wooden chopping boards so good

You cook, therefore you chop. Right? You want a board that can take everything you throw at it. Which means a wooden one.

The top five tips for hosting the BEST party

What’s the point of making amazing food if the vibe isn’t right and the table doesn’t look amazing? Here are my no-brainer tips to consider before you get your pals around.

The easy Christmas menu you’ve been waiting for

An impressive but easy holiday menu

Minimum effort, but with all the epicness, this festive menu is a beautiful breeze.