How To

Although there's little as unpredictable as the British weather, spring and summer are  still a time when many of us are thinking about uncovering the outdoor grill or BBQ and inviting friends and family around for an afternoon or evening of good food.  

If it’s your first time preparing meals outside, our outdoor cooking guide will provide you with some valuable advice to ensure you get off to the best of starts. While for more experienced cooks, our tips will act as a refresher for outdoor cooking.

Over the years, kitchen designs have evolved, reflecting the changing tastes and lifestyles of homeowners. Yet, among the modern, sleek and minimalist designs, there's a style that has stood the test of time and is making a grand comeback - the retro kitchen.

With their vibrant colours, quirky patterns and classic appliances, retro kitchens transport us to a bygone era. We’ll be taking a journey into the world of retro kitchens, exploring their timeless appeal, distinctive elements and how you can create your very own vintage-inspired space. 

In preparation for the cooler autumn and winter months, we’ve put together a handy guide to efficient lighting when burning wood in a multi-fuel stove, ensuring you’re all set to cosy up in front of a crackling log fire.

We’re guessing that cleaning your induction hob is not on anyone’s list of favourite things to do in the kitchen. But, with very little effort, you can easily keep it looking its best. 

 Let’s be honest, no one really looks forward to cleaning the top of their stove. Things do tend to get a little messy around what, in most homes, is a well-used area, especially if you do a lot of cooking. Just think of all those spilt sauces and oil splatters.

We’re all aware that an unclean stove top is not only unhygienic, but it could also prevent your appliance working at maximum efficiency. And, aesthetically, it could mar the overall look of an otherwise spotless kitchen.  

The large AGA cast-iron ovens can fit a turkey up to 10kg or 22lbs and we would recommend allowing for 450g (1lb) per serving or 225g (8oz) for boned and breast-only roasts. 

Ingredients

Turkey
Butter
Streaky bacon
1 onion, halved
Bunched of fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary)
 

Before Cooking Your Turkey

To prepare your turkey ahead of cooking in your AGA cooker follow these easy steps:

The metal grease filters in a range cooker hood work hard to rapidly clear your kitchen of steam, fumes and odours when cooking, especially when you’re frying, sautéing or using a wok.  

As the filters are out of sight on the underside of the kitchen hood, it’s all too easy to forget about them. But, while cleaning hood filters may not be everyone’s favourite task in the kitchen, not doing so could affect the performance of your extractor fan.

With temperatures already dropping, it’s getting towards that time of the year when you’ll be using your wood burner more and more.

Before winter really sets in, now’s the time to give your wood burner a good clean. It obviously needs to be cool before you do this, so tackle the job before it’s on permanently.

So, how to clean a wood burning stove. Well, there are many branded cleaners available for wood burners, as well as plenty of DIY methods. 

Investing in an AGA isn’t like buying any other kitchen appliance. For the AGA will become a member of the family, a place to gather around, where the cat snoozes and wet socks are quickly dried, a source of the fluffiest cakes and crispiest roast potatoes.

Your new AGA cooker may seem daunting, but it is actually the easiest cooker in the world to use. Take a look at these hints and tips for getting started on your AGA cooker.