HELPING YOU TO COOK SMART
Rising food and energy costs mean that many of us are having to think carefully about getting the most from our budgets. To help, BBC Good Food has developed Cook Smart, a supportive campaign bringing knowledge and ideas to help you eat well. Cook Smart also explores the best energy-efficient cooking methods, such as hob cooking and microwaving, as well as using slow cookers, multi-cookers and pressure cookers. For more help, advice and budget recipes go to bbcgoodfood.com/cook-smart.
Jams & curds
Great for much more than just toast, these ideas will help you use up any forgotten jars
Fruit jams
The sweet fruit in jam pairs well with savoury foods like pork chops. To make a glaze, mix a few tablespoons of blackcurrant jam with Dijon mustard and a good glug of cider or sherry vinegar. Once the pork chops are almost cooked through, add this mixture to the pan along with a knob of butter and cook, spooning the glaze over the pork until glossy and reduced. Or, try thinning apricot jam with a splash of water – fry halloumi until golden, then spoon the apricot jam over and cook until reduced. Serve with salad or in a toastie.
