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Daily Record
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
Get crispy roast potatoes every time using Michelin-trained chef's 'drying' method
Poppy O'Toole has got the perfect hack to help foodies master the the best roast potato. It can be a controversial subject, but many argue that roast potatoes are the best part of a roast dinner. Mostly it's a contest between the gravy and the potatoes, but more often or not, the roasties come out on top. Nobody wants soggy roast potatoes when they could be crispy, crunchy, and fluffy perfection all in one bite, and if they don't turn out perfect, your meal could be ruined. However, mastering the perfect roastie can be hard. Thankfully, Michelin-trained chef Poppy O'Toole has shared the perfect method to cook the crispiest roast potatoes of your life – and it's very straightforward. First Poppy said you should, 'make sure you use the correct type of potato'. She recommends using a Maris Piper, which is certainly up for the job, reports the Mirror. She said that par-boiling the potatoes is key, which means cooking them in hot water before putting them into the oven to roast. She prefers to do it longer than the "traditionally" recommended seven minutes from Delia Smith. Poppy recommends par-boiling for 10 minutes as "They're a little bit softer when they come out, but they crisp up easier in the fat". Then, her "drying" hack really comes in handy to ensure that the potatoes can become ultra crispy and not soggy. Her foolproof method involves steam drying them after par-boiling them. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. You won't need any fancy equipment, simply keep them in the colander and then put a tea towel over them. Poppy added: "The dryer the potatoes are when they go into the hot fat, the crispier they're going to be." Then, the potatoes need to be placed on a hot tray of fat at a high heat – or around 200 degrees. Turn them once or twice while they're in the oven, as leaving them there to crisp up is best, and the "oil makes them go golden". Jeff Baker, Executive Development Chef at Farmison & Co, also recently shared his top tips for the best roaster. The chef warned not to cover them in too much oil or they won't cook properly. He added: "If you drown them in too much oil, they'll burn on the outside and be undercooked on the inside. "In order to avoid such a disaster, it's important to fluff up your potatoes before roasting them - my preferred method is steaming.' "If you're unsure on how long to cook your spuds for, I would recommend at least 30 minutes at 200 degrees whilst checking them every now and again. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Give them a shake every now and then to increase the crispiness. "If you are still unsure after 40 minutes, take a potato out and give it a try. Not only can you check whether they are ready but you get first dibs on the crispiest roasties!" Joanne Gallagher, a cook and co-founder of Inspired Taste, said the type of oil you use for your roast potatoes is important. She said the right oil will not burn or smoke when roasting at a high temperature. She said: 'Since we roast our potatoes at a pretty high temperature, I like using a high-heat oil. Avocado oil is my favourite for this recipe."
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Saturday Kitchen and TikTok star in talks for Strictly Come Dancing 2025 – as Matt Tebbutt is tipped for MasterChef job
SATURDAY Kitchen star Poppy O'Toole is being lined up for Strictly Come Dancing, The Sun can exclusively reveal. The TikTok chef, who is famous for her potato recipes , has held talks with show bosses and they are keen to snap her up. 5 Poppy O'Toole is in talks with Strictly bosses Credit: Getty 5 Poppy married her longtime partner Matt Shattock recently Credit: poppy_cooks/Instagram A source said: 'Poppy is hugely popular both on TikTok and on Saturday Kitchen - she's really fun and easy to work with, plus bosses can guarantee there will be no scandal around her. "They've been in talks to get her on the 2025 series.' Both the BBC and Poppy's agent declined to comment. If she puts pen to paper, she will join the likes of READ MORE ON STRICTLY Poppy's potential move to the dancefloor comes as Saturday Kitchen host John Torode 's sacking earlier in the week. It has been reported that the incident, which came to light in a report into shamed former co-star Gregg Wallace 's conduct, Kanye West 's hit song Gold Digger. Meanwhile, Most read in News TV The Michelin-trained star's rise to the top hasn't been an overnight success. Aged 18, she worked as an apprentice at Purnell's, Birmingham , before heading to London to further her career. It was in lockdown that she discovered TikTok after losing her job as a junior sous chef. This Morning star reveals she's married as she shows off her wedding ring on return to show Her online following gradually increased as more and more people tuned in to her tasty, home-made recipes. But it was when shared her best potato meals that she shot to the top of the TikTok pile, racking up over 1 million views - and she hasn't looked back since. It is shaping up to be a huge year for the popular online star. She recently married partner of 16 years Matt Shattock, showing off her wedding ring on Friday's This Morning on which she was the guest chef. The couple tied the knot at Redditch Registry Office earlier this month. 5 Poppy occasionally appears on the likes of Saturday Kitchen and This Morning Credit: BBC 5 She's known for her potato recipes Credit: Instagram 5 Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt could be replacing John Torode on MasterChef Credit: BBC
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
This Morning star reveals she's married as she shows off her wedding ring on return to show
The star revealed that a planning mishap changed their plans WEDDING JOY This Morning star reveals she's married as she shows off her wedding ring on return to show Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A THIS Morning star revealed she's tied the knot with her partner Tom as she returned to the show today. Guest chef Poppy O'Toole, 32, beamed as she revealed her wedding ring in the studio as she was congratulated by hosts Dermot O'Leary and Sian Welby. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Chef Poppy O'Toole has got married to partner Tom Credit: poppy_cooks/Instagram 2 The This Morning star made her marriage official at Redditch Registry Office Credit: poppy_cooks/Instagram Poppy, who is dubbed 'Potato Queen', also shared her happy news on Instagram and admitted it wasn't quite the wedding day the couple had initially planned. She wrote: "Well you know how we organised a wedding in like four weeks… turns out you need to give at least 29 days notice and we forgot haha. Very us. "Unconventionally we had our 'wedding' two weeks ago where we wrote our own vows and had our friend lead the ceremony (she did amazing) so although it wasn't 'official', it was the best day of my life!! "So this morning we did all the official stuff at the registry office (shout out Redditch xx) with just our parents. We didn't have a photographer so Tom decided to do a little photoshoot of me in the waiting room on his iPhone. Very glam. Very high fashion. "Then our Moms signed the papers as witnesses and it was all very lovely. "Moral of the story: it doesn't matter where you are in the world, if you're with the people you love and having a laugh, you're very very lucky. "I had South of France on my mood board but Redditch will do xx."
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Potato queen Poppy O'Toole finally ties knot after mortifying wedding blunder
Poppy O'Toole has taken to social media to show off some gorgeous wedding day snaps, but the TikTok star dropped another startling revelation. The ITV This Morning and self-styled 'Potato Queen' star shared how she organised her wedding to partner of 15 years Tom Shattock in just four week. The 32-year-old admitted it was an "unconventional" day, as they failed to give at least 29 days' notice before the ceremony. Read more: Anyone with a bank account urged to come forward for free £715 payment Failing to give the required notice of marriage can prevent a wedding from taking place on the intended date. If couples fail to give 29 days notice, the ceremony may need to be rescheduled, and additional fees may be incurred for rebooking. In the end, the couple took care of all the "official stuff" in Redditch, not forgetting to take a series of snaps outside the registry office. Despite it not being a traditional day, it didn't dampen Poppy's spirits, as she took to Instagram to share in the joyous news. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Poppy O'Toole (@poppy_cooks) Poppy wrote: "Well you know how we organised a wedding in like four weeks… turns out you need to give at least notice 29 days notice and we forgot haha. Very us. "Unconventionally we had our 'wedding' two weeks ago where we wrote our own vows and had our friend lead the ceremony (she did amazing) so although it wasn't 'official', it was the best day of my life!! "So this morning we did all the official stuff at the registry office (shout out Redditch xx) with just our parents. We didn't have a photographer so Tom decided to do a little photoshoot of me in the waiting room on his iPhone. Very glam. Very high fashion. "Then our Moms signed the papers as witnesses and it was all very lovely. "Moral of the story: it doesn't matter where you are in the world, if you're with the people you love and having a laugh, you're very very lucky. "I had South of France on my mood board but Redditch will do xx"
Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Price of ice cream maker slashed as fans say ‘excellent' machine ‘makes it easy' during sweltering summer temps
Find out a cheeky hack to get an extra £15 off CHILL OUT Price of ice cream maker slashed as fans say 'excellent' machine 'makes it easy' during sweltering summer temps Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IN the summer heat there's only one thing on everyone's mind - ice cream. And right on cue, there's a neat sale on an "excellent" ice cream machine. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Cuisinart Solo Scoops Ice Cream Maker is available now for a bargain price Credit: Lakeland 2 The cake machine comes with a three year guarantee Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk The Lakeland Cuisinart Solo Scoops Ice Cream Maker has just had 25% slashed off its price. This brings the cost down from £39.99 to £29.99 in the company's summer sale. This even matches the product's Prime Day Deal price on Amazon. This means ice cream making for families across the nation just got more affordable - as the tenner off makes the seemingly seasonal purchase that bit more tempting. There's even an extra saving to be made on the item for savvy deal seekers out there. Money saver website TopCashBack is offering a free £15 signup bonus. This bonus is accompanied by extra cashback on certain qualifying spends across thousands of retailers, which as luck would have it include Lakeland. When the sums are done, new TopCashback members can get the ice cream maker for the outrageously low price of just £14.20. The ice cream maker is not only compact, but can also produce small ice cream servings in just 25 minutes. It comes with a 3 year guarantee, and even features an ingredient funnel to add extra toppings like chocolate chips or chopped fruits. Rita Ora looks incredible as she strips off to thong bikini to enjoy an ice lolly by the pool There's even a neat recipe book included, so you'll have no trouble getting started. The Lakeland website adds: "Fancy fast homemade ice cream without the faff? "The Cuisinart Solo Scoops Ice Cream Maker makes it easy to whip up your favourite flavours at home without making a massive batch. "Whether you're craving classic vanilla, fruity sorbet, or a decadent chocolatey delight, this compact and clever machine whips up delicious homemade ice cream in just 25 minutes with minimal preparation. Customers have been heaping praise on the machine, with one customer saying: "Five star ice cream, five star machine - you won't get better. Another added: "It's a very impressive little ice cream maker." This comes after a top chef created a wild new potato ice cream topped with bacon. Michelin-trained Poppy O'Toole, 31, is touted the sweet-meets-savoury version and insists: 'It works!' The self-titled 'Potato Queen' of the internet mixes Maris Piper spuds with condensed milk, double cream, vanilla and salt to make the no-churn treat. She suggests adding pieces of maple bacon or crispy potato sticks to complete the offering. Poppy, who has 5.5 million internet followers, said: 'People might know me for my roasties, but now it's time for potato-based desserts to enter the chat. 'Sounds a bit wild, I know — but trust me, it works. I love showing how everyday ingredients can surprise you.'
