Mastering The Basics: A Beginners Guide To Pressure Cooking
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Mastering The Basics: A Beginners Guide To Pressure Cooking

Pressure cooking has gained immense popularity among home cooks due to its ability to save time, energy, and preserve the nutritional value of foods. For beginners, pressure cooking may seem intimidating, but fear not! This guide will walk you through the basics of pressure cooking.
How to Go (& Stay) Vegan Without Feeling Like You’re Missing Out
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How to Go (& Stay) Vegan Without Feeling Like You’re Missing Out

A few years ago, going vegan was associated with hemp clothing and making your own soap. However, with celebrities such as Beyoncé jumping on the vegan bandwagon, the vegan lifestyle has a fresh new look. And for good reason. A vegan diet has great health benefits, not to mention environmental kudos. If you’re thinking of going vegan but are worried about missing out on your favourite foods, there’s no need to fear!With minimal effort and a little creativity, you can easily create delicious vegan meals at home to set your taste buds tingling. Here’s how to go vegan, and stay vegan without feeling like you’re missing out. What is Veganism? Before we get started, what do vegans eat?A vegan lifestyle means cutting out any animal products from your diet and lifestyle habits. That means no meat, dairy products, honey, leather, wool or silk. Some people call themselves ethical vegans and avoid animal products due to animal cruelty concerns and factory farming, while others are in it for the health or environmental benefits. For more information on what exactly you can and can’t eat, the vegan society website should point you in the right direction. Find Vegan Alternatives to Your Favourites One of the biggest hurdles stopping people from going all the way is the fear of missing out on their favourite comfort foods. However, it’s getting increasingly easy to recreate your favourite treats at home. Here’s a few simple recipes to try: Fried Chicken and Chips Tofu makes a fantastic replacement for chicken as it has a satisfying texture and takes on flavour really well. Create a spice mix out of your favourite herbs and flavourings such as garlic, ginger, chilli, mustard and oregano to coat your tofu chicken pieces for that classic ‘finger lickin’ goodness!To get that perfect crispy coating, the trick is to coat the pieces in flour, panko bread crumbs and the spice mix before frying in a deep fat fryer. Chuck some potatoes into the fryer and whip up a quick vegan slaw for a vegan feast in no time! Top vegan tip: use a smidge of marmite to get that meaty flavour and a good dose of B12! Mexican Bean Chilli A simple swap from meat to black beans can result in a rewarding bowl of vegan chilli.This one is super easy; simply chop up your veg, whack it in a slow cooker with the beans, lentils and spices and leave it to work its magic.Serve with a healthy dollop of guacamole and steamed rice. Quick, healthy and kind on the wallet! Did you know black beans are a great source of protein and are a lot cheaper per gram than meat! Dairy-free Ice Cream Sometimes all you want is a sweet treat after dinner. The good news is, vegan desserts are easier to make than you might think. Take dairy-free ice cream for example, all you need is some fruit, sugar and dairy-free milk. Add it to an ice cream maker and it does the hard work for you!Here’s some flavour inspo: Mango and lime sorbet Banana, peanut butter and oat milk Vegan chocolate chip with Oreo crumble There’s now a whole range of dairy-free milk options to choose from. Pick from soya, oat, cashew, coconut, almond or hemp! Always Carry Emergency Snacks When hunger pangs strike and you find yourself far from home, it’s easy to give in and reach for the nearest chocolate bar.However, with a little preparation you can avoid this scenario altogether. Carrying nuts, seeds and fruit in your bag gives you something to munch on when the desire takes you.Another tasty vegan snack is popcorn. You can even make your own sweet or salty popcorn at home with a popcorn maker! Perfect for home-movie nights with friends. Pick the Restaurant Going vegan doesn’t mean you have to give up going out to eat. If all your friends or colleagues are out celebrating, staying home will make you miserable. If you’re worried about finding vegan friendly options on the menu, why not take charge and organise where you’re going. This means you can do some quick research beforehand and make sure there are some tasty vegan options on the menu. You’d be surprised at how many UK restaurant chains offer great vegan options; Pizza Express makes a pizza with vegan cheese and Wagamama’s have loads of vegan dishes to choose from. Try Something New If you’re going vegan for the first time, why not take this opportunity to try something new? The world of fruits and vegetables is vast and it’s likely there’s something out there that you’re yet to try. Visiting a world food market is a great place to discover new foods. Once you’re home with your stash, you can experiment by whipping up different smoothie combinations in a blender. Why not challenge yourself to a different flavour combo every morning for a week? A quick and healthy breakfast option to keep you on your toes. Sugar and Spice and All Things Nice The key to getting the maximum flavour out of vegan food is to be heavy handed with the seasoning. Fresh and dried herbs, spices, vinegar and vegan sauces can all add that special something to a simple dish. Get Creative in the Kitchen One of the biggest things that throw people off the vegan wagon is getting stuck in a food rut. Combat this by picking one night a week to get creative in the kitchen and experiment with flavours. This doesn’t have to be an expensive or laborious task. With the right kitchen tools, creating new vegan recipes is easy and fun. A multipurpose food processor can lend a hand in the kitchen by whipping up sauces, blitzing veg and making breadcrumbs in minutes. MasterChef eat your heart out. Stock Up on Vegan Basics Returning home from a long day at work to an empty cupboard is a disaster waiting to happen. When you’re tired, that’s when the cravings set in and you’re just a moment away from picking up the phone and ordering a giant cheesy pizza.That’s why it’s so important to keep a well-stocked cupboard with all the vegan basics to hand. Here’s a list of essential vegan items;   Marmite Nutritional yeast Beans of all varieties Tempeh Nuts Vegan stock Tahini Maple syrup Tofu Aquafaba Do it With Friends Creating new habits is easier with friends. Someone to share recipes with and keep you on track when late night cravings kick in can make transitioning to vegan a whole lot easier. Try out some vegan friendly restaurants together or invite them round for a home-cooked meal so you don’t have to feel like you’re missing out on social occasions. It’s All About Texture To make food satisfying, it’s all about that crunch. Creating foods with an interesting mix of textures is a simple way to make vegan food exciting. From crispy, deep fried cauliflower pops, to dehydrated vegetable crisps, a little bit of bite keeps things from getting bland. Don’t Scrimp on Calories Sitting down to a plate of lentils and a few sad lettuce leaves while everyone else tucks into a full roast dinner is no fun for anyone. But there’s no need to feel deprived! One of the great things about going vegan is that it means you can eat more food! Without calorie heavy meat and dairy, your body needs more of the good stuff to keep it ticking along. That means you can indulge in a few extra snacks throughout the day and say yes to that vegan chocolate cake for dessert! Focus on What you CAN Eat Instead of getting worked up over what you can’t eat, it’s best to focus on the massive list of tasty fruits, veg, pulses, beans and grains you can eat till your heart’s content.Vegan living should be about abundance not restriction!If you’re thinking about transitioning to a vegan diet, give yourself a helping hand in the kitchen by investing in a few hard-working gadgets that will help you stay on track.Geepas offers a great range of multipurpose kitchen appliances to make cooking delicious vegan food at home as easy as pie. To see how Geepas can help, explore the rest of the Geepas kitchen appliance range and get cooking!
Get the perfect summer skin from the inside out
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Get the perfect summer skin from the inside out

Summer is officially here (although some days it doesn’t feel like it) so, it’s the perfect time to get that summer glow that everyone dreams about, and we don’t mean by using every soap or cream on the market.
The Top Juice Extractor for Nutrition: The Geepas Formula
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The Top Juice Extractor for Nutrition: The Geepas Formula

Clean eating is all the range, with wellness goddesses proclaiming the miraculous health benefits of hemp, chia seeds and other foods you’ve never heard of. But does healthy eating have to be so complicated?We don’t think so. Getting your recommended allocation of fruit and veg each day is made a whole lot easier with a juice extractor to speed things up. The Geepas top juice extractor has a powerful motor for efficient juicing, is easy to clean and easy to assemble. Perfect for getting your greens without spending all day chomping on celery!   This is the Geepas Formula Becoming a healthier you is sometimes easier said than done. To make getting all that goodness into your system easier, we’ve come up with a handy formula to make healthy eating easy and convenient. We’ve developed a range of simple, healthy recipes showcasing just four, everyday ingredients and one hardworking kitchen gadget to get things done. Save time, money and space in your kitchen with a few key kitchen appliances and our range of tasty recipes.   The Benefits of Juicing Not only is it an easy way of getting your five-a-day, juicing comes with many benefits to your health and wellbeing; It’s Easier on the Digestion As the food is already processed, your body has less work to do! It Can Protect Against Colds and Illness Packing in essential vitamins wards of nasty colds by boosting your immune system. It’s More Efficient Consuming a wide variety of fruit and vegetables can be time consuming. Drinking juice is much faster and can even be taken on the go! It Detoxes the Body Fruits and veg are full of powerful antioxidants that can help rid the body of toxins. Adding ginger and lemon can help kick start this process. It’s Ideal for Glowing Skin Healthy insides result in healthy outsides! Extra vitamins and minerals are great for your complexion. Try avocado for glowing skin and glossy hair. It Can Boost Energy Levels With less time wasted on digesting your food, you may find you have more energy for other things! It Can Aid Weight Loss Replacing your morning breakfast with a healthy juice could help you lose weight. Just make sure you ask your doctor before making any drastic changes.   The Best Juice Extractor for Maximum Nutrients The Geepas Juice Extractor extracts juice from everything from citrus fruits to carrots with ease. The wide chute allows for more efficient juicing, while the stainless steel filter catches pips and seeds. Get maximum juice yield in minimal time and take the hassle out of healthy eating! Here’s a closer look at the features that make this juicer special; Two Speed Settings Dual speed means you can have your juice, your way. From smooth and pulp-free to chunky and satisfying, it’s up to you. Low Noise This discrete kitchen appliance doesn’t make a racket so you can get on with other tasks in peace while it does its stuff. Large Juice Capacity The joys of batch cooking! The large capacity of this juicer allows you to make large batches to save for a later date when time is running short. Intelligent Safety Features Non-slip feet and overheat-protection ensures that this product is safe to use and suitable for families with young children.   The Showcase Recipe: Green Super Juice It can be hard to fit all the vitamins and nutrients we need into our busy working days. Juicing is an easy way to get your five-a-day, without compromising on flavour. From leafy greens to soft fruits, whatever goes in comes out deliciously refreshing! This green super juice is packed full of antioxidants and detoxing ingredients, perfect for a post-workout boost. Servings: 1Price per smoothie: £1.50Calories: 150Prep time: 10 minutesIngredients:½ cup kale 1 cup spinach½ medium-sized cucumber, peeled2 celery stalks½ an apple½ a lemon (deseeded)½ a lime (deseeded)1 small handful icePreparation:1. Wash, peel and trim the ingredients2. Select your speed setting on the Geepas juice extractor. We recommend starting slow and gradually increasing the speed to achieve the desired consistency. 3. Feed the ingredients through the feeder chute and let the juicer do the hard work for you!4. Collect the juice from the outlet into the jug and enjoy.Top Tip: Not much time in the mornings? No problem! Simply make your juice the evening before and pop the jug into the fridge. Or make larger batches and freeze for a later date. Eager to discover more ways to pack in nutrients? The Geepas vegetable spiralizer is the way forward. Whip up a healthy salad in seconds with this multi-purpose tool.   Get Juicing with Geepas! Ready to get juicing? Investing in a quality juice extractor could be the first step in discovering a healthier you.From revitalising carrot and ginger juice to calming apple and cucumber, there is a juice combination for everyone! Shop the Geepas juice extractor here to get started on your healthy living journey.
The Best Hand Blender for Versatility: The Geepas Formula
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The Best Hand Blender for Versatility: The Geepas Formula

What would we do without our time-saving kitchen gadgets? As our lives get busier, we often need a helping hand to speed things up in the kitchen. That’s why we’ve come up with the ultimate kitchen appliance for easy, versatile cooking.A hand blender with five different components allows you to chop, whisk, blend and grind foods with just one handy tool. This is why the best hand blender does more than it says on the tin! What is the Geepas Formula? Why should healthy, home-cooked meals be expensive and laborious to make? The short answer: they shouldn’t. It’s easier than you might think to create tasty dishes using just a few, ordinary ingredients you can find in your local supermarket. All you need is one convenient kitchen gadget to get things started!We’ve created a whole range of simple, everyday recipes showcasing four ingredients and one handy gadget. Read on for our showcase recipe using the Geepas hand food blender. The Geepas Hand Food Blender Save time in the kitchen with a multi-purpose helper that takes the effort out of cooking. With variable speed control and dishwasher safe parts, this little gadget has a lot to offer considering the affordable price tag. With Geepas, you get a whole lot of bang for your buck: The Whisk Attachment Whisk eggs into a frenzy for perfectly light cakes and bakes, or egg whites for meringues. With 8 different speed settings, you can achieve ideal consistencies for precise baking. The Chopper Bowl Chop herbs and vegetables for sauces and salads in no time with this handy function. The simple design and dishwasher friendly parts are easy to clean afterwards. The Stick Blender This versatile stick blender can turn into a potato masher or mini chopper depending on what’s on the menu! The Blending Beaker This tall beaker means no more splashes and spills when blending. From smoothies to baby food, this tool takes the fuss out of blending. The Coffee Grinder Need a boost? Fresh coffee has the fullest flavour. Grind your own with the grinder attachment without the need for extra gadgets cluttering up your kitchen! A hand blender set with endless culinary possibilities! Five different attachments not enough? How about 10! The Geepas 10 in 1 food processor is the ultimate in cooking convenience. Slice, shred or blend - whatever you need, it can provide! The Showcase Recipe: Banana Berry Smoothie Start the day as you mean to go on with a delicious smoothie packed full of vitamins! A banana is fantastic fuel for the day ahead, while berries are superfoods that can help keep your health in tip top condition.We’ve kept it simple here to show how easy it is to create a quick and healthy breakfast to have on-the-go, but feel free to get creative with different ingredients and flavour combinations!Servings: 1Price: £1Calories:150Time: 5 minutesIngredients: 1 banana1 cup blueberries1 cup strawberries1 cup milkPreparation: 1. Roughly chop the bananas and add to the jug blender attachment of the Geepas hand food blender along with the rest of the fruit and a splash of milk.2. Starting on a low speed, use the stick blender attachment to blend the ingredients, adding the rest of the milk as you go.3. Once you’ve achieved a smooth, creamy texture, your smoothie is ready! Simple!Top tip: There’s no need for vegans to miss out on this recipe. Simply swap the milk for your choice of dairy-free milk alternative. We recommend oat milk for added creaminess! Caught the cooking bug? We’ve got a whole range of recipes for you to impress your friends and family with! On a health kick? Check out our healthy salad recipes for quick and easy meals packed full of nutrients! Let’s Get Cooking! From soups and smoothies to delicious sauces, expand your culinary horizons without spending hours in the kitchen with a product from our affordable kitchen appliance range.To see how much time and effort it could save you, shop the Geepas hand food blender here and get cooking!
The Best Vegetable Spiralizer for Salads: The Geepas Formula
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The Best Vegetable Spiralizer for Salads: The Geepas Formula

Spiralized veggies are having a moment. And we can understand why! With far less calories than pasta or noodles, vegetable alternatives are lower in calories and higher in nutrients!Combining delicious fruits and vegetables into tasty salads is a great way to pack flavour into a healthy meal. And with the best vegetable spiralizer at your side, it’s super quick and easy too! Read on to discover why an electric spiralizer is an essential addition to your kitchen.   The Geepas Formula Simple ingredients + one handy gadget to speed things up. That’s the Geepas formula. We believe healthy, home cooked meals should be easy to make and affordable for all. That’s why we’ve designed a range of kitchen products to make cooking more enjoyable. Time Saving No one wants to spend all day in the kitchen. That’s why we’ve taken a time-saving approach to cooking. Let our handy gadgets do the hard work for you! Space Saving By designing gadgets with multiple, versatile functions, we aim to free up space in your kitchen. From ‘4 in 1’ to ‘10 in 1’, we can help you minimise gadgets to maximise flavour. Money Saving Discover simple, everyday cooking with our range of essential, affordable kitchen tools. We may be low on prices, but we never compromise on quality. The Geepas Electric Vegetable Spiralizer Slicing and chopping large amounts of vegetables can be time consuming. The last thing you need when trying to eat healthy is a mountain of chopping to do when you get home!That’s where the spiralizer comes in. With four, easy to use cone attachments, you can achieve four different textures in a matter of seconds! Chop, slice, shred and grate with this handy gadget. Easy to clean and compact, it might just be the missing link in your healthy eating journey! Here’s what you get: Dishwasher Safe for Easy Cleaning Everything but the motor is dishwasher friendly, saving you time at the kitchen sink! Sharp Blades of Stainless Steel The sharp blades of the stainless steel nozzles make easy work of vegetables, and the high quality steel is rust-proof and durable. Compact and Convenient The sleek, compact design fits neatly into your kitchen, whatever the size! What Vegetables Can You Spiralize? When it comes to spiralizing, the world is your oyster! From spiralized sweet potato to spiralized carrots, making vegetable noodles is easy when you have the right tools. Root vegetables such as yellow squash give a satisfying texture to veggie noodles, whilst spiralized courgette with a drizzle of olive oil works great as a side dish.Gluten-free? Spiralizing butternut squash is a great alternative to pasta! The Showcase Recipe: Quinoa Salad with Red Cabbage and Kale This delicious salad celebrates four, star ingredients; cabbage, kale, carrot and shallot. Quick to prepare for a light dinner or lunch, this salad is packed with protein and flavour to keep you satisfied throughout the day. Servings: 1Price: £1.35Calorie count: 250 Cooking time: 10 minutesIngredients:3 cups cabbage5 cups kale ½ shallot, peeled1 cup carrot ½ cup quinoa0.25 cups goats cheese (optional)½ pomegranate, seeds only (optional) First, bring 1 cup of water to the boil, adding a pinch of salt. Once boiling, turn the heat down to a simmer and add the quinoa, cover until all the liquid is absorbed. Around 10 minutes. While the quinoa is cooking, wash the carrot, cabbage and kale leaves and dry on a paper towel. Next, use the slicing attachment of the Geepas vegetable spiralizer to thinly slice the shallot and add to a salad bowl. Using the chopping cone, chop the kale and cabbage into bite-sized chunks and add.With the shredding cone, shred the carrot into fine shavings and add to the bowl.When the quinoa is cooked, fluff with a fork, and toss with the vegetables. Use the grating cone to top the salad with lemon zest, and a little juice from the lemon for added flavour. Season to taste. Optional: Add goats cheese and scatter with pomegranate seeds for a flavour sensation that looks as good as it tastes! Looking for more? Discover our range of salad recipes to suit any taste. From summer salads to vegan salads, our menu of the best salad recipes around are all easy to follow and quick to make from home. Time to Get Spiralizing! Forget the endless chopping and grating by hand. The Geepas vegetable spiralizer does the hard work for you and comes with four different attachments to create a range of textures.With a two year warranty on all of our products and a dedication to quality gadgets at budget prices, you can afford to kit out your kitchen with the latest tools! Eager to get in on the spiralizing action? To try your hand at making sweet potato noodles or rustling up a home-made stir fry in minutes, you’ve come to the right place. Shop the electric vegetable spiralizer here and rediscover your love of healthy food!