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Is there anything better than a hummus dip? The perfect accompaniment to pitta bread, dips and falafel, hummus is a staple spread for any Middle Eastern dish - and it’s vegan too! Whilst we love a supermarket hummus, you really can’t beat a homemade version. This hummus recipe is packed with chickpeas, tahini and fresh garlic to make a smooth, delicious dip - every time. Serves: 6   Ingredients  1 x 400g can of chickpeas (don’t drain them before you start!) 1 x large lemon 3 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 small garlic clove, crushed 1 pinch of salt   Method 1. Combine your tahini and the juice from your lemon in a food processor (our mini rose gold processor does the job beautifully!) . Blend for 30 seconds, scrape the sides and then blend for another 30 seconds. This whips up the tahini and helps produce a creamy texture to form the base of your hummus.  2. Add olive oil, crushed garlic, cumin and a pinch of salt to your tahini and lemon juice. Blend for 30 seconds, scrape the bottom and sides again and blend for an additional 30 seconds to ensure the mixture is even. 3. Open your chickpeas and drain the aquafaba (the starchy liquid from the can) into a separate bowl. Rinse your chickpeas thoroughly under cold water and add them to your food processor. Blend until thick, and scrape down the sides if needed. 4. To make your hummus thinner and more creamy, slowly add 1 tablespoon of aquafaba (or water) at a time to your mixture and keep blending until you’re happy with the consistency. 5. Taste for salt and add more if needed. The aquafaba is usually salty so it does the job for you.  Note: Some hummus recipes recommend shelling your chickpeas, and we find it doesn’t make a HUGE amount of difference to the final result. But if your hummus isn’t as smooth as you’d like, there’s a hack you can try!  Start by draining your chickpeas from the aquafaba and leaving them out on a piece of kitchen towel. The drier the chickpeas are, the easier it is to remove the shells. Loosen the shells by placing another piece of kitchen roll over your chickpeas and rolling them gently between the pieces of paper for 30 seconds. This will loosen off the shells so you can pick out any bits. This process usually takes another 10 minutes so adds to your hummus-making time. A task worthy of a kitchen helper if you have one!

The bread maker is the most underrated kitchen appliance. Being able to make delicious fresh bakery without too much effort is often forgotten about. This blog post will guide you through our favorite three recipes that can be done in the bread maker.For more information on the bread maker, and how it works check out the product page for the bread maker!

If you’re getting ready to fly the nest and head off to university this September, you’ll likely be preoccupied by the nervous anticipation that comes with the prospect of moving away from home and embarking upon such a big transition. In the midst of it all, it’s easy to forget about one thing - cooking. If you grew up on homemade meals, the act of cooking for yourself for the first time can be daunting. There’s also the limitations of living in shared accommodation, as you might have as you'll have to balance all your new societies and clubs with trying to find a free spot in the kitchen. No student is complete without a small set of appliances to their name. We've compiled our most student-proof designs to help you as you get settled into university life. From smoothie makers to toasters, these should get you whipping up meals in no time. Pot noodles optional.   Cookware Set     While you may be provided with a few pots and pans in your accommodation, it’s worth investing in your very own cookware set. Living on ready meals and takeaways might SEEM like you're living the student dream, but eventually your wallet and waistband might start to disagree. A full cookware set is a must if you want to make Simple and (relatively) healthy meals that taste great too.  Choose a set that gives you the complete package, useful for all types of cooking, such as a frying pan for making fried foods, pots for cooking vegetables, a wok for stir frying, and a casserole dish for making hearty dishes perfect for that first winter in halls or your student house. Sooner or later you’ll be hosting dinner parties!   Coffee Machine   A steaming cup of coffee is a lifesaver for many people in the morning, especially if you’ve got a day full of lectures ahead of you. It might be easy to dash to your nearest high street coffee chain, but with that comes sky high prices. It can set you back upwards of £700 per year if you buy a cup of coffee everyday!  Save time and money in the morning with your own coffee machine, ensuring on-demand caffeinated goodness to set you up for the day. If you want to try your hand at becoming an amateur barista, a more advanced espresso machine can give you many of the same great tasting beverages as your favourite chain without the price tag, or the queue.   Toaster   The humble toaster is often there to save you when you don’t have time to make anything more elaborate than toast. Whether it’s before rushing out for a day of long lectures, or after you come home from an equally lengthy night out, there’s nothing more welcome than a buttery piece of toast. Even if your accommodation comes with a toaster, there can be a lot of competition over who gets to use it and when.  Instead of fighting over a shared toaster, get one you can call your own. A two slice toaster is easier to pack, but if you’re a bit of a toast addict, a four slice unit will save you time, while also giving you the opportunity to share that all important toasting capacity with someone else, if you’re feeling generous.   Smoothie Maker     Instead of fuelling your late night study sessions with fizzy drinks, or even worse, energy drinks, make your own smoothies that are rich in brain-boosting nutrients, vitamins and minerals. With your own smoothie maker, you’ll make keeping healthy just that little bit easier, as you’ll be able to throw all your favourite fruits and vegetables into one convenient drink. Find yourself a handheld smoothie maker or blender that’s easy to pack when you move, and is easy to store in the tightest of spaces, just in case you’re restricted in terms of storage space.   Food Steamer       Your accommodation may come with a shared cooker, and while having to share it with others already limits the amount of cooking time available to you, that cooker may not be on the larger side. Installing your own oven inside a pokey apartment isn’t an option, but a countertop steamer is. A steamer is an efficient and healthy way of cooking vegetables, meats and more - you could even cook an entire Sunday roast on your countertop!   Rice Cooker With tasty steamed meats and vegetables, you’ll be looking for something to add to them to make a meal. If you’re without your own oven top, or a hob, you’ll find it tricky to create meals like curries that often come with rice. Bring the taste of home cooked meals with you and invest in a rice cooker. Combine rice with vegetables and create quick and easy meals in no time at all. Just throw it all in! It’s a student’s dream, all with the same great freshness and taste of the meals you were raised on. If you’re short on space, a rice cooker with an included steamer can combine the best of both worlds, with rice on the bottom, and steamed vegetables cooking on top.   Get Cooking! Flying the nest and making the move to university is both exciting and daunting. Stocking up on these essentials can lighten the load, and make cooking for yourself and your housemates all part of the fun. Dive into the rest of the Geepas range for more appliances that can help you turn your student accommodation into a home away from home.

Craving a strawberry daiquiri? This frozen rum-based cocktail is the perfect refresher on a hot summer’s day, and is sure to impress friends and family alike. A daiquiri is a staple in any cocktail making repertoire, and this Cuban-inspired popular favourite first found fame in New York clubs in 1902, before it exploded in popularity in the 1940s. Our recipe for the iconic strawberry daiquiri will taste best in the summer months when strawberries are in season, but don’t forget you can easily swap out strawberries for raspberries, pineapple or mango and get extra creative with your fruit flavours all year round. Making this cocktail for the whole family? Ditch the white rum and use apple juice instead to keep it alcohol-free if your kids want to join in too! Serves 2 Ingredients  250g Frozen Strawberries 60g Fresh Strawberries, Plus Extra to Garnish* 30ml Sugar Syrup* 120ml White Rum Note: this provides each person with a double shot of rum, so reduce this down if you want your cocktail a little less boozy! 90ml of Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice Mint To Garnish *Whilst you can use fresh strawberries and ice if you don’t have any frozen strawberries in the freezer, we think the blend of frozen strawberries and fresh works best. This addition of fresh strawberries stops the cocktail from turning into a sorbet texture. **You can buy sugar syrup (or simple syrup) from the supermarket, or make your own at home! To make your own, add equal parts white sugar and water to a pan and simmer on the hob until the sugar dissolves. You can cool this syrup off and keep it in a jar until needed. Worth making a batch for multiple cocktail occasions. Method A powerful blender is the secret to a perfect frozen daiquiri so that your strawberries or other fruit combination breaks down into that refreshing slushy texture. Our 700W smoothie blender is totally up to the job! 1. Place all ingredients into your blender and blitz until your strawberries are smooth. 2. Taste test and make adjustments according to flavour. If you need more sweetness, top up with syrup. Likewise if you’re craving a sour kick, squeeze in more lime.  3. Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh strawberries and mint. 4. Enjoy!

Who needs Starbucks, anyway? This creamy iced coffee is the perfect homemade treat to get your frappe fix no matter what your day looks like. Learn how to make your favourite summer drink from your very own kitchen in four easy steps. All you need is a few simple ingredients and that frappe coffee craving! Serves 1 Ingredients: Instant espresso coffee Milk Sugar Ice cubes  Optional toppings: Whipped cream Caramel or chocolate sauce Honeycomb pieces, chocolate sprinkles, crushed nuts Cinnamon powder Ice cream (if you’re feeling hungry!) A Note On Toppings: An iced frappe is good, but you know what’s even better? An iced frappe with cream, sauce and sprinkles! Here’s where you can really make your frappe pop. Top off your frappe with whipped cream for an indulgent creamy layer (or ice cream if you’re in the mood for a sundae), and drizzle your drink with a sauce of choice. We’d recommend a caramel drizzle or a chocolate sauce to complement the coffee flavours, but feel free to get experimental here to find your perfect combination. You can even line the cup with sauce before you add your drink to keep the sweetness coming all the way through. If you like a bit of spice, then add cinnamon powder on top for a fiery kick. Like a bit of crunch? Turn your frappe into a dessert with honeycomb pieces, crushed hazelnuts or chocolate sprinkles. P.S. Don’t forget to send us your favourite frappe creations!  Method: Put the kettle on and make an espresso with your instant coffee. Leave your coffee in the fridge for a few minutes to give it time to chill down. This time in the fridge stops your frappe from becoming too warm and melting the ice. Use this time to get out your blender and other ingredients. Top tip: If you like a daily iced coffee, keep a pitcher of brewed coffee in the fridge during the summer. Time saving, and a perfect way to perk up your afternoon!  Pour your espresso into your blender and top up with 6-7 ice cubes, enough milk to fill your glass of choice, and a teaspoon of sugar (you can always stir in more at the end if you prefer it sweeter). Need a blender? We’ve got plenty of models here: https://geepas.co.uk/collections/blenders-smoothie-makers Blend on a low speed, gradually increasing the speed until foamy and the ice has broken down into slush. If you prefer a smoother drink, keep blending until the ice has been fully melted. Pour into a glass, add your toppings and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Limescale is a very common problem and does not necessarily come down to you doing something wrong - it is normal for kettles to develop limescale especially if they have not been cleaned for a longer period of time. Do not worry, in this article we will be going through, why does limescale appear in kettles, What you can do to avoid limescale in the future and how to eliminate limescale if it does appear in your kitchen appliances.

In this article, we will be going through the different new home essentials that you might need to transform your living space. From smaller kitchen appliances such as kettles to portable mini ovens. A true large selection of the highest rated and trending kitchen appliances to save you time and effort on cooking.

This article is not going to be the typical guide to buying the best ergonomic chair for your computer desk or finding the fastest most powerful laptop. We are here to provide you with actual useful kitchen appliances, kitchen gadgets and other essentials such as instant boiling water dispensers, gorgeous kettles and of course snack makers.