Use this quick kitchen timing calculator for common vegetables and simple cooking jobs. It links back to the full guides where you need more detail.
Timing result
Choose a food and method, then calculate the timing.
Boil broccoli
Full timing chart and doneness checks.
How long to boil broccoliBoil potatoes
Timings for mash, new potatoes and chunks.
How long to boil potatoesPractical guides
Food, cleaning and simple home guides.
Browse Practical GuidesFor storage questions as well as cooking times, see the freezer guides for mushrooms, eggs and yogurt.