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Shortbread is a traditional Scottish biscuit that is said to originate from as far back as the 12th century, although it is widely believed to have been refined by Mary Queen of Scots in the 16th century. Shortbread is made from a specific ratio of one parts sugar, two parts butter and three parts flour

Can you reheat mushrooms? Some people believe that reheating mushrooms using a microwave causes them to become toxic. However, this is not true. You can safely reheat mushrooms, including reheating them in the microwave, as long as you’ve stored them properly. There are several ways to reheat mushrooms. Be sure to choose a method that

The cup system can be a complicated one to get your head around. Lots of websites offer measurements in both cups and metric measures, but sometimes you will come across a recipe that has you scratching your head and wondering how much of that ingredient is needed.   What Are Cup Measures? Cup measures are

Pearl onions are small onions that are less than 3 cm in size and that are slightly sweeter than a white onion. In the UK, pearl onions are known as either button onions, baby onions or silver skin onions. Pearl onions are often used for pickling though they are slightly bigger than actual pickling onions

Squirty cream is a light and delicious dairy-based and slightly sweet fluffy cream that can be added to hot chocolate, served on a variety of desserts or on ice cream or fresh fruit. The aerated nature of squirty cream makes it lower in calories and fat than heavier creams. Squirty cream is traditionally dairy based

Lasagne is a hearty family meal comprised of layers of lasagne pasta sheets sandwiched between layers of alternating bechamel sauce and a tomato-based meat or vegetable layer and topped with cheese. With lasagne being one of the most eaten dishes in the UK it can be useful to know how to store and cook it.

White asparagus is sometimes known as “edible ivory” or the “royal vegetable” and is a prized and expensive type of asparagus. White asparagus is so called because of its pale colour which comes from it being grown entirely underground and therefore not developing the chlorophyll and green colour that asparagus that is subjected to sunlight

It is possible to heat milk using a conventional electric kettle. However, your health (and kettle) may be at risk of damage if you use a kettle to heat milk or liquids other than water. Generally, milk needs to be heated slowly at a low temperature. This prevents it from scalding and ensures the flavor

Oatmeal can refer to either raw, dry oats or dishes prepared by boiling oats. When Americans talk about oatmeal, they are usually talking about the same thing that British people call porridge. Technically, porridge can refer to any grain or cereal that is boiled in water or milk. However, in the UK, porridge almost always

Most people know that 0°C is the freezing point of water and that 100°C is the boiling point. But within these state-changing temperatures there are a range of other temperatures that are referred to in recipes and in general everyday life. When it comes to cooking, it is important to understand what these mean as