Getting a recipe with lentils just right is often quite hard for some, especially those who haven’t cooked with them on a regular basis before. A lentil might not look like much, but the small, flat, seed-like legume has a rather unique ability of being able to soak up a great deal of water during …
Golden caster sugar is very much like ‘regular’ white caster sugar (known as superfine sugar in the US), with one notable exception: caster sugar is white and refined, and golden caster sugar is a more golden-brown colour and not refined. Molasses has also not been stripped from golden caster sugar, unlike with white/regular caster sugar. …
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When you’re looking at a recipe, it’s usually very easy to work out how much of an ingredient to add. If a dish requires 100g of butter, it’s a simple measurement that’s not open to discussion. But when it comes to pasta it’s a very different matter because of the enormous changes that it undergoes …
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Cheesy, creamy, and full of veggie goodness, cauliflower cheese is a delicious main course, snack or side dish that the whole family can enjoy. Made from lightly boiled cauliflower and a cheesy sauce, the dish can be livened up with mustard and Worcestershire sauce or kept milder for younger members of the family. A real …
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The evolution of the internet has meant that it’s easier than ever before to access recipes from different parts of the world. This means that cooking enthusiasts are able to discover new recipes which are commonplace in another country. The only difficulty that this new level of access throws up is the differences in ingredients. …
Curries are a traditional part of Asian cuisine, but there are many different types with some more closely associated with certain regions. Panang curry comes from Thailand and Malaysia and is one of the most popular types of Thai curry, along with red curry, green curry, and yellow curry. Many people mistake red curry and …
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Mild, creamy, spicy, sour… there are many different flavour profiles that can be included in a curry recipe. Alongside the level of heat, the sweetness of a curry is one of the most distinguishing factors. There are some curries which are naturally sweet due to the ingredients that are included. But what can you do …
Gammon is a delicious meat, but it can be too salty for some, especially when it hasn’t been prepared or cooked in a way that is designed to rid the meat of some of that excess salt. There ARE ways to reduce the saltiness of gammon, however. Try some of these salt-reducing approaches the next …
Some chorizos need to be peeled while others can be peeled depending on personal preference. The paper-like wrapper that coats many chorizos is either a natural animal casing or a synthetic wrapper, formed from cellulose, plastic or other materials. What Is Natural Casing on Chorizo Made Of? Traditionally, the casing or wrapper that surrounds …
Low fat and incredibly versatile, ricotta is a type of Italian fresh cheese that can be used in a wide variety of dishes both savoury and sweet. Classed as a type of whey cheese, ricotta is smooth and creamy with a mild taste and a thicker texture. If it’s dried in the oven or cured, …
