Homemade Bread

June 16, 2010

Do you make your own bread? Are you put off by the hassle of kneading and proofing the dough. We share our secret to making homemade bread.

Pomegranates

December 27, 2009

Have you ever wondered about pomegranates? Perhaps you've seen Pomegranate Juice in your supermarket and wondered what it was like.

Cooking: with Herbs and Spices

October 15, 2009

Spices and herbs can take an ordinary dish and make it a wow dish. Here are some tips to make sure that you get the most out of your dried herbs and spices.

Sweet Chili Sauce

August 12, 2009

Often overlooked, Sweet Chili Sauce is a very versatile sauce that can be used for a wide range of things.

Greasing versus Greasing and Flouring

July 30, 2009

Have you ever come across a recipe that says "Grease* a pan" and then another that says "Grease and flour a pan"?

Cooking: with Garlic

July 23, 2009

Garlic is so common and available, you probably don't think much about using it, but here are some helpful tips and information about Garlic.

Compound Butter

June 10, 2009

Compound Butter is simply flavored butter that can be used for a wide variety of things. Check out some of our flavoring suggestions.

Guide to Salt

May 28, 2009

Go into any supermarket and you'll find all sorts of different salts available, so many it's hard to decide which to buy. But what salt should you buy?

What is Challah?

April 25, 2009

Have you ever wondered what Challah bread is and what it can be used for?

How to tell if meat is cooked

April 15, 2009

Sick of guessing whether a piece of meat is cooked to the right temperature? Here's a chart to help you the next time you are wondering whether that piece of meat is cooked or not.

Easy Romantic Chocolate Dessert

February 9, 2009

Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day or just want to make a very easy romantic dessert, this recipe takes a regular store bought chocolate brownies and turns it into a delicious and decadent chocolate dessert.

Cooking with Cream - what are the differences between the different cream types

January 13, 2009

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Heavy Cream, Heavy Whipping cream, Light Cream, and Light Whipping Cream?

Homemade Turkey Gravy and Turkey Stuffing

November 26, 2008

The turkey is certainly the main attraction when it comes to Thanksgiving but it?s nothing without the extras on the side...

Turkey Tips for Beginners

November 25, 2008

So you've worked out you're going to cook a turkey and you have a recipe. But often that's where the information ends.

Turkey Stuffing - Everything you need to know

November 11, 2008

Everything you need to know about Turkey Stuffing.

Preserving Summer Produce

September 17, 2008

While the romance of preserving is near to my heart and invokes memories of my mother's kitchen with bubbling cauldrons of different jams, I've never had the patience or the inclination to make preserves myself.

Authentic Greek Roasted Potatoes

September 6, 2008

Recently we received a question about Authentic Greek Roasted Potatoes...

How to Cook Shrimp

April 30, 2008

A simple way to cook your own shrimp for dipping or salads.

What is a Mortar and Pestle?

February 10, 2008

Find out what a Mortar and Pestle are and whether they would be useful in your kitchen.

How to Supreme Citrus

September 10, 2007

Ever wonder what "supreming" citrus meant? Here are step by step instructions for supreming any citrus fruit

Rubs, marinades, bastes and glazes - what's the difference?

June 25, 2007

Have you ever wondered what the difference was between a rub, a marinade, a baste, or a glazes - here's a brief explanation.

Potatoes - Everything you need to know

October 20, 2006

Have you ever wondered why some of your potato dishes have turned into a pasty mess or have just not turned out quite right? Chances are you've used the wrong type of potato for the recipe.

Tips for buying and using Olive Oil

September 20, 2006

A basic guide to buying and using olive oil.

Cooking and Baking Ingredient Substitutes

July 23, 2006

Missing a key ingredient when preparing a recipe? Here is a list of ingredient substitutes.

Zest - What is it and how do I prepare it?

July 4, 2006

What are the different tools for removing the zest from citrus? This posting describes the different tools and which is applicable for different preparations.

Mezzalunas

May 21, 2006

What is a Mezzaluna, what are they used for and do I need one?