Home cooking for children and adults
Author: Alexander Whaley
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Freezing lemongrass? Tricks and tips to make the most of your spices.
Lemongrass is a unique spice or herb used in Asian cooking. As a child, I appreciated its mosquito-repellent properties. As an adult, I am even more impressed by its subtle flavor, which delicately accentuates any dish. Unfortunately, it grows very slowly in my garden and is not always in stock at my local supermarket… storing…
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How to save electricity, save money by smartly using an air fryer?
Air fryers have become all the rage these days, and to be honest, we certainly could not do without ours. Whether it is the kids just popping in a slice of pizza or some chicken nuggets to warm up, or the family preparing a Sunday roast together, our air fryer sees a lot of use……
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The quick guide to spicy mayonnaise. More than just a surprising perinaise?
The popularity of Nandos perinaise has created a revived interest in creamy, spicy mayonnaise dips. As a quick disclaimer, the information below referencing perinaise has been garnered over many years of talking to various Nandos store owners and gleaned from the official Nandos website. While people use the two terms interchangeably, these are slightly different…
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Common Sourdough starter problems and how to fix them according to top bakers
Sourdough starter Learn all about making sourdough starters from scratch with no hassle. That blog is long, detailed and offers great content. I recommend you read the entire thing for the first day, but feel free to take the next step after that by looking at the table below. #feast-them. H2 alone. Page h2 screen:…
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Nutmeg – Cooking with the spice that was worth more than gold
Wars have been fought over it, entire continents have been exchanged for it, why is nutmeg so valuable? Nutmeg has a deep, sweet, and woody flavor that is suitable for both sweet and savory dishes. The spice is used sparingly as it is rich in tannins which give it a penetrating and astringent taste that…
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How to make the perfect sourdough pizza according to 10 top chefs
Pizza – has there ever been a more perfect dish? The concept is simple… a base to hold while you eat, a thin layer of sauce to add a base flavor and then any topping you can think of to finish it off… Our pizza obsession has led us to study 10 great chefs to…
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Fresh vs dried herbs, how to make the most out of your herbs?
Fresh and dried herbs are often used interchangeably and yet home cooks often are puzzled by the odd taste of their latest creation. Unfortunately, we do not always have access to the top 20 recommended herbs and spices that should form part of every chef’s pantry, so maximising the herbs and spices at our disposal…
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One-pan bacon and egg solution – no fuss, less to wash up!
Stainless steel, non-stick, cast iron? Small pan, large pan? Magic happens when you wake up to freshly cooked bacon and eggs. Having to wash a pile of pots and pans after breakfast – not so much. Any one-pan recipe is worth its weight in gold. So, what is the secret? Choosing the right-sized pan for…