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. […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MAKE YOUR BARBEQUED MEAT SING LIKE NEVER BEFORE WITH A FRESH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
What is chimichurri sauce? Chimichurri sauce is the quintessential Argentine dressing for barbeque meat, a traditional sauce that adds to the authenticity of the Argentine experience. This Argentine Creole dish is a loose oil-based condiment used to accompany barbecued meats or churrasco. it can range from the traditional red pepper […]
Salsa verde vs Chimichurri – what’s the difference and how to use each?
Summertime – barbecues, fresh herbs, and sundowners. Simple, right? Take a couple of pieces of meat, cook them to perfection over coals and reach for a delectable sauce… but will it be salsa verde or chimichurri? Chimichurri is a simple dressing, herbaceous, spicy, and fragrant. Salsa Verde is more briny […]
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? […]
What is the best way to cook bacon for small to large groups?
My childhood was a complicated mess, but one clear memory I have as a child is of my Grandpa sending me off to the butcher’s to fetch bacon and sausage for breakfast. What would follow was a feast that can never be described – perfectly cooked bacon, sizzling sausages, warm […]
Cooking bacon for a group? How much bacon should you prepare?
Bacon has an almost mystical allure for people. The smell of bacon frying is usually enough to start stomachs rumbling, and it is oh-easy to simply grab a hot rasher while you walk past the stove. This tendency to sneak in a bite here and there does make it hard […]
How to Serve Enough Meatballs? Cooking for a crowd (50)
Discover the perfect serving size for meatballs and how to calculate how to serve enough meatballs for your next event – Whaley Cooks.