Simple tips for smart food… Meringues are easy to make. All you need is patience, time and the essential tips. Preheat the oven to 100°C. Beat 3 egg whites…
Simple tips for smart food… This gorgeous frozen presentation is great for serving cold soups, fruit salads or canapés such as oysters. Place a glass bowl on a baking…
Here’s how we make perfect pancakes every time – easy pancake recipe: Put 100g cake flour and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl and make a well in…
Grilled, fresh and poached, GRILLED NECTARINES WITH BROWN SUGAR AND BRANDY Using 1 ripe nectarine per person, halve the nectarines and remove the pip as carefully as possible. Fill…
Simple tips for smart food… Pour 125ml dry white wine, 125ml water, 20ml chopped fresh dill, 40ml chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and 2 finely chopped spring onions in a…
In a bowl mix well 500g beef mince, 500g pork mince, 2 finely chopped garlic cloves, 1 egg, 50g fresh breadcrumbs, 1 finely chopped small red onion, and salt…
Simple tips for smart food… For the marinade, mix well 120ml soy sauce, 10ml honey, 20ml sesame oil, 2 finely chopped garlic cloves, 20ml grated ginger, and salt and…
Serves 4 When making gnocchi rather steam your potatoes than boil them to avoid the potatoes being too watery. Use 500g potatoes and once they are cooked, mash them…
Pour enough water to reach halfway up a pot. Add 10ml vinegar and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and keep the water bubbling gently. Crack the egg…
Here’s how to make the perfect sushi rice: Wash 400g Japanese shortgrain rice thoroughly until the water runs clear – this is a very important step. Leave the rice…
Simple tips for smart food… It’s great to experiment with new pizza toppings. Use the traditional base of mozzarella and tomato, then try some of these exciting ideas. •…
Simple tips for smart food… For oven-dried tomatoes, preheat the oven to 120°C. Slice the tomatoes and place them on a foil-covered oven tray. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and…
Simple tips for smart food… Pre-cooked and ready-to-use vine leaves are available in jars. Once the leaves have been removed from the jar, unfold them and neatly lay each…
• Double cream is the most versatile of the fresh creams as it can be poured, whipped and piped, floats on soups and coffee, and is best for cooking.…
Caperberries are younger than regular capers so their flavour is more delicate and subtle. Ideal for all seafood dishes because of their piquancy and zesty flavour, they also make…