Vietnamese herb tipsJenny Handley An infusion of cinnamon, ginger and lemon grass tea helps with flu. Aniseed basil is best used for beef and noodle dishes, lemon basil…

Classic retro favourites are on trend at the moment.Ditch the chips when serving steak and opt for that retro classic – the baked potato. Serve with a dollop…

Tips and tricks for kitchen confidence.For any of these techniques, make sure that you do not take off too much of the pith as this will impart a…

Delicious simple dressings… by Anna Montali Spicy pomegranate and mint dressing Combine 125ml (½ cup) pomegranate juice with 30ml (2 tbsp) olive/avocado oil together with 30ml…

Simple tips with phyllo pastry… by Anna Montali Phyllo pastry Phyllo pastry is tissue-thin sheets of dough used predominantly in Greek and Middle Eastern pastries and pies. It…

Simple tips for choux pastry… by Anna Montali 60g butter, cubed 160ml water 160ml milk 10ml (2 tsp) castor sugar – only to be added if making sweet…

Simple tips for superb baking… by Anna Montali How to make easy cookie dough Make sure you are never short of quick baked treats by keeping cookie dough…

Simple tips for smart food… by Anna Montali4 puff with pastry How to make apple custard tarts For the custard, place 200ml milk and 1 split vanilla pod…

Simple tips for smart food… by Anna Montali How to make tempura batter Beat 1 large egg in a mixing bowl and add 250ml (1 cup) ice-cold soda…