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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The rule when whipping egg whites is to make sure that there is no fat in your mixture as this inhibits their ability to whip properly. Clean your…

I find it so much easier to use a pair of sharp kitchen scissors to chop herbs and leafy vegetables like spring onions – I even cut my…