Vietnamese herb tips Jenny 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…
September is the month for sowing tomatoes – growing your own opens up a new world of flavour and variety By ALICE SPENSER-HIGGS For the serious cook or tomato…
Pizza has to be one of the ultimate comfort foods: flatbreads with a host of delicious toppings and a crust that can be as thick or thin as you…
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…
Tips for delicious yet simple sauces… Quick and easy mayonnaise Place 2 large egg yolks in a mixing bowl and mix with an electric hand mixer until the yolks…
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 is…
Choux pastry with a difference Chicken mayonnaise with choux pastry Spoon 250ml (1 cup) good-quality mayonnaise into a bowl and stir in 1 chopped smoked chicken breast, 2 finely…
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 choux…
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 in…
Simple tips for superb baking… by Anna Montali Icing frozen cakes The easiest way to ice your cake is to allow it to cool down completely after baking and…
Simple tips for smart food… by Anna Montali 4 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 water.…
Simple tips for smart food… by Anna Montali How to make quick lemon curd The trick is to make sure the egg doesn’t curdle by careful heating and constant…