Simple tips for smart food by Anna Montali How to make shaped meringues Preheat the oven to 130°C. In a deep bowl, whisk 4 large egg whites until light…
These edible containers can be filled with goodies to make festive canapés. • FOR BREAD CUPS preheat the oven to 180°C. Cut the crusts off several slices of bread.…
For basic couscous, place equal amounts of couscous and boiling water or stock in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Leave to stand for 15 minutes. Loosen the grains…
Make your own paneer (curd cheese) with our three delicious flavours. Two litres of milk makes about 250g cheese. CUMIN SEED PANEER Toast a handful of cumin seeds in…
• Cake flour is made from the purest part of the wheat. It has a low gluten content which gives baked goods a fine texture. • Self-raising flour is…
Simple tips for smart food… VANILLA SEEDS The seeds from the vanilla pod have the most concentrated vanilla flavour. They can be used in any recipe as a substitute…
Sambal is a fresh pepper or chilli paste from Southeast Asia, most commonly made with ground chilli, salt and vinegar. A more elaborate sambal can be spiced with fruit…
Makes 4 thin-crust pizza bases Combine 300ml warm water, 2,5ml active dry yeast and 5ml sugar in a measuring jug, and leave until frothy, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, sift…
Simple tips for smart food… Put the aubergines in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Leave to drain for about 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the…
Salsa verde is a cold Italian sauce used as a condiment or dipping sauce. It adds zest to boiled meat and potatoes and is particularly good with fish. Soak…
Add your own flavour to bland cheeses such as ricotta, robiola, bel paese and mozzarella. • Drizzle with olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. •…
There is no doubt about it – the humble hamburger offers a lot of scope, especially when it’s made at home Beetroot burger: An Australian favourite is to serve…
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Roll 1 x 400g ready puff pastry out on a lightly floured working surface. Cut the pastry into three thick strips. Sprinkle sesame seeds…
NON-STICK FINISHES • Clean non-stick pans with a cloth in hot soapy water, rinse and dry well. • Never use metal utensils as they will scratch the non-stick finish…
Crisp, melt-in-your-mouth meringues are easy to make. All you need is patience, time and these essential tips. How to make meringues MAKES about 20 INGREDIENTS 3 egg whites 100g…