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Easy roast gammon and glaze recipe

Easy Roast Gammon

December 16, 2013 by Louise

A Roast Gammon can seem a little daunting to cook – perhaps it’s because they look fancy with all the pineapples and cherries and the talk of this glaze or that glaze. I’ve always delegated the gammon to an older, wiser person in the family with more cooking experience. BUT, I have now learnt exactly…

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How to Cook: Useful Tips for Beginners

November 10, 2009 by Louise

You might not think it’s possible, but there are many people out there who have never, ever cooked anything in their life! Their staple diet is more than likely beans on toast, and that’s as far as it goes. If you are one of those people who have just woken up and realised it’s time…

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Fluffy omelette recipe

Omelette

August 28, 2009 by Louise

You can never go wrong with a fluffy omelette for breakfast or lunch – it’s a tasty egg dish most people enjoy. This quick and easy omelette recipe is just a basic guideline, so if any of the toppings don’t tickle your fancy – choose your own!

How to Cook Veal

August 24, 2009 by Louise

These are the usual veal cuts, with cooking methods: Shoulder (whole or divided into two): Roast, stew Loin: If whole, bone, stuff, roll and roast; if cut into chops, grill or fry Best end of neck: Roast or cut into cutlets and fry or grill Scrag-end of neck: Stew Fillet leg: Roast, cut into slices…

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How to Cook Turkey

August 24, 2009 by Louise

If you are expecting a fairly large number of guests and need to put together a big meal, whether it’s for Christmas or any other special occasions, a big turkey can feed a good few people – especially when accompanied with plenty of tasty vegetables. As the turkey needs to roast in the oven for…

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How to Cook Roast Pork

August 24, 2009 by Louise

Ask the butcher to cut the rind closely and deeply in order to make carving easier. Rub the outside with salt and oil before cooking, as this results in a good crackling. Put the joint on a rack and roast in one of the following ways: High-temperature method In a hot oven (220°C), allowing 25…

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How to Cook Roast Beef

August 24, 2009 by Louise

Here’s a list of some cuts of beef, with the best ways of cooking them: Topside: Roast, pot-roast, braise Sirloin: Roast (on the bone, or boned and rolled) Ribs: Roast (on the bone, or boned and rolled) Buttock steak: Braise, stew, pot-roast or use in pies Rump steak: Grill or fry Fillet steak: Brill or…

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How to Measure Portion Sizes of Pasta, Rice and Couscous

August 24, 2009 by Louise

Most of us are guilty of cooking too much when it comes to starches. And when we do try to cook less, it somehow ends up not being enough. It’s very hard to get it just right, so how much, in dry weight, should be sufficient per person? Of course it all depends on whether…

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How to Cook Scrambled Eggs

August 24, 2009 by Louise

Scrambled eggs are quick and easy to make, and always a winner among kids when accompanied by buttered toast and lots of tomato sauce. Follow this simple method to make scrambled eggs in one-two-three. Method: Break two eggs per person into a bowl and add a tablespoon of milk per egg. Mix well until the…

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How to Make Gravy

August 24, 2009 by Louise

Many people complain about not knowing how to make good gravy. The secret to gravy lies in the flavour, which means that good gravy starts with good meat. Follow these simple instructions to make the perfect gravy in no time at all. Save everything from the pan your meat was cooked in; the dripping, the…

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How to Make a Medium White Sauce

August 24, 2009 by Louise

A classic white sauce is so versatile and can add that little extra to many a meal – such as lasagna, stews, soups and a variety of pasta sauces. Using ingredients that you more than likely have in your cupboard makes this a useful recipe. The recipe makes one cup of medium white sauce. Ingredients:…

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How to Make a Basic Salad Dressing

August 24, 2009 by Louise

A good but simple dressing will make your salad more interesting and compliment the ingredients nicely. Consisting of mainly olive oil, sweet vinegar and seasoning, a basic salad dressing is easy to put together at the very last minute – especially handy when you are expecting guests and have forgotten to buy fancy dressings. Method:…

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