tip: cooking perfect pasta
Perfectly cooked pasta is often referred to as al dente, which means “to the tooth”. Here’s how to have successful results every time:
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tip: bain marie
The French term bain marie refers to a dish that is surrounded by a water bath while cooking. The hot water insulates the food from direct heat and ensures it cooks gently and evenly.
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recipe: quick & easy gourmet breakfast treat
This is my favourite breakfast, any day of the week! White truffle oil is available from Simon Johnson and most Gourmet Food Stores. I use sourdough bread (I always have a sliced loaf in the freezer for toasting) but soy and linseed bread works well too:
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tip: how to grind whole spices
Roasting and grinding whole spices such as coriander, cumin and fennel seeds, adds a superior flavour and aroma to your cooking (as opposed to using pre-ground spices). Here’s how to do it:
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