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:
cooking tip
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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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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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tip: peeling garlic
Peeling garlic can be a real chore if you don’t know how to do it property. It’s tempting to use bottled garlic, but there is no substitute for fresh garlic. Try this quick and easy method and you’ll be happy to use fresh garlic in all your dishes:
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