Category: Quick Essentials
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Fresh Pasta, A How-To Guide!
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Fresh pasta! Such a fast way to elevate a hoe cooked meal. The texture and flavour of fresh pasta is really fantastic, it can be much better than dry pasta! It may seem quite complicated to make, but it’s actually very easy! Why Make Fresh Pasta? Fresh pasta certainly isn’t…
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Simple, Homemade Shortcrust Pastry
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What is Shortcrust Pastry? Shortcrust pastry is a very common variety of pastry. It is used often in bweet and savoury dishes. You may come across it as the base pastry for a sweet tart or perhaps a quiche. It is also a very common choice of pastry for the…
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Easy Pilau Rice, Restaurant Style
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Pilau rice is a true classic in Indian restaurants. Like many restaurant classics, it has always seemed like something that would be difficult to make at home. It’s actually a very simpe dish though! As with my Mexican tomato rice, it makes use of a few key techniques that are…
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Sweet and Sharp Pickled Red Onions
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Principles of Pickling Learning to make pickled vegetables is an essential skill. Historically, this was always done to preserve food in the days before refrigeration. Nowadays, it is used to create some of the most delicious sides and garnishes you will come across. These onions are no exception! You can…
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Classic Takeaway Style Egg Fried Rice
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Egg fried rice is a simple yet delicious side dish. Commonly found on Chinese restaurant and takeaway menu’s all around the world, it is a great recipe to have under your belt! You can make this quickly and easily on a weeknight as a great accompaniment to a range of…
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Nước chấm (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)
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Nước Chấm in Vietnamese Food Nước chấm, pronounced nuk kam in English, is one of the most common things you’ll find across Vietnam. When I was there, I found it everywhere I went. This is served to dip things like spring rolls in, or as a condiment to serve alongside…
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Roasted Char Siu (Chinese BBQ) Pork Shoulder
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Background of Char Siu Char Siu, or Chinese BBQ roast pork, is a truly delicious favourite from takeaways and restaurants alike. When I was growing up, it always used to feel like something really special that you couldn’t get at home. As an adult, I’ve looked around and tried a…
