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How to make salads with cabbage with Curtis Stone

There are a great variety of cabbages out there which are great for making salads. The most common is coleslaw but Curtis has a few more ideas for you. First up salt your chopped cabbage with a teaspoon or two or salt which removes some of the moisture and intensifies the flavour. Once you’ve done…

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Five tips for avoiding crappy crêpe’s.

Making crêpe’s requires a delicate touch and here’s a few insider tips to get them prefect. Mix the batter in a blender, you want it as smooth as you can get it and you can’t over blend. Relax the gluten and rest the batter for 30 minutes. Use a non-stick pan Pour the batter in…

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How to make meringue mushrooms

At first look you might think that these Meringue Mushrooms are very difficult to make… not really. Watch the video and you will be decorating your deserts with magic meringue mushrooms in no time.

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How to make Grilled Peppers

A quick and informative video on how to make grilled peppers You can use this same technique on other kitchen vegetables like chillies or aubergines. This is perfect for serving in a warm salad and ideal for making dips and sauces. You can also prepare over a braai. De-seed and quarter the peppers Rub the…

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How to make the perfect boiled egg for every occasion.

Dhruv Baker explains the finer details for cooking perfect boiled eggs every time. Place in the eggs into a pot of cold water and then turn the heat on to bring the water to the boil. If you place the eggs into a pot of hot, boiling water they will most likely crack. For a:…

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How to make perfect scrambled eggs

Following a few simple rules you can make perfect scrambled eggs every time. First up crack the eggs open into a cold pan, if you crack them into a hot pan you will start to fry the bottom of the eggs. Add a knob or two of butter Turn on the heat, medium – low.…

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Unusual flavour pairings, vanilla mash and beef marzipan?

Waitrose chats to MasterChef UK Winner Dhruv Baker, comedienne Sue Perkins and Chef Brian Turner about some unusual flavour pairings. Dhruv goes with vanilla & savoury and highly recommends that you try vanilla mash… trust him. While boiling the potatoes add some peppercorns, a couple of bay leaves and a vanilla pod. Mash as you…

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Top five tips on how to make a Stir Fry

Hot tips for making the best stir fry. Don’t crowd the pan or wok Use a flat bottomed steel wok Slice dry veg to the same thickness Cut the beef across the grain in equal sized pieces Use high smoking point oil like canola, peanut or grapeseed. Watch the video for a quick and easy…

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How to make the best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Are you in search of the perfect cookie? Here are five simple tips that will get you on your way to making your own perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies. The dough ingredients, eggs and butter must be at room temperature. Don’t pack your flour into the cups if using, try the scoop and sweep method. Use…

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Five top tips for making great Nachos.

There are a few simple guidelines to making a great plate of Nachos. Not all restaurants follow these guidelines so you will quickly be preparing better home made Nachos than you can order from those who are supposed to know. Spread the chips out in a layer Spoon your mince or beans on and spread…

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