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Curtis Stone takes us through which knife to use in the kitchen. We have kept it very simple with descriptions that you should have no problem identifying. The long one with a serrated edge – Bread The big one with the heel – Chopping The long thin one with a very sharp blade – Carving…
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You don’t have to go out an buy a whole range of kitchen tools to present your food like a MasterChef. You can use an empty baked beans can. Make sure you file down the rim a bit so that its not sharp or jagged, that will do damage. Simply pop the salad, rice, mash…
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Are you confused as to what type of pan to use for what type of food? Here are the answers. So we’ve got non-stick, stainless steel and cast iron, what should they be used for? The Non-stick pan is for when you don’t want it to stick and using as little oil or butter as…
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Treat yourself with this easy classical Italian Panna Cotta recipe from Curtis Stone with a few handy tips thrown in for good measure. Panna Cotta (cooked cream) is an Italian dessert made by simmering cream, milk and sugar together. Mix in a little gelatin and then allow it to set. The dessert is best served…
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Tips for cooking perfectly fluffy rice You don’t need a rice cooker, a regular pot of water will work just fine. The general rule of thumb is 2 cups of water to 1 cup of rice but still check you packet instructions. Put the rice in the water and bring it to the boil. When…
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Some guidelines for making your own spice rubs. Now I know most of you have a cupboard full of spices and herbs, many of which hardly ever get used. So what I want you to do this weekend is to get them out and start making your own dry rub mixes with them. Experiment if you have…
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Here are some simple tips for cooking crispy roast potatoes There are good ways to do things and poor ways to do things. If you like your potatoes nice and crispy here are some guidelines to follow. We have had a few comments about Curtis from a number of the ladies out there, it seems…
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Curtis Stone hands out some insights into what it is exactly that happens when you make a salad dressing or vinaigrette. The science behind salad dressing is quite simple, it’s about reaching a balance between acid & fat. In the majority of cases this is vinegar and oil, the balance of which is 3 parts…
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Jamie Oliver reveals the truth about his wife’s cooking… avoid it! Honestly I’m sure that any woman who was married to a man who excelled in the kitchen would dumb down and leave it all to him. Every woman loves a man who can cook… don’t they? He answers a few more questions too and…
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Too little head or too much? How to pour beer! Yes, there is a right way and plenty of wrong ways. You may be stripping out some of the carbon dioxide, losing the aromatics or not putting enough head on it. The type of beer you are drinking can be adversely affected in different ways.…
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