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How to substitute molasses in a recipe and in reverse how to make brown sugar.

I’m sure that this has happened to quite a few people, a recipe calls for molasses and you don’t have any. This is not a problem according to CHOW, all you have do to is substitute 3/4 cup brown sugar for every cup of molasses the recipe calls for. In reverse if you need brown…

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Cocktails, Cooking Tips

Molecular Gastronomy, Watermelon Caviar and Watermelon Ravioli

Indulge yourself with a little molecular gastronomy spherification and some watermelon caviar and ravioli. This is the same process as Molecular Gastronomy & the Spherification of Cranberry Juice, you might want to check that video out too, it has more detail. It also has a cool soundtrack so plug in your  speakers. 101 instructions are: Mix…

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How to braai steak

For the novice, how to cook a steak on the braai. Andre Morganthal from “Wines of South Africa” shares some more of his braai tips, this time cooking steak. Andre likes to massage some olive oil into the meat and season with salt & pepper before he gets near the braai. When you do get…

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How to braai boerewors, managing flare ups and essential equipment

Essential braai tips on how to braai boerewors, especially with regards to wasting beer on those flare ups. Andrew Morganthal from “Wines of South Africa” recommends cooking your boerewors with a clamp rack, this makes turning the meat very easy as opposed to using tongs. The very nature of the shape of boerewors can make…

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Cooking Tips: Cooking Aubergines Perfectly Every Time

Aubergines have a habit of soaking up everything that they come across and you can often be left with with a heavy, soggy vegetable that really adds no value to your meal. Try steaming them in a little water first and then season and brush on a little olive oil. You’ll now have a more…

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Cooking tips for the most perfect roast dinner.

Curtis Stone hands out some tips for cooking the perfect roast dinner. All you need is some basic vegetables like carrots, celery and onions. If you have a particular favourite you can chuck that into the roasting tray too. Don’t forget to season them with some salt and then place the beef on top of…

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