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Glossary of cooking terms

Glossary of cooking terms

Scored: To slice the meat or fish in a noughts and crosses style way. Sautéed: Lightly fried. Diced: To get [...]
Conversions

Conversions

100gms = 2 tablespoons 2 dessertspoons (spoons you normally eat off) = 1 tablespoon 250mls = approx 1 cup
Essential tools

Essential tools

A two sided electric grill, such as a sandwich press, for example, determines breakfast, lunch and dinner and you would [...]
Herbs & Spices must haves

Herbs & Spices must haves

Fresh, if possible, is always the better choice. When you are cooking any dish that requires any of these ingredients [...]
Time saving must have ingredients

Time saving must have ingredients

We also have a herbs and spices must have list in your kitchen at all times too. With these ingredients [...]
How do I melt chocolate successfully?

How do I melt chocolate successfully?

For every 500gms of chocolate add ¼ cup of cream. Whisk constantly while melting in the saucepan. Melt on a [...]
Can I get lumps out of my sauce?

Can I get lumps out of my sauce?

The best way is to strain the sauce with strainer. Whisk the sauce again until smooth. Repeat the process if [...]
How do I cook perfect scrambled eggs?

How do I cook perfect scrambled eggs?

Option 1:Microwave for 2 mins in bowl, mix and allow to rest for 30 sec and microwave for another 2 [...]
How do I fix sauce that I have made too thick?

How do I fix sauce that I have made too thick?

Regardless of which type of meat sauce it is you made that is too thick you can thin it with [...]
What wine do I serve with my meal?

What wine do I serve with my meal?

Red wine White wine Dark meat Chicken Chicken (light red) Fish Fish (light red) Cream pasta Tomato based pasta Salads

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