Caramelised Onions are certainly good news but, gosh, what a boring task to cook them. Standing over the stove stirring and stirring until the cows come home. Surely this is a job for the trusty slow cooker? Yes! A slow cooker can cook onions low … [Read more]
Green Beans with Garam Masala
So you're ready to try some exotic Indian cookery. It's best to start with just one dry spice blend, such as garam masala, and sparingly sprinkle on roasted vegetables. It’s inexpensive, simple and a great way to be introduced to Indian flavours … [Read more]
How to Clean Stainless Steel
I confess that I like the look of my stainless steel kitchenware. It's bright, it's shiny, it sparkles! And it stays bright, shiny and sparkly until I decide to cook something in a stainless steel pot or pan. I have a simple choice here. . … [Read more]
Preserved Lemons
I've been playing with my Tagine a lot lately. Simple to use, certainly turns all vegetables into exciting mouthfuls, thanks to Ottolenghi. I'm now preserving lemons. All you need is an airtight jar, lemons and salt. It takes about a month … [Read more]
How to Make Garam Masala
Garam Masala, the dry-spice mixture very popular in Indian cuisine, is a warming, aromatic blend of cardamom, cloves, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and black peppercorns, and it goes well with anything, especially vegetables. I like to add a little … [Read more]
A City Hunts a Murderer
You wouldn't think the story of a child murderer would lend itself to comedy, but this Austrian television production, shot on location in wintry Vienna, sprouts some dark humour. It also has the cheerful banality of a TV police procedural. Do all … [Read more]
How to Hard Boil an Egg
It's easy enough to boil an egg isn't it? You may be surprised at the number of people who don't know how to. Put your eggs in a saucepan and add enough water to cover the eggs - a couple of centimetres. Bring eggs to a boil over medium … [Read more]
Pork and Fennel Meatballs
Sometimes I just don't know what to whip up quickly for a particular grandson, a sturdy lad who could manage a meal for six and still feel hungry. He has have a fondness for minced things, seen too many ads for burgers I suppose. These meatballs hit … [Read more]
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