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NewsletterPut the eggs in a saucepan and add enough cold water to cover them by about 2cm. Add a splash of vinegar. Put the pan over a medium-high heat and start timing as soon as the water reaches a brisk simmer. Let the eggs cook for eight minutes, then remove from the heat. When the […]
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Lemon loaf cake
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Melt some butter and brush it all over the insides of a 6cm deep, 19cm x 10cm loaf tin. This is called greasing the tin. Place the tin onto a sheet of parchment paper and cut a strip a little longer and thinner than the tin. Place […]
Chicken goujons
Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6. Carefully cut each chicken fillet into 4-5 strips. Place the flour in a mixing bowl with a little salt and pepper. Crack the eggs into another bowl and beat with a fork. Mix the breadcrumbs and the Parmesan in another bowl. Working one at a time, toss the […]
5 ways with avocado
Quinoa-stuffed avocados Serves 2 for lunch or 4 as a side Preheat oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. Cut 2 ripe avocados in half and remove the pits. With a small knife, gently cut the avocado flesh into a grid, without cutting too near the skin. Scoop most of the avocado flesh into a medium-large […]
Scampi, jacket chips and tartare sauce
Combine all of the tartare sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and store in the fridge until needed. Preheat the oven to 220˚C/200˚C fan/gas mark 7. Cut the potatoes into 1cm-thick chips, leaving the skins on. Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and add the chips. Cook for 4-5 minutes until […]
The pros and cons of stainless steel, cast iron and non-stick pans
Stainless steelThe upsides: Stainless steel pots and pans with copper or aluminium cores/bottoms conduct heat very evenly and make for a quick meal. They are also durable and long-lasting, so can be viewed as an investment. These pans are non-reactive, meaning you can cook any kind of food in them. Dishwasher-safe The downsides: Stainless […]
The pros and cons of stainless steel, cast iron and non-stick pans
Stainless steelThe upsides: Stainless steel pots and pans with copper or aluminium cores/bottoms conduct heat very evenly and make for a quick meal. They are also durable and long-lasting, so can be viewed as an investment. These pans are non-reactive, meaning you can cook any kind of food in them. Dishwasher-safe The downsides: Stainless […]
Gluten 101
What is gluten? Gluten is a family of proteins found in grains like wheat, rye, spelt and barley. Of the gluten-containing grains, wheat is by far the most commonly consumed. The two main proteins in gluten are glutenin and gliadin. When flour is mixed with water, the gluten proteins form a sticky glue-like consistency. This makes the dough elastic […]
Carrot “cakes” with spiced yoghurt
Mix the eggs, carrots, coriander and flour in a large bowl (the mixture will be loose); season well with salt and pepper. Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add two large scoops of the carrot mixture to the hot pan, pressing each to about a 1cm […]
Gluten-free crab cake Benedict
Boil the potatoes in a large pan of salted water for 15 minutes, then drain and leave to steam dry back in the pan for five mins. Mash, then leave to cool. In a large bowl mix the crabmeat, spring onions, lemon zest, lemon juice and dill. Stir in the mashed potato and season well. […]