Category Archives: Basics

The basics for preparing and cooking food

Mulled Wine

I love Christmas, I love everything about it. Christmas carols, the cooking, the shopping, the crowds, mince pies and … Continue Reading →

We all know a good Yorkshire Pudding makes the Sunday roast dinner perfect but I’ve never had consistently good Yorkshires … Continue Reading →

Use this classic pastry for pastries such as French Fruit Tarts.

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There’s always a groan in the Scullery when we’re invited to a particular friends’ house for Sunday Lunch – they … Continue Reading →

This is a basic ‘ROUX’ and the base of many sauces. Add cheese, mustard etc. to make interesting changes.

Posted in: Basics \ Tagged: bechamel sauce, butter, flour, milk, sauce

This is the basic recipe for Short Crust Pastry. The ingredients listed are enough for the top and bottom of … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Basics \ Tagged: flour, lard, marg, pastry

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