Serves 2A traditional French side dish originally cooked in Vichy mineral water with sugar and butter. Thinly slice 350g peeled carrots (you can also cut them into rounds…

• Bamboo steamers are designed to fit into a wok, a frying pan or onto a pot. • They are perfectly suited to steaming vegetables, Asian-style dishes, fish,…

General rules when roasting meat and chicken: • Chicken 500g – 3,5kg: 30 minutes at 220°C + 10 minutes per 500g at 180°C. • Beef on the bone:…

SIDE DISHES • Steam baby marrows, string beans, celery, leaks and peas. Place on a serving dish and season well to taste. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic…

I prefer blanched tomatoes as I do not like the consistency of tomato skin or seeds in a dish. Blanching is the easiest and quickest way to peel…

• If your cake has risen unevenly, it could be due to the oven temperature being too high or because the flour wasn’t sufficiently blended into the mixture.…

Buffalo mozzarella is not always readily available, but with a little twist you can make your own. Place the mozzarella ball into a deep mixing bowl and pour…

• Add peas to bean, pasta or rice salads. • Mix peas with cottage cheese for a tasty spread. • Sprinkle blanched peas, crispy bacon and fresh ricotta…