September is the month for sowing tomatoes – growing your own opens up a new world of flavour and varietyBy ALICE SPENSER-HIGGS For the serious cook or tomato…

Tips for delicious yet simple sauces… Quick and easy mayonnaise Place 2 large egg yolks in a mixing bowl and mix with an electric hand mixer until the…

Delicious simple dressings… by Anna Montali Spicy pomegranate and mint dressing Combine 125ml (½ cup) pomegranate juice with 30ml (2 tbsp) olive/avocado oil together with 30ml…

Choux pastry with a differenceChicken mayonnaise with choux pastry Spoon 250ml (1 cup) good-quality mayonnaise into a bowl and stir in 1 chopped smoked chicken breast, 2 finely…

Simple tips for choux pastry… by Anna Montali 60g butter, cubed 160ml water 160ml milk 10ml (2 tsp) castor sugar – only to be added if making sweet…

Simple tips for superb baking… by Anna MontaliIcing frozen cakes The easiest way to ice your cake is to allow it to cool down completely after baking and…

Simple tips for smart food… by Anna Montali4 puff with pastry How to make apple custard tarts For the custard, place 200ml milk and 1 split vanilla pod…

Simple tips for smart food… by Anna MontaliHow to make quick lemon curd The trick is to make sure the egg doesn’t curdle by careful heating and constant…