Greek yoghurt: Greek yoghurt is traditionally strained through a cloth to separate the whey. This provides the thick consistency of the yogurt while still preserving that distinct sour tang. Yoghurt strained through muslin cloth is a traditional staple among Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countires – the thicket the better. Thick Greek yoghurt is fantastic for making traditional dips like tzatziki, adding to smoothies or turning into a simple dessert of creamy yoghurt, crushed pistachios and plenty of runny honey. Mascarpone: Mascarpone is a soft, unripe Italian cheese made from cream and coagulated with citric acid or lemon juice. The whey…
Print Recipe How to prepare artichokes Ingredients Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a generous squeeze of lemon juice. Trim the stems of the artichokes, place them in boiling water and cook for 20 – 30 minutes, depending on their size. They are ready when the outer leaves come away
Zomato (the global restaurant search and discovery service) and Uber (the smartphone app that connects riders with drivers for on-demand transportation) have announced a partnership that will help both services bring more to their users across the globe. This partnership has been rolled out to Zomato users in the UK (London) and South Africa (Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban – soon to be rolled out to customers in other markets).How it works: Zomato will bring the seamless Uber experience to the Zomato app to enable users to book cabs to the restaurant where they are planning to eat. Uber will…
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1. To perfectly hull strawberries, use a sturdy paper straw to push the core out. 2. To stop oil from foaming when deep-frying, place a wine cork in the oil during the frying process. 3. Egg-celllent uses of eggs: – Beaten whites help to thicken soups, stews and sauces. They are also essential for making soufflés and mousses lighter in texture. – Whole eggs and yolks help when binding mixtures, such as stuffings and meatballs. They also help to emulsify sauces and dressings, like aïoli and mayonnaise. – Brushing beaten eggs onto pastries and some baked goods gives them a…
1. To avoid cookie dough from sticking to the cookie cutter, dip the cutter in flour prior to cutting each shape. 2. Create an edible cup with bacon…
Sand, sea and Creole flavours… freelance food stylist and blogger Leila Saffarian savours a taste of Exotic Creole in Mauritius … Recipes: By Leila Saffarian, assisted by Nomvuselelo Mncube…
1. The ultimate vanilla cookie dough 2. Double cookie peanut butter biscuits 3. Triple chocolate almond cookies 4. Oat and cranberry crunch cookies 5. Ice-cream sandwich cookies
Quick, easy and full of sweet Southern flavour, what’s not to love about corn bread? Although dating back to Native Americans, this cornerstone bread is widely recognised as a cuisine staple of the American South, and certainly isn’t slowing down in popularity. Recipe by James Diack and Matthew Wright Photograph by Dylan Swart