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October's Most Popular Articles...

Types of Pastry: Making the right pastry for dishes is as important as the filling itself. Although most recipes include the name of pastry that is recommended for the dish, it helps to… [3938 views in Oct]
Basic Batter: Adapting for Yorkshire Pudding and Pancakes: Batter is the basis for so many national and international dishes; from the simple lemon pancake to the magnificent… [1122 views in Oct]
Types, Methods and Consistencies of Sauces: Types, Methods and Consistencies of Sauces Sauces can make a meal. The addition of a well made sauce to the simplest of sweet or savoury… [612 views in Oct]
How to Make Chutney: Chutneys originated in India, and oddly, the original word: chatni, means a mix of spicy ingredients combined freshly to accompany a curry, not a preserved dish at… [288 views in Oct]
How to Make a Simple Broth.: How to Make a Simple Broth Broths are semi-clear soups with the addition of meat, fish or vegetables and starchier ingredients such as rice, noodles or… [110 views in Oct]
What is Brown Stock and How is it Made?: Brown stock has long been recognised as one of the 4 most important basic household stocks. (In French the word for stock is fond-which means… [106 views in Oct]