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December'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… [1972 views in Dec]
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… [1036 views in Dec]
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… [268 views in Dec]
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… [146 views in Dec]
Game Stock: How to Make and When to Use: Game Stock-How to Make & When to Use Game refers to feathered and furred wild animals shot for food at certain times of the year, outside… [128 views in Dec]
How to Make Perfect Short Crust Pastry: The easiest but most versatile pastry, short crust is definitely the pastry to learn about first! Other flavourings, such as cheese for… [96 views in Dec]