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Here’s what you need to know about the building blocks of sauces: Beyond flavour, the most important element of any sauce is its ability to smother and cling to whatever it gets drizzled, dolloped, or poured on. That means making the sauce thick and stable, which is accomplished with three techniques: a roux, an emulsifier, […]

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This recipe by my friend Amanda, is always requested! I serve with strawberries, chopped mint and a pinch of sugar. Or if I’m feeling really naughty I add a homemade shortbread biscuit. Tarte De Natas 600ml of cream 8 sheets of gelatine 1 can 360g condensed milk 1 pack Tea time biscuits Grind biscuits and […]

My last clients loved this recipe! This is for you Chloé: Chicken Milano 1 tablespoon butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 cup chicken broth, divided 1 cup heavy cream 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil […]

You will love this recipe, and you can make and freeze them, although always better freshly made! The recipe is as follows; 500 grams maida flour (use a hard flour like the Italian 00 doppio zero or any other pasta flour or bread flour works) 250ml milk 2 teaspoons dried yeast (or 15 grams of […]

Many people (including me) say they don’t like cous cous. Well, this recipe converted me and hopefully it will you too!! 500g couscous 1 chicken or vegetable stock cube dissloved in 500ml boiling water 1 large red onion, finely chopped 1/2 jar sun dried tomatoes finely chopped 1/2 tin black olives, finely chopped zest and […]

The weathers warming up (well, it is here in the Algarve!) so i thought I’d share my delicious BBQ 5 spiced leg of lamb recipe. It’s really easy, and will definitely impress! Serve with my special cous cous, recipe to follow. 1 leg of lamb deboned and butterflied flat 1 jar dijon mustard 1/2 jar […]

Ingredients 300 gm butter,soft 200 grams icing sugar 5 eggs beaten 300 grams plain flour 2 tsp baking powder Grated zest of 1 orange FOR SYRUP: 200 ml orange juice 2 tbsp sugar How to make it Heat oven to 180C. Butter and line a round 10 inch cake tin with baking parchment. In a […]

The BBQ season is upon us so here’s a recipe for delicious, mouthwatering burgers that are simple to make, can be made in advance and even frozen. Recipe: Makes 12 burgers 900 grams steak minced ( can be most kinds, it depends on how ‘gourmet’ you want to go, or whatever is on offer at your […]

I never make any chicken/turkey without brining it first now. Once you try this recipe, you won’t either. This is my standard brine that I use most often. The brining process forces water into the muscle tissues of the meat by a process known as diffusion and osmosis. This extra moisture causes the muscle tissues to swell […]