Ham & Leek Pie
An enjoyable recipe for Ham & Leek Pie. Ham and leeks go so well together. Serves 4–6 Equipment Large saucepan or frying pan Medium saucepan […]
Month: October 2025
The Cuisine of Kerala
Kerala, often called “God’s Own Country,” is located on the southwestern coast of India, bounded by the Arabian Sea to the west and the Western […]
Steamed Bao Buns with Slow-Cooked Pork and Pickled Veggies
Here is a classic recipe for Steamed Bao Buns with Slow-Cooked Pork and Pickled Veggies. If you want to make just the basic bao buns […]
Stuffed Acorn Squash with quinoa, cranberries, kale, and feta
Perfect — Stuffed Acorn Squash with quinoa, cranberries, kale, and feta is a cozy, nutritious, and colourful October dish. Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa, Cranberries, […]
Chicken in Cheddar & Leek Sauce Pie
I love a chicken and leek pie but here is one with a slight difference. No pastry here! Chicken in Cheddar & Leek Sauce Pie […]
Autumn Grain Salad with Farro, Roasted Squash, Kale & Lemon-Tahini Dressing
This Autumn Grain Salad is a perfect October dish: hearty, full of wonderful October colour, and full of texture. It works beautifully as a main […]
Pear and Frangipane Tart
Try these simple almond tarts made with juicy seasonal pears and a hint of amaretto – perfect for a dinner party or afternoon tea. Pear […]
Brined British Chicken Schnitzel with Caper & Lemon Butter
Here’s a refined yet comforting British take on a chicken schnitzel, featuring brined free-range chicken breasts coated in lemon and herb breadcrumbs, and finished with […]
Yeasts as Postbiotics
Yeast, long celebrated for its roles in baking, brewing, and fermentation, has gained increasing attention in the field of probiotics due to its unique biological […]
Getting to the heart of Belgium through its cuisine
The train from Paris glides into Brussels with a punctual sigh, and as I step onto the platform, the air seems different — heavier, perhaps, […]
Fat Replacers In Dairy Foods, Sauces And Dressings
Fat is a crucial component in food, providing not only energy but also functionality in terms of texture, flavor, and mouthfeel. In dairy foods and […]
Manufacturing Execution Systems in the Food Industry – Enhancing Efficiency, Optimization, and Decision-Making
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) have become integral to modern industrial operations, serving as the crucial link between high-level enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and the […]
Fat Replacers in Baked Goods: Roles and Challenges
Fats (lipids) are among the critical constituents in many baked goods (cakes, biscuits, cookies, laminated pastries etc.). Their roles are manifold: Aeration / Leavening / […]
Vacuum Frying Really Takes Off!
Vacuum frying is an innovative technique that allows food to be fried at lower temperatures and pressures than traditional atmospheric frying. This method offers several […]
Are UPFs the Enemy? Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are Not Inherently Bad
In recent years, the term “ultra-processed foods” (UPFs) has become a flashpoint in public health debates, with headlines, documentaries, and even policy proposals framing them […]
Exploiting Differential Metabolism in Tumours vs Healthy Tissue for Cancer Therapy
Cancer is not only a disease of uncontrolled cell proliferation but also, critically, a disease of metabolic reprogramming. Tumour cells rewire their metabolism to meet […]
Growth Hormone: Physiological Effects and Its Use in Sports Doping
Growth hormone (GH), also known as somatotropin, is a peptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a central role in growth, metabolism, […]
Hypopituitarism: Pathophysiology, Hormonal Consequences, and Effects on Target Endocrine Organs
Hypopituitarism is a complex endocrine disorder defined by the partial or complete deficiency of one or more hormones produced by the anterior pituitary gland. The […]
Cushing’s Disease: Symptoms and Their Physiological Basis
Cushing’s disease, a clinical syndrome characterized by chronic exposure to elevated levels of glucocorticoids, represents one of the most striking examples of how hormonal imbalance […]