Chicken Pineapple Tacos
Serves 2; Preparation time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 tsp each smoked paprika, ground cumin and oregano Juice of 1 orange 1 tbsp clear honey ½ […]
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Keralan King Prawn Biriyani
Ingredients: Ingredients For marination 500 g prawns (I use raw tiger prawns frozen or fresh) 1 tsp chilli powder (adjust according to fiery threshold) 1/2 […]
Vanilla Bean Pavlova
Here is a recipe for a vanilla bean Pavlova with a blackcurrant custard, blackcurrant compote, dark chocolate ganache, and Chantilly cream. Equipment: Electric mixer with […]
Confit de Canard
Confit de Canard (Duck Confit) for Two Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours Equipment Needed Heavy-bottomed oven-safe pot or Dutch oven Oven Ingredients […]
Canelés de Bordeaux
Canelés de Bordeaux – Small pastries with a custardy center and caramelized crust, flavored with rum and vanilla. Equipment Canelé molds (copper molds are traditional, […]
Tournedos Rossini
Tournedos Rossini – Filet mignon topped with foie gras and truffle, served with a Madeira wine sauce. Equipment Heavy-bottomed skillet or frying pan Tongs Sharp […]
Lipases from Fermentation
Lipases are enzymes that play a crucial role in the breakdown and metabolism of lipids (fats and oils). They catalyse the hydrolysis of triglycerides. They […]
The Use Of Electrolyzed Water
Electrolyzed water (EW) is a unique technology that has been gaining popularity in the food industry due to its effectiveness in reducing microbial contamination on […]
How to make an Onion Tuile
The basic tuile recipe is straightforward but the savoury tuiles need some care. Here we have an onion tuile which makes a good accompaniment for […]
How to make a Rabbit Burger
Ingredients: 1 lb ground rabbit meat 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp chopped […]
The Hypothalamus and its Role in Endocrine Function
The hypothalamus is a small, crucial region located at the base of the brain, just above the brainstem. Despite its size, the hypothalamus plays a […]
Citrus And The Citrus Essential Oils
The Citrus genus is a group of flowering plants belonging to the Rutaceae family. It includes some of the most well-known and widely cultivated fruits, […]
Duck Balti Jalfrezi
Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or duck fat 1 duck breast 1/2 onion, thinly sliced 1/4 red bell pepper 1/4 yellow bell pepper 2 green […]
Tray-Baked Salmon with Olives, Green beans, Anchovies and Tomatoes
Serves 4 Ingredients 200g green beans 20 small cherry tomatoes 1-2 good handfuls of black olives 2 tables spoons of extra virgin olive oil Salt […]
How to Prepare a Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken Jalfrezi is one of those iconic dishes along with chicken tikka masala and the classic chicken biryani that signifies the Indian restaurant culture in […]
Bordeaux-Style Fish Soup
Bordeaux-Style Fish Soup – A hearty fish soup made with tomatoes, leeks, garlic, and a variety of fish. Preparation and Cooking Times Preparation time: 20 […]
Bordeaux-Style Roast Lamb
Equipment Ovenproof roasting pan or Dutch oven with lid Sharp knife Cutting board Wooden spoon or spatula Measuring cups and spoons Aluminum foil (if not […]
What is a ballotine?
A ballotine in cuisine is a traditional French dish that involves deboning a piece of poultry, meat, or fish, stuffing it with a variety of […]
Chicken Breast and Foie Gras Ballotine
A recipe for a chicken breast and Foie Gras ballotine that serves two. If you don’t know this already, a ballotine in cuisine is a […]