Preparing Macher Jhol/Bengali Fish Curry
As with many of my recipes, inspiration comes from far and wide and this delicious and simple macher jhol fish stew come curry recipe is […]
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Meva Kheer
Meva Kheer, also known as dry fruit kheer or dry fruit pudding, is a rich and delicious Indian dessert made with milk, rice, and a […]
Statistical Process Control
Statistical process control (SPC) is a method of quality control which employs statistical methods to monitor and control a process. This helps to ensure that the process operates efficiently, producing […]
A Pasta Sauce of Pea, Asparagus and Goat’s Cheese
Pasta sauces are very versatile beasts and can be used with any type. This particular one makes use of peas, asparagus and goat’s cheese and […]
What is HPLC?
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is a powerful analytical technique used in various fields such as pharmaceuticals, environmental analysis, food and beverage, forensics, and many more. […]
Commercial Processing of Milk: From Farm to Table
Milk is one of the most consumed and versatile food products globally, rich in essential nutrients such as protein, calcium, vitamins, and minerals. The commercial […]
Vietnamese Pork and Crabmeat Spring Rolls (Cha Gio)
Vietnam has always given us a superb range of healthy delicious food. One of our favourite restaurants is in Portland, Oregon where they offer pork […]
Penne Della Casa (Penne with Chicken, Mushroom, Creamy White Wine Sauce)
Penne della Casa gets a delightful makeover in this recipe, featuring tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and colorful bell peppers in a creamy white wine sauce. […]
Vietnamese Stewed Pork and Vegetable Soup (Canh thit ham)
A nice little Vietnamese street soup known as canh thit ham is this one; Ingredients: 350g pork belly, cut into thick pieces ¼tsp ground black […]
Bengali Egg Halua/Halva
Halua is the Bangla version of the term Halva (or halawa, haleweh, helwa, halvah, halava, helava, helva, halwa, aluva) which refers to many types of dense, sweet confections served over much of Asia and the […]
Cardamom Panna Cotta
Ingredients: Full fat milk 300ml Whipping cream 300ml Cardamom seeds 10gm Castor sugar 70gms Gelatine leaves (3 leaves) Preparation: Put the milk, cream, cardamom seeds […]
Rhizopus oligosporus
Rhizopus oligosporus is a filamentous fungus belonging to the genus Rhizopus. It is widely recognized for its importance in the production of fermented foods, particularly […]
New Potato Salad With Sardines
Potato and sardine make great companions especially with their flavour. It needs salt and citrus notes to bring out the best of this salad beauty. […]
How to Make a General Purpose Cream Filling For Cookies and Biscuits
Here’s a recipe for a basic commercial cream filling that can be used for biscuits: Ingredients: 1 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 1/4 […]
How to Make an Oreo Cakester
Oreo cakesters are extremely popular packaged snacking cakes produced by Nabisco. They are based on the popular Oreo biscuit except the biscuit base is replaced […]
Using Open- Or Closed-Loop Control
All processes can be operated using either an open- or a closed-loop control system. Deciding on which to use is usually the responsibility of a […]
The Kidney Bean Curry (Rajma Masala)
Kidney beans are a super pulse for cooking with and whilst we might think of them as a food for chilli con carne and other […]
The Meaning of Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja also known as Dala Chhath is a 4-day long festival and is mainly celebrated in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Considered as a ‘Mahaparv’, […]
Lamb Koftas
Lamb koftas are straightforward to prepare. They are best eaten with flatbreads and a yogurt which can also be prepared as a sauce. Koftas probably […]
Piperade Basquaise
Piperade Basquaise – A Basque dish of peppers, tomatoes, onions, and eggs, often served with ham or chorizo. Preparation and Cooking Times Preparation time: 15 […]