How to Prepare Easy Vegan Ranch Dressings
Here we look at a couple of vegan ranch dressings of increasing complexity. These are easy to make and not only soy-free but nut-free and […]
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Preparing a Roast Leg of Lamb
I remember way back watching Jamie Oliver’s first episode in the spring of 1999 for the Naked Chef that was on BBC. It was a […]
Roasted Red Onions with Butter and Thyme
A good side dish for roast meats and other foods is roasted onions because this type of cooking makes them sweet and tasty. Roasted red […]
How to Prepare a Cardamom Lassi
Cardamom lassi is one of the favourite drinks of the Punjab. It makes great use of cardamoms and we may have made a Punjabi garam […]
How to Make a Garam Masala
A masala is a particular pungent spice mix from the Indian subcontinent. The infamous garam masala is a particular variant which means ‘hot spice mix’ […]
Chaat Masala
Chaat masala has a very distinctive flavour and competes with garam masala as a suitable alternative spice flavouring. It’s a favourite of many. It is […]
How to Prepare Fried Rice
I love fried rice especially with a super Chinese dish or even an Indian curry. We have an alternative in an egg fried rice though […]
Amchur (Dried Mango Powder)
Dried mango powder or amchur is made by grinding dried mangoes. This powder has a an acidic, spicy and tart flavour of unripe mangoes. Amchur […]
Kesari Kheer
A really delicious milky dessert is this Kesari Kheer. I’m not sure where it comes from originally but it’s easy to make. Ingredients: 1.5 litres […]
Basmati Rice
Basmati rice is an absolute requirement for any Indian curry. In fact we recommend only purchasing this from a solid reputable Indian source. In most […]
ELISA – The Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay
The ELISA or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay is a quantitative immunological procedure where the interaction of an antibody with an antigen is monitored using an enzyme […]
The Use of Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells
For many years now the leading cell system for producing human proteins with therapeutic use has been Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells. Their use is […]
Beef and Barley Broth with Chopped Chives
Beef and barley broth is a hearty and nutritious dish, perfect for cool weather or when you’re craving something comforting and filling. This soup features […]
DNA Sequencing: Sanger’s Method
DNA Sequencing is one of the cornerstone technologies of biotechnology and bioprocessing. It is the method of working out the sequence of DNA with a […]
Salad of Beans, Melon & Halloumi Cheese
Serves 4; Preparation time; 10 minutes. Ingredients: 1 cup or a 1/2 can (200g) black beans 1 cup couscous 1 cup aduki beans 1/2 melon, […]
The Cuisine of Galicia
In the north-west of Spain lies a region that would fit happily into the heartland of Western England or the UK. It is the province […]
The World of Plant-Based Frankfurters Is Redefining Tradition With Sustainable Innovation
In recent years, the culinary landscape has witnessed a remarkable shift towards plant-based eating, driven by a growing awareness of environmental, health, and ethical concerns. […]
The Application of Recombinant DNA Technology
Recombinant DNA technology is one of the pillars of modern biotechnology because it is a method by which a living organism or parts of it […]
The Value of Solvent-Assisted Flavor Evaporation (SAFE)
Solvent-Assisted Flavor Evaporation (SAFE) is a modern and innovative technique used in the field of flavor and fragrance analysis to identify and isolate volatile aroma […]
The Value of Aroma Extract Dilution Analysis (AEDA)
Aroma Extract Dilution Analysis (AEDA) is a powerful sensory evaluation technique used in the field of flavor chemistry to identify and quantify odor-active compounds present […]