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Choose herbs for the food you plan to cook and for what is abundant where you shop, rather than following a universal calendar. Learn how to store tender and sturdy-stemmed herbs, and how to use surplus by freezing or drying it.
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A careful guide to slicing almonds at home: what to do when starting with whole almonds, how to organize the work, and why drying and toasting should not be improvised.
Oil-packed cured anchovies are not handled exactly like heat-sterilised canned fish or fresh anchovies. Learn how to identify the product, serve it without misreading its texture, and store leftovers without mistaking quality advice for a food-safety guarantee.
Learn when to use frozen berries as they are, when to cook them, and how to make use of their juices in smoothies, sauces, breakfasts, and desserts.
A practical guide to choosing a good Italian pepper, storing it without promising a shelf life, and deciding whether to eat it raw, add it to a soffritto or fry it whole.
A practical guide to identifying round beans, matching preparation to pod tenderness, and using them in salads, sautés, and stews—without inventing storage times.
Soaking, bean age, water and a steady simmer all affect whether chickpeas turn tender and stay intact. Learn how to adjust the method without relying on one universal cooking time or a supposedly foolproof trick.
From scrambled to poached, the right adjustment depends on the method: manage the heat, watch the texture and avoid cooking on autopilot.
How to check what “cleaned” means, choose a cooking method, and serve mackerel without relying on times that cannot be generalized.
Learn to distinguish fine couscous from pearl-style products, hydrate each type according to its package, and turn it into a versatile base for salads, fillings and side dishes. Includes a cautious note on storage.
Learn how to choose between whole and ground star anise, protect its aroma and use this potent spice in drinks, stews and desserts without letting it overpower a dish.
Cut and cooking method shape an apple’s role: crisp in raw dishes, tender in warm preparations, and at home in both sweet and savory food.
Compare the sodium information on broth cartons, build flavor before adding salt, and handle leftovers with care.
Fresh boerewors grilled until browned all over and served in four portions.
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An Iranian stew of lamb or beef with fresh herbs, red kidney beans and dried limes, slowly cooked until the meat is tender.
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A Portuguese rice dessert cooked in milk scented with lemon and cinnamon, enriched with egg yolks and finished with ground cinnamon.
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A simple Australian bread made with self-raising flour, olives and rosemary; this version is baked and served freshly made.
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A sour-and-spicy Thai shrimp and mushroom soup scented with galangal, lemongrass and makrut lime leaves. It includes homemade nam prik pao paste.
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Spiced-potato-stuffed flatbread made with a soft dough and cooked on a griddle until golden.
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Cooked fava beans, partly mashed and dressed with garlic, lemon, cumin, and olive oil.
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Creamy Portuguese rice pudding cooked with milk infused with lemon and cinnamon, enriched with egg yolks and butter.
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Creamy chowder for 4, with clams, mussels, prawns and white fish. Total time stated by the reference source: 35 minutes.
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