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roux the day: Basic white sauce

Photo by Michael Newman A simple white sauce can form the basis of many meals from macaroni and cheese and lasagne to chicken pie as well as just being a sauce for meat or fish. White sauce is quick and easy to make – no need for sauce in a packet, which isn’t very nice [...]

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Lime And Chilli Aioli

Add a touch of class to your next fish meal with some homemade lime and chilli aioli.

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Honey Balsamic Salad Dressing

Add a touch of sweetness to your regular balsamic salad dressing with a little honey.

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Hollandaise Sauce

Making hollandaise sauce is easier than what is made out. The balance between the creaminess of the butter and the acidic tartness of the lemon makes a scrummy sauce that turns average everyday into gourmet.

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Cooking Polenta

Creamy, buttery polenta is definitely one of my favourite comfort foods. This recipe is for making polenta as a side, or leave out some of the liquid for firm polenta which can the be grilled or fried.

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Mango Chutney

Fresh homemade Mango Chutney

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Easy Shortcrust Pastry

Ingredients 180g unsalted butter 240g plain flour pinch salt 1/4 cup water Method Soften butter for about 1/2 hour before starting. Sift flour and salt into a large bowl, add butter and lightly rub mixture to combine. Make a well in the centre and add water. Combine until you have a smooth dough. Press into [...]

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