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How to Select and Store Lobsters, Crabs, Oysters, Scallops and Other Shellfish
Shellfish can be divided into two groups: crustaceans and molluscs. Crustaceans (prawns, lobsters and crabs) have an external skeleton that forms a shell. Molluscs (oysters, scallops, mussels, clams and octopuses) are invertebrates and are usually protected by a hard shell. How to select shellfish Crustaceans should have an intact shell, no discoloration around the joints…
Terms to Know About Baking
Sifting Sift flours and lumpy sugars to incorporate air into them and to remove lumps that may not break down when mixing. Flours Flours come in a wide variety, including white, wholemeal and self-raising. Wholemeal flour gives finished products a heavier texture and wheatier flavour. Self-raising flour is plain flour with baking powder added. Whisking…
Low Fat Diet: Lemon Chicken Recipe
SERVES: 4PREP TIME: 15 minCOOK TIME: 35 minREADY TIME: 50 minCALORIES: 150 Kcal ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced 4 chicken breasts, about 75 g (3 oz) each, skinned and boned 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 300…
Fillets of Sole with Melon and Mint Sauce Recipe
SERVES: 4PREP TIME: 20 minCOOK TIME: 10 minREADY TIME: 30 minCALORIES: 230 Kcal ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 4 fillets of sole, halved 2 tablespoons chopped mint 300 ml (½) pint dry white wine 1 Charentais melon, halved and seeded 150 ml (¼) pint natural…
Milk and Cream
Buttermilk Originally, buttermilk was the liquid that remained after making butter from cream, hence its name. It is now made from skim (reduced-fat) milk and cultures. It has a slightly acidic taste and a thick consistency. Buttermilk not only adds flavour to cooking, its acid content also reacts with raising agents, giving some baked and…
How to Select, How to Prepare and How to Store Fruits
Best seasons to buy fruits The best time to buy fruit is at the peak of its season, when it has optimum flavor, texture and color. Its price is at its lowest, also, when it’s in season. How to Store Fruits In the warmer months it’s best to keep fruit in the refrigerator, with the…
Herb and Lemon Sauce Recipe
SERVES: 1/2 pint (300 ml)PREP TIME: 10 minCOOK TIME: –READY TIME: 10 minCALORIES: 185 Kcal ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 2 hard-boiled egg yolks Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon French mustard 1 teaspoon soft dark brown sugar 4 tablespoons Vegetable Stock…
Different types of sugars and where to use each
What is white sugar White sugar, or granulated table sugar, is the most common type of sugar and it is used extensively. White sugar is processed to medium-sized crystals. What is caster sugar Caster (superfine) sugar has finer, smaller crystals than white sugar. It dissolves faster than white sugar and is often used in meringues…
Low Carbs: Sole and Smoked Salmon Paupiettes
SERVES: 6PREP TIME: 15 minCOOK TIME: 8 minREADY TIME: 23 minCALORIES: 114 Kcal ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 6 small sole fillets, about 50 g (2 oz) each, skinned 4 slices smoked salmon, about 25 g (1 oz) 1 tablespoon chopped dill 300 ml (½)…
How to Prepare and Eat Cooked Lobster and Crab
Crustacea, such as crab, lobster, shrimp and the many kinds of prawn comprise a group of seafood which have limbs and also shells. Preparing Cooked Shellfish Although diners are often given cooked shellfish, notably crab mayonnaise, which takes practice, and left to fend for themselves, it is usual for the cook to give some preliminary…
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