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Porchetta – the ultimate Italian feast
Years ago when I lived in the Italian quarter of Melbourne, Australia (Carlton, … [Read More...]
Easy Pizza Recipe: How to Make a Pepperoni and a Cheese Pizza
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Not a Big Mac Special Sauce
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Sauce of the Month: Spaghetti Sauce
Spaghetti Sauce
Theoretically, any sauce goes with any pasta. However, in fact there is a much smaller range of sauces which are particularly appropriate to each type of pasta. Spaghetti is by definition long and thin. Its shape and texture will not hold thick sauces was well as it will hold thin sauces. So chunky sauces such as Puttanesca or creamy sauces such as Carbonara are more suited to a more robust type of pasta such as fettucine. I know, I know, I can hear the screams of protest from all of you out there who just adore Spaghetti Carbonara. Just bear with me. Spaghetti is an exception … [Read More...]
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Top Your Healthy Meal Plan Off With the Right Sauce, Dressing & Marinade
With the holiday season coming up, many home cooks are looking for healthy food options, or at least “less unhealthy” options. Here is a very useful article with lots of hints about how to get through your holiday cooking without loading the kilos, salt, sugar and chemicals, and for it still be food the kids [...]
Awesome Sauce!
Most of you know that I’m all for making your own when it comes to sauces, mostly because of all the preservatives and other chemicals that are to be found on commercial bottled sauces, not to mention the salt and sugar content of many of them. I just came across this very funny poem which [...]
Not a Big Mac Special Sauce
The recipe I am giving here is NOT the recipe for any sauce to be purchased at a McDonald’s outlet, nor is it an exact copy of any of McDonald’s recipes, but it should taste quite similar to the restaurant’s sauces. I offer this recipe here purely as a source of inspiration for those who are not able to access a McDonald’s and who have [...]
Kitchen Essentials
Cuisinart Stainless 14-Inch Wok with Glass Cover
I love cooking with Cuisinart cookware, and I love to stir-fry – so what better way to do two things I love at the same time? Non-stick woks can be a problem because the coating does not last for very long. Wok cooking is usually done over quite high heat and most non-stick surfaces are [...]
Le Creuset Stoneware Square Baking Dish
I have always loved using the wonderful Le Creuset range of cast iron cookware, and I’m even more delighted with their stoneware range. Le Creuset is known world-wide for quality and durability, not to mention the glorious range of colors. The Le Creuset stoneware range is called the Poterie. It is lighter and more affordable [...]
Cuisinart Stainless Sauté Pan with Cover
- 5-1/2-quart stainless-steel sauté pan; mirror-finish exterior with matte interior
- Aluminum-encapsulated base for excellent conductivity and even heat distribution
- Stay-cool, stainless-steel riveted handle with helper handle to ease lifting
- Tight-fitting cover locks in moisture and nutrients for more flavorful foods
- Oven-safe up to 550 degrees F; broiler, freezer, and dishwasher-safe; lifetime warranty
All-Clad Stainless Steel Multi-Cooker with Steamer
- 18/10 stainless-steel interior and exterior with brushed finish
- Encapsulated aluminum base for superior conductivity
- Includes stainless-steel pasta basket, steamer basket, and lid
- Riveted stainless-steel handles stay cool on stovetop
- Dishwasher-safe and oven-safe to 500 degrees F
OXO Stainless Steel Can Opener
- Brushed stainless-steel handle has flexible rubber fins for comfort
- Sharp stainless-steel teeth open cans easily
- Large knob is easy to twist
- Built-in bottle cap opener
- Hand-washing is recommended
