Bechamel, also known as white sauce, is the foundation of many wonderful sauces and dishes, especially in French and Italian cuisine. But it can be problematic for inexperienced cooks. And if you already know how to make a good one, do you know how to step it up to a great bechamel sauce? To understand … Read more
Whether you like your crepe fillings or toppings (or both) to be sweet or savoury (or both!), crepes are versatile and delicious. And they’re not that hard to get right, so long as you start with the right foundation. To get to the bottom of what makes a great crepe, I reviewed 20 recipes to … Read more
A Caribbean seafood curry is the perfect match of earthy spice, creamy sauce and delicate seafood. But what’s different about a Caribbean curry that makes it work so well? To understand what makes a Caribbean curry tick, I reviewed 16 recipes for Caribbean seafood curry. They were a mixture of Trinidad kingfish curry, Jamaican fish … Read more
Don’t be put off making Lebanese cheese fatayer by the hard-to-find cheese and time-consuming homemade dough. Easily accessible alternatives can work deliciously too. What is a fatayer? A fatayer is like an open savoury pie or turnover. Made with a bread-like dough, and filled with a mixture of meat, vegetables or cheese, they originated in … Read more
Jalfrezi is a popular style of curry in Indian restaurants across the Western world. But is it really Indian? Or is jalfrezi a Pakistani dish? I was recently searching for a chicken jalfrezi recipe and easily found many for this popular curry. Amongst the results I noticed something interesting though. A number of authors refer … Read more
There are so many hot side dishes made with potatoes it can be hard to choose the right one for your occasion. The good news is there are a few factors that can help you decide. I reviewed over 140 recipes for 22 different potato side dishes, including sweet potato variants of almost every dish. … Read more
Braised lamb shanks achieve a rich, delicious flavour few other cuts of meat can match. And while it takes a little time, cooking this tasty inexpensive cut to perfection is easier than you think. Jump ahead to discover how 30 recipes from professionals, celebrities and bloggers compare on their path to making the most of … Read more
A lime pickle is one of those classic side dishes that you’ll find served with a curry at Indian restaurants all over the world. It’s tart, spicy and delicious. And it’s not that hard to make at home. But for something that seems kinda simple, there’s a lot of regional and individual variation in recipes. … Read more
They are a simple classic, but choosing the right recipe can make the difference between yeah, meh and yuck. By paying attention to just four fundamental things you can make sure you get the best deviled egg recipe for you. To get to the bottom of the differences between recipes for classic deviled eggs, I’ve … Read more
If you’re keen to try making an authentic Malaysian chicken curry at home, but think you’ll need a lot of unusual ingredients, don’t be put off! You can make a rich and creamy kari ayam with very few uncommon ingredients. Malaysian food is a wonderful blend of the country’s population, with strong Malay, Chinese and … Read more