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We get lots of questions about CooksEssentials but unfortunately we just don't have the resources to enter into individual correspondence - though often we really want to. To address this we have introduced an 'Ask our Experts' section where take ... [... more]
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Simple Biscuits and Cakes
Two simple recipes for delicious baking - classic shortbread and a Victoria sponge Everybody loves biscuits and cakes. Think of a chilly day, wrapped up in a blanket on the sofa with a big mug of tea and a slice of jammy, creamy Victoria sponge. Yum! [... more]
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Caring for Your Cooking Equipment
A guide to looking after expensive cooking equipment that can last a lifetime if you look after it well It is most important to look after your cooking equipment as it can easily be damaged. Caring for your kitchen implements is a part of being a ... [... more]
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Simple Recipes to Make with Your Children
Two simple recipes to enjoy cooking with your children - basic shortbread that can be decorated and a shepherds pie for a tasty family meal. You'll notice that the title of this article is 'simple recipes you can make with your children'. The ... [... more]
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Building Up a Good Spice Rack
Top tips on building a great kitchen spice rack, with ideas for Thai, Indian and Mexican spice recipes What the enthusiastic home cook really, really wants is to build up a good spice rack. Learning how to cook with spices is the way forward in ... [... more]
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A Simple Dinner Party Menu
A course-by-course guide to a perfect, informal dinner party that won't get you hot and bothered The most important thing to remember when you are planning a simple dinner party menu is to cook something you are comfortable with. Attending a ... [... more]
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Understanding Food Intolerances
A guide to catering for guests with food intolerances, including gluten, dairy and nuts Understanding food intolerances can be difficult because some food intolerances are life threatening and others are greatly exaggerated. Nutritionists say ... [... more]
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Handy Extras for a Cook's Kitchen
A list of some handy extras to have in the kitchen for serious foodies and good home cooks While you don't need to buy every new gadget that fills the kitchen aisle in your nearest department store, some kitchen equipment is worth having. Once ... [... more]
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How to Make Gravy
Two ways to make the perfect gravy - roast dinner gravy and onion gravy Many people think that making home made gravy is too difficult, so they just keep using powdered gravy granules and stock cubes. Good gravy is actually really easy to make if ... [... more]
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Foods With a Low Gi
The best way to eat healthily and to keep any weakness for refined foods under control, is to consume mainly foods with a low GI rating; in other words foods to keep up energy and satisfy hunger for longer. The basic principle of the Glycaemic ... [... more]
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How to Keep the Nutrients in the Food You Cook
The freshest food has to be treated properly if all the nutrients and goodness it offers is to be retained. That means taking care from the time we choose it until the time we serve up the finished dish. When you go to the trouble of preparing ... [... more]
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Essential Entertaining
Below are our 9 articles in the essential entertaining' category: A Fuss-Free Christmas Dinner Christmas is a wonderful time of year. It's the perfect time to get families together, enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner and give thanks to... A ... [... more]
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