How long should I roast meat for
How long should I roast meat for ? This depends on the weight and type of meat, but the rules are as follows: For every 0.5 kg (or per pound in imperial): Beef 15 minutes per 0.5kg for rare to 25...
View ArticleWhat does the term bake blind mean
What does the term ‘bake blind’ mean ? This is the term that describes cooking a pastry case without it’s filling, and ensures that the pastry is nice and crisp rather than soggy. You line the pastry...
View ArticleHow can I tell if an egg is still fresh
How can I tell if an egg is still fresh ? Put the egg (in its shell) into a bowl of water. If it stays on the bottom, it is fresh, if it lifts slightly it’s a week or two old but still perfectly fresh...
View ArticleHow do you make really crispy pork crackling?
How do you make really crispy pork crackling? The joint needs to have a good layer of fat under the skin. Use a really sharp knife to score through the skin and fat but not through the meat, otherwise...
View ArticleHow can I restore a non-stick pan?
How can I restore a non-stick pan? You can restore your non-stick pan by ‘seasoning’ it. All you need to do is pour a small quantity of oil in your pan – about two teaspoons is enough. Then pour in...
View ArticleWhy do you rest a joint of meat after cooking it?
Why do you rest a joint of meat after cooking it? When you cook a joint of meat, the high temperatures force the meat juices to the surface. By resting it for a time, it allows the juices to go back...
View ArticleWhat does reduce down mean in a recipe?
What does reduce down mean in a recipe? This means that you boil the liquid in a pan at a high temperature. The liquid reduces in volume and gets thicker. You would do this to make a sauce for serving...
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How long does it take to cook roast beef ?
How long does it take to cook roast beef ? Who doesn’t love a roast dinner with all the trimmings? It’s a firm favourite with many people but they often struggle to know how to chose and cook a joint...
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How do you cook roast lamb ?
How do you cook Roast Lamb Following on from last month’s article on roast beef, here is the next article in the series. And this time we turn our attention to roast lamb. Which joint to chose? I like...
View ArticleHow do I cook Roast Gammon ?
How do I cook roast Gammon ? Following on previous months’ articles on roast meat, here is the next article in the series. And this time we turn our attention to roast gammon – just in time for...
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