The Basics of Cooking

How to Cook: Useful Tips for Beginners

You might not think it’s possible, but there are many people out there who have never, ever cooked anything in their life! Their staple diet is more than likely be [READ MORE]

How to Cook Veal

These are the usual veal cuts, with cooking methods: Shoulder (whole or divided into two): Roast, stew Loin: If whole, bone, stuff, roll and roast; if cut into chops [READ MORE]

How to Cook Turkey

If you are expecting a fairly large number of guests and need to put together a big meal, whether it’s for Christmas or any other special occasions, a big turkey c [READ MORE]

How to Cook Roast Pork

Ask the butcher to cut the rind closely and deeply in order to make carving easier. Rub the outside with salt and oil before cooking, as this results in a good crack [READ MORE]

How to Cook Roast Beef

Here’s a list of some cuts of beef, with the best ways of cooking them: Topside: Roast, pot-roast, braise Sirloin: Roast (on the bone, or boned and rolled) Ribs: R [READ MORE]

How to Measure Portion Sizes of Pasta, Rice and Couscous

Most of us are guilty of cooking too much when it comes to starches. And when we do try to cook less, it somehow ends up not being enough. It’s very hard to get it [READ MORE]

How to Cook Scrambled Eggs

Scrambled eggs are quick and easy to make, and always a winner among kids when accompanied by buttered toast and lots of tomato sauce. Follow this simple method to m [READ MORE]

How to Make Gravy

Many people complain about not knowing how to make good gravy. The secret to gravy lies in the flavour, which means that good gravy starts with good meat. Follow the [READ MORE]