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You just need to look at the wealth of books, magazines and television programmes devoted to cooking, to know how inexhaustible the subject is. If we followed all the advice available we would have more information than we could handle, not to mention an excess of equipment that would soon be taking up space, unused, in our cupboards. This site has tackled the job of sifting out the essential information, identifying unnecessary items of equipment, and offering advice on countless topics which are essential to the smooth running of your kitchen.
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Five Recipes for Roasted Vegetables
FIVE RECIPES FOR ROASTED VEGETABLES: Roasted vegetables are delicious, cheap and a great way to get more of your Five a Day. Roast vegetables somehow taste more exciting that…
How to Make Gravy
HOW TO MAKE 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 you…
The Most Versatile Batter Recipe
THE MOST VERSATILE BATTER RECIPE: Batter gets a bad name in cooking. People think that it’s full of fat with very few nutrients. OK, so if you eat a big load of batter every day you’re…
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Essential Steps to Good Nutrition: Foods With a Low Gi, How to Keep the Nutrients in...
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Housekeeping Essentials: Effective Meal Planning for a Family, Effective...
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