Turkish Menemen
Eggs cooked with tomatoes, green pepper, and onion in olive oil until tender and juicy.
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South African braided koeksisters
South African braided pastries, fried until golden and dipped in cold cinnamon-and-ginger syrup. Makes about 36 pieces.
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Filipino Rice Bibingka with Cheese and Coconut
A Filipino cake made with rice flour, coconut milk, and sugar, baked with cheese and finished with grated coconut.
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Berries: simple techniques for enjoying them in more ways
A flexible guide to macerating strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, combining their flavours, and trying uncooked or gently cooked preparations without relying on rigid measurements.
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Learn a technique, not just a recipe
Perfect pasta, roasted vegetables and the keys to crisp pastry.
The Fundamentals of Thickening a Sauce
Learn when to reduce, add a thickener, or use ingredients already in the sauce—while keeping flavor, intended use, and an important tomato-canning exception in mind.
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Observable Signs for Getting Steaming Right
Learn how to set up your steamer, arrange the food and recognize what the steam is doing—without relying on one universal cooking time.
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How to handle chicken safely, from shopping to leftovers
A practical guide to preventing cross-contamination, thawing and cooking chicken thoroughly, and handling leftovers carefully at home.
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