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KitchenPause Magazine

An editorial home built from real recipe additions, seasonality and our methodology.

Seasonal produce

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.

Latest additions

Latest additions

Available content that can be reviewed from the recipe collection.

Problems and solutions

Dough Too Dry: Signs, Causes, and How to Fix It

Dough that cracks, crumbles, or refuses to come together does not always need more water straight away. Learn to distinguish low hydration, excess flour, insufficient resting, and differences between flours before adjusting a recipe.

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Problems and solutions

Why sauces split—and how to fix them

A split sauce does not always have the same cause or the same fix. Learn to distinguish a separated emulsion from a grainy cream sauce and respond without making matters worse.

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Equipment

How to Use and Care for a Steel Frying Pan

Before seasoning or cooking, identify whether your pan is carbon steel or stainless steel: they look similar, but their care differs. Learn to manage heat, reduce sticking, and clean the pan without mixing up the two materials.

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Recipes

Recipes to enjoy

Fijian vakalolo
75 minIntermediate

Fijian vakalolo

A Fijian dessert of grated cassava, steamed and served with a coconut and caramelized sugar sauce.

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Ethiopian Dabo Bread
100 minIntermediate

Ethiopian Dabo Bread

A tender Ethiopian wheat bread seasoned with coriander, fenugreek, and nigella. This version uses honey and is baked in a loaf pan.

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