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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.

First steps

The fundamentals of reading a recipe

Reading a recipe from beginning to end helps you anticipate what you need, when to use it, and what signs to watch for as you cook. Learn to interpret its sections, get organized, and follow the method without reading more into it than it says.

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First steps

A step-by-step method for cleaning as you cook

Build tidying into preparation: clear the workspace, organize tools, deal with spills when they happen, and use pauses for small tasks without losing sight of hygiene or keeping raw foods separate.

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First steps

The basics of learning to thicken a sauce

Learn how to choose between reducing, adding starch, or blending ingredients according to the sauce and the result you want. A practical guide to adjusting texture without losing sight of flavor—and an important exception for sauces intended for canning.

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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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