Vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals and provide much of the fibre that is essential for a healthy diet. Follow...

Spices can enhance the flavour and aroma of both sweet and savoury dishes. Used with care, a mere pinch can make a difference to the...

Exotic fruits are beautiful and flavourful additions to a variety of sweet and savoury dishes. If you've ever been tempted by their...

White fleshed fish have a more delicate flavour than oily fish; they are low in fat, making them easy to digest, and are perfect for...

From long thin ribbons of tagliatelle to spiral twists, pasta comes in many different shapes and sizes. Although some contain flavourings...

Dried pulses, such as beans, peas and lentils, are a healthy addition to your diet. They're rich in protein, minerals, vitamin B and...

When choosing beef, look for meat that is marbled with thin strands of creamy coloured fat, which gives it much more flavour. Any fat...

When choosing pork, look for pale pink meat with firm, milk white fat. Most. Pigs are slaughtered at a young age, ensuring tender,...

TARTAR SAUCE 150ml (1/4pt) olive oil 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp lemon juice 1 egg yolk 1 tsp tarragon (chopped) 2 tsp parsley 2...

PEPPER SAUCE 1/2 red pepper, cored, seeded and diced 1/2 celery stick 1 small onion 1 small carrot 1 tsp tomato purée 1 tbsp...

MAYONNAISE 150ml (1/4pt) olive oil 2 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 egg yolk 1 tsp salt Put egg yolk in a bowl Using an...

HERB SAUCE 300ml (1/2pt) milk 20g (3/4oz) margarine or butter 20g (3/4oz) plain flour 4 tbsp fresh chopped herbs such as parsley,...

HORSERADISH SAUCE 150ml (1/4pt) olive oil 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp horseradish (grated) 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp...

GARLIC MAYONNAISE 150ml (1/4pt) olive oil 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 egg yolk 1 garlic clove (crushed) 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt...

CHEESE SAUCE 100g (4oz) strong cheddar cheese, grated 20g (3/4oz) plain flour 20g (3/4oz) margarine or butter 300ml (1/2pt) milk...

BACON AND ONION SAUCE 20g (3/4oz) margarine or butter 20g (3/4oz) plain flour 300ml (1/2pt) milk 100g (4oz) smoked bacon, chopped...

PANCAKES 300ml (1/2pt) milk 100g (4oz) plain flour 1 egg Salt Oil Sift flour and salt into a bowl. Add egg and little milk and mix...

MERINGUE CUITE 100g (4oz) icing sugar 2 egg whites Preheat oven to 70C/150F/GAS low. Line a baking sheet with grease proof paper. Put egg...

WHITE SAUCE 20g (3/4oz) margarine or butter 20g (3/4oz) plain flour 300ml (1/2pt) milk salt & pepper to taste Melt fat in a small,...

BROWN SAUCE 450ml (3/4pt) well flavoured brown stock 20g (3/4oz) plain flour 3 tbsp oil 1 tsp tomato purée 1/2 celery stick 1 onion 1...