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Basic CroquettesCroquettes are savory little treats that are made from any kind of meat or vegetable, generally bound together with a white sauce or potatoes, then...
Basic PattiesPatties are not to dissimilar to croquettes in structure, the difference being they are not egg and breaded and are not usually fried in oil, but...
ChateaubriandChateaubriand is fundamentally rare beef fillet served sliced with béarnaise sauce. This recipe was so popular that the cut of meat used became...
Ginger Chicken BrothThis is my latest creation and has become my favourite soup this winter. It is incredibly inexpensive to make and keeps well in the fridge for...
ProteinsProtein derives its name from the Greek word protos, meaning “first" or “have primary importance," because it is the basic building block of living...
Savoury FillingThis savoury filling can be used for pies, pasties, vol-au-vents, crepes and croustades. It is basically a medium béchamel sauce combined with a...

How to Make Luscious Lasagne17 March, 2010I have certainly had my share of lasagne in my time and the number of them I finished and enjoyed I could count on my left hand and I wouldn’t have used all my fingers. This extremely simple dish for some reason seems beyond even advanced... [Read More]
Making Your Own Christmas Gifts12 December, 2009Not only are home made Christmas gifts well received but just about everyone, they will also be remembered long after store bought choices and, they're relatively inexpensive. This year my sister Tracey and I decided to create lots of small... [Read More]
The History of Christmas30 November, 2009A child discovering the delights of Christmas for the first time is presented with a wonderful array of good things: trees with sparkling lights, carol singing, rich food such as iced cakes and biscuits, presents tucked into bulging stockings and... [Read More]
Issue 10 - First Principles Cookbook
The second edition of my Basics Cooking Handbook that sold 100,000 copies in its first print run, is now available online from bitesizecooking.com. Find out all about it.
First Principles
The Basics Cooking Handbook