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The Guardian and Observer's blog on food, cooking and restaurants
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Pre-chopped onions aren't pointless if you can't hold a knifeIt’s easy to question the value and usefulness of products such as frozen omelettes and ‘easy’ garlic but they can be a lifeline for consumers with disabilities
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How to cook perfect southern fried chickenKentucky Fried Chickens across Britain are closed because of a chicken shortage. But who needs the Colonel? Here’s how to cook your own version at home
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'A brief rummage is acceptable' – how to share Christmas chocolatesAs a great man from Walsall once yelled, it’s Chriiiistmas! But how should you tuck in without causing a decades-long family rift?
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How to eat: pestoThis month, How to Eat is thinking about pesto … with pasta, of course. How else would you possibly eat it? This is not, and never has been, middle-class ketchup
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How to eat: sausage rollsThis month, How to Eat is enjoying a sausage roll. Is there any justification for serving them cold? Is riesling the best wine pairing? And can you ever deploy a sausage roll in a meal, the same way as you would a pie? (spoiler: no)
Supermarket sweep
Croissant taste test: which supermarket has the beurre necessities?Not everyone has a local indie bakery to supply an authentic, billowing croissant, but can a supermarket provide a respectable alternative?
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How to bake the perfect pretzelsDo you need a sourdough starter? Should you add milk and sugar? And how do you achieve that crispy, burnished crust?
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How to cook the perfect spotted dickTake a pleasant trip down school-dinners memory lane from the comfort of your kitchen. However you shape it, spice it or steam it, one thing that isn’t optional is custard
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Explosive cheese, lethal beer and poisonous orange juice: when food causes natural disastersStep away from the orange juice, and keep the fire extinguisher on hand for the cheese course. Alexi Duggins has some cautionary tales to tell from the world of food and drink
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How to bake the perfect salted caramel browniesSome have reservations, but there are few things that aren’t improved by a dollop of salted caramel – and adding it to a squidgy, dark brownie is a no brainer
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How to cook the perfect roasted cauliflowerThe once-unfancied brassica has usurped kale as the hipster vegetable of choice. No wonder: it is endlessly versatile and makes a great centrepiece
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How to cook the perfect miso ramenIt would take a lifetime to address all the possible variations of this Japanese classic. But this version from chilly northern Hokkaido is my favourite
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How to bake the perfect swiss rollThis much-loved, very British cake may not be as hard to master as it looks. But what’s the secret to a featherlight sponge, and how can you achieve that perfect spiral of jam?
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How to cook the perfect boeuf bourguignonThere are no shortcuts for this giant of French classical cooking, but that doesn’t mean it’s not manageable. What cuts of beef are best? Can bacon replace salt pork? And how pricey a wine do you need to use?
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How to make the perfect Eccles cakesThis traditional northern treat is crisp and filled with dried fruit – but which fruit? And should they be nestled in flaky or puff pastry?
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How to make the perfect vegetable biryaniThis Indian classic stands or falls on the quality of the rice. Once you’ve got that, there’s a wealth of options for your vegetables, spices, cooking method and even garnish. But can you really have a biryani without meat?
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How to make the perfect fondueThe Swiss cheese fantasia can still melt hearts on Valentine’s Day – but which cheeses make the winning pot? Which wine do you need to cut through the fat? And how do you stop it – and your date – from splitting?
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How to cook the perfect sticky orange cakeThis gloriously dense and squidgy cake happens to be gluten-free and benefits from the best citrus of the season. But which nuts go with it, and does it need syrup?
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How to make the perfect espresso martiniWhether it’s sipped after dinner or launching the New Year’s Eve celebrations, it’s just the thing – but what are the little secrets to creating perfection in a glass?
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Saints, scallops and scotch: a trip to IslayOFM editor Allan Jenkins joins film-maker Howard Sooley on a fishing boat pilgrimage to the Lagavulin distillery on the Hebridean island of Islay
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