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Hi my names Dave i'm 35yrs old from Worcestershire in the UK.....I work as a head chef at a local A-la-Carte Restaurant.And also studying at college part time in Sage Computerised Book-Keeping

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Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables How to make perfect roast potatoes: 1 of 27
1. It's a fact that perfect roast potatoes are quite hard to find they seldom work in restaurants because they don't like hanging around, and they're either too greasy or tough and leathery. But at home they can be perfect every time: all you need to do is follow these instructions to the letter and you'll never have a failur... More..
Health & Fitness > Nicotine Dependence Here's how to quit smoking: 1 of 6
Tips to help you quit smokingRead these 10 Top Tips for advice on giving up.1. Before you stop, keep a diary over a couple of daysMake a note of every cigarette you smoke, when, what you were doing, who you were with, how you were feeling, how much you enjoyed it, how much you needed it and how it made you feel.Looking at you... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) What is " puttanesca " ?: 1 of 6
Pasta Puttanesca (Italian Penne alla Puttanesca) is a traditional Italian pasta dish made with a sauce named sugo alla puttanesca.The nameThe name originated in Naples after the local women of easy virtue. Pasta Puttanesca means "The way a whore would make it", but the reason why the dish gained such a name is debated. One po... More..
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Chicken in Garlic Tomato Sauce: 3 of 10
Sauce ingredients:2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes (we use Muir-Glen)1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon sugarSalt and ground black pepperChicken ingredients:3 Tbsp Dijon mustard1 Tbsp white-wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoo... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) How do you make a good Payasam?: 2 of 5
CHANNA DAL PAYASAMIngredients: 1/2 cup Split Bengal Gram (Chana Dal)1 cup grated Coconut (Khopra/Narial)4 tblsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)1 cup Jaggery5 crushed Cardamoms2 tblsp chopped Coconut (Khopra/Narial)5 Cashewnut (Kaju)How to make channa dal payasam:Wash and soak the gram.Melt a part of the ghee in a pan , add the coconu... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Chili & cheese on toast: 1 of 2
CHILLI CHEESE TOAST RECIPEIngredients:6pcs white bread2 Boiled potatoes100 grams paneer1 onion chopped2 tsp coriender leaves2 chopped green chilliessalt and black pepper to taste4 tbs cheese spreadPreparation:Mix potatoes, paneer, onion, coriender, chillies, salt, pepper together.Apply this mixture on bread.Then apply some ch... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Chili: 23 of 44
Hot Chilli MamaA delicious winter warming, chilli recipe that is versatile and will save you time.Serves 4This recipe is sure to get your tongues wagging. It is a quick spicy dish and is great for an evening meal or even whip up a big bash for a party! It is also a tasty and hearty vegetarian dish.Ingredients1 tbsp of olive o... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Corned beef: 2 of 3
Homemade Corned Beef RecipeIt's easy to make your own corned beef at home. Just plan ahead. The beef brisket will take about 3 weeks to cure. You can also use bottom round roast in place of brisket, if you wish.INGREDIENTS:4 quarts water1 cup salt1 teaspoon saltpeter2 beef briskets, about 4 pounds each12 garlic cloves3 tables... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Bruschetta variations: 12 of 16
2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegarSalt6 slices coarse-textured country bread, cut 3/8-inch thick2 large cloves garlic10 fresh basil leavesIn a small bowl, toss together the tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the balsamic vine... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Side dishes: 29 of 36
Courgettes & chicory with black olive dressingIngredients * 2 large courgettes, ideally 1 yellow, 1 green * 4 tbsp olive oil * 2 heads chicory * 1 tsp sugarFor The Sauce * about 2 tbsp black olive paste or tapenade * lemon, juice only * 1-2 tbsp red wine vinegar * 3-4 tbsp olive oil * olives (try Kalamata) and capers, to serv... More..