Monthly pick 57 minEasy
Sunday braised chicken with carrots
Tender carrots, a gently cooked onion and fresh thyme in a comforting one-pot chicken dish.
2 votes
by Marcby M.
by Marcby M.Recipes for beginner cooks
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Thin, golden homemade crêpes
A light, supple and lump-free crêpe batter for an easy weekend treat.
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by Marcby M.
51 minEasy
Zucchini and goat cheese tart
Ribbons of zucchini, golden goat cheese and crisp puff pastry.
1 voteby Marcby M.
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Molten chocolate cakes
A delicate crust hiding a dark chocolate centre that flows from the spoon.
1 voteby Marcby M.
by Marcby M.
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Leek, potato and Comté gratin
Tender layers of potato and sweet leeks beneath a deeply golden cheese crust.
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Baked cod with tomatoes and lemon parcels
Pearly cod scented with basil, with almost no washing up.
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by Marcby M.
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Lemon chicken with roasted vegetables
Golden chicken and colourful caramelised vegetables, all ready at the same time.
1 voteby Marcby M.
by Marcby M.Build reliable kitchen habits
An organised worktop and a few simple checks make a first attempt much calmer.
Prepare before turning on the heat
Read every step, set out the equipment and measure the ingredients. Arrange them in the order you will use them and keep a clear space for a hot dish so you are not searching for somewhere to put it.
Learn to control heat
Let a pan preheat when instructed, then lower the heat if the edges colour before the centre is cooked. The simmer, smell and colour described in the recipe are useful companions to the timer.
Correct early and simply
If a mixture becomes too thick, take it off the heat briefly before adjusting it; if it browns too fast, lower the temperature. Taste seasoning only when it is safe to do so, then change it gradually.