Apricot

A great source of both fibre and vitamins, plus calcium.

Apricots make the finest jam, they're sweet and rich but with that hint of tartness that makes the best preserves.

Substitute cashews for pistachios if you like. Also goes well with pan-fried white fish fillets; grilled beef fillets. Deglazing is the initial step in making a sauce that incorporates the browned bits sticking to the bottom of a pan in which meat has been cooked. A small amount of liquid is added to any remaining […]

You will need about 2 limes for this recipe. Note

Delicious little French confectioneries that literally mean 'small oven'.

To test if turkey is cooked, insert a skewer sideways into the thickest part of the thigh then remove and press flesh to release the juices. If the juice runs clear, the turkey is cooked. Alternatively, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, without touching bone; it should reach 90°C. This […]

Rolled rice is a gluten-free flaked cereal similar to, and a good substitute for, rolled oats. It is available in supermarkets and health-food stores. Note