Category: Methods and techniques

A few hone truths

May 3, 2009

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Not Delia

in Basic concepts, Knife skills, Knives

Keeping your kitchen knives sharp is one of those jobs where a little bit of effort every now and again saves a lot of trouble in the long run. Why is it so important to have sharp knives? There are three main reasons. The first is safety. Sharp knives cut easily through whatever it is…
Stewing Steak

Nov 8, 2008

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Not Delia

in Basic, Methods and techniques, Recipes

How to seal, brown, and cook stewing steak as a basic technique – useful for making many dishes such as chilli con carne, goulash soup, steak pie, and many other things.