Recipes and Essentials for the Home Cook

Chicken and Cheese Dish
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Cooking Basics for Beginners

Learning to cook means starting with the basics. When it comes to cooking, it is important to keep in mind that everyone started somewhere. I don’t know of a single person who was born with a wooden spoon and ready to cook up a storm. There is a fair amount of learning involved to become …

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
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Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

The everlasting appeal of a classic Alfredo sauce lies in its simplicity. Featuring a luxurious blend of heavy cream, real butter and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, traditional Alfredo sauce delivers an incredibly rich flavour without a lot of fuss. This version builds upon the classic ingredients with the addition of  cream cheese and fresh garlic. …

Creamy Mushroom Risotto
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Creamy Mushroom Risotto

This Creamy Mushroom Risotto is an easy, healthy weeknight meal that is so creamy and full of flavour. Great for when you’re craving something comforting and nourishing and need something on the table fast. The wine and garlic add layers of flavour, while cream and parmesan make it rich and creamy. Basic White Mushrooms in …

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Gourmet Cooking at Home

Can Anyone Be a Gourmet Cook? Anyone can become a better cook, but true gourmet cooking is an art form. A style of food preparation that uses the freshest and highest quality ingredients. To enjoy authentic gourmet food, it’s good to prepare your food soon after after purchasing the ingredients. Not only do you want …

Pumpkin Soup
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Pumpkin Soup

There’s nothing like a deliciously warming bowl of pumpkin soup. Creamy and velvety goodness. A simple and easy soup to prepare this winter. (Or all year round if you’re keen) Don’t forget the crusty bread! Enjoy.

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Kitchen Essentials – Basic Tools for Cooking

Far too often people overlook the importance of using the proper tools when cooking fine meals. While there is nothing in the world that can quite compare to cooking with the finest and freshest of ingredients, your cooking can only be enhanced by making use of the perfect tools for the job at hand. When …