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" Just-poached vegetables show off their natural attributes and taste fresh and light in a way you never get with roasting or frying. "
Yotam Ottolenghi
Light
Way
Vegetables
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" Long-, medium- and short-grain rices differ in the amount and type of starch they have. "
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" Chefs don't use white pepper just to avoid spoiling the whiteness of pommes puree or bechamel. It has a more peppery aroma, with sharpness and sweetness, too. "
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" A quick shallow fry is a great way to transform leftovers, and no more so than in the case of risotto. "
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" Steaming maintains some of the aubergine flesh's texture, which doesn't happen if you cook it in any other way. "
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" The smells of slow cooking spread around the house and impart a unique warmth matched only by the flavour of the food. "
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" Date syrup is a natural sweetener that has wonderful richness and treacly depth; I drizzle it over semolina porridge. "
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" For people who think of chicken as the meat choice of those-who-don't-really-like-meat, brining a bird will be a revelation. "
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" Lebanese mezze, Cantonese dim sum and Basque pinchos have all evolved over years and are designed to make sense together. "
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" Most British cheeses are now vegetarian and are labelled accordingly. However, French and Italian manufacturers still tend to use rennet. "
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" I can't stand recipes that don't have background. "
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" I keep returning to the combination of artichoke, broad beans and lemon. The freshness of young beans and the lemon juice 'lifts' the artichoke and balances its hearty nature. "
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Young
Nature
" When I cook a meal, I like to serve things one by one and keep them separate. I get that from my father - he's such a purist. Some people even put their desserts on the main plate. It's just wrong. "
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Father
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" Kirmizi biber has a sweet aroma and can vary in spiciness. "
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Sweet
" Chana dal are skinless dried split chickpeas used in Indian cooking. They have a great texture and delicate flavour. "
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Cooking
Great
" I have an intense dislike of doctrines, because you will always end up eating your words. "
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Always
Dislike
" You don't need a machine to make pasta: a rolling pin and a fast hand can create a smooth, if thick, sheet. "
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Pasta
" My father always cooks more polenta than he needs for a meal. The excess he spreads on an oiled surface and chills. Next day, he cuts out chunks, fries them in olive oil and serves with salad. "
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Oil
" Way back when I was a junior pastry chef, I'd bake loads of muffins every morning, as many as 120 or so, while operating on autopilot. "
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Pastry
Way
" Black glutinous rice works in both savoury and sweet dishes. It's a popular pudding rice in south-east Asia, where you'll often come across it cooked with water, coconut milk and a pandan leaf. "
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" Jerusalem artichokes have a great affinity with nuts. I love them with chopped walnuts or almonds, lemon juice, garlic, herbs and plenty of olive oil. "
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" Believe it or not, I'm as much a fan of a supper shortcut as the next person. "
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" Dried porcini add a substantial, deep flavour to otherwise more neutral vegetables. I use them in risottos, mashed roots and winter soups. "
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" I tend to mean what I say: in life, generally; in recipes, certainly. "
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" Food that's served at the table in a paper parcel always creates a remarkable culinary moment when opened, because the package is full of aromatic steam from the lightly cooked ingredients inside. "
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" When it comes to the battle of the molluscs, cephalopods win tentacles down. "
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Battle
Win
" After all these years of cooking and writing recipes, I am still amazed every time I notice how even the minutest of variation in technique can make a spectacular difference. "
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" Marinating chicken in miso adds lots of character to the meat with little work. "
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" Yoghurt cuts sweetness and richness, tempers spice, and makes a dish sing. "
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