The Origins of The Oven Casserole

As you might expect, the traditional casserole dish has a long and rich history. Since the Stone Age it has been known that slowly cooking food brings out extra flavor and earthenware pots count among some of the earliest cooking implements to have been used by humans. But what about the specific notion of an oven casserole? Here's a brief history of the popular dish, along with a recipe that will help you make use of any leftovers. The first modern cooking ranges began to appear in England the late 1700s. These were essentially a case of mortar...

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Hold Your Knife Like A Chef

You may have just bought yourself a set of shiny, professional chef’s knives, but what good is such a knife if you do not know how to use it properly? The chefs you see on TV or at your favourite restaurant can cut at a rapid pace and you will, no doubt, have dreams of being that quick with your chopping.  With practice, you can definitely match the experts at quick, even cutting, but every skill starts with the basics; in this case, holding the knife properly. You may think there is nothing to it - just hold the handle and cut with the...

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