Souffles can be somewhat daunting when making for a group of people as you can never predict the outcome. Not to mention that by the time you bring out the
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By Joel Mielle

How to cook French fries or chips is certainly not rocket science but there are a lot of elements to consider when thriving for perfection. Firstly you want large oval
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By Joel Mielle

A simple to make mushroom pot pie recipe. It’s made using only one pot or pan and you can buy the puff pastry. By using ramekins, you have the advantage
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By Joel Mielle

A Gougere is a French cheese puff made with savoury choux pastry. It has the addition of cheese making it a great savoury appetiser. They are crunchy on the outside
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By Joel Mielle

We all love a simple recipe that yields incredible results.  Guess what? This is it!  A French apple cake that can be prepared under 20 minutes and ready under 60
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By Joel Mielle

Honey and Soy Chicken is classically an Asian dish. This Eastern recipe meets the West by using oregano and parsley. It’s cooked in an oven with soy sauce and honey
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By Joel Mielle

This is a non traditional technique for poaching an egg when you’re in a hurry. (Caution liquids can explode by buildup of steam underneath.) Eggs can also explode if your
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By Joel Mielle

Gratin Dauphinois is a classic French potato dish that you will find in many bistro restaurants in France. Traditionally there’s no cheese and instead, knobs of butter are added to
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By Joel Mielle

There are many ways to cook an omelette and each country has their style and although simple, there are more complex techniques. A classic French omelette is usually pale or
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By Joel Mielle

How to cook popcorn three different ways. Popcorn must be one of the simplest and most fun healthy snack you can cook. I have added three different styles so you
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By Joel Mielle

Pork fillet or pork tenderloin is the most tender cut of meat from the animal.  They can become a little dry and really need a lot of sauce to compensate.  This
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By Joel Mielle

This Roman style chicken recipe is cooked in the oven using only one pot.  It’s best to use a whole chicken so you get the bones for extra flavour and
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By Joel Mielle