Cooking Techniques

How to Cook Curries from Scratch and with Curry Pastes
Assortment of Indian Curries
This article tells you everything you need to know to make delicious and authentic curries every time. I describe the role of spices, what they taste like, and how to cook them so that they release their flavours. I list the simple cooking sequence which most curries follow, and how to make your own curry pastes.
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How to Make the Creamiest Nut Milk
Nut Milk Almonds
This article tells you how to make plant-based milk from nuts and seeds. I explain why soaking and skinning the nuts gives a richer flavour and texture, and what to do when your nut milk separates. I also include some suggestions for using up the leftover nut pulp, including instructions for making your own almond flour.
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How to Make Proper Stock (bone broth)
How to Make Proper Stock (bone broth)
This article tells you everything you need to know about making stock from animal bones. I list the ingredients that you need, the cooking technique, and explain why long and slow cooking is so important for unlocking nutrients and releasing them into the cooking liquid. At the end of the article, I include some recipe suggestions that use stock as a base.
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