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Orange syrup
Homemade orange syrup made with fresh orange juice, sugar, water and zest. Perfect for soaking sponge cakes, drizzling…
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Dried candied orange slices
Orange slices simmered in sugar syrup until translucent, then dried slowly in the oven until crisp. A snack…
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Mixed berry compote
A quick cooked mixed berry compote with blackberries, raspberries and blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch. Great on…
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Caramelized macadamia nuts
Toasted macadamia nuts coated in a buttery vanilla caramel. A sweet snack or a crunchy topping for ice…
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Homemade edible glue
How to make edible glue for cake decorating with tylose (CMC) powder and warm water, to stick fondant…
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Homemade piping gel
How to make clear piping gel at home with water, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and corn syrup for…
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Spiced Pedro Ximénez reduction
A sweet Pedro Ximénez sherry reduction simmered with brown sugar, cinnamon and star anise. Great with lamb, pork,…
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Caramel sauce
Homemade caramel sauce with sugar, water, cream, butter and vanilla, plus tips for avoiding burns, fixing the texture…
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Stenciling on fondant
How to stencil designs onto fondant with gel or powder food coloring to decorate cakes and cupcakes with…
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Coffee syrup
Homemade coffee syrup made with water, sugar, strong coffee and vanilla. Use it to sweeten lattes and cappuccinos…
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Oven-roasted chestnuts
How to roast chestnuts in the oven: score fresh chestnuts, sprinkle with salt and roast at 200 °C…
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How to clean and cook octopus
Step-by-step guide to cleaning octopus (head, innards, eyes and skin) and boiling it with onion, bay leaf and…