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  • Panna cotta

    Panna cotta means 'cooked cream' in Italian, and it is one of Italy's most famous desserts. The basic ingredients are cream, sugar, vanilla, milk and gelatin. The best panna cotta is 'as wobbly as possible but still …

  • Napoleon

    A classic French pastry made with rectangular sheets of puff pastry layered with Crème Pâtissière, whipped cream and fruit or chocolate ganache, then the top is dusted with icing sugar or coated with fondant glaze. (See …

  • Low GI Foods

    Low gi - Glycemic Index or GI Index, is a ranking of carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 according to the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels. Low GI = 55 or less Medium GI = 56 - 69 High GI = 70 or more This is a value obt…

  • Kirsch

    A clear brandy distilled from cherries, believed to have originated in the Black Forest region of Germany. Also known as cherry water and often used in chocolate desserts.

  • Fromage frais

    Fromage frais is fresh curd cheese from France, delicious with berries and honey.  If you can't find it, simulate the taste and texture by blending equal part cottage cheese and yoghurt (use Greek-style yoghurt) - but, if heating the …

  • Bain-marie

    This always sounds terribly grand, and although you can buy specific equipment for the job, a bain-marie need only be a roasting tin half-filled with hot water. It's used for protecting dishes requiring gentle heat (such as egg-based de…

  • The magic of herbs

    The lifeblood of everything from salads to stews, herbs are Mother Nature’s flavour crusaders. Here’s the lowdown on some of the most popular ones available at Woolies.

  • Smoothie

    The super smoothie detox

    Smoothies are the perfect way to kick-start your five-a-day New Year’s resolution. An all-in-one solution to your daily fruit and vegetable intake, this culinary whiz kid proves it’s all about what you put in.

  • 5-ingredient-microwave-fudge

    5-ingredient microwave fudge

    1. Place the sugar, condensed milk, butter and vanilla in a large microwavable bowl, then mix to combine. 2. Microwave the mixture on highest setting for 10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until soft ball stage. To test this, place…