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The easy way to make pasta at home

21 June 2023

You don’t need eggs, flour and special gadgets to make your own pasta – semolina, water and a good knead will do it, says Sam Wong

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Foraging for wild garlic: how, when and what to watch out for

17 May 2023

The pungent flavour of wild garlic probably evolved as a defence against herbivory, but it doesn’t deter garlic-loving humans, says Sam Wong

Why preserving your lemons in salt will make them even tastier

22 March 2023

The flavour of fresh lemon is delicious, but this citrus fruit becomes even more wonderful when it is preserved in salt, says Sam Wong

How to use the science of fat to make delicious, confit food

22 February 2023

Fat gets a bad rap, but it is key to making enjoyable foods like confit pork. You can also use the confit method for parsnips, says Sam Wong

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How to make honeycomb at home

28 December 2022

Honeycomb, or cinder toffee, isn't difficult to make, but it reveals the complex science involved in transforming sugar into confectionery, explains Sam Wong

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How to hack your macaroni cheese

23 November 2022

You won't need to make a flour roux for your macaroni cheese if you cook your pasta in milk rather than water, says Sam Wong

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How to make a sweet potato even sweeter: freeze it before baking

26 October 2022

Studies show it is always best to bake your sweet potatoes, rather than boil or microwave them, and there is another trick to take the tubers to the next level of deliciousness, says Sam Wong

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How to cook the perfect corn on the cob

28 September 2022

A great corn on the cob must tread the line between under- and overcooked. Here's why – and how to do it

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How to make a delicious chilli hot sauce by harnessing fermentation

3 August 2022

It might sound daunting, but fermentation can be used to make hot sauces packed with flavourful compounds, says Sam Wong

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How to make the best cup of cold-brew coffee

6 July 2022

Cold-brew coffee is on the rise. Enthusiasts say it has a smoother, less acidic taste and new research backs this up, finds Sam Wong, who takes his with ice and milk