Glossary

Poppy Seeds

Blue gray in colour and slightly nutty in flavour, poppy seeds are sprinkled over pasta and used extensively in Hungarian baking - in strudels, tortes and the festive beigli.

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Putting together a cheese plate

When compiling a cheese plate try to think of a combination of flavours as well as textures (sharp, pungent, crumbly, soft). This creates contrast as well as providing variety for your guests. Consider sweet additions such as cut apples, muscatels or honey.

Glossary

Arrowroot

Extract of the maranta root it is a flavourless starch, ideally used for thickening sauces, juices and syrups; when heated the starch turns to jelly and so thickens the liquid.

 
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