Glossary

Kumquat

Small citrus fruit originating in central China but are now cultivated in the Far East, Australia and America. Kumquats can be eaten whole - including the skin - or used for pickling and preserves. They are particularly good in stuffing for poultry dishes.

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Cooking pasta

When cooking pasta the golden rule is to have the water rolling and boiling. This prevents the pasta sticking together. Also add plenty of salt to the cooking water. Drop in pasta, stir once then cook for 7 minutes (for fresh pasta) or according to packet instructions for dried pasta.

Glossary

Charcuterie

A collective term in French cuisine meaning "cooked meat" such as rillettes, terrines, pate, confit, and saucisson.

 
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