Types of oats

Types of oats

Find out all about the different types of oats you'll find in the supermarket. What is the difference between rolled, steel-cut, traditional, quick and instant oats? Find out here and get great oat recipes.
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How to make béchamel sauce in the microwave

How to make béchamel sauce in the microwave

Make beautifully creamy béchamel or cheese sauce in the microwave with this recipe. Also see our cheat's bechamel recipe for when you need a quick white sauce.
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How to cook rice

How to cook rice

How to cook rice on the stove top or in a rice cooker.  A step-by-step guide including how to rinse rice, how long to soak rice and how to cook rice.  Plus, get lots of fantastic rice recipes!
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What is béchamel sauce and how do you make it?

What is béchamel sauce and how do you make it?

Learn how to make béchamel sauce and find out what the difference is between béchamel, white sauce, cheese sauce and mornay sauce. Then discover delicious recipes that use these sauces.
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Healthy beef mince recipes

Healthy beef mince recipes

These healthier beef mince recipes are fantastic family meals. These beef mince meatloaf, beef bolognese and beef burger recipes are budget friendly, easy and good for you.
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How to make a better pasta bake

How to make a better pasta bake

Pasta bakes are a family favourite, but there are some common mistakes that can get in the way. Find out why your pasta bake is mushy, watery or dry, and how you can avoid those problems. Plus find out how to get a delicious and crunchy top on your bake every time.
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5 ways with risotto rice

5 ways with risotto rice

What to make with risotto rice such as Arborio and Carnaroli. These recipes are some different ways to cook risotto rice for family meals.
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What's the difference between full-cream, low-fat and skim milk?

What's the difference between full-cream, low-fat and skim milk?

Find out the difference between full-cream, low-fat and skim milk, plus what they taste like, their health benefits and what to cook with milk.
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The secrets to baking amazing cakes!

The secrets to baking amazing cakes!

These are some simple tricks to nail the method and some window dressing to make great cakes every time. Impress everyone at your next dinner party or picnic after reading a few baking secrets.
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How to Roast Chestnuts

How to Roast Chestnuts

Roasting chestnuts in the oven is the most common method of cooking chestnuts, as it is simple and offers a roasted richness - similar to that of an open fire. 
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How to freeze fresh vegetables

How to freeze fresh vegetables

Learn how to freeze fresh vegetables, how to blanch vegetables to be frozen, and get recipes that can be made with frozen veggies! Also discover which vegetables freeze well.
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How to buy and store seafood for Good Friday

How to buy and store seafood for Good Friday

Easter is the time for seafood, and we're lucky to have access to an abundance of quality seafood in Australia! Find out the best time to buy seafood for Good Friday, how to store fish and how to freeze fish in this easy guide. In partnership and featuring recipes from Great Australian Seafood.
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