How to make lamb mince kebabs
If you haven't eaten at London's Cinnamon Kitchen you either a. Don't live in London or b. Need to sort that out right away. Possible pick of their dishes is the kebab. And here's how to DIY it up a…
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The world's 10 best sandwiches
Imagine a world without sandwiches. Where we glumly sat down at lunch, unable to imagine how bread, meat and cheese could ever get on together. Now, after you've cried your tears, feel happy in the…
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How to make chicken Kiev
If you watch Mad Men and happen to pay strict attention to any food-related scenes then you may remember Don Draper ordering a Chicken Kiev at Jimmy's La Grange restaurant at the start of season four.
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How to make Fried Chicken
We've eaten in a Gary Rhodes restaurant, and we'll be honest, fried chicken wasn't on the menu. That doesn't matter, though, because the culinary genius has a Caribbean step-dad who knows exactly how…
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How to make the perfect scallops
If you've ever seen Come Dine With Me, you'll know that cooking scallops isn't an easy job.
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Grilled Ox Tongue with Salsa Verde
Never grilled an ox tongue? Call yourself a man? In fairness neither had we until we spoke to Stephen Gadd, head chef of the delightful Rookery in Clapham, South London, to find out how...
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How To Make a Chocolate Tart
Sometimes, only true decadence will cut the mustard. Forget the diet and revel in some luxury once in a while. Top Belfast chef Nick Price, owner and head chef at Nick's Warehouse in the city's…
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How to make the perfect crispy duck
Many things taste better when they’re crispy: bacon, marshmallows, pizza, and, erm, crisps - obviously. But when it comes to the ultimate food that tastes better with a crunch, that title can…
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Classic Bangers & Mash - With A Twist
Debbie Keeble of premium sausage-makers Debbie & Andrew’s (Debbieandandrews.co.uk) suggests a new take on this classic warming dish. (Image: Rex Features)
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How to make Mozzarella Caprese
As simple as it is tasty, mozzarella caprese – or insalata caprese to some (essentially mozzarella and tomato salad) – is the king of Italian salads. Even better, any old fool can prepare…
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How to make a Jockey Club
While we're not experts, there are two drinking rules we thought were set in stone. Firstly, Scotch whisky should only be drunk with water or ice. Secondly, only James Bond can pull off the Martini…
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How to make perfect onion rings
We don't often endorse inanimate objects that make us cry profusely but burgers are quite simply nothing without a side of onion rings. We're frankly sick to death of those frozen, slimy ones so we…
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Make a White Russian
Nobody drinks a White Russian with the style of Jeff Bridges’ The Dude in The Big Lebowski (out on Blu-ray 22 August), but that doesn’t mean we can’t give it a decent go. Cocktail…
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English Gents Mojito
The world of cocktails can be tricky to navigate, especially for men. Not all of us feel comfortable standing at a bar and sipping a glass of pink liquor, adorned with an umbrella or flashy sparkler.…
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How to make the perfect Gin & Tonic
It may make us sound like alcoholics, but the 'plonk-plonk bubble' of three hunks of ice slumping into a gin and tonic is a marvellous thing.
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How to make money from wine
Much like oil, gold and first editions of Jonathan Franzen’s latest novel, wine is a commodity that won’t wobble in the face of a dour financial climate. “The wine market was only…
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How to make Black Cod
We went to the superb Patara restaurant in Soho, London to find out how to make one of the most popular dishes on their menu...
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How to make the perfect chilli
Any meal that involves throwing everything in a pot and then leaving for a couple of hours is going to remain a definite kitchen favourite here at ShortList. Not that we're lazy mind, but if minimum…
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Make perfect crispy bacon
Bacon has a lot to answer for. It's commonly used by meat-eaters as the main reason for their inability to adopt a vegetarian diet.
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Make the perfect Eggs Benedict
In 1894, retired stockbroker Lemuel Benedict stumbled into Manhattan’s Waldorf hotel and demanded they invent “eggs Benedict” to cure his hangover. In 2010, Keith Goddard, head chef…
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Make the perfect pie
In case you weren't already aware (and why wouldn't you be?) next week is British Pie Week which means we all get a legitimate reason to stop pretending to eat lettuce and lentils and whatever else…
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How to make a Bloody Mary
Cocktail. It’s not a word that we regularly use and definitely not one we’d consider uttering the morning after a night out. But not so with the Bloody Mary. Created in New York,…
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How to make the perfect fry-up
While the rest of Europe can keep their continental breakfast (largely consisting of melon and croissants), we're perfectly happy, if not proud, to be known for our fry-up. It may seem like a simple…
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How to make Chinese dumplings
Hai-Feng Fang, dim-sum chef at Dumpling’s Legend in London’s Chinatown (Chinatownlondon.org) tells us how to make the soup dumpling, siu loung bao. But first, prepare the filling. He…
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How to gut a fish
So you've read the title and thought, 'ha, why do I need to gut a fish, when the fishmonger/Sainbury's does it for me!' Yet, you're still reading? Why? Because, my convenience loving friend, deep…
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How to match cheese with wine
Ever felt short of a knowledgeable quip or two when the dinner party conversation turns to cheese and wine? Well, fear not, help is at hand. We spoke to Ben Gubbins, a buyer at Oddbins, to get some…
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How to make a michelin-standard steak sandwich
There’s more to the perfect meat sandwich than simply introducing Mrs Cow to Mr Bread. John Torode, MasterChef legend (Wednesdays 9pm on BBC One), reveals the secrets behind the gastronomic…
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How to cook the perfect roast beef
Picture the scene: you’re banged up in chokey (obviously you’re innocent of all charges – a grave miscarriage of justice has taken place, you’ll escape and live as a soldier…
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How to eat healthy snacks
Fight it as much as you like, but there comes a time in every chap’s life when one has to relinquish some of the pleasures of childhood. Spud guns; football stickers; Australian soaps: all…
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How to cook the perfect curry
That friendly guy at your local takeaway is going to hate us for this (and maybe you as well) but we've been speaking to Indian chef Gurpareet Bains (www.gurapareetbains.co.uk) and he's given us his…
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