Ask the experts: Egg alternatives in cooking
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Ask the experts: Baking substitutes
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Ask the experts: Healthy cooking oils
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Ask the experts: Dried vs cooked weights
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Ask the experts: Tomato intolerance
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How to get good results when baking
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Pasta alternatives for coeliacs
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Using chickpeas in stews, casseroles and soup
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Vegetarian fish sauce substitute
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Ask the experts: What is quark?
Where can you buy quark from and if you can't find it, can...
How to make egg sandwiches healthier
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How to use unripe, green tomatoes
Struggling to find a use for unripe tomatoes? Even when tomatoes are green,...
Crockpots and food safety
Q: "Years ago, using a crockpot was not considered safe, because the temperature...
The differences between crème fraîche, double cream and heavy cream
What's the difference between crème fraîche, double cream and heavy cream?
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Soy beans or edamame
Are raw soy beans/edamame available in NZ, and where can you buy them?
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Are canned tomatoes healthy?
Q. "Are canned tomatoes as good for me as fresh ones? Can I...