Cake mixtures can be broken into four different types of mixtures. There are creamed mixtures, rubbed in mixtures, melted fat mixtures and whisked mixtures.

Cabbage is often looked upon as a rather uninspiring vegetable. But grate it up and add some mayonnaise and it can make for a delicious instant salad.

This recipe is for health nuts who prefer to eat their food as raw as possible. Then again, it’s also a winner for those who are short of time.

Bergedel come from the original Dutch ‘frikadeller’, which are potato and meat balls. They can be used as dumplings in soup, particularly spicy chicken soup.

All you have to do to find out how far back sponge puddings go is to page through an 18th century cookbook.

Light and airy sherry and cinnamon wafers.

Hamburgers are loved by all because they are tasty and easy to make for a quick dinner, at a barbeque and at children’s parties, but hamburgers come with the stigma that they are fast food and as such are unhealthy and full of fat.

Ginger litchis in chocolate are an unusual combination but they’ll add an interesting twist to any Oriental meal.

Satay refers to spicy marinated meat or seafood that is grilled and served on skewers. Peanut sauce often accompanies satays, as influenced by South East Asian cooking.

Poached sole fillets are a classic for summertime. The fillets are gently poached before being topped with a creamy grape sauce.