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Beurre blanc

Beurre blanc sauce

FAQ Is beurre blanc a mother sauce? No, buerre blanc is not one of the five mother sauces but is often regarded as the sixth. Is beurre blanc hard to make? As with most sauces, taking care to heat the sauce gently, regular stirring and a little preparation remove most of the risk. Take good

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Chaffle

Chaffle

FAQ Why is it called a chaffle? We love the name, but a member of the keto community put cheese + waffle together and the words combined (a portmanteu to use the correct term) to make waffle. Cheese + waffle = Chaffle. Are chaffles healthy? Whilst low in carbohydrate, a chaffle is high in salt

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Espresso Martini

Espresso Martini

FAQ Is there Martini in Espresso Martini? No, there is no Martini as an Espresso Martini doesn’t contain vermouth or gin. Why Espresso Martini has 3 coffee beans? Espresso Martini is traditionally garnished with 3 coffee beans; one for health, one for wealth and one for happiness. How many calories are there in Espresso Martini?

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Mushroom sauce

Mushroom sauce

FAQ Is mushroom sauce healthy? Not really, whilst the mushrooms are; the butter and cream used are not; although using Crème fraîche would reduce the calories without impacting the taste much. Is mushroom sauce vegan? Yes, the sauce contains no animal products. Is mushroom sauce gluten free? Yes, the sauce contains no flour, flour is

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Hollandaise sauce

Hollandaise sauce

FAQ Is hollandaise sauce an emulsion? Yes, an emulsion is a mixture of two ingredients that would not usually mix together. This is why if heated too quickly or too much, hollandaise can split. Is hollandaise sauce dairy free? No, butter is a key ingredient in the recipe. Is hollandaise sauce gluten free? Yes, hollandaise

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Marinara Sauce

Marinara sauce

FAQ Is marinara sauce keto? Yes, as this recipe uses no added sugar, it is low carb enough to be classed as keto. Is marinara sauce vegetarian? Yes, this recipe contains no animal products, but sometimes in a restaurant the sauce is used in a meat dish, or contains some stock. Is marinara sauce healthy?

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