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Tomato Crushed

Crushed tomato can be brought already in a can or it can be made in the kitchen. Crushed tomatoes are a mixture of more finely diced tomatoes in a tomato puree. They have a much smoother texture and add thickness that's ideal for pasta sauce, lasagna, and Murgh Kari (a type of chicken curry). Making crushed tomatoes from scratch makes a fresher product which can be adjusted to your own thickness and or consistency and seasoned to your taste or left plain for use in recipes.

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Basil Picked
Picked basil is basil leaves removed from the stems and is a kitchen made product and used for other basil preperations or used in soups, sauces and salads as necessary.
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White, Marco Pierre
White, Marco Pierre
Marco Pierre White Marco was a lad from Yorkshire brought up with love for italy. He started cooking at sixteen in the Hotel St George in Harrogate as runner for the head chef. He then moved to the box tree at Ilkley. He then worked at La Gavroche under albert roux at the age of 19. Then Nico, Pierr Koffmann, Raymond Blanc at the Manoir Aux Quat 'Saisons. Opened "Harveys" in 1990, and then went on to open the "Canteen".
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Japanese Slipper
A visually striking, modern classic built from Midori melon liqueur, Cointreau, and fresh lemon juice, shaken hard over ice and strained into a chilled martini glass. The drink presents a brilliant translucent green hue, smooth and jewel‑like under light, with a fine surface sheen and no visible ice shards. Sensory Profile Appearance: Vivid emerald‑green liquid, crystal‑clear, served without garnish or occasionally with a thin lemon wheel for contrast. Aroma: Bright melon sweetness lifted by citrus zest and faint orange notes from Cointreau. Flavour: Balanced between sweet Midori and sharp lemon acidity, rounded by orange liqueur for a clean, refreshing finish. Texture: Light, silky, and cohesive — no syrupy heaviness; the shake should aerate slightly for a smooth mouthfeel. Temperature: Served well‑chilled; glass pre‑frozen for clarity and condensation‑free presentation. Functional Quality: Ideal as a pre‑dinner or mid‑evening cocktail, visually appealing and instantly recognisable by its colour. Handling Notes Shake vigorously with cubed ice to fully integrate citrus and liqueurs. Strain cleanly to avoid dilution or ice fragments. Maintain precise balance — excessive lemon dulls the melon brightness; too much Midori overwhelms acidity.
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