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• How do I adapt my regular recipes for the aga?

  Question I am about to become the proud owner of a four-oven gas Aga. I have over the years amassed various lovely cook books. Its seems a pity to have my books sitting on the shelf somewhat redundant. Is there a general...

• 2 Oven Heat-Storage Aga Versus the 6:4 Series Aga

  Question Dear Richard, I was planning on purchasing a 2 oven aga with the companion piece but I won`t have the room in my kitchen for both. I am trying to decide on the 6:4 or the 2 oven Aga. My concern is that I will be...

• Broiled and Grilled Meat

  Question Richard , Some recipes that require a `broiled` meat don`t seem to work for me. The roasting oven is just too kind - it won't offer a 'broiled' finish. What am I doing wrong? Cathie Payvandi, USA Answer Dear Cathie...

• Napa Lettuce (Chinese Cabbage)

  Question Dear Richard, Please tell me how to 'cook' napa lettuce (cabbage) to use as a vegetable. Thanks for your time. CJ Answer Dear CJ NAPA LETTUCE (CHINESE CABBAGE) Napa cabbage is one of the many terms to describe what...

• Serving Fresh Oysters

  Question Dear Richard, How do I cook oysters? Thank you, Rhona Answer Dear Rhona SERVING FRESH OYSTERS I think oysters are at their best when eaten raw, served on the half shell. Only purchase really fresh specimens from...

• Jam Making on the Aga

  Question Dear Richard, How do I cook raspberry/strawberry jam on my 2 oven aga? Previously I made jam on a gas hob using a big old-fashioned jam pan. Kind regards Helen Statham Answer Dear Helen JAM MAKING ON THE AGA The...

• Hashed Brown Potatoes and Eggs

  Question Dear Richard, I would like to know the best way to fry hashbrowns on a griddle and also the best way to cook eggs. Kim Answer Dear Kim HASHED BROWN POTATOES AND EGGS This is my way of making hashed brown potatoes,...

• Oven Thermometer for Aga Oven Use

  Question Dear Richard, Please could you recommend an accurate and durable oven thermometer that can be used in an Aga`s hot oven. And where it can be purchased from. Many thanks, Charlotte Answer Dear Charlotte OVEN THERMOMETER...

• Lamb Henry

  Question Richard Can you tell me what Lamb Henry is please? <br>Thank you<br>Michael Smith Answer Dear Michael LAMB HENRY Lamb Henry is a delicious casserole. It is important to include the pieces of bone...

• Ice Milk

  Question Richard I am looking for a recipe to make ice milk - a substitute for ice cream. Thank you Sharl Answer Dear Sharl ICE MILK Some of the very earliest attempts at making ice cream in Italy (Harvest of the Cold Months,...