Demystified Podcast

Welcome tos this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam Linda asked Paul for a tip on breaking the cooking process up for making Easter Buns to help with early morning guests.  Paul's answer:  par baking. Thanks for listening! Happy cooking,   Paul & Linda

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  In this episode Linda has a question for Paul about a recipe that covered the cubed beef in mayonnaise just prior to browning and wondered what that added to the process or taste.   Questions from our listeners were also answered. Thanks for listening! Happy cooking, Linda & Paul  

Welcome to this episode of Demystifed bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Following on from an earlier discussion, Linda found some Celery Salt for her Paella.  This starts a discussion on hints on how to use dried spices and also how to store them. Thanks for listening! Happy cooking, Paul & Linda

Welcome to Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Paul turns the microphone on Linda as he asks Linda her process for making Paella.   Thanks for listening! Happy cooking, Paul & Linda

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Paul and Linda share examples of good to great service at venues and the positive vibes as a result.  But if the service is poor to terrible then you're left with an entirely different feeling. Thanks for listening! Happy Cooking, Paul & Linda

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  After a CWS friend drops off some fresh fillets of Sea Bass, Linda shares her cooking results following the friends' suggested way of cooking.  Paul also using a frypan, achieves a different result.  Along the way Paul discusses the use of oil, heat and butter in the cooking process. Thanks for listening! Happy cooking, Linda & Paul

Welcome to this episode of Demystifed bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  When Paul read an article by a chef he was left with a sour taste.  He put the premise of the article to the test and discusses the result. Thanks for listening! Happy cooking! Linda & Paul

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Linda asks Paul about the use of a frypan for oven cooking - why do it and when to use it. Thanks for listening. Happy cooking!

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  A visit to a newly opened kitchen utensils and cookware had Paul reminiscing about an old favourite wooden spoon.  In this episode you'll learn of a simple test to decide whether to keep that wooden spoon or not.  There's also what to do to care and maintain your wooden spoons. Thanks for listening! Happy cooking, Paul & Linda

Welcome to this episode of Demystifed bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Just recently back from a work trip to Canada and the USA, Paul shares 2 of his favourite experiences in New York: Fine Dining and eating a sandwich (sounds like an amazing sandwich!)   Thanks for listening.   Happy cooking!

Welcome to this episode of Demystifed bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  In an earlier episode Paul briefly mentions his favourite Vinegars.  In this episode, Paul expands on which Vinegars made the "Must Have" list and why.  The episode finishes with some of Paul's favourite herbs. Thanks for listening! Happy Cooking.

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Listen in as Paul and Linda discuss films they love where food is either a central character or critical to the story.  They also touch on their favourite food while watching the movies. Thanks for listening! Happy cooking friends.

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  It's winter here in Melbourne and Linda has been making pies.  The question came up about the pie mix and why "casserole" doesn't always sound appealing.  Paul then shares his take on a low temperature Roast Pork and the amazing crackle as a result. Thanks for listening!

Weclome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Listen in as Paul explains how food is priced in a restaurant and where the money is really made.  Paul also gives some tips on when a "Specials" menu can really offer something special.   Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  In this Friday catch up, Paul has been to the market Butcher and shares his thoughts on why local butchers are work a visit.   Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Linda attended a cooking demonstration that Paul conducted and one of the techniques used was a Reverse Sear for a piece of beef.  The result was incredibly tender, cooked mostly in the oven, in a small amount of time on a cooktop. And, cooked just the way you like it.  This technique may not suit every type of protein but as a method it was really simple and reasonably quick.  Give it a try one time and see what you think. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  In this episode Linda describes the results of her pizza making and has a few questions to Paul about the dough.  Paul shares tips on how to change the flour / yeast ratio to achieve the perfect pizza base for you. Thanks for listening!  

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cookng with Steam.  Starting off as a weekly catch up and review turns into a full on discussion about Miso Soup.   Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  During the week Linda had mentioned that later on she'd be making Celeriac Soup. Paul offered some tips which, having tried, Linda was reporting back on.  In the course of talking about the soup, Paul highlights some tips on cooking Peas. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  In this weekly wrap up the discussion is all about Pizza.  Listen in for helpful hints and tips on making a pizza at home.   Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  This episode is on the topic of User Guides.  When you get your new oven installed and there is a User Guide in the packaging, do you read it from cover to cover?  Do you toss it aside and go by feel?  Let us know.   Thanks for listening to this episode.  Happy cooking!

Welcome to this episode of Demystifed bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  This is a weekly catch up from Paul and Linda.   Thanks for listening! 

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  In this episode Paul and Linda discuss how Oil aids in a number of cooking processes.  What starts off a discussion about roasting a whole pumpkin morphs into how to use oil in frying, baking and deep frying. In Australia we have currently sold out of Demystified but a new revised print is on its way. . Updates will be advised on our socials For everywhere but Australia, Demystified can be bought via Amazon For over 300 recipes please visit www.cookingwithsteam.com  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Paul has been working a lot offsite and time has been limited in the Cooking with Steam kitchen.  Recorded just prior to the Easter period, Linda and Paul discuss their cooking plans.  Paul and Linda have differing views on the length of time rice takes to cook using the absorption method and Paul expresses his thoughts on the price of seafood. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Linda shares a dessert idea with Paul that involves using store bought pastry tart cases.  Paul then shares his tips on some time saving ways to make pastry. For recipes on steam oven and combi oven baking please visit www.cookingwithsteam.com If you live in Australia our cookbook can be found at www.steamahead.com.au For everywhere else, Demystified can be bought from Amazon or Barnes & Noble Thanks for listening!  

Welcome to this episode of Demystified in this Friday wrap up of our week.  Linda shares who her new foodie crush is and Paul is all about spare ribs. For recipes and video tutorials check out www.cookingwithsteam.com For a cookbook: - in Australia    www.steamahead.com.au - everwhere else    Amazon & Barnes & Noble Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Linda was given a gift of fresh home grown figs and was reminded of a dish from the now gone restaurant Hellenic Republic - figs and saganaki.  Paul has a go at describing how that dish was made and then has some other ways of trying figs. For over 300 recipes on steam oven and combi oven recipes please visit  www.cookingwithsteam.com For our cookbook:  - in Australia   www.steamahead.com.au  - for everywhere else   Amazon or Barnes & Noble  

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  In this Friday catch up, Linda and Paul chat about wedding food and the trend towards canapés and Cottage Pie   For steam oven and combi steam oven recipes please visit: www.cookingwithsteam.com   For Demystified, our cookbook: - In Australia   www.steamahead.com.au - Everywhere else     Amazon or Barnes & Noble   Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode of Demystifed bought to you from the team behind Cooking from Steam.  In this podcast we have a guest, Niall who is happy to talk about his experience being on Master Chef Australia.     For over 300 recipes on steam oven and combi oven recipes please visit:  www.cookingwithsteam.com For our cookbook, Demystified: - In Australia     www.steamahead.com.au - Everywhere else    Amazon or Barnes & Noble Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  In this Friday catch up, Paul explains how his love of fishing lead him to look for a Murray Cod from the local fishmongers.  Paul discusses why he chose to cook a Murray Cod, how he decided to prepare it and then the garnishes used.  This method could be used for all white flesh fish. For over 300 steam oven or combi steam oven recipes, please visit www.cookingwithsteam.com For our cookbook Demystified, please visit: - in Australia   www.steamahead.com.au - outside Australia      Amazon or Barnes & Noble Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  In the Friday wrap up of their week, Paul gives some hints and tips to Linda about making fresh pasta in order to make Lasagna. For online recipes on steam oven or combi steam oven cooking, please visit www.cookingwithsteam.com For our cookbook, Demystified: - in Australia   www.steamahead.com.au - eveywhere else   Amazon or Barnes & Noble Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  While the topic in this podcast is not about cooking it is a topic that Paul feels passionately about - Influencers and spefically those who exhibit no understanding of the market they are contacting.  Well known to the restaurant industry, John Lethlean, has taken aim and has an Instagram account - #Couscouscomment to highlight this problem. For recipes for steam oven and combi steam oven cooking please go to www.cookingwithsteam.com For our cookbook please go to either www.steamahead.com.au (in you live in Australia) or to Amazon or Barnes & Noble ( for everywhere else). Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  In the Friday wrap up, Paul talks about how he prepared a leg of lamb for a slow roast.  Linda has a recipe that is super easy, no cooking, easy for kids and only 4 ingredients. Paul is not impressed at all with this recipe and has his own version of an easy for kids dessert - Tiramisu.  For over 300 recipes on steam oven or combi oven cooking please have a look at www.cookingwithsteam.com If you live in Australia, Demystified can be bought from www.steamahead.com.au For the rest of the world, Demystified can be bought from Amazon or Barnes  & Noble. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  In this podcast, Linda asks Paul what his feel good food is.  On her way to work Linda passes a van delivering "feel good food".  Linda is curious, as while Paul has shared so many cooking stories, she doesn't know what his "feel good" food would be. For steam and combi oven recipes please go to www.cookingwithsteam.com If you live in Australia and would like our cookbook, please go to www.steamahead.com.au For everyone who is after our cookbook, Demystified, please go to Amazon or Barnes & Noble.   Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you fromthe team behind Cooking with Steam.  This is a wrap of their week and what cooking plans are ahead for the weekend.  Linda gives Paul some feedback on the filo pastry Samosa's (keep an eye on the website for the recipe) and Paul has plans for an Indian style cooking influence for a lamb shoulder. For more recipes on steam and combi steam oven cooking  please visit www.cookingwithsteam.com For those in Australia who are looking for a cookbook, please visit  www.steamahead.com.au For everyone else, Demystified can be purchased from Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Thanks for listening!   

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  In this episode Paul and Linda talk about the different ways that food can set the mood or tone of a meal.  The way that food is presented also and what the food is both have an impact.  Paul has some really useful tips on how to prepare and present a mixed plate meal of cured meats, cheeses and dips.  Paul has made another of Linda's favourite recipes and they discuss the result.  This is a long episode so grab a beverage and settle in.   For lots and lots of recipes on steam oven or combi oven cooking please visit www.cookingwithsteam.com For those in Australia our cookbook can be purchased from www.steamahead.com.au For those not in Australia our cookbook can be purchased from Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Linda has an oversupply of bread and asks Paul for tips on what to do with the excess.  Listen in as Paul gives hints and tips on how to put excess bread to use and avoid waste.  For more useful information including over 300 recipes on steam oven or combi steam oven cooking please visit www.cookingwithsteam.com If you live in Australia our cookbook can be purchased from www.steamahead.com.au For everyone else our cookbook can be purchased from either Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Thanks for listening!  

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Paul admitted on a previous podcast that he'd never made Zucchini Slice so Linda handed over her recipe, which was really just a list of ingredients and some very basic steps.  Taking the same ingredients but adding 2 techniques into the process he bakes his first Zucchini Slice.  Paul also used a little of the zucchini to make a zucchini tzatziki for a side dressing. One recipe with 2 different techniques produces quite different results.  For more recipes on steam oven or combi oven cooking please visit www.cookingwithsteam.com If you live in Australia then our cookbook can be purchased from www.steamahead.com.au If you live anywhere else in the world, our cookbook Demystified can be bought from Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  This episode starts off by Linda asking Paul about Salad Dressings.  Initially Paul breaks dressings into 2 types: oil based and creamy/mayonnaise based dressings.  During the podcast Paul talks about the mix between acid and oil and how flavourings work or sometimes don't.  In the late stages of the episode Paul then lists his 'must haves' list for oils and vinegars. If you'd like our cookbook and live in Australia please visit     www.steamahead.com.au   If you'd like our cookbook and live anywhere else in the world please visit Amazon or Barnes & Noble For over 300 recipes on steam or combi steam cooking please visit www.cookingwithsteam.com      

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.   In this episode Linda has made Zucchini Slice following the gift of some home grown zucchini's from a friend.  Given that those who love Zucchini Slice will tell you that their recipe is the best, Paul was asked about the technique of drawing moisture out and if it would make a noticeable difference. Paul had some useful tips including adding salt to the grated zucchini and then washing thoroughly before use.  This technique is also useful for cooking with egglants (aka aubergine). A listener had written in asking about the bread he'd baked not turning out as he'd hoped.  Paul had tips on what happens when your dough is over-proved and how to get it back ready for baking.  (Thanks Roger) For over 300 recipes for steam cooking or combi steam cooking please go to:      www.cookingwithsteam.com We have a cookbook - in Australia please shop at www.steamahead.com.au   For everywhere else, please visit Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Thanks for listening!  

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Being their first episode for 2022, Paul and Linda catch up about the cooking over the break, presents and the importance of reading appliance manuals. Thanks for listening and for more information please visit: www.cookingwithsteam.com  for over 300 recipes plus more www.steamahead.com.au  for Aussie based cookbook buyers Amazon or Barnes and Noble for everywhere else if you are in the market for a cookbook Happy cooking!

Welcome to this end of 2021 Christmas sign off bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Paul and Linda sign off for last time in 2021 and catchup over food they are making and their personal favourite way of using leftover ham. Thanks for your support and for listening in and we look forward to getting together in January 2022. Happy cooking!  

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Listen in as Paul and Linda discuss the many uses of Preserved Lemons and why every home kitchen should have some on hand. For over 300 recipes on steam and combi oven cooking visit www.cookingwithsteam.com If you are in Australia and are looking for a cookbook go to www.steamahead.com.au For everywhere else please visit Amazon or Barnes & Noble Thanks for listening.  

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Listen in as Paul and Linda discuss Vacuum Drawers and Vacuum sealers - how good they are; ways to use them; how they increase the freezer life of frozen foods and they are great ways to store liquids as well. For over 300 recipes on steam and combi oven cooking please visit: www.cookingwithsteam.com Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Paul and Linda discuss Garlic - how to use it; roasting a whole bulb of garlic and how to use it and why more is sometimes not too much. Thanks for listneing to this episode of Demystified From the kitchen bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.   We have a cookbook at - www.steamahead.com We have over 300 recipes at - www.cookingwithsteam.com Happy cooking!

In this episode of Demystified's From the Kitchen, Linda asks Paul as to why he chose Kohlrabi for a recent cooking demonstration and how to cook it at home.  Paul describes the way he used it as an entree / appetiser with just a couple of extra ingredients.  He also talks about how to make an interesting salad using this great but not widely know member of the Brassica family. Thanks for listening!   For over 300 recipes on steam and combi oven cooking please visit: www.cookingwithsteam.com For our cookbook title "Demystified" please visit:  -  In Australia      www.steamahead.com.au  -  Everywhere else      Amazon or Barnes & Noble  

In this episode of Demystified Linda asks Paul for some tips on sponge cakes.  Listen in as Paul outlines a basic 4 ingredient sponge mix, variations and tips and hints on techniques to better understand a standard sponge but also on ways to use the mix to create other treats. Thanks for listening! Happy cooking.  

In this wrap of from their week, Paul and Linda discuss childhood memories of trifles and what goes into making a good one.  Paul also gives a brief overview of gelatine and substitutes and some tips on using them in baking and jellies.   Thanks for listening to this episode of Demystified's From the Kitchen bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam. We also have a cookbook, Demystified and to get a copy: - in Australia   www.steamahead.com.au - everywhere else,  Amazon and Barnes and Noble. For recipes specifically for steam oven and combi oven cooking, please go to:    www.cookingwithsteam.com   Happy cooking!

Every Christmas, Linda asks Paul for tips, normally a few hours before the guests arrive.  Paul runs through how he plans for a large cook up.  Listen in and you'll get a step by step "how to"  plan for any big event.  Big tip.  Start early. For more than 300 recipes on steam oven and combi oven cooking please go to: www.cookingwithsteam.com If you are in Australia, our cookbook can be purchased by going to: www.steamahead.com.au If you are outside Australia, Amazon and Barnes and Noble stock our cookbook. Demystified has been bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam. Thanks for listening!  

Welcome to this episode of Demystified's From the Kitchen bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam. In this weekly wrap up listen in as Paul, having bought some delicious sourdough fruit bread, discusses how he tends to his sourdough culture.  Linda has her mind on turning a home grassy area into a pollinator haven as they prepare to get a Bee Hive. If a cookbook on steam oven cooking has you interested and you are in Australia please go to: www.steamahead.com.au For all cookbook lovers outside Australia please visit Amazon or Barnes & Noble. For over 300 recipes on steam oven or combi oven cooking please visit: www.cookingwithsteam.com Thanks for listening!  

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam. Paul loves his local market and the variety of products and price points it offers, as well as invaluable advice from stall holders.  But, the local market close to Paul and to the Cooking with Steam kitchen is under threat of a major redevelopment that will see the market reduce greatly in size.  What does this mean to the community, shopping and the local traders?  Why is it important to have a local market?  Listen in as Paul explains why he feels so strongly about fresh produce markets. For recipes adapted for steam oven and combi oven cooking please visit: www.cookingwithsteam.com If a cookbook is more your thing then for Australian shoppers please visit www.steamahead.com.au For all other cookbook lovers please visit Amazon or Barnes & Noble Thanks for listening!