A habit I brought home from working in a bakery is always lining my cake pans, even when a recipe doesn’t expressly call for it. Lining your cake pans provides some stress-reducing confidence: the cake layers come out of the pan cleanly every time. And for loaf cakes, you can even use the parchment as a convenient handle to lift the cake out easily. Why Should You Line Cake Pans with Parchment Paper?...
As soon as the roast is done cooking, we remove it to a cutting board to rest. While the roast is resting, we place the roasting pan and all of the drippings it contains on the stovetop and start making the gravy. We’ll use either cornstarch or flour to thicken the gravy, the process is similar for both. Cornstarch Versus Flour for Gravy What’s the difference between using cornstarch or flour to make your gravy?...
His mother, my grandmother who was born in 1899 and lived to the age of 97, used chicken feet when she made her stock and my dad could always tell when a soup had been made with stock from chicken feet. Chicken feet have their own unique and wonderful flavor, and the added gelatin from the feet give whatever dish is made with the stock a luxurious feeling when eating it....
I have a soft spot in my heart for whipped cream because I used it to convince my very young children that I had magical powers. I’d pour liquid heavy cream into a cold bowl then using just a whisk and a little effort my secret power was revealed—I could transform “milk” into sweetened whipped cream perfect for topping strawberries. They. Were. AMAZED! It’s one of my many superpowers as mom....
What Is Ginger? First of all, ginger isn’t really a root. It’s the rhizome (or swollen underground stem) of a tropical plant. Ginger rhizomes grow in sprawling formations, leading to the market term “hand of ginger” for a large, knobby cluster. You can buy ginger fresh or dried. Dried ginger is usually ground, but sometimes it’s sold in intact individual dried segments. When shopping, look for ginger root that’s firm, not shriveled....
With the help of an electric pressure cooker, this chilli recipe can be yours in less than 30 minutes. It is quick, easy and packed full of flavours. Serve over some fluffy baked potatoes or rice and top with sour cream, shredded cheese and lime. Let me show you how to make the best pressure cooker chili the whole family would love. Is it Chilli con carne, Chili or Chilli These words basically mean the same....
We do a lot of pizza round here. Like a lot! We have 4 kids to feed and sometimes are short on time, so we love to whip up pizza whenever we can. Sometimes its frozen and sometimes it’s homemade but whatever version it is it always goes over well. The dough used in this Stromboli recipe is my all time favorite go-to dough of choice. It has minimal ingredients and whips up quick (minus the rising time)....
You really can’t go wrong with pasta salad. This particular recipe has all my favorite goodies including mini pepperonis and fresh mozzarella cheese. I’m telling you, that mozzarella cheese makes all the difference. It gives the salad such a fresh and clean taste. This dish is perfect for potlucks and picnics. As part of National Picnic Day I’ve also included a roundup of more great picnic recipes from some of my favorite blogging friends....
This bread also freezes well, so sometimes I make two loaves, keep one in the fridge, and freeze the other one for later. This bread is incredible. It is light and fluffy and so very flavorful. As it bakes, it fills your kitchen with the most amazing aroma of pumpkin and cinnamon. It’s one of my favorite breakfasts this time of year, so I’m grateful that it’s so easy to make - simply mix everything in one bowl, transfer to the pan, and bake!...
They are ready in just under an hour, and they keep well in the fridge for several days. These decadent truffles are one of my favorite keto desserts. They are amazingly rich and chocolatey, low in carbs, and high in fat. Truffles are by far my favorite indulgence. So when my husband and I started eating a low-carb diet, I was on the lookout for a good reliable keto alternative....
This is the faster way to make classic scones which call for butter to be rubbed or blitzed into flour. Lemonade Scones rise ever so slightly less, but the difference is barely noticeable! Lemonade Scones Scones are as Australian as Meat Pies and Lamingtons. Made the traditional way, butter is rubbed into flour using your fingers – or a food processor. Not particularly difficult, but it does take time, calling for fridge cold butter to be diced into cubes....
It is light and luscious and doesn’t spoil your appetite for the feast that follows. The silky and creamy yet light bisque is the star of the show, while small chunks of lobster play a supporting role. It has a rich lobster flavor and a velvety, sumptuous texture. An Updated and Easier Lobster Bisque I learned to make traditional lobster bisque from a mentor-chef while working at a restaurant. Lobster bisque used to be fancy French restaurant fare, not typically under the purview of home cooks....
Jump to:📋 What do we need? 🔪 How to make this make ahead gravy 🍽️ What to serve it with 📺 Watch how to make it 🍲 More fantastic Roast Dinner recipes Make Ahead Gravy for Christmas 💬 Reviews Yes, I’m using chicken to make turkey gravy. Sounds like it makes no sense, but the flavour is very similar. Plus once you’ve made this gravy, you can add in those turkey drippings from the roasting tin on Christmas day and heat it all through together....
Truth be told, this dressing is pretty standard except for the fact that it uses maple syrup as the sweetener. No fancy ingredients in this, just the usual suspects: vinegar, mustard and olive oil. But when you tell people that you’ve made a salad with a Maple Syrup Dressing, watch their eyes light up with interest! Not just another salad anymore. This is a salad with Maple Syrup Dressing! And if you want to get even fancier, don’t just call it a dressing....
If I had to guess, I would bet on any one of these meals. The birthday boy likes spicy, decadent foods, making mac and cheese with chorizo a great choice. He also loves cheesy burritos, especially if it’s topped with guacamole and lots of salsa, so maybe vegetarian freezer burritos? Nacho burgers would surely delight this tween since burgers are never a bad idea, especially when combined with nachos, another favorite....
As you may know if you’ve been reading my blog, I’ve been on a mission to lose weight for Summer. I finally hit my target the day-before-yesterday - losing 14 pounds over the course of 10 weeks! It’s so nice to feel good in my clothes, and I’ve lost the weight in the right way (unlike my ridiculous diet) - slowly, without starving myself, and with a few naughty treats thrown in there too....
Its starting to get cold in the UK, if you haven’t already been reaching for your slow cooker then these recipes will make you want to dust it of and get cooking. All of these recipe ideas are either designed to be cooked in the slow cooker or have the instructions of how to make them work perfectly in the slow cooker. What Slow Cooker do I use? I have had a few different slow cookers in the past but i am really loving my Crockpot (affiliate link)....
Just make sure you have a light dinner before putting this cheesecake on the table. You really want to save room for this peanut butter and snickers-laden dessert. It’s seriously rich, so you don’t need much to satisfy that sweet tooth. You’ll probably end up eating more than you should though. I considered chopping the Snickers bars up into tiny little pieces to sprinkle on top of this cheesecake, but instead I decided to go for big thick manly slices....
I noticed the other day that McDonald’s have Ham and Cheese Pockets as part of their breakfast menu! I haven’t tried them, and doubt I ever will, but these look just like the McDonald’s one – with the added bonus of egg. 🙂 Extra tastiness, and keeps you full for longer! Doesn’t the inside look fabulous?? And I love the crispy edges! HOW TO MAKE HAM, EGG CHEESE POCKETS This is how to assemble it....
