Zucchini: You’ll need about 2 cups of grated zucchini for this recipe, which you’ll be able to get from about 2 store-bought squash. If you have some of those giant varieties that come from the garden you can feel free to use that too. Just make sure to remove the skin and seeds first. Do You Peel Zucchini Before Shredding? You don’t have to unless you use those big garden varieties as mentioned....
Something about being pregnant There’s just something about the hormones and my immune system being depressed that has seemed to make me tolerate some things I haven’t always tolerated well – mainly eggs and grass-fed dairy. I’ve been eating both quite regularly and feeling pretty great, so I’ve just kind of gone with it. I’m trying to keep an open mind, listen to my body and trust that it will tell me if/when it’s time to pull back again if needed....
NO CANNED SOUP!!! How to make Chicken Rice Casserole – my Emergency way! This is a dump-and-bake rice casserole that’s made from scratch. And anyone who knows anything about cooking will (rightfully!) raise their eyebrows when they see how this emergency version of Chicken Rice Casserole is made: Dump UNCOOKED RICE in pan Sprinkle with flour and seasonings Mix with liquids (broth and milk) Top with RAW chicken and RAW broccoli Bake Stir in cheese, melt cheese, serve....
Feta-brined roast chicken can now be yours, without a trip to San Francisco! What Is Feta-Brined Roast Chicken? Because I live in San Francisco, I am often asked by friends and visitors where to eat. The problem is two-fold for me: First, the food in this city is excellent, and it can be overwhelming to pick and choose where to eat in the limited time that most folks visit. And second, because of what I do (develop recipes), I eat at home most of the time....
Most of us in America know this dish in its cream-based form, with a little nutmeg sprinkled on top. But did you know that the original fettuccine Alfredo sauce didn’t use cream? Just butter, Parmesan, and black pepper. Fettuccine Alfredo: A History The “Alfredo” in fettuccine Alfredo is Alfredo di Lelio who operated a restaurant in Rome. Legend has it that he fancied up a basic pasta with butter-and-cheese to appeal to his wife, who was suffering from morning sickness....
Jump to:📋 What do we need? 🔪 How to make this chocolate and cherry cake 📺 Recipe Video 🍽️ More gluten free desserts? 🍲 More Sweet Treats Chocolate Cherry Cake 💬 Reviews With flavours of a black forest tart mixed with the fudgy texture of chocolate brownies, this gorgeously chocolatey cake has all of my favourite flavours!It stays moist for days, due to the ground almonds, so it’s great to make ahead....
Welcome to Day 13 of the inaugural Holiday Salad Marathon, where I’m sharing 30 salads in a row through to Christmas Eve – just for something different to the usual sugar-loaded baking countdowns!! Off the back of last weeks’ French(ish) Tomato Salad with Olive Tapenade, I have another French one for you: French Bistro Salad Hearty French bistro classics like steak frites, boeuf bourguignon, French Onion Soup, Quiche Lorraine and Coq au Vin need a light and clean salad on the side to cleanse and refresh the palate … so that you can eat more!...
Ready in less than 10 minutes, you can whip them up any time you feel like turning hard-boiled eggs into a treat! I love hard-boiled eggs. I love them plain, with just a sprinkle of salt and pepper. And I also enjoy them topped with a variety of toppings - mayonnaise, mustard, sour cream, salsa, or hot sauce. Obviously, I love them deviled (who doesn’t?). I make a dozen hard-boiled eggs twice a week for my family of four, so we can always have one or two if we’re hungry between meals....
I’ve long been making a version of these pretty cookies, especially around the holidays. It was inspired by a dark, sticky gingerbread cake with warm lemon icing—something my mother makes for Christmas. This dessert combines ginger and lemon. The gingerbread cookies contain fresh ginger and molasses and have a soft, chewy texture. The buttery filling is bright and lemony with fresh lemon zest and juice. Tips for Making Tidy Sandwich Cookies The key to a professional-looking sandwich cookie is consistency....
Ready in about 30 minutes, they are surprisingly close to the real thing, and they go well with so many side dishes. I’ve been staying away from processed chicken tenders for years. But I used to coat my homemade tenders with breadcrumbs. When I transitioned to a low-carb diet, I discovered that almond flour is perfect for coating them. These gluten-free chicken tenders are wonderfully delicious and crispy. They are coated with almond flour and fried in avocado oil, which is very suitable for high-heat cooking....
Hmmm how could I improve a Nutella cookie? Perhaps by adding some additional chocolate and hazelnuts? Oh yes!! I should really buy some shares in that company. I go through enough jars to be too ashamed to tell you the exact number…. Even better, these Gluten Free Hazelnut Nutella Cookies are gluten free. Made with a combination of ground almonds and oat flour, they’re soft with a slight crumbly texture....
This is a traditional St. Louis-style gooey butter cake. That means it has two layers. The bottom layer is a sweet yeasted cake and the top layer is an ultra-buttery batter that doesn’t fully set when baked—it becomes an almost pudding-like filling. Gear up for a treat that is about to become a staple in your household. Unproven Origins, Happy Outcome One rumor is that gooey butter cake is the happy accident of a St....
The farmed variety began appearing on American restaurant menus a in the early 2000s, when the European farming operations ramped up production. How To Tell if Branzino Is Fresh Branzino, which is the fish’s name in Northern Italy, generally runs about one pound each and is almost always sold whole and gutted. This is a good thing, since it’s far easier to discern whether a fish is fresh when it still has its eyes and gills....
Here is a variation of that classic theme, but using aged Gruyere Swiss cheese on dark rye bread, with added sauerkraut. Yum!
These spicy grilled jalapeño poppers are stuffed with an addictive mix of barbecue sauce, cheddar and cream cheese, and glazed bacon before being grilled until hot and bubbly. Video: How to Make BBQ Bacon Jalapeño Poppers The Best Jalapenos for This Recipe When you buy your jalapeno peppers, pick through the bunch and find medium- to large-sized ones that feel firm and have no signs of wrinkling. Also, here are some good tips on gauging the hotness of your peppers!...
Ok, granted it does look a bit like salad, and it’s a far cry from the comforting stacks of pancakes, Asian recipes (like my favourite Sesame Chicken), hot smoothies or chocolate banana oat cookies that I generally post. However, this Guacamole and Egg Breakfast Bowl is pretty darn amazing. Eat-every-single-bite-and-then-be-a-little-bit-sad-that-it’s-gone-amazing. Crunchy chunks of toast are optional: But I prefer it with the toast (of course). This is what I had on Monday for breakfast and it kept me going all morning whilst I wrote my income report....
I love a good curry at the weekend. I’ll often reach for the ready-made curry paste out of convenience, but in fact it only takes 5 minutes more to make your own paste from scratch. The result is a fresher, more vibrant taste, with the added bonus that you can adjust the heat to whatever level you fancy. Nearly all of the ingredients are strong in flavour, but they meld together perfectly for a taste explosion!...
Do mashed potatoes even need an introduction? We all know and love mashed potatoes. They are the one side dish that everyone can agree on. Kids love them, adults love them, they are comforting and warm and buttery and…sorry, don’t mind the salivating over here. We are obviously huge fans, and there’s no need to just save this recipe for the holidays. We make it all year long! Herbed garlic mashed potatoes are fantastic in more than just flavor....
What Apples should I use for Homemade Apple Butter? Practically any variety of apple should work well to make apple butter. If possible, we recommend sticking to softer apples to help them cook down better. Some of our favorite softer variety of apples are: FujiJonagoldMcIntoshGolden Delicious Use a blend of apple varieties for the best flavor. Smooth vs. Chunky: You can determine how smooth or chunky you want your apple butter by how long you puree or blend....
This apple pie is my family’s most requested pie during the holidays. I usually make two of them so we can enjoy one for leftovers. Nothing better than pie for breakfast, right? What Are the Best Apples for Apple Pie? It’s best to use a mix of different types of apples in your pie. Some apple varieties cook up faster than others. Some cook up firm, some more soft; some apples are more tart, some more sweet....
