There’s no need for a dressing (although you could certainly add some if you wish). Simply mix in salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. When you crave tacos and don’t feel like making cheddar taco shells, this tasty salad is a great option. You get all the wonderful flavors, sans the shells. I truly don’t think you’re going to miss them at all - this salad is so rich and satisfying....
Created in collaboration with Neff Bake It Yourself. It’s been a few months since I won the Neff 2016 cookaholics competition, and time seems to have flown by!. Since competing in the live cook-off I’ve been down to Neff HQ, caught up with the team, and also had a good play with all of the gorgeous kitchen appliances. My prizes have been delivered, and I’m itching to get them installed in my new kitchen just as soon as the rest of the floor is laid and the kitchen cupboards go in....
Now I make salmon cakes with fresh cooked salmon, which only adds a few minutes to the prep time and makes incredibly moist cakes. This is also a great way to use up leftover salmon from another meal! In a hot oven, most cuts of salmon take about 10 minutes per inch to cook. I start it under the broiler to char the skin, which flavors the flesh. If the grill is on, I grill the fish instead of broiling – which is ideal because it adds smoke to the cakes....
General Tso’s Chicken This is a popular Chinese-American dish that appears in suburban Chinese restaurants here in Australia under various other guises. Peking-Style Chicken or sometimes something mysteriously titled House Special Crispy Chicken. I can never resist a House Special! It is said to originate from the Hunan province of China and is named after a well-respected Chinese military leader, General Tso. While the accuracy of either of these statements is questionable – and in fact, rumour has it that it was brought into the US by Taiwanese Chefs (!...
The Best Way To Grill Corn on the Cob I consulted “She-who-knows-everything-when-it-comes-to-home-cooking” (a.k.a. Mom) who informed me that the best way to grill corn on the cob is to grill corn in the husk, directly on a hot grill. The husks protect the corn on the cob from getting dried out, and the corn essentially steams in its own moisture while getting infused with smoky flavor from the charring corn husks....
I became addicted to them when I lived in Japan years ago; they’re the Japanese version of bar nuts, almost always served at bars there, with beer. You eat them by putting the pod in your mouth, closing your teeth, and pulling out the pod which releases the salty beans to eat. (Trader Joe’s carries them, by the way.) This recipe is sort of like an English pea version of edamame, that you grill....
Tenderloin is a little finicky, in that you do have to pay attention so you don’t overcook it. There’s not much margin for error with this cut. But the overall recipe? Easy. The tenderloin is first marinated in a soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil marinade. Then you sear it on the hot side of the grill and finish it on the cool side. Drizzle with a little reserved marinade to serve!...
Let me show you how to make this easy gravy from turkey drippings in easy steps. Easy Homemade turkey gravy Can we say goodbye to canned gravy or gravy granules forever? Honestly, scouts honour making your own gravy at home is easy, yes you read that right IT IS SUPER EASY and simple too. Your Thanksgiving turkey shouldn’t be the star of the day, let your guest ask and rave about your gravy too....
For chicken wings, use the Honey Soy Wings recipe. For drumsticks and bone-in thighs, use the Honey Soy Baked Chicken recipe. Honey Soy Chicken – marinade and sauce This is a Honey Soy chicken marinade I’ve been using for most of my adult life which is direct copycat of the store bought bottled marinades. Except unlike store bought where a quick inspection of the label reveals it contains a mere 0....
How to Build Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders The components of these sliders are minimal and straightforward, but each serves a specific and delicious purpose: Compound butter: This compound butter can be made with ingredients you likely already have in your fridge and pantry, and it takes these ham and cheese sliders from ordinary to superb. It not only flavors the sliders, it also helps them get perfectly golden brown and not dry....
My theme for this year is “exploration,” and of course I had to start with food and health. Eating a salad is great, but creating a lifestyle is more than just one meal. High blood pressure is a condition that has run in my family for generations. In my attempt to rid my family of this constant condition, I came across Charity Morgan’s story and her new cookbook, “Unbelievably Vegan....
We eat a lot of rice, so I find myself making it at least a few times a week. This method of how to cook rice has been tested hundreds if not, thousands, of times. It’s the way I’ve been making it for decades, for me, its the only way I cook rice. Do you rinse the rice? stir it? drain it after cooking? I’ve got all of your questions answered!...
It is great with baked potatoes, toppings on salad, pasta, soups and so much more Bacon bits recipe Bacon rumbles also known as bacon bits are a versatile condiment to have at hand. It is great for adding texture and additional flavor to your recipes. Ditch store-bought and learn how to make the real thing at home from scratch in easy steps. This is a one-step recipe, cook bacon pieces on the stovetop or oven until golden brown and crispy....
These days, switchel has seen a bit of a revival! What Is a Switchel? Switchel is a Colonial-era drink comprised of ginger, vinegar, water, and molasses—ingredients from different Caribbean islands brought together as American imports. Over time, home cooks replaced the molasses with other sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, or sorghum depending upon where they lived. Switchels are often referred to as Haymakers Punch because it was made in large batches and used to replenish parched farmers after working in the hot sun all day....
I loved it so much that I eventually wrote a book about kombucha, along with cider, beer, and other favorite homemade beverages called True Brews. Astute readers will notice that the method I give here is a little different from the one I first shared in the book, and also a little different from the recipe I shared on The Kitchn a few years ago—I’ve streamlined the method over the years and tried to make it a little more approachable for new brewers....
My mother has been making these “huevos” (pronounced weh-vose, with the beginning like “when” without the n) for our family forever. In fact, our shortcut word for them is simply “huevos”. It’s one of my favorite ways to make eggs! Add the chopped tomatoes and let them cook for a few minutes on medium high until they are somewhat cooked and mushy and some of the moisture has evaporated. It’s okay if the tomatoes brown a bit....
Instant pot one pot dish Have you ever wondered if you can make jambalaya in your instant pot without getting the horror BURN notice? Well, you can and today I am sharing with you how to make it and it is fool proof too. This one pot New Orleans pressure cooker chicken and rice recipe is rustic and packed full of delicious flavours. It is similar to my popular instant pot rice and chicken recipe, super easy and quick but with bold flavours....
More a stew than a soup, it uses Savoy cabbage (you could also use Napa cabbage), which is milder than regular cabbage, Italian sausage, white beans, fresh parsley, and Parmesan cheese. I’m so used to German treatments of cabbage, I’m surprised at how good this stew is with the Italian sausage and Parmesan. I don’t usually think of Parmesan and cabbage paired together, but they really do work in this stew....
These impressive pancakes are a true labor of love. They take some practice to perfect and need to be cooked and served immediately. You can only cook two or three at a time as they need space in the pan to be flipped. Earmark these for when you have time for a leisurely brunch or want to impress someone. True Origins of Japanese Soufflé Pancakes Despite their name, Japanese soufflé pancakes are from Hawaii....
