Posts

Cauliflower pizza crust? Not bad. I’ve yet to perfect this. Coriander cauliflower rice (with thai prawns)? Sooo good Creamy cauliflower soup? AM-A-ZING And now, we have crispy, garlicky, creamy arancini. Ok, hands up, they’re not perfect little spheres. They probably could have been if I’d have to chosen to fry these like regular rice arancini, however, these are baked. Which means way less oil. In fact this whole batch only uses 1 tbsp of olive oil and 40 squirts of fry light....

Yes, I Said They’re Cheesy Inside I know, I know. Cheese is not Paleo. So, here’s the deal. You can make these without the cheese if you’re super strict Paleo and don’t want to go there. You do you. If, however, you eat cheese sometimes like us and/or are playing with the Keto lifestyle, then have at it! This one is especially for you! With or Without Eggs As you may know, I haven’t been eating eggs so we make these cauliflower fritters without the eggs (and with cheese), but if you tolerate eggs go ahead and use them....

They cook happily away while you enjoy the company of your guests, and avoid the stress of food that has to be perfectly timed. This chicken stew reminded us of a hunter’s chicken, a chicken cacciatore in its ease of preparation, ingredients, and heartiness. Clotilde’s version has a decidedly French twist, with the seasoning of whole seed Dijon mustard, a bounty of red onion, and roasted garlic as a condiment, a combination that comes together perfectly....

Winner, winner … Chicken with Mushroom Gravy! I looked at the homepage of my website the other day and all I could see was golden, brown, yellowy foods. Working backwards from the most recent: Cheesy topped Spinach Ricotta Cannelloni (mostly yellow), Spring Rolls (golden brown), Crispy Roasted Parmesan Potatoes (golden brown), Baked Vegetables and Rice (some colour, mostly brown seasoned rice), 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (100% brown). I vowed to share something colourful this week....

In the spirit of simplicity and speed, I’ve just used fish and choy sum. But it’s excellent with shrimp/prawns, chicken, pork or even leftover cooked meats! Quick and Easy Chinese Rice Soup This rice soup is a really good, quick low effort meal that’s extremely versatile. Based around a simple Chinese soup broth used in several recipes I’ve previously shared, including this Chinese Noodle Soup, I think the feedback from a reader is all you need to know about this broth: “The depth of flavour is incredible for such a simple, quick, easy soup....

Think of this new dessert as a cross between a dense, nutty brownie and soft chocolate fudge. It’s a chocolate tart worthy of any gathering or celebration. Because the mixture is so dense and rich, I like to make it into a tart instead of a deep-dish pie. The ratio of chocolate-pecan filling to buttery crust is just perfect. The best chocolate, of course, makes the best chocolate desserts. The tart needs only 3 ounces, so splurging on the good stuff isn’t too cost prohibitive....

The leaves are delicate tasting, just slightly bitter, exquisite. Belgian endive is a chicory, like radicchio or curly endive, that commercially is grown completely indoors, away from light, in order to result in the delicate leaves we enjoy. Exposed to light, the leaves turn green and become much more bitter. They grow like a forced bulb on top of a large root the size of a fat carrot. Endives are grown in France, Belgium, and also in California....

We love nothing more than snacking on fresh fruit in the summer. Everything is perfectly in season, and just tastes so deliciously sweet. Sometimes we’re looking for that little extra kick of something special to go with plain fruit, which is where marshmallow fruit dip comes in. Not only does it taste amazing, it also makes your snack of fresh fruit a bit more filling to get you through the day....

Despite its reputation as a classic American Sunday dinner, pot roast originated in Europe, with roots in peasant cooking. It is made by slow-cooking a tough cut of beef, typically in a liquid such as broth or wine, until it becomes tender and flavorful. The origins of pot roast can be traced back to medieval times, when peasants would cook tough cuts of meat in a pot with vegetables and liquid to make a hearty and filling meal....

In case you’ve never indulged in a Choco Taco, it’s vanilla ice cream with chocolate fudge ripples stuffed into a sugar cone that looks like a taco shell. The edges are covered with melted chocolate and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts. It’s what childhood dreams are made of. While you may not be able to find Choco Tacos at your local convenience store anymore, you can easily make it at home....

It’s amazing how good it is! Great with roast turkey, or for leftovers on turkey sandwiches. Video: How to Make Cranberry Relish The sugar balances the natural tartness of the raw cranberries, and helps the mixture macerate, releasing juices that bind everything together. The recipe is as sweet as you want it to be. 2 cups of sugar will yield a very sweet result. 1 cup much less so. If you don’t have an old fashioned grinder, you can use the grinder attachment to a KitchenAid mixer, or you can use a food processor....

Serve with lightly toasted bread or pita, else for a healthy and colourful take, with crisp raw vegetables (aka crudités). Creamy Feta Dip If you’re ever in need of something quick but homemade to break out at a gathering, this Creamy Feta Dip will save the day. All you do is blend feta, cream cheese, a smidge of garlic, lemon zest and olive oil in a food processor, then spread it on a plate and sprinkle/drizzle with toppings....

this recipe Fire Up Your Crockpot This one is even better because it only takes about five minutes to prep and get your crockpot going, so it is super simple. Then, all you have to do is let your crockpot do the work all day until about an hour before you are ready to have dinner, when you’ll want to get your sweet potatoes in the oven. The Trick For Baking Your Sweet Potatoes About 45-60 minutes before you want to eat dinner, poke some holes in your sweet potatoes with a fork and place them in the oven....

Wonderful to pass around at parties, this was a hit over the Christmas party season! Cucumber Canapés These canapés are a terrific combo – the cool, juicy cucumber with the rich creamy salmon mousse. But the really great thing about these Cucumber Canapés is that it’s speedy to make loads of it. I’m really not one for fiddly assembly and am always in awe of caterers who put together vast platters of delicately constructed hors d’oeuvres and finger food that people inhale in one bite!...

What gives the soup its heat? Not chile peppers this time, but some freshly minced ginger. I love the zing ginger brings to the soup. (If it’s too much for you, just scale back.) This recipe is a major upgrade from a soup we posted in 2006. I was never quite satisfied with that soup. This one nails it. If you liked the original, I think you’ll love the new and improved version!...

It can made in a few different forms. Either served like an Italian bruschetta with the tomatoes and cheese crumbled on top of rusks (savory biscuits), or deconstructed into a salad— which is my favorite way of eating it and what this recipe suggests. Served Dakos salad as part of a mezze spread, or perhaps alongside a barbecue, but it’s also substantial enough to eat as a meal in and of itself....

How to roast squash and red bell peppers It’s really easy! Let’s start there. Here are the deets! Peel your squash, cut it in half and scoop out the seeds. Cube the squash and put it on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cut your bell peppers in half and remove the membranes and seeds, and then slice into strips. Add everything to the sheet pan. In this recipe we used onion as well, so you’ll peel and chop and add that too....

I’ve had tacos with halibut, snapper, and even salmon. I’ve enjoyed tacos with deep-fried fish and tacos with grilled fish. I’ve sampled tacos with tongue-tingling tingling mayo and tacos with tangy fruit salsa. I’ve had tacos at fancy San Francisco restaurants with white tablecloths and tacos from open air taquerias overlooking the Pacific Ocean. But there really is only one kind of fish taco that I routinely make myself at home: these easy pan-seared fish tacos with citrusy mayo and a simple cabbage slaw....

Ingredient notes Ground turkey – Ground turkey is great for this recipe, but it could also work with ground chicken or pork. Cassava flour – Bob’s Red Mill cassava flour is our preferred thickener for the sauce. You can substitute arrowroot or corn starch if desired. Veggies – Any stir-fry veggies will work in this recipe, so use what you have. Some great options are zucchini, cauliflower florets, sliced carrots or snap peas....