Ganache, Boiled Icing, and Icing, Oh My! If you’ve been scouring the internet for the perfect homemade chocolate icing, you may have come across a few ganache recipes. So, what’s the difference? Ganache recipes are much simpler to make – all you need is chocolate and heavy cream. It’s often used as icing or as a filling. Some chefs even use it as a dipping sauce paired with fruit like strawberries....
Can you only make a risotto using stock? Nope! This sauce base for this Creamy Tomato Risotto (my new favourite btw) is mostly made up of tinned tomatoes. Every bite of that tender rice is infused with rich tomato-iness, all finished off at the end with cream, parmesan and black pepper. And then of course we’re topping it off with crispy garlic crumbs - because you know how much I love my toppings (hello recipes with a million toppings such as my Spicy Parsnip and Sweet Potato Soup, upgraded Avocado and Eggs on Toast and Veggie Mexican Tortilla Pan)....
What if I don’t have a torch? Can you use a lighter instead of a torch for creme brûlée? Not every stay at home chef will own a brûlée torch. A common question then is: can a person use a lighter or even a candle instead to caramelize the sugar. The short and simple answer is no. Lighters and candles do not produce enough heat to caramelize the sugar evenly or in a timely manner....
Jump to:📋 What do we need? 🔪 How to make Crispy Shredded Chilli Beef 🍲 More fantastic Asian-inspired recipes Crispy Chilli Beef 💬 Reviews This is one of my go-to dishes. Whenever I ask Chris what he fancies for tea, you can pretty much guarantee that he’ll pipe up ‘Crispy Chilli Beef!’. It’s actually my favourite meal from the Chinese takeaway too. We always order a portion, but it can be a bit hit-and-miss....
Made with seven simple ingredients and ready in about an hour, it’s an easy weeknight recipe that everyone will love. I can’t believe how delicious this chicken is! Baked in the oven (much like these very simple yet reliable baked drumsticks) and coated with crushed pork rinds, it’s amazingly close to the real Southern fried chicken I used to make in the past. Oven-baked keto fried chicken coated in pork rinds is so good, so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, that I don’t miss the frying anymore....
Simple enough for midweek, impressive enough for holiday feasting, roasted is without a doubt the BEST way to eat brussels sprouts! Roasted Brussels Sprouts Everyone needs one ridiculously good brussels sprouts recipe to prove to Sprouts Haters that they CAN be amazingly delicious. And this is one of mine! (The other is probably Brussels Sprouts in Creamy Parmesan Sauce – let your imagination dwell on that one for a minute …) It’s outrageously easy and mouthwateringly delicious....
It’s such an easy recipe, thanks to using canned pumpkin puree. So there’s no needs to puree the soup - just mix together the ingredients and heat them. Just like my easy tomato soup, this truly easy recipe was inspired by my strong desire, just before lunch a few weeks ago, to avoid chopping, sautéing, and pureeing. I wanted a hot, tasty soup, but I also wanted it to be EASY!...
This post was written in collaboration with The Saucy Fish Co. I realised this morning with horror that the kids are back at school next week! Where have the summer holidays gone? I imagined long sunny days, with the kids playing in our close and garden. Both of them constantly asking me for ice pops to cool off after bike rides, football and playing spies on secret missions (one of Lewis’ favourite games)....
Simple to make, sounds fancy, tastes fab. Home run! (Pssst – Excellent holiday side dish) Fondant Slow-Roasted Sweet Potatoes Stick the word “fondant” in front of “potato”, and suddenly your everyday spuds sound a whole lot fancier. But in reality, it’s just potatoes that have been slow-roasted with a little stock until they absorb the flavour. They become creamy and savoury on the inside, and golden caramelised on the outside....
I think a French Vinaigrette is the very first salad dressing recipe I learned to make properly. When I say “properly”, I mean more than just drizzling a squeeze of lemon juice and olive oil over greens. Which there’s nothing wrong with doing, and I still certainly do that! I mean actually making a real proper salad dressing. I think this was my first. 🙂 The thing many people may not know about French Salad Dressings is that it keeps really well for up to 2 weeks....
This recipe comes from my Granny. Her parents immigrated to the United States from Germany and this is the recipe they brought with them. Spaetzle is a small, soft dumpling/pasta that originates in the regions of Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland. What do I do with spaetzle noodles? Spaetzle noodles can be dressed up just like any other pasta with sauces and additional ingredients, or it can be served plain or sautéed in a little bit of butter....
These are like the Greek zucchini version of good ole’ Rissoles, Chicken Patties and Salmon Patties. But so much more exotic sounding by being able to say “these are GREEK!” Greek Zucchini Tots These are Courgette Rissoles from Alonnisos in Greece, a recipe I found in a book called The Food and Cooking of Greece that I stumbled across when I was browsing my local library for cookbooks. Do you do that?...
Cherry Options: There are tart and sour cherries, and then there are sweet cherries. Our easy cherry pie filling recipe calls for the sweet stuff! If you can’t find fresh, you can also use frozen. If you do opt for frozen, make sure that they are completely thawed before using. You also want to make sure to drain off any excess liquid before baking too! Some of our favorite sweet cherry varieties are:...
Hey again — it’s Courtney from Courtney’s Sweets! 🙂 If you’ve visited my blog before you’d know I have a thing for creating fun recipes that even kids can make enjoy too! This hot chocolate spoon recipe is kid-friendly and delicious! One of my favorite sweet treat drinks is hot chocolate. I love white hot chocolate just as much as I love regular hot chocolate. In fact, whenever I make hot chocolate on the stove I like to use a mix of semi-sweet or milk chocolate and white chocolate....
You can top them with so many fun toppings, such as Everything but the Bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and more. It’s one of the big challenges of a keto diet - recreating favorite foods in a low-carb version. You can’t always make them as good as the original. But in this case, you most certainly can! These keto crackers amazed me when I first made them. I was expecting a compromise, but these are just as good as wheat crackers....
It’s one of the best solutions I have found for when I crave something sweet and chocolatey, and I love the built-in portion control! I’ve been working on this recipe for six months now. I wanted it to be just right. A deep chocolate flavor, a tender crumb, and - just as important - I wanted it to be easy! Ingredients You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this keto chocolate mug cake....
It’s a popular Chef’s Special at upscale Thai restaurants that will set you back $30 for just one shank. 5 minutes prep, then just pop it in the oven. Yes, really! Lamb Shanks in Massman Curry Aussies are extremely fond of lamb shanks and Massaman Curry. So we never pass it up when we see them together on the menu of a Thai restaurant. Meltingly tender lamb shanks smothered in a rich coconut, spice infused Massaman curry sauce is a heavenly combination – just the thought makes me weak in the knees, and you’ll happily pay upwards of $30 for ONE lamb shank....
We went out for dinner last weekend at a fabulous little restaurant. They had the most delicious maple glazed brussel sprouts and with one bite we knew exactly what we would be doing with the bag of brussel sprouts in the fridge at home. Unlike a restaurant, we don’t enjoy smothering things in butter like they do, but the results were pretty darn good. We steamed the vegetables first because it was a huge dinner that required lots of hands on time, but you could do the whole thing in a skillet for that extra caramelization....
Banana muffins can be made using either ripe or over-ripe bananas. Over-ripe bananas generally have black spots on them. As bananas ripen, the starch converts into sugar so over-ripe bananas are sweeter and softer, making over-ripe bananas perfect for baking. For a fun twist on banana muffins, try adding ground cinnamon to the batter. Cinnamon banana muffins are always popular. You can also add a cinnamon-sugar mixture on top of the muffins to make them prettier and add a little extra sweetness....
Pro tip for keeping it cheap: buy your spices from bulk bins. Bulk bins are pretty popular in grocery stores these days. Bulk spices are a killer deal! You can refill your spice jars for under a dollar, sometimes for pennies. Prep Time: 5 minutesReady In: 50 minutesYield: 4 servingsIngredients 4 large chicken thighs1 lemon2 tsp paprika1 tsp cumin1/2 tsp turmeric1/2 tsp cayenne pepper1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp ginger4 tablespoons butter, divided6 cups chicken broth3 packages ramen noodles, spice pack discarded4 boiled eggsfresh cilantro Instructions...
