Corn Syrup Options: We realize that not every home chef is a fan of corn syrup in baking. No worries! You can substitute with maple syrup instead if desired. It also adds a hint of maple flavoring which goes perfectly with the pecans. How Can You Tell If Pecan Bars Are Done? If you’re struggling to determine whether your bars are cooked through, there are a few ways to tell if they are done....
About “Dinner” cookbook “The food you want to cook, eat and share, night after night”, aptly named “Dinner” (no exclamation mark, much to my dismay), this cookbook contains over 130 recipes plus 44 sides, sauces and other extras. Pretty hefty – bigger than typical cookbooks! What is pre-ordering? It means that a copy of my cookbook will be reserved for you just in case it sells out (imagine that! 😱). Plus you will enjoy the convenience of having it delivered directly to you when it becomes available on 11 October 2022!...
Ready in about 30 minutes, this is a great breakfast to make on weekends. And as long as the eggs are fully cooked, you can keep the leftovers too. I don’t know about you, but I LOVE stuffing eggs inside various foods, then baking them. These egg dishes are typically very easy to make, but they look quite impressive. These tomatoes are wonderful for brunch. They are so delicious, and they also look very pretty....
This is a cookbook exclusive recipe! This recipe is exclusive to my debut cookbook Dinner which includes a how-to video for every recipe. Just scan the QR code! Just to explain…. I know, it’s confusing! You’re so used to getting recipes on my website – there’s over 1,200 of them, after all. And here you are looking at a tasty recipe video and I haven’t provided the recipe. 🙀 I’m not just doing this to torture you, I promise....
Caprese salad is a brilliant example of Italian genius-ness: combining a few simple ingredients that go together so well it makes you want to do the happy dance with every bite. Just tomato, buffalo mozzarella/bocconcini, basil and balsamic vinegar. I’m in the syrupy balsamic camp, but plain is fine too! I make Caprese salad on platters to serve as a shared appetizer. I thread it onto skewers for finger food....
Carrot Cake Cupcakes Let’s firstly get one thing out of the way: The presence of carrot in these cupcakes is not so much about shoe-horning in virtuous vegetables or even flavour. It’s not carrot-y (is that a word?) at all. It doesn’t even contribute to colour. So then, why add carrot? The answer is it gives the crumb that signature tenderness without crumbling all over the place because it softens as it bakes....
I make it with nuts, raisins, honey, and just a little wine. I simply add the ingredients to the food processor and let it do all the work! I don’t consider Passover as a particularly tasty holiday. Hanukkah is much better (hello, latkes!). Matzo is not very good (except when made into matzo brei), and the traditional Seder meal, while certainly tasty, is not exactly exciting, culinarily speaking. However, charoset is a delicacy....
Here’s a fresh take on meatloaf for you! Made with chicken and encased in golden, flaky puff pastry, this is simple and fast to make. And it looks impressive! Don’t you think? 🙂 I did warn you that I was a puff pastry fiend and this is further evidence of that. I always, ALWAYS have a packet in my freezer and it’s my “go to” for making almost anything a bit more interesting....
Is this breakfast or dessert? Does it matter? Pancakes have the word cake in them so I’m just going to roll with it and call this breakfast. Who says you can’t eat cake for breakfast? These chocolate pancakes are a family favorite of ours. They are super simple to put together and everyone is always happy to eat them. You can smother them with chocolate syrup (who am I to judge?...
Did you have to look twice to make sure they really are bread crusts? Yes, they are! A couple of weeks ago, I shared my savoury solution to getting through a ridiculously large bag of bread crusts that were stockpiled in my freezer – Parmesan and Thyme Bread Crust Treats. Today I’m sharing the sweet version. “They taste like cinnamon doughnuts, only crunchy and a whole lot healthier and faster to make!...
This is a very special recipe to me because it was created during a visit to a mango farm called Groves Grown Tropical Fruits in Queensland, Australia. I’m fortunate to have travelled fairly extensively around the world, and yet this trip is possibly the one that has affected me most profoundly as an avid foodie, a cook, and a writer. When you are welcomed by a farmer and his family onto their farm and into their home, walk the soil and see the fruits (literally) of their hard labour, it gives you a new perspective on things....
This easy recipe is ready in just 15 minutes. I like to use frozen spinach because I always have it on hand. I go to steakhouses often. I tend to focus on the steak (ribeye is my favorite) and ignore the tempting starches on the menu. But I do like to share a side of veggies with my husband. We almost always opt for spinach or sautéed mushrooms. I’m always amazed when I order creamed spinach at a restaurant....
Are you a soup or a sandwich person? Or maybe you’re a soup AND a sandwich person. Yeah, that’s me. Soup just doesn’t seem filling enough without something bready to dip in. Not this Creamy Chicken and Tortellini Soup though! The addition of some fresh, cured ham & cheese tortellini makes it a real belly-filler. My kids still managed to fit in a bit of bread though. I think they need the extra energy with all of the Nerf wars they’ve been having since Christmas....
Watch the video below where Caytlin will walk you through every step of this recipe. Sometimes it helps to have a visual, and we’ve always got you covered with our cooking show. You can find the complete collection of recipes on YouTube, Facebook Watch, or our Facebook Page, or right here on our website with their corresponding recipes. Pine Nut Substitute: If there are nut allergies in your family, or you simply want to lower the cost of this meal, you can substitute the pine nuts with sunflower seeds....
Storage Instructions: Potato salad is best eaten fresh. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Do you cut the potatoes before boiling them for potato salad? You can actually cut the potatoes before or after boiling to make the potato salad, depending on personal preference. Cutting your potatoes before hand will require far less boiling time to make the potatoes tender so it is the preferred method for most....
I like to serve it sliced over mashed cauliflower. The leftovers are great, and you can enjoy them reheated or even cold. If you like rich, fatty cuts of meat, you are going to love this pork jowl recipe. Once braised and then browned, it’s a wonderfully melt-in-your-mouth treat. Just remember that its richness and fattiness mean that it should be enjoyed sparingly. Serve about two strips per person - it’s more than enough!...
It’s not as heavy and dense as cream cheese-based cheesecake, so it provides a completely different eating experience. This cake is amazing. It’s wonderfully light, and it has a pleasant vanilla flavor. Plus, it’s such an easy recipe! You simply mix all the ingredients in one bowl, pour them into the baking dish, and bake. Cheesecake is by far one of my favorite desserts. I don’t think I ever tasted a cheesecake that I didn’t like, although admittedly some are better than others....
Drip decorated Dog Birthday Cake Another year older … but sadly not another year wiser (just like every other year)!! 😂 Ahh Dozer, you may not be known for your brains, but that’s ok. You still have your looks to get you through life, and most of all you have a heart of pure gold. ❤️ In years passed, I’ve shared a 2 layer white-frosted Dog Birthday Cake, and last year it was Pupcakes....
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for a few days, so sometimes I make a double batch. A microwave is a wonderful tool. Granted, it can’t roast and crisp up food. But when it comes to reheating, boiling, and steaming, it’s super convenient. I love cooking veggies in the microwave. You simply cut them into pieces, add a bit of water, cover, and cook for a few minutes. This method works with broccoli, and it works with cauliflower too....
Graham Cracker Crust: The graham cracker crust in this recipe is second only to the cheesecake filling! The recipe tastes much better than store bought, and only takes minutes to make. You can always sub in a store bought crust for homemade, but it’s never quite as good. Trust us – when you see how easy it is to make yourself, you’ll want to try it. Add in some melted butter and sugar, and then place in a springform pan....
