THE CHEESEBOARD LUNCH BOX
Today’s lunch box is The Cheese Board Lunch Box. This one is for everyone who would rather eat a charcuterie platter as an appetizer instead of a meal. This lunch box will tempt you to have a glass of wine with your lunch. WHERE ARE THE VEGETABLES?? Yes, I know. Although I am a vegetarian-with-every-meal type of […]
SWEET CORN SALSA
This recipe will show you that fresh sweet corn is something you absolutely must try. The best part of summer is fresh sweet corn. It’s deliciously sweet, crunchy and juicy when raw. This Fresh Sweet Corn Salsa allows you to get in on the sweet corn goodness. What’s in Corn Salsa? I prefer simplicity in […]
QUICK VEGGIE PASTA
This is your weekly reminder that not every meal has to be complicated. Sometimes you can throw what you have in a pot or skillet and get great results. These meals are usually prepared using a basic template, but I like to play with the ingredients. My favourite “whatever you want” recipe is this Quick […]
CHIPOTLE LIME CHICKEN & RICE
This Chipotle Lime Chicken Rice and Rice is my favourite way to cook rice. The chicken is cooked in one pot, so you get a lot of spice and tangy lime juice. This dish is smoky and spicy, and delicious. Don’t worry! I have some suggestions for sides that will complete your meal. What is […]
CURRY CHICKPEA SANTA FIELDS
Chickpeas are a favourite of mine, as you all know. They are versatile, inexpensive, low-calorie, high in fibre, and packed with other goodies. I love chickpea salads! Especially now that it is mid-summer and the temperatures are rising rapidly, they have quickly become one of my favourite easy recipes for chickpeas. Today, I created a […]
OVEN-ROASTED CORN WITH HONEY CHILI BUTTER
Oven roasting is my favourite way of cooking vegetables, including fresh sweet corn. The fresh ears are best roasted in their husks to preserve their sweetness and keep them juicy. It’s also very simple. Although I added honey chilli butter to the roasted corn, it tastes so much better. WHY ROAST IN A HUSK? The […]
Baking Soda and Baking Powder: What’s The Difference?
Baking soda and baking powder are common ingredients for bakers. Why is it that some recipes require one or the other? What is the difference between these two ingredients? All the information you need is available here. Baking Soda and Baking Powder: Similarities Baking soda, baking powder and other leaveners are made from sodium bicarbonate. […]
You can and should make your homemade feta cheese.
Feta cheese is a rewarding and delicious choice, one of the most well-known and easiest-to-make cultured cheddar cheeses. Depending on the cheese culture and your preferences, it can be made firm or crumbly. Feta can be brine-cured, dry-salted or sliced into chunks. You can either leave it in a large block with Kalamata olives and […]
3-Ingredient Bacon Biscuits
NOTES FROM THE AUTHOR These three-ingredient biscuits are so easy to make next time you make bacon. These biscuits are made with rendered, chilled bacon fat. This gives them a tender texture and a smoky, rich flavor. The thickness and fat content of the slices will determine how many you need. Thicker and fattier slices […]
6 Simple Chicken Broth Substitutes that Will Save You Dinner
I wouldn’t say I like canned or cubed broths. They can be too salty, and sometimes it is impossible to make from scratch. This is why I often cook without stock and broth. Sometimes, I run out of store-bought chicken broth and don’t have the time to replenish my stock before I start cooking. Many recipes call […]