Rutabaga, known as swede in the U.K., is a root vegetable and tastes a bit like potato, except that it has a more peppery taste. It can be roasted, mashed, boiled, fried, steamed, and even shredded to make hash browns. Rutabaga is quite big, however, so what can you do with the leftovers? The answer is simple. You can freeze … Read More
The plum is a delicious fruit. You can eat plums as they are, or you can stew them and serve them with custard or cream. They are delicious in a crumble, a pie, or a cake. You can make them into a jam or a sauce which goes well with duck. However, what if you have a plum tree and … Read More
Mangetout is a delicious vegetable that is a great accompaniment to many dishes. It can be served as it is or flavored with mint or thyme. Add it to a salad or use it in a stir fry. It is a great addition to a Thai green curry or Hoisin beef. Mangetout has great nutritional benefits and contains considerable amounts … Read More
Stewed apples are delicious served with custard or cream. You can put them in a pie or a crumble or even add them to a cake. However, perhaps you have apple trees and they’re all ready for eating or cooking within a couple of weeks. What do you do then? The answer is simple. You can stew them and then … Read More
Beef burgers are very popular, whether you have them at home cooking them on the barbecue, or out at a restaurant. You can get them as fast food or even in upmarket restaurants. They can be served as they are or with fried onions, melted cheese, salad ingredients, and sauces. Perhaps you like ketchup or mayonnaise or brown sauce. Maybe … Read More
Dauphinoise potatoes are sliced potatoes covered in a creamy cheese sauce that is baked in the oven low and slow. It oozes elegance and is a great addition to a dinner party. However, can you make it in advance and freeze it so that you can concentrate on other components of the dinner party on the day. The answer is … Read More
Eggplant is a versatile vegetable. You can slice and roast it, make a dip out of it, or use it in a variety of dishes such as moussaka, parmigiana, stuffed eggplant, and caponata. However, what do you do if you make a dish but don’t use all the eggplant you have bought? The answer is simple, freeze it. The great … Read More
Nothing spells Christmas like gingerbread. What is better than a gingerbread cookie with a cup of steaming hot chocolate? If you have children, they will surely love gingerbread men and if you want to be extravagant, you could make a gingerbread house and spend time with your children decorating it. However, it can be time-consuming to make gingerbread so is … Read More
Mince, be it beef, pork, lamb, chicken, or turkey is extremely versatile. There are so many different meals you can make with it. It makes a delicious bolognese or a filling for lasagne. Use it in shepherd’s or cottage pie, in enchiladas, or curry. The options are endless. However, what if you have some leftovers after you have cooked your … Read More
Pumpkin is a truly versatile vegetable that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. As a dessert, it is often enjoyed as pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving. It also makes a delicious cake as well as muffins. You can make a tasty soup with pumpkin, add it to omelets, make hummus out of it, mix it with potatoes to … Read More
