Pork pies are very popular snacks which can also be made part of a meal with a salad and new potatoes. They come in all sorts of sizes from mini pies that can be enjoyed in one go up to large pies which can be served in slices. They make a great addition to a buffet at a party. However, … Read More
Stir fries are easy to put together and can be ready in minutes. You can make a stir fry out of any mixture of vegetables. Asian stir fries are the most popular made with water chestnuts, green beans, baby corn, bean sprouts, and red peppers. However, you could stir fry mushrooms, broccoli, sugar snap peas (see also Can You Freeze … Read More
If you like a bit of spice in your food, add a dash or two of chili. It is commonly used in Mexican dishes such as enchiladas, chili con carne, and burritos. It is also widely used in Indian cookery, but you can add it to many other dishes if you want a bit of heat and warmth in your … Read More
Pate makes a delicious starter at a dinner party. There are so many different varieties, the most common being chicken liver pate, but you can also get fish pates like mackerel or salmon, and vegetarian pates such as mushroom and red pepper. However, pate doesn’t have a long shelf-life. You can keep it in the fridge for about a week. … Read More
Pork is a very popular meat. It may not surprise you to learn that it is the most eaten meat in the world. After all, not only can you buy joints of pork, pork chops, and pork ribs, but sausages and bacon are widely consumed. However, what do you do if you cook a joint of pork for your Sunday … Read More
Broad beans are very versatile. You can eat them as they are as a side dish or you can add them to stews, pasta sauces, risottos, and salads. Perhaps you grow broad beans and as the harvest season is short, you don’t know what to do with so many of them. Maybe you buy them when they are in season … Read More
Hot dogs are a very popular food. In many cities, you can buy them from a vendor on the sidewalk. They are often served at a barbecue or you might serve them for dinner with fries when you don’t have time to cook. You could even make a hot dog casserole with potatoes, onions, and cheese. It will be a … Read More
Smoothies have become very popular in recent years. Many people have one for breakfast to get some of their five a day. You can sneak almost any fruit and many vegetables into them while still making them taste good. Having enough fruit and vegetables a day reduces the risk of chronic disease like heart problems and diabetes, and helps you … Read More
Sausages are extremely versatile. For example, you can have sausage and mash, sausages as part of a cooked breakfast, sausage in a bun, or sausage casserole. In addition there are all sorts of varieties of sausages such as beef, pork, lamb, chicken, vegetarian, and vegan. So what do you do if you’ve bought too many or have some leftovers? The … Read More
Ham is a very popular meat. It is a simple and easy addition to a sandwich, perhaps with cheese and pickle. You can cook a side of ham as your main meal and serve it with roast potatoes and lots of vegetables. Honey-baked ham (see also article titled ‘Can You Freeze Gammon?‘) is great for a special occasion. You can … Read More
