Vegan cheese is becoming more and more popular as many people are choosing a plant-based diet. It is also popular with those who are lactose intolerant. You can buy all types of vegan cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, blue cheese, feta, camembert, and soft cheese. They are usually made from plant-based milk such as almond, oat, soya, or coconut. You … Read More
Rice noodles are versatile and suit many different Asian dishes. Try grilled pork rice noodle salad or chicken pad Thai Add rice noodles to coconut curry chicken soup or turkey and ginger soup. Meals are quick and easy to make with rice noodles so wouldn’t it be useful to have them on hand for times when you are too busy … Read More
Kaffir lime leaves are used in Southeast Asian cooking, in particular Thai cuisine. They can be used to flavor soups and curries as well as rice and noodles. The only problem is that they are usually sold in packs, and you probably won’t need that many each time. So, what do you do? The answer is simple, you can freeze … Read More
There aren’t many people who can say that they don’t like cookies. There are so many different types of cookies to choose from and you probably have your favorite. Perhaps you like chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal raisin, or gingersnaps. If you enjoy baking, you may make your own cookies. However, making the dough is time-consuming so wouldn’t it be good … Read More
Fizzy drinks are very popular, whether drunk on their own or as a mixer with a spirit such as vodka or gin. However, is it possible to freeze fizzy drinks? The answer is yes but it’s not really the best idea as they will go flat when put in the freezer. The same goes for ice lollies made out of … Read More
Steak is both a treat and a quick and easy meal. It can be eaten grilled as it is without any embellishment, or you can add butter or sauces. Try garlic butter, herb butter, peppercorn sauce, creamy mushroom sauce, red wine sauce, or gravy. You can serve it simply with fries or you can make a steak sandwich, use it … Read More
Chanterelle mushrooms are delicious wild mushrooms. They can be used in all sorts of dishes. Make a cream sauce with them and add them to a chicken dish. They go well in pasta and risotto, and you can simply have creamed chanterelle mushrooms on toast. Try them in a mushroom and wild rice soup or add them to an omelet. … Read More
Puff pastry is delicious, buttery, and, best of all, versatile. You can have it with either sweet or savory fillings. Use it to make sausage rolls, a chicken, leek, and ham pie, or a goat’s cheese, squash, and mushroom pithivier. If you have a sweet tooth, try a cream horn, an apple tart, or a chocolate and ginger frangipane galette. … Read More
There are two types of cider. In the UK it is an alcoholic beverage with an alcohol content of usually between 3% and 8.5%. It can be either still or sparkling and must contain at least 35% apple juice. In the US, cider is a non-alcoholic drink made from apples. The question is, can you freeze cider? When it comes … Read More
Crackers are a versatile snack. You can put a variety of toppings on them such as salmon and avocado, chicken and salsa, vegan sausage and hummus, salad greens and herbed scrambled eggs, or bacon and egg. Sweet toppings such as peanut butter and jelly or chocolate spread are also good choices. You can even use them at a dinner party. … Read More
