Tupperware containers are extremely useful. If you open packets of dried pasta or rice, you can keep them fresh in Tupperware containers. Put your leftovers in a Tupperware container and put them in the fridge for tomorrow. Make a packed lunch for work and keep your sandwiches fresh. The reason that the food stays fresh is that Tupperware containers are … Read More
If you just eat couscous on its own, it can be very dull. However, add some olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and it becomes a delicious dish. Add some spices and have a Moroccan spiced vegetable couscous or spicy couscous with shrimp and chorizo. Add roasted vegetables or chicken and herbs. Feta and peach go well with couscous … Read More
Fried eggs are a delicious addition to breakfast or brunch. Instead of poached eggs, add them to eggs florentine or eggs benedict. Serve them on toast with melted cheese on top, or enjoy fried eggs with ham and chips for lunch. Fried eggs are an excellent source of protein as well as vitamins and minerals and will give you an … Read More
Fish pie makes a delicious midweek meal. You can make it with the fish of your choice. Perhaps you enjoy cod, haddock, or pollock. Maybe you want to add seafood such as scallops or prawns. Most fish pies also contain peas and lots of herbs such as parsley and tarragon. The majority of fish pies have a creamy mash on … Read More
Cheese slices are very handy. You can put them in a cheese and ham sandwich for lunch or have grilled cheese. Melt cheese slices over a baked potato or try out cheesy mushroom squares with crunchy capsicum peppers, spring onions, and celery. Of course, one of the most common uses for cheese slices is in a burger, be it beef, … Read More
Icing comes in all sorts of guises such as royal, fondant, and glace. If you are a home baker, you will use icing regularly. Icing is a sugar-rich coating used to glaze or decorate cakes, buns, biscuits, and pastries. Soft creamy icings are generally used to fill sponge cakes while stiffer icing can be rolled and put on the top … Read More
Perhaps you grow apples and they all ripen at once. Maybe there’s a sale of apples at the store and you decide to stock up. So, what do you do with them all before they start to go bad? There are endless possibilities of dishes you can make. You can try out all sorts of desserts such as stewed apples, … Read More
Enchiladas are a delicious Mexican dish that has become popular all over the world. There are many recipes out there and you can use any type of meat be it beef, chicken, or pork. It is also easy to make vegetarian or even vegan enchiladas. Beans, be it black or kidney, are usually added and there is a nice spicy … Read More
Jambalaya is a delicious dish that is popular in Louisiana and has its origins in France and Spain. It is a rice dish generally containing shrimp, chicken, and vegetables. However, the flavor and ingredients can be as varied as pizza toppings. It can contain crawfish instead of shrimp or smoked pork sausage instead of chicken, and it can be either … Read More
Tomato puree is versatile and is a handy ingredient in many dishes. The most basic use is in sauces and dips. Use it as the base on a pizza or in pasta sauces such as puttanesca and Napolitano. Try it in soups, stews, and any other dish where you want a tangy tomato flavor (see also Freezing Mariana Sauce) but … Read More
