Bok choy is a delicious variety of Chinese cabbage. It can be eaten raw in salads and slaws and the stems can be used as a crunchy container for dips and spreads. Bok choy can also be used in stir-fries, soups, ramen, and other Chinese dishes. It is a highly nutritious vegetable and contains protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. However, … Read More
Butternut squash soup makes you think about autumn and the beautiful color of the leaves on the trees. It is a warming soup for those colder days. It makes a great lunch option, served with warm crusty bread or as an appetizer at a dinner party. It is a rich soup that can be made just with squash and onions, … Read More
Brandy butter is often used in the UK during the Christmas festivities as an accompaniment to Christmas pudding and mince pies but it can also be served with other desserts such as pumpkin or apple pie especially if raisins or currants are added to the dessert. Brandy butter is quick and easy to make. All you have to do is … Read More
Bagels are a delicious lunchtime snack. You can get them plain, or flavored. Pumpernickel, blueberry, sun-dried tomato, jalapeno, onion, and raisin are all popular flavors. You can top them with virtually anything you want. Salmon and cream cheese is probably the most recognized flavor but pastrami and egg mayo are also popular. However, you might not want to go to … Read More
Bratwurst is a tasty German sausage usually made of pork but sometimes beef, lamb, or veal. The strongest flavor you will experience is that of marjoram but nutmeg, carraway, pepper, sage, ginger, mace, and cilantro can often be tasted as well. These sausages are usually fresh and are very rarely cured or smoked. They are great served in a bun … Read More
Roast beef makes for a delicious Sunday lunch, served with roast potatoes, an assortment of vegetables, and thick gravy. However, you might have some left over so what do you do with it? If you intend to eat it within the next three or four days, you can keep the beef in the fridge. However, if you don’t think you … Read More
Black pudding is black sausage filled with pork, dried pig’s blood, and suet. It may not sound that appetizing but many people enjoy it. In the UK, it is a very popular component of a fried breakfast. It can also be eaten as an appetizer with scallops (see also Can You Freeze Scallops?), made into kebabs with halloumi, or added … Read More
Brown rice is a staple ingredient in many kitchens throughout the world. There are so many things you can pair it with, making it very versatile. Make a rice bowl with lentils and caramelized onions or a bowl with spicy Thai chicken. Pork rice is delicious as is shrimp fried rice. Have it with stroganoff or add it to a … 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
Black beans have excellent nutritional benefits. They are an affordable source of protein, fiber, antioxidants, and many vitamins. They are popular in Mexican dishes and can be added to chili con carne, to enchiladas, burritos, and soup. They are also used in North American dishes such as rice and beans, vegan burgers, and salads. In addition, black bean sauce is … Read More
