What is more delicious than a warm croissant for breakfast? You can get plain ones and spread them with butter and jam. Chocolate-filled croissants are a real luxury, but you can also get them filled with apricot or cherry jam. For nut fans, try a croissant filled with almond paste. Croissants originate in France, so why not follow their lead … Read More
Double cream is a delicious addition to both sweet and savory dishes. You can simply pour it over strawberries or an apple or pumpkin pie. You can make it into a sweet creamy sauce or custard. Add it to a chocolate mousse or make a panna cotta with it. When it comes to savory dishes, use it when making quiche, … Read More
A cinnamon roll is a deliciously sweet, spiced roll, commonly eaten in North America and Northern Europe. All you need to do is pour over a little frosting and enjoy one or two with a cup of tea or coffee. However, it does take a little time to make the dough so why not make extra and freeze some? You … Read More
It isn’t uncommon to over-order when you have a Chinese takeaway. There are so many delicious dishes to be had. You can choose from such dishes as Chinese chicken satay, Chinese curry, sweet and sour pork, Peking duck, beef and tomato stir fry, and garlic prawns, not to mention all the side dishes like egg fried rice, chop suey, and … 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
Curry is a very popular dish. It has origins in Indian and Thai cookery, as well as in other parts of South-East Asia. There are many varieties of curry including meat, fish, and vegetables. In traditional cuisines, the selection of spices for each dish is a matter of national or regional cultural tradition. However, curry is now found all over … Read More
If you love cheese, you probably love cheese curds. Or perhaps you’ve never heard of them and want to know what they are. Well, they are pieces of baby cheddar that haven’t been aged. They are separated from the whey during the process of cheesemaking and then put into bags and sold straight away. Lots of people love to just … Read More
Pastry cream is the most delicious part of a dessert or pastry. Just imagine it oozing out of a choux bun or croissant. It goes well on top of a tiramisu or a trifle. However, it is difficult to make so do you really want to be making a batch every time you are going to make pastries (see also … Read More
Many people love cheese. There are so many different types and they can just be eaten in a sandwich or used in a recipe. Gouda goes well in many recipes, including pasta, salads, dips, and in a cheese sauce for such dishes as chicken florentine. However, if you buy a big block of Gouda and can’t use it all within … Read More
Most vegetables have a short shelf life, even if kept in the fridge. So what is the answer? That’s simple. All you have to do is freeze them. Of course, it varies as to what vegetable it is, and not all vegetables freeze as well as others. However, in this article, we will take a look at how you can … Read More
