Spaghetti carbonara is a rich creamy dish that is good enough to serve at a dinner party. However, what do you do if you have made too much, or you want to prepare it ahead? It will keep in the fridge for up to two days but perhaps you want to keep it for longer. Can you freeze it? The … Read More
Chives are a delicious and versatile vegetable with a subtle onion flavor. You can use them as a garnish on a salad, as an addition to egg mayonnaise or cheese sandwiches, in soups, stocks, or stews, in creamy sauces, potato dishes, and in omelets, adding the chives just before serving. You can even make a pesto with chives instead of … Read More
Cottage pie is a classic British comfort dish that is delicious to enjoy on a cold winter night. It consists of a beef mince and vegetable filling, topped with creamy mashed potato and melted cheese. However, it does take some time to prepare so can you prepare it in advance and store it until you want to eat it? The … Read More
A crumpet is a small griddle bread made from an unsweetened batter of water or milk, flour, and yeast. They are popular in the UK, Canada, and Australia and are delicious served with lashings of butter and jelly. You can also serve them as a savory treat with garlic or herb butter or slices of cheese. You could have a … Read More
Crescent rolls are a delicious breakfast snack. They can be served with butter and jelly or marmalade. You can fill them with cream or even add a savory filling such as sausage or ham and cheese. They are similar to croissants in that they are buttery but they have a slightly flakier pastry and are a little sweeter. They are … Read More
Cannolis are a popular Italian dessert. They consist of crispy fried shells filled with ricotta cheese and sugar. Depending on the version, they can be traditional, or they can also have the addition of chocolate or pistachio. They aren’t difficult to make but can you freeze them so you can make a batch and save some for a later date? … Read More
Coconut is versatile and can be used in many different recipes in various guises, be it milk, oil, dried, or shredded. It is a great addition to curries, cakes, cookies, soups, and rice. However, maybe you just want to enjoy it as it is. Perhaps you want to add it to cereal or a fruit bowl but you don’t think … 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
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
Crescent rolls are a delicious breakfast snack. They can be served with butter and jelly or marmalade. You can fill them with cream or even add a savory filling such as sausage or ham and cheese. They are similar to croissants in that they are buttery but they have a slightly flakier pastry and are a little sweeter (see also … Read More
