There aren’t many people who don’t like cream. It is great poured over fruit or any dessert such as apple pie, cheesecake, or a hot steamed pudding. You can even use it in savory dishes, for example, mac and cheese, tuna noodle casserole, beef stroganoff, and seafood bisque. However, what do you do if you have a lot of it … Read More
Chicken is a popular staple amongst meat eaters. There is so much you can do with it that it can’t be called boring. Roast chicken with all the trimmings makes a good Sunday lunch. You can make stews and casseroles with chicken, stir-fries, risotto, curries, and burritos. You can have a cold chicken and mayo sandwich if you have leftovers. … Read More
Cornbread is soul food. It is a staple in any family meal in the American south. It pairs with so many dishes, such as pork, chili, stews, greens, soup, fried chicken, and even milk. It is great to have for breakfast, slathered in butter and jelly or honey. If you make it yourself, it’s a good idea to make a … Read More
Corned beef is a great staple to keep in your larder. There are so many things you can do with it and most of it is quick and easy. Slice it, fry it in a pan and serve with fries, make corned beef hash, or a corned beef and onion pie, put it cold in sandwiches, or make a corned … Read More
Coconut water is a healthy drink, packed full of vitamins and minerals. It makes a great change from tap or bottled plain water. You can either buy a coconut and crack it open to get the water out, or you can buy a carton of coconut water. However, it doesn’t last long. If you buy a carton of coconut water, … Read More
Chorizo is a type of pork sausage from the Iberian Peninsula. Sometimes it is fermented, cured, and smoked and eaten without cooking, or added as an ingredient to dishes such as paella, pilaf, chorizo and eggs, or soup. Other chorizo sausages are sold without being fermented and cured and require cooking before eating. However, a little chorizo goes a long … Read More
A cake pop is a type of cake that children love. They are a great way to use leftover cake or, alternatively, you can make a cake especially. Cake crumbs are mixed with chocolate or icing and molded into rounds or cubes. They are then decorated with icing, chocolate, or other decorations and then attached to a lollipop stick. The … Read More
Marinated chicken opens up a whole new world of dishes. You can create Chinese, Indian, Italian, and Mexican chicken as well as simpler dishes with lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs. You can marinate whichever part of the chicken you like be it breast, thigh, wing, drumsticks, or leg. However, it does take some time to marinate chicken so can … Read More
Crab is a bit of a luxury and not an everyday food. It is a lovely starter for a dinner party. You could make crab cakes, crab mousse, or crab bisque. However, what do you do if you don’t need all of the crab or you have found some on sale and decide to stock up? It only keeps for … Read More
Custard is a delicious addition to a dessert. You can have it either hot or cold. Pour it over crumbles, pies, steamed puddings, bread pudding, and so much else. If you are making a trifle, cold custard can be one of the layers. However, is it possible to freeze it? Dairy generally doesn’t freeze that well. It has a tendency … Read More
