Curry leaves originate from southern India and Sri Lanka, and although it sounds like they smell and taste like curry powder, that’s far from the truth. Curry powder is made from such spices as turmeric, cumin, fenugreek, and coriander. Curry leaves have a strong lemongrass flavor and are used in curries to give a citrusy touch to your dish. However, … Read More
Chickpeas are very versatile and healthy. They provide plenty of vitamins and minerals, as well as a decent amount of protein and fiber. There are many different ways to use them. You can roast them, make them into hummus, add them to stews, casseroles, and curries, and turn them into burgers, to name just a few of their uses. You … Read More
You can freeze cakes but can you freeze cake batter? You might want to make the batter in advance for a dinner party so that you save time on the actual day. The simple answer to this question is yes, you can freeze most cake batter and in this article, we will tell you how to freeze and defrost it. … Read More
Cheesecake is a popular dessert. There are two types; baked cheesecake and no-bake cheesecake which is set with gelatin. You probably have your favorite. You can make cheesecake with cream cheese, ricotta, mascarpone, and even sour cream or creme fraiche. If you are trying to cut down on calories, you can make cheesecake with cottage cheese. You can even add … Read More
Red cabbage is a delicious and versatile vegetable. You can roast it or braise it and have it as a side with your main meal. You can turn it into coleslaw with carrots and mayonnaise. You can add it to a spicy stir fry or make it into a soup. It also makes a great addition to stews and casseroles. … Read More
Cauliflower is a delicious and warming dish. Vegetarians often have it as their main meal while meat eaters will have it as a side dish, often at Thanksgiving or Christmas. You can make it with your favorite cheese or use a mixture of cheeses. A mature cheddar is delicious and a blue cheese makes a luxurious change. You could even … Read More
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
