Gazpacho is a delicious and refreshing cold soup from the Andalusian region of Spain. It was originally made with stale bread, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, water, salad vegetables, and nuts. Now, however, the base is usually tomato and other vegetables are added, such as cucumber, pepper, onion, and celery. Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce are often added to give a hint … Read More
Grits is a dish of coarsely ground maize that is boiled with water or milk. Of course, there are plenty of ways to jazz them up and make them into a delicious dish. Use grits as the base of your breakfast bowl, add cheese, serve with shrimp, simply pour gravy over the grits, make parmesan grits cakes, or make them … Read More
Grapefruit is one of the healthiest fruits around. It is packed full of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, folate, iron, and calcium. Many people enjoy grapefruit, either sliced or squeezed in juice, for breakfast. However, you can also add grapefruit to desserts and cakes. The question is, can you freeze grapefruit and therefore have a good supply on … Read More
Gooseberries are a tart fruit and can’t really be eaten as they are. They need the addition of sugar and you can make an array of dishes with them such as gooseberry fool, a pie, a crumble, or even jam. However, their season is short. It lasts from May to August and they need to be picked when they are … Read More
Wild garlic is a bulbous, perennial plant that grows wild in damp woodlands. It is a relative of the chive. It is a luxurious ingredient that is native to Europe. You might struggle to find it in your local store but a specialized greengrocer may stock it. It has a distinctive flavor of garlic though it is not as heavy … Read More
Nothing spells Christmas like gingerbread. What is better than a gingerbread cookie with a cup of steaming hot chocolate? If you have children, they will surely love gingerbread men and if you want to be extravagant, you could make a gingerbread house and spend time with your children decorating it. However, it can be time-consuming to make gingerbread so is … Read More
Gammon is a versatile meat. You can serve it as a joint for special occasions, or as steaks with egg and chips. You can use it in a stew or casserole or make a delicious soup out of it. Slice it and put it in salads or sandwiches. You can even add it to pasta with leeks or make a … Read More
Ginger is a popular herb used in both dishes and drinks all over the world, whether it’s grated, minced or sliced. It’s been known and used for centuries, most commonly because of its health benefits, which are plentiful. If you like using ginger for your culinary specialties, then you’ve probably been in a situation where it spoils before you get … Read More
The only thing that tastes better than fresh avocado is a dip made of the same fruit. The guacamole was invented by Aztecs over 500 years ago and today, it’s one of the most popular dips and dressings out there. If you love guacamole as much as the next person, then having a stash sounds like a good idea. However, … Read More
Enjoying fresh grapes is one of the underappreciated pleasures of the summer. If you love grapes as much as I do, you would surely be happy to enjoy fresh grapes year-around. Is freezing grapes possible? Yes, grapes actually freeze fairly well. Here is how to do it: How To Freeze Grapes When freezing grapes, you’ll want to choose ripe (but … Read More
