Pumpkin is a truly versatile vegetable that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. As a dessert, it is often enjoyed as pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving. It also makes a delicious cake as well as muffins. You can make a tasty soup with pumpkin, add it to omelets, make hummus out of it, mix it with potatoes to … Read More
Paneer is a tasty Indian cheese. It comes in a block and you can cut it into cubes and pan fry it, grill it, or put it on the barbecue. Use it in kebabs with different vegetables such as peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms or cubes of chicken or beef. You can marinate it in Indian spices before cooking so that … Read More
There is always a lot to do for the Christmas festivities. If you plan to have a big family gathering you may feel stressed just thinking about preparing the food. Christmas cakes and Christmas puddings can be made well in advance and be kept in a cool dark larder. However, what about mince pies? They don’t have a long shelf … Read More
However much we love cooking, a takeaway is a treat and most of us love a pizza, whether it is loaded with different cheeses or has salami and different meats on it. Domino’s is a very popular pizza takeaway, but the question is, can you freeze your leftovers? The chances are high that you might overorder as there are so … Read More
Potatoes are a staple in Western cuisine. They can be eaten in all different ways. You can have them roasted as part of a Sunday dinner. You can mash them up and put them on top of a shepherd’s pie (see also ‘Can you feeze Pork Pies?‘). You can make more extravagant dishes such as potato dauphinoise (see also Freezing … Read More
Parsnips are a versatile vegetable and can be used in all sorts of ways. They are delicious roasted as an accompaniment to a Sunday roast dinner or for Thanksgiving or Christmas. However, you can also mash them, either on their own or with other vegetables such as carrots or swedes. You can even boil or fry them. In addition, you … Read More
If you love seafood, you will probably like prawns. They are versatile and high in nutrients so why not add them to your diet? You can have them as part of a seafood platter or make a traditional prawn cocktail. These are delicious starters for a dinner party. You can also add prawns to curries, paella (see also Can You … Read More
Pork pies are very popular snacks which can also be made part of a meal with a salad and new potatoes. They come in all sorts of sizes from mini pies that can be enjoyed in one go up to large pies which can be served in slices. They make a great addition to a buffet at a party. However, … Read More
Pate makes a delicious starter at a dinner party. There are so many different varieties, the most common being chicken liver pate, but you can also get fish pates like mackerel or salmon, and vegetarian pates such as mushroom and red pepper. However, pate doesn’t have a long shelf-life. You can keep it in the fridge for about a week. … Read More
Pork is a very popular meat. It may not surprise you to learn that it is the most eaten meat in the world. After all, not only can you buy joints of pork, pork chops, and pork ribs, but sausages and bacon are widely consumed. However, what do you do if you cook a joint of pork for your Sunday … Read More
