I wonder how many people will look at the pics and go ‘Mmmmmmm’. Only to read further, find out it’s made with avocado – and be instantly disgusted at the thought of avocado and chocolate. I know I would have - about 12 months ago… I mean, why do people do these things – use a natural, healthy ingredient and try to turn it into something that resembles junk food or ‘naughty’ food (erm, like my sweet n’ salty kale crisps)....
I’m in love with a doughnut. A doughnut that has enough sweet stuff to make it feel indulgent and satisfying, but plenty of healthy stuff in there to keep your halo intact. A doughnut that can be eaten for breakfast with zero guilt. Yay!! Those ruby red grapefruits are looking so good right now. I bought a load of them for breakfast, and watched with a slightly wicked smirk as my kids had one for breakfast - all the while pulling their pinched ‘grapefruit faces’....
Skin vs. Skinless: You really can use either salmon with the skin on or already removed. It is a matter of personal preference and entirely up to you. Can I use frozen salmon filets? Yes, you absolutely can! Simply add a couple of minutes onto the cooking time to ensure it is cooked thoroughly, and as always, check the internal temperature with an instant read thermometer. Salmon Filet Tip: To ensure your salmon are all ready at the same time and evenly cooked, you want to make sure your fillets are all the same size....
Whether you want to round out your home bar or give a gift to someone you clearly treasure, making your own bitters is as easy as it is sexy and addictive. The Ingredients for Chocolate Bitters Most bitters recipes are a balance between bittering and flavoring agents. For today’s chocolate bitters, you’ll use gentian, wild cherry bark, and black walnut leaf to embitter your alcohol, while cacao nibs, cardamom, vanilla bean, and a cinnamon stick add the complexity, flavoring, and chocolate notes....
It’s perfect for practically any cake and any leftovers are great dolloped onto some freshly cut fruit. Video: How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting Swaps and Suggestions for Cream Cheese Frosting This is the basic recipe. You can reduce the amount of butter if you want a bit more tang, and increase or decrease the sugar according to your taste. Dress up with ginger, vanilla bean, or coconut flakes. Here are some fun variations!...
Whether you make them at home or go ahead and buy them, I’m sure you’ll agree that they are the perfect low-carb and keto solution for a snack attack! These homemade chicharrones are so good and so very easy to make! I make this recipe whenever I get a chance to visit the local Hispanic market, where I can buy pork skin. This is not a difficult recipe to make....
It’s easy to make, keeps well in the fridge, and pairs well with many seafood dishes. I don’t typically feel that seafood dishes “need” a sauce, but I make an exception for this one because it’s so flavorful. My homemade version is made with creamy Greek yogurt. Since we eat a lot of seafood, I make it quite often - about every other week. It keeps well in the fridge for several days, which is another big plus of this recipe....
Savory with just the right amount of tartness, veggie dip is punctuated by fresh herbs and garlic. Think store-bought veggie platter dip, only ten times better. Serve it with crisp and colorful vegetables, like carrots, radishes, and cucumber. You can serve the dip immediately or, if you’re prepping ahead, store it tightly covered in the fridge for up to a day. It’ll keep for longer, but the fresh herbs will be at their best within 24 hours....
These are all excellent questions, dear reader. How Does Sous Vide Cooking Work? How does sous vide work, exactly? Well, an immersion circulator immersed in water creates an environment with a consistent temperature, which ensures consistent cooking results. It’s the equivalent to a slow, gentle poach that helps food retain its moisture, too. There’s a little bit of a learning curve with using this style of cooking, but it’s nothing to be too wary of....
And there’s something so impressive about placing a giant bowl of mussels on the table for family and friends to get stuck into with their hands. No cutlery around these parts – just lots of napkins! How to cook mussels This recipe I’m sharing today is a very classic way to cook mussels – steamed in a garlic butter white wine broth. It’s very quick and easy, and really makes the most of mussels:...
Enter sous vide. It’s a cooking style that is known for its ability to keep cuts of meat, such as pork chops, moist and tender. It’s also a failsafe way to cook pork and guarantee it’s going to turn out spectacular. Every single time. Promise. How Does Sous Vide Work? How does this work, exactly? Well, sous vide cooking uses an immersion circulator to create a consistent temperature environment for cooking, and therefore, consistent cooking results....
My father’s method is simple, though not at all obvious by just looking at the pineapple. How to Properly Cut a Pineapple First you off the green spiky top. Then carefully cut the skin off the sides, as close to the edge of the pineapple as you can. The sweetest and juiciest parts of the pineapple were usually right at the very edge. Cutting close to the edge exposes a bunch of brown, scraggly dots, called eyes, that need to be removed....
Dinner rolls can either be frozen as unbaked balls of dough, or you can bake, cool, and then freeze them to reheat later. Each method has advantages as well as a few things to watch out for. Here’s what you need to know about freezing and baking dinner rolls. Wait, I Can Freeze Yeasted Rolls? The short answer is yes! While freezing and thawing does impact the yeast’s effectiveness every so slightly, there are tricks to limit the impact temperature changes can have on it....
That being said, a successful grilled fish is a goal within reach! Here are my tips to ensure your next grilled fish dinner has your guests asking for more. Grilling Prep Successful grilling starts with a well-prepared grill (and griller - that’s you!). Keep these three things in mind if you’re planning to grill fish: Preheat the grill for at least 15 minutes. When grilling fish, a preheat is more than necessary; it’s a critical step to preventing the fish’s flesh from sticking to the grates....
Unfortunately, it’s difficult to completely prevent a necklace from moving around, unless you stay perfectly still yourself. Yet there are ways to minimize the movement, so don’t give up on necklaces just yet. We spoke to jewelry experts to hear their tips and tricks for keeping necklaces in place, depending on the issue and style of the necklace. If Your Clasp Keeps Twisting Around to the Front A common issue with pendant necklaces is when the chain moves and the clasp suddenly sits in the front....
Chicken Katsu is not an authentic Japanese recipe, but rather a typical American version of Japanese-American takeout restaurants. The Stay At Home Chef uses ingredients that are easily accessible for most people in the United States and Canada so that anyone can easily celebrate world cuisines even if their opportunities for travel or access to regional ingredients are limited. Chicken Options for Chicken Katsu: We love using chicken breasts in this recipe, especially since we always seem to have them in our freezer!...
Originating in the Canadian province of Quebec, Poutine has been around as the ultimate comfort food for over 60 years. So why had I never heard of it until a few years ago? Personally I think peoples eating habits and willingness (or even they’re need) to experiment have changed dramatically over the 10 years or so. People want to experiment and try different cuisines, and the continued massive growth of social media means it’s easier than ever to see what other people eat, and how to find a recipe for it....
If you have ever wondered if it can be done, the answer is yes! Reheating pizza in the air fryer is the best way to enjoy leftover pizza just as fresh from the oven. Nice crust with melty gooey cheese just like new. Reheating food in air fryer No doubt, Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world especially if you are living on your own. It is comforting and delicious, isn’t it?...
I taught my nephew how to separate eggs last week and every day he asked to separate more eggs. I think we went through a couple dozen, making ice cream from scratch 3 times, cake, pavlova, and a lot of scrambled eggs for breakfast. How to Store Egg Yolks Egg yolks will keep for up to 2 days in an airtight container in the fridge. To avoid a skin forming on top, press plastic wrap directly against the yolk....
Alternative flours, from whole wheat, rye and spelt to teff, brown rice, and hazelnut can pack both flavor and nutritional benefits into your favorite baked goods. Below you can find tips on working with different varieties of flour and suggestions for swapping one for another. White Flour Your basic, everyday white flour is made from wheat that’s been stripped of its bran and germ, resulting in a pale, fluffy flour with lots of flexibility for baking....
