I think the only tough part of making pizza at home from scratch is the dough. Anyone can spread sauce on the pizza, shred cheese over that, and add toppings by hand. These are the fun parts of making the pizza, and maybe making the dough is fun for you too, but it can also …
Pumpkin pie crust usually comes in one of two varieties. You will find pumpkin pie neatly seated in a soft, flaky pastry pie crust or in a crispy, crunchy graham cracker pie crust. You get two very different experiences, and neither one is bad. I like to mix it up and switch between the two …
Whether you made meatballs yourself or bought them from the store, freezing them is the best way to store them. They last for a very long time (months and even years) while stored in the freezer, and they are quick and easy to reheat. Best of all, they still taste excellent when reheated, but of …
Marinating has become synonymous with taking your time. I know I sometimes call my time in the waiting room at the doctor’s office as my marinating session. I’m just sitting there doing nothing. That’s not true of chicken that’s being marinated, though. It is soaking up the herbs and spices and juices and becoming …
Eggplants are a versatile vegetable that go by a few names. They are known as aubergine, baingan and melongene, as well as a few other monikers. What I love about eggplants is how they have a chewy texture to them that makes them a good substitute for meat. They are very popular among vegetarians for …
Who doesn’t love the smell of freshly prepared peanuts? And the taste- that’s simply one of the best snacks you can have, and it’s healthy too. In some countries, roasted peanuts are a street food and a very popular one. Do you know why they sell so well and some people are actually able to …
Warm, mushy cream of wheat is a staple of the Southern United States diet, usually served for breakfast. It’s made from milled wheat and known in various places around the world as porridge or farina. Depending on where you go and who is making it, cream of wheat can be made in a lot of …
There is a right and wrong way to cut most kinds of meat. I was surprised to learn this fact as well when I first started cooking. I thought you just cut the meat any way you like as long as it came out in the shape and size you wanted it to. What I …
It’s not always easy to get the delicious meat out of a crab, as anyone can tell you who has tried to crack open the shell. This seafood delicacy can be prepared in a number of different ways, and I want to show you how to cook Dungeness crab the way I do it. Dungeness …
Have you ever tried to cook sous vide lobster tail at home? While many people are wary of cooking sous vide, it’s actually one of the easiest ways to cook delicious meals. We’re going to cook lobster sous vide step by step and show you one of the tastiest sous vide lobster recipes you’ll ever …
It’s crazy how the simplest of ingredients can make all the difference in the culinary world. Maybe the simplicity of the ingredients in today’s recipe is because they’re subserving. They all complement the rockstar of the plate: the crab. From Chinese and Thai origins comes today’s recipe: Thai crab fried rice. Just by talking about …
I like roasting vegetables because of how easy it is to prepare them this way. You don’t have to constantly keep an eye on them to make sure they don’t overcook like you would if you were cooking them on the stove. You can simply season your veggies and pop them into the oven, forgetting …
Nothing beats dipping some fries in a creamy and flavourful cheese sauce while enjoying a movie night without your friends! Instead of taking a trip downtown just to get some store-bought cheese sauce, you can make one of your own from the comfort of your own house! Not only will this save you some good …
Have you heard about the new trend in desserts known as rolled ice cream? It is quite popular on the East Coast, but it is making its way westward as this trend gains momentum. You may know rolled ice cream by one of its other names- stir fried ice cream or ice pan ice cream. …
It’s not too difficult to make rice that tastes good and has the right consistency, but bad things can happen sometimes. You forget the rice on the stove and it turns out burnt. Or you accidentally add too much water and end up with rice that doesn’t have the right texture. Maybe you tried to …
If you want to try out the unique and ultra-versatile duck meat, you’re in for a grand treat! In today’s article, we’ll walk you through a step by step guide that shows you how to make 3 delicious duck breast recipes. So without further ado, let’s dive in! How to Cook Pan Seared Wild Duck …
Out of all famous cooking methods, broiling is the closest to grilling. There’s one significant difference, though. While grilling is done using the lower heat, broiling uses the top heat of the oven. That said, both methods include direct heat. Broiling burgers in the oven makes them juicy, well-cooked, and evenly grilled. There are some …
When you think of rice, the first images that spring to mind are usually spicy and savoury dishes. But my favourite rice based dish as always been rice pudding. I used to enjoy making this with my mum and then passing the recipe on to my children. Because they was always in a hurry to …
Before plums become ripe, they are slightly bitter and tough. Then, as they ripen, they become softer and sweeter, at which point they can be used in pies, jams, jellies, and other tasty dishes. Unlike apples or peaches, most people don’t have much idea of what to do with ripe plums besides eat them plain. …
I love the idea of making our own soda at home, and there are tons of copycat recipes floating around to try to hack the original name brand recipes. You will find variations on all of these, so if for whatever reason you don’t like the homemade Sprite recipe I am going to share with …
Red Bull is a common pick-me-up that is sold everywhere. For people who don’t want the sophistication of coffee and would prefer not to struggle with giving the barista their order when they are tired, they can simply chug a Red Bull. The brand name is synonymous with a quick energy boost, though it doesn’t …
When you want a quick boost of electrolytes during a sports match, you chug down some Gatorade. When you don’t want to pay the high cost of Gatorade prices in stores, you make it yourself. If you have seen our guide on making your on coca cola at home then you will love this. Like …
Fanta is one of my favourite ways to have orange juice, and as anyone who has tried it knows, it’s more than just orange juice. This refreshing carbonated drink is perfect when chilled, and it is a great remedy for a hot day, giving you the pep of a carbonated beverage and the fruitiness of …
Did you know that a lot of the sodas you buy from the store can be made at home with some simple ingredients? I always thought that some of these beverages were closely guarded secrets and there was no way anyone was going to figure out how to make them on their own. The internet …
The refreshing taste of Mountain Dew is something you can make in your own home. I’ve been making my own soft drinks for years, using ingredients and recipes I collect myself, so there are no kits involved, no mixes and no shortcuts. Even if you are not an experienced cook or an expert cocktail maker, …
The fresh scent of banana bread wafting through the air is a lovely aroma, reminding some of us of warm summer days spent waiting for a loaf to come out of the oven. The smell was an experience all to itself, but then getting to cut that bread open and slather some soft butter on …
Tomatillos are those little green veggies that look like tomatoes but have some special characteristics all their own. You might use them in salsa or pico de gallo as a replacement for tomatoes, and they work well in sauces and garnishes too. The taste is similar to tomatoes as well, with a sweet but slightly …
Chicken parm is a favourite of ours, and its combination of tangy marinara, melty cheese and fried chicken breast is good enough to eat on its own. A side dish for chicken parm will make it shine even more and also make it feel like less of a guilty pleasure. Let’s face it, this dish …
The aroma of homemade bread filling the kitchen is a comforting one. For some people, that’s the smell of their childhood, as they remember their mother or grandmother making homemade bread for them after school or on the weekends. The soft, pillowy bread is best when it first comes out of the oven. You can …
When you are making a huge spread for dinner and are trying to juggle cooking up several dishes at once, you may have trouble keeping everything warm until dinner is ready to serve. How do you keep mashed potatoes warm while the fried chicken is cooking? Some dishes simply take longer than others. When dinner …
Skirt steak is one of our favourite cuts of beef for no other reason than that it is used in fajitas. These tend to be thin cuts of beef that cook quickly, so they are great for quick meals. If you don’t have long to make your meal but you need some beef in it, …
It’s tough to cook a turkey and get it to come out just right. It seems like parts of it are too juicy and other parts are too dry, and striking that balance can be tough. How do you get your turkey to come out just right? Is there a trick you can use that …
Meatloaf started out as a food made from fridge scraps and table scraps. The leftover cuts of meat were mixed with some cornmeal and baked to make a hearty, filling food that was a novel concoction for poor people in the Great Depression. It was at that time that meatloaf became widely accepted and an …
How to Make Beef Carpaccio at Home: 5 Delicious Carpaccio Recipes You Should Try! Beef carpaccio is a gourmet appetiser that’ll wow your guests. It’s quick, tasty, and super simple to make. Not fond of beef? Not a problem! You can also make carpaccio using several types of seafood, including salmon, octopus, and tuna. There’s …
Are you looking to keep your distance from people and try to make more things at home instead of going out? You can do that and still enjoy your favourite beverages, thanks to helpful drink hacks from the internet’s experts. Some of us have been using a secret copycat vanilla sweet cream recipe Starbucks also …
Garlic scapes are great in scrambled eggs and make a terrific fresh garlic scape pesto, but what happens when you’ve run your reserve of scapes through every fresh use possible? Well, you make pickled garlic scapes of course! The salty sticks taste pretty much like pickled dilly beans, except much more garlic-y and extra crunchy! …
Everyone could use a little more convenience in their life, that’s why when it comes to pearl onions, frozen is the way to go! Cooking with frozen pearl onions saves you a lot of time since they come pre-peeled! That’s right, you won’t have to go through the hassle of peeling those tiny jewels. Not …
If you like a little heat, nothing beats a well-made Serrano hot sauce that you can prepare at the comfort of your home. Preparing hot sauce at home gives you total control over the quality of ingredients, and you can increase the heat or decrease it based on your preferences. You can also make sure …
Potatoes are one of the ultimate comfort foods. We make fries from them, potato skins, baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, and other warm, hearty dishes that are filling and flavourful. Potatoes are the most commonly eaten vegetable in the world, mostly thanks to French fries and their ubiquity, but also because potatoes are an …
We like our ribs no matter how they are prepared, but we definitely have our favourites. We love the physicality of ribs. You can’t exactly eat them with a fork- you could, but you wouldn’t get all the meat off. We like the fact the fact that eating ribs is its own kind of experience, …
One of the easiest and fastest meats to cook, shrimp are sweet, chewy and good with just about any topping or seasoning. You can barbecue them, grill them, fry them up in a batter, or eat them chilled, but shrimp is always better with a tasty side dish. You can make your grilled shrimp dish …
What is Dill? Dill is a strange kind of herb that changes flavour depending on the season. In the summer, it becomes bitter and doesn’t have much of the aromatic flavour that some people may associate it with. The taste has “bolted” or changed during the hot weather, because in colder weather it is more …
There is nothing like a hearty soup to warm you up in a cold winter’s day. Some soups are meant to be thick and filling, and if that’s the way you like your bean soup, you might be wondering how to thicken bean soup naturally. We have a few suggestions for you that we hope …
Frozen steak is often cheaper than fresh steak and can store for much longer. If you find frozen steak at a good price, why bother to pay more for the fresh one? You can just keep the steak in the freezer for as long as you like until you’re ready to cook it up. You …
It’s so easy to cook eggs in a Teflon-coated or nonstick pan. You don’t even need to add oil or water to keep the eggs from sticking, and they come out perfectly, whether you are preparing your eggs sunny side up, easy over or scrambled. By not needing to use any oil, you might think …
Are you looking for a health-conscious way to enjoy your vegetables? Many of the cooking methods people use to prepare veggies can rob them of their nutrients, making them less beneficial to you. Frying, grilling and pan searing may all make your vegetables taste good, but they aren’t good at keeping the nutrients locked in …
If you come home from the market with an armload of zucchini, thinking of all the delicious dishes you’ll make from it, you don’t want that zucchini to go bad before you can use it. This summer squash is so versatile that it can be used to make noodles, bread, fritters, pasta, vegetarian meat, and …
French fries are the most commonly ordered fast food. Even when people go out to eat at fine dining restaurants, they often order French fries. Its’s far less common for people to make fries in their home, especially from scratch. How simple is it to just open a bag of frozen fries and cook that …
If you are making a peach pie, peach cobbler or peach smoothie, you probably don’t want any skin left on your peaches. While the skin is a good source of fibre and nutrition, it has a fuzzy, tough texture to it that doesn’t always gel well with the rest of the peach or whatever dish …
A lot of us use the terms baking and roasting interchangeably, and you might think they mean the same thing, but there are subtle differences between the two terms you should know. If you come across either of these terms in a recipe, you need to know the difference between roasting and baking. If you …