It goes without saying that the most popular method to cook ribs is on a grill outdoors on a sunny summer day. However, that doesn’t mean that the ribs will not be as good if you cook it indoors! In today’s article, we’ll show you how to cook ribs in the oven as well as …
I absolutely love using my slow cooker. In the cooler months, it makes great, hearty, comforting foods, and in the warmer months it keeps the kitchen from getting ridiculously hot. It’s also a real time saver, because I can just throw the ingredients into the crockpot and leave it all day. Then dinner is ready …
Chicken wings can be made in an endless number of ways. Buffalo wings are the most popular, but there are also barbecue wings, lemon pepper wings, sesame wings… the list just goes on and on, and the recipes vary widely even for the same type of wings. I absolutely love a good chicken wing, but …
These are the best recipes for salmon that I have been able to find from all around the internet. I’ve tried to include a wide range of recipes to cover just about anything you might want to do with salmon. If you’re tired of the same-old, same-old when it comes to salmon (cedar plank salmon, …
Because shrimp (at least the fresh stuff) has a relatively mild flavour, it’s an incredibly versatile protein. As Bubba liked to say in Forrest Gump, it can be served as fried shrimp, boiled shrimp, shrimp scampi, shrimp bisque… you get the idea. In this post, I’m going to reveal some of the most incredibly delicious …
Casseroles are totally one of the easiest things you can make for dinner, because everything is made in one pan, making preparation quick and cleanup a breeze. Not only that, but a casserole can be chock full of foods from all the food groups (from the new food pyramid thingy rather than the four groups …
Gumbo is a Cajun dish that originates in New Orleans, Louisiana. It’s typically served over rice, though many versions these days include rice in the gumbo itself. Its main ingredients are sassafras and bay leaves, which give it its recognisable flavour. Other ingredients vary, but may include okra, shrimp, crawfish (crawdads or crayfish), chicken, or …
This recipe is inspired by a dish I tried at Bennett’s Barbecue in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. I tried their spicy mac and cheese and I really liked it, and since I detected pepper jack cheese in it I decided to come home and try to make my own version.
Caprese salad, known as insalata Caprese in Italian, is a fresh tomato salad with fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, and other ingredients. There are tons of variations of this delicious dish, but I prefer to keep mine light and simple. What other ingredients can you add to a Caprese salad? Some recipes add ingredients like balsamic …
Peach cobbler is one of the easiest desserts you can make. Seriously! It tastes like it takes hours to make, but really it only takes a few minutes of prep and a quick bake and you have a delicious dessert that people will think you slaved over it. This easy peach cobbler recipe takes under …
This easy recipe for potato soup is quick and simple, and it only costs a few bucks to make a huge pot of soup. It even tastes better as leftovers! If you want a recipe for truly rich and creamy potato soup, this is the one. This is basically my grandmother’s recipe for potato soup, …
I wanted to make a soup recipe that was different than the stuff we normally have. I have about a dozen different soup recipes that I rotate throughout the month, but I just wanted to make something different. As I’ve mentioned before, my family LOVES the flavours of Mexican food. Cilantro, tomatoes, chiles… we just …
Cocktail sauce is typically made from just ketchup, horseradish sauce, and maybe some Tabasco sauce or worcestershire sauce, but I find the flavour lacking when it’s made this way. My version has a lot more flavour, and it tastes a lot fresher. Plus, when you make it homemade you can tailor the recipe to your …
Ever had cravings that just would not go away? Embrace them. My crazy cravings for lemons when I was pregnant gave me lemonade party ideas that just blew my mind. And as we all know, pregnancy comes with different challenges. Lemonade Party Ideas These range from sleep issues to eating problems. Lemons gave me comfort …
Crawfish, also known as crayfish, mudbugs, and crawdads, are small crustaceans that taste astonishingly similar to crab and shrimp, except chewier and meatier. Preparation is just about the same, as well, with just a few exceptions. In today’s guide to cooking crawfish, I’ve included detailed steps on properly cleaning, preparing, and peeling them. Let’s dive …
Guacamole is an avocado-based salad, spread, and dip that originated in Mexico. Although it has become popular in modern Mexican cooking, guacamole is also a staple ingredient in American and international cuisine. Its versatility and flavor are what have made it so popular in so many cuisines. In this article, we’ll look at how to …
Winter mornings are chilly. If you want warmer mornings, have a heavy, balanced breakfast. Here are some winter breakfast ideas that will keep you warm. How to Make Breakfast Casseroles Start your day with a hot casserole bowl. They are delicious and satisfying. You will never go wrong with casserole breakfast. There are many casseroles …
Do you know the best breakfast spreads available in the market? Don’t worry. I will give you a list of 30 spreads that will make your toast tastier and err! And healthier. Toasts are so versatile. You cannot exhaust the available toast toppings available. All that plays here is your creativity. You will need a …
How do you prefer to treat yourself in the morning? You need to wake up to breakfast comfort food that you like. Most people prefer quick and easy meals for breakfast. The serving should be high in calories to give you the energy to take you throughout the day. Ensure that your breakfast meal consists …
Sake is a Japanese alcohol drink that comes from rice. The rice passes through the fermentation process to come up with Sake. The fermentation helps this drink to have one of the best flavours in comparison to other wines. Sake is not carbonated or distilled and has a sweet, dry taste that is so refreshing. …
You may think that every thick chili has the best flavour. It is not true because thickness can never define the flavour, but the taste does. I am going to guide you in the best ways on how to thicken up chili without losing its taste. Additionally, it will not be good to have watery …
You now realise that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But why don’t you just take 5 minutes to prepare a superfood breakfast every other day? The simplest way of having a quick, balanced, and healthy breakfast is to identify the most beneficial food components that you can take in specific pairings …
You can agree with me that most people go to work without eating breakfast. There is another group who buy take away breakfast on the way. Did you know there are simple breakfast ideas you can use to prepare and take in the shortest time? Read on below the amazing healthy ideas. 1. Traditional Egg …
We can all agree that pumpkins are good for a range of things, be it turning them into pies, carvings, and other sorts of snacks, right? Well, they are also good for painting. If you ask most of us, their seeds are the main attraction. Whether you want to coat them with your favourite spices …
What is Quinoa? What does it look like? What does quinoa taste like? How do you cook it? I’ll answer all of your Quinoa related questions here! Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) has in the past few years gotten a lot of attention across the globe, and it is now a common sight on restaurant menus and …
Potatoes are a staple in numerous cuisines across a lot of cultures. You can have them fried, baked, roasted, sautéed, or as part of your soup or salad or you can make the perfect chip shop chips. In fact, they come forth after rice, corn, and wheat as the most consumed food crop. But potatoes …
Curd and custard taste great in different ways. Besides their heavenly tastes, they also might look alike and possess several similarities when it comes to ingredients, thickness, and creaminess. However close these two look similar in one way or another, they have notable differences. Here is a guide of curd vs custard that you need …
There is no smarter decision than adding fish to your daily meals. A good fry-up is not only tasty but also comes with a whole lot of nutrients. You might be aware that fish meat can contribute to your health and happiness, right? Well, you don’t need a lot of adornments to achieve that. Instead, …
There are few equals to the humble British scone. As they’re so simple to make, I often whip up a batch to serve to overnight guests as a fresh breakfast option. They are often served with the morning and afternoon coffee or tea and used as a staple in most homes. Scones are not just …
Lemon curd, lemon cheese, or lemon butter…you call it as you may. This tasty and creamy curd is spread on scones, muffins, and bread to give them a heavenly flavour you won’t get from any other product. It is used as a filling for cakes and cookies too. Even though it looks as if it …
Having had first-hand experience of the effects of skipping breakfast, I then religiously made sure I make time for the ‘most important meal of the day.’ I set time aside to enjoy breakfast now, but, so many recipes seem to cater to a sweet tooth. That’s why I’ve notched up a selection of 30 great …
Discover the most popular salads in America with my round up of delicious salad inspiration. America boasts a range of diverse cuisines, influenced by people of different backgrounds and cultures. Most Popular Salads in America Salads are among the foods that come in hundreds of varieties. They are highly accepted owing to their nutritious value …
Hello all! I hope you’re all getting as excited about Autumn as I am. If not, hopefully my Autumn coleslaw will help you on your way. The start of Autumn is probably my favourite time of year. We still have the remnants of the warmer weather, but the leaves on the trees are starting to …
In the face of many lifestyle diseases, eating healthy meals is the way out. But this does not mean you overlook delicious dishes. Soups and salads are the future. There are many scrumptious foods out there that nutritionists recommend due to their nutrient value to the body. Such foods are essential and bolster your health …
Summer is just around the corner. As the sun is creeping into my kitchen window I’m starting to think about all the fantastic summer produce that’s about to come into season. Farmer’s markets are a perfect way to find out what ingredients are customary at this time of year. Every time I find myself wandering …
Prepared properly and made as fresh as possible, even the most carnivorous of meat-lovers amongst us loves a good salad. Whether it’s a sizeable helping for dinner, or a smaller serving enjoyed as a side, it’s the crunchy salad toppings that make the dish. Crunchy salad toppings in particular, add a whole new dimension to …
When I was growing up my mother didn’t cook much; she had to work and to be honest, she wasn’t one of those moms inclined to slave away in the kitchen. For tea she preferred to give us money to buy a snack, and almost always, that snack was fish and chip shop chips from …
For a lot of Brits, scones are just a staple of afternoon tea, to be enjoyed with clotted cream and jam exclusively. I don’t want to cause a stir in the scone world and I don’t want to defy a classic British food, but scones and scone toppings can be as creative as you like; …
Medicine Balls and flu bomb recipes are essential during the colder months of the year! Every winter as the cold creeps in, so do the stuffy noses and sniffles. My kids come home all bunged up and I know that soon enough the whole house will be plagued with another cold. It’s difficult to know …