Roasted jalapeno peppers have a wonderful sweet heat that can be used in many dishes, from salsas to dips, beans, tacos and more. Roasting jalapeno peppers is very easy but remember that they can have a significant amount of heat. If you have sensitive skin, it may be necessary to wear plastic gloves to protect your skin from the oils ... Read More »
I do not remember when I first noticed golden kiwifruit, but I know I walked by these peculiar looking kiwis in the produce section of the grocery store for a while before giving them a try. I never bought them, until I talked to a friend who said she actually preferred them to green kiwifruit. I figured that was enough ... Read More »
As promised from my previous post, here are the step by step photo directions for making the Angry Birds cupcake toppers. Once I made them, I put them in the fridge to harden. Directions for making fondant (from allrecipes) With an electric mixer beat together the shortening, corn syrup, salt and vanilla until creamy and smooth. Slowly add the icing sugar, kneading ... Read More »
This technique provides an easy and foolproof way to make perfect bacon that is evenly crisp and flat. On top of that it requires less work and creates less mess. This bacon is baked instead of fried and once you try it this way, you will NEVER go back to frying your bacon in a pan. Directions Line a baking ... Read More »
Teriyaki is a Japanese technique for cooking foods. It is a sauce that meat is marinated in for a period of time. Then the meat is cooked, usually grilled, broiled or fried. The marinade is typically made of soy sauce with a rice wine, like sake or mirin, a honey or sugar and some other ingredients like ginger and garlic. Usually ... Read More »
Thai cuisine has become incredibly popular of late and it isn’t hard to find jars of Thai paste and sauces to make cooking Thai food easy. If one wanted to make Thai food from scratch it can be a bit more difficult to find the necessary ingredients. There are some ingredients in Thai cuisine that can be found in most any grocery ... Read More »
There are some culinary terms that are new and trendy and the average home cook has no idea what it is and how to make it. Words like ‘cooley’, ‘granita’ or ‘reduction’ are heard regularly on food shows like Masterchef and Next Food Network Star (side note: I absolutely love Masterchef: Australia!!). Not knowing what those terms mean and how to make it can intimidate the ... Read More »
Chili peppers are known and used in culinary cuisines all over the world. They originated in the Americas but after the Columbian Exchange they became globally available. They range in flavour, colour and heat. Some are mild and bright in flavour and others are scorching in the heat that they deliver. Much of the time chili peppers are used for the heat ... Read More »
In classical French cuisine, a roux is the primary thickening agent. Roux is the base of the three classic French sauces: Bechamel, Veloute, and Espagnole. Since Cajun/Creole cooking has some of its roots from French cuisine, many dishes from Louisiana start with a roux. 3 tbsp oil 4 tbsp flourPlace a frying pan or dutch oven over medium heat ... Read More »
The Black Peppercorn Spicing up mealtime!
