With some notable exceptions, cheese generally freezes well. Here’s what to know. How Freezing Changes Cheese As a rule of thumb, the less special the cheese, the less freezing changes it. A lovely raw milk triple crème brie should never be frozen. A block of orange cheddar cheese from the grocery store, what you could call everyday cheese? Go ahead and freeze it. Cheese that’s been frozen is best for cooking with, not eating straight-up....

Not to worry! We’ve got a handy list of ingredient substitutions that will help any home cook work with what’s available this holiday season. 10 Holiday Ingredient Substitutions Follow these guidelines whenever you need to substitute ingredients unexpectedly. 1. Use frozen cranberries instead of fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a very brief season. While November is the peak of it, they can be in short supply. If fresh cranberries aren’t available, choose frozen....

It is dairy-free and super refreshing, a good one if you are vegan or lactose intolerant. Let me show you how to make it better than Starbucks at home in easy steps. Copycat Starbucks Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso It is getting to that time of the year again for iced coffee, today I am sharing with you the latest spring coffee recipe from Starbucks. I love this coffee drink taste because it is not overly sweet or flavoured....

To say that this is one of the best roast chickens I have ever had in my life is a big call, I know. That’s how good this is. When you read the recipe, you’ll probably be as dubious as I was. “Lemon and milk? Surely that will curdle. And a cinnamon stick? This just sounds weird.” I then took to Google out of curiosity to see if others had tried it....

When making it, I use a simple marinade of olive oil and soy sauce that keeps the chicken nice and juicy. I make chicken recipes quite often for my family, so I’m always looking for ways to make them more interesting. I enjoy experimenting with different cooking methods and seasonings. But sometimes simple is best! Grilled chicken breast is always a great choice. It’s substantial and filling and keeps me full for hours....

Leftovers can be frozen for up to three months, and you’ll only need five ingredients to make them! These delicious keto pancakes are made with just five ingredients. They are REALLY good! In fact, I think they are better than traditional pancakes. They have this wonderfully delicate cheesecake-like texture that I really like. And don’t just take my word for it. My carb-loving kids adore these pancakes and always ask for seconds....

This easy recipe makes six cupcakes, but you can easily double it and make twelve of them. These cupcakes are amazing. They’re one of my favorite pumpkin desserts. They are tender and fluffy, and very tasty even without the frosting. But the creamy frosting makes them superb, and it’s easy to mix it by hand. So I highly recommend that you use it. Ingredients You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make these tasty cupcakes....

“I can’t THINK!!” I wailed dramatically, as I ran back and forth between the table of fresh produce and the pantry, trying to decide what to make for the Huon Salmon Mystery Box Cook-Off. “I can’t perform under pressure!!!” So, it seems my recent trip to Tasmania to spend a weekend with the wonderful folk of Huon Salmon was an eye opener not just about salmon farming in Australia, but also myself....

They are, to be succinct, astoundingly good! Creamy, sweet, very soft and with a bit of zing from the lemon they’re incredibly rich with a lot of flavor. A cookie that’s sure to satisfy the most insatiable sweet tooth.

The Topping Alright, let’s just get right to it and discuss the topping! It’s a mixture made with soaked and softened cashews, which gives it a creamy texture. The cashews combined with garlic and smoked paprika become almost like a cheesy-hummus type topping over a bed of cauliflower, mushrooms, chicken and bacon. We added some chives in the mix too for a little greenery and extra flavor! All around, it’s a super tasty combo!...

Choose Your Favorite Toppings One of the best parts about our easy cheeseburger casserole is that you can really play around with the topping options. We’re huge onion lovers, which is why we load our version with plenty of them. If you love pickles, feel free to double our suggested quantity! There are just a few examples of some other toppings you can use: Sautéed mushroomsBaconFresh tomatoesOnion ringsSliced avocadoBanana peppers...

Should I use ham or sausage in a loaded hash brown breakfast casserole? We are genuinely a fan of both, and have had it both ways. It really is simply up to your own personal taste preferences. Sounds like a good excuse to make a second casserole to compare and decide! Frozen vs. Fresh Hash Browns: We love the convenience of frozen hash browns, but if you prefer to make this breakfast casserole entirely from scratch, you can always make your own hash browns!...

Whipping up a quick, satisfying lunch in the summertime is especially easy, since you have seasonal produce and warm weather on your side. Hot food isn’t always appealing, and peak vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers don’t need any cooking to make them delicious. We also rely on trusty canned ingredients in this round up like beans and tuna. Ready? Let’s dig in!

What is Barbacoa Beef? As mentioned, barbacoa is a dish that’s traditionally prepared over an open fire. Barbacoa means barbecue in Spanish, which reflects the traditional cooking method. That said, contrary to popular belief, this recipe actually originated in the Caribbean before making its way to Mexico. Today, it’s often seen in Mexican restaurants. This dish was originally made using lamb, goat, or the head of a cow (beef cheeks). The meat is coated in spices and seasonings and a light broth and then cooked for hours....

A cousin of the more popular Eggnog, this creamy, deep-flavored, suggestively spiced sipper is as well-suited for nightcaps as it is for a slightly boozy brunch. It is deceptively strong, and memorably delicious, with a sweet and silky texture thanks to a simple splash of cream or milk. The milk amplifies the vanilla and fresh apple notes of cognac, as well as the dark molasses or stewed banana taste of Jamaican rum....

How Do You Pronounce The Word Gyro? First things first, you may be wondering about the correct pronunciation of the word gyro. You may have already heard it as “hee-row” or “jai-row,” but the correct way to say it is “yee-row.” Phonetically, gyro = “Yee-row.” Now you know! What’s a Traditional Gyro? As mentioned, our chicken gyro recipe is filled with Moroccan-inspired spices and is quite different from a traditional gyro....

My parents moved to the United States from Taiwan back in the 1960s. My mom escaped her small conservative town in Asia by graduating top of class in high school, going to the best university in Taiwan, and then attending grad school in the United States in upstate New York. This is where she met my father. It was a radical shift for both of them—going from a small tropical island that most American folks had never heard of—to the cold East Coast of the United States....

Frank always bought the newspaper and coffee at the store, which, oddly, was not on a corner. I can’t remember why we were there around lunchtime, only that I was hungry, and that Frank suggested I get an Italian Hot Dog. Seemed like a decent enough idea. What’s on a New Jersey Italian Hot Dog? When the cook handed it over the deli counter, it did not look anything like any hot dog I’d ever eaten....