When I was a kid my parents would get a couple cartons at a time, which they still had to ration, because I, like my 5 siblings, could easily drink a carton apiece. These days I make my own eggnog, and sadly must submit again to rationing, self-imposed this time, for the sake of my not-so-girlish-anymore figure. A reader suggested that eggnog would make a good ice cream, and once that idea lodged in my brain it never let go until the ice cream was made....
Where can I find teff flour? What if I can’t find teff flour? You can make this with wheat flour. I’ve done it. It’s not the same, but if you aren’t ready to invest in some teff flour, give it a try with wheat. It’s still fun. What is teff flour? Teff is the smallest grain in the world and is native to Ethiopia. It’s high in fiber, protein, and iron so it is packed with nutrition....
Fettucine Alfredo I triple checked the nutrition analysis because I couldn’t believe my eyes when it came out with only 420 calories for a good size serving of this pasta. I have it in my head that Alfredo is so bad for you because it’s made with cream. Sure, there’s a high fat content. But the calories are a lot less than I expected. A LOT less. Maybe because this is a recipe that uses the classic Italian method of emulsifying the pasta (which is the magic that happens when you briefly cook the sauce with the pasta + some pasta water)....
If you find yourself with more figs than you can handle, then turn them into fig preserves. The sweet, jammy preserves get a lift from fresh lemon and orange, which also help thicken it. For a soft herbal note, toss in a sprig of rosemary. These preserves only require a few ingredients and will keep for months in the fridge or longer when canned. It’s wonderful served with cheese, or use it anywhere you would a fruit jam....
My dad must have sauerkraut juice running through his veins by this time, given how often he eats it. But this recipe, adapted from a 25-year old McCalls recipe, really is worth reporting. It’s sort of a paprikash version (sour cream and paprika) of hot dogs with sauerkraut. It’s easy to make, cooks up in little more than half an hour, and wonderfully flavorful. Use your favorite hot dog, frankfurter, mild German sausage, or even tofu-dog if that’s your preference....
This garlic parmesan orzo with spinach recipe is legit going to be on rotation in your household, and if you are yet to try orzo pasta aka pasta rice, now is the time. With only a handful of pantry and fridge staple ingredients, your meatless dinner is ready before you can say parmesan orzo. I love pasta recipes that are simple and straightforward to make like this Boursin pasta, creamy chicken cajun pasta, or this pink sauce pasta....
To this day, nothing feels more like Christmas to me than the warm spices found in gingerbread. That’s why I channeled those flavors into a recipe for Gingerbread Pancakes topped with buttery caramelized pears perfect for Christmas brunch (another one of my favorite traditions). A heaping stack of pancakes is a glorious thing. These beauties get a jolly lift by infusing a buttermilk batter with sweet and sticky molasses along with ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla....
Like Rosemary Garlic Lamb Chops, these lamb chops are marinated which tenderises the chops and infuses with flavour. It’s also ideal to pop the marinated meat into the freezer! I will shamelessly use any shortcut I can find – so long as it doesn’t compromise on flavour or mean store bought things like dressings. This plate of Greek deliciousness is pulled together using 2 nifty shortcuts: The cucumber and tomatoes are plated up in larger pieces so there’s less chopping....
But why do you use iceberg lettuce? Isn’t it devoid of nutrition? Guys…don’t you just want to pick up a burger and eat it sometimes?! Like really go for it like the good old days before you stopped eating bread?! Well, enter a little iceberg lettuce from time to time. It’s super crisp, and it actually holds together well as a lettuce bun. Yes, it’s not a nutrient dense food, but we are trying to satisfy a deep-seated craving for traditional burgers here....
While these carrot dogs are great for a party, they are just as suited for a weekday lunch. In fact, I’m probably more likely to have carrots on hand than hot dogs. Slather Your Carrot Dogs With BBQ Mustard Paste What makes these more than just a “grilled carrot” is the use of a mustard paste. The paste, a combination of yellow and Dijon mustard, includes the BBQ mainstays of garlic, paprika, and cumin....
How to make chicken bacon ranch wraps This recipe doesn’t require much effort to make, and here are a few time-saving tips! You can use leftover chicken or sliced deli chicken. If you bake the chicken, I recommend cooking the bacon in the oven at the same time. See the recipe notes.You can use pre-made ranch if desired. Some healthy options are Primal Kitchen Ranch or Tessemae’s Organic Creamy Ranch.Any shells for wraps will do, but the larger the better to create a true wrap!...
If you’re feeling inspired, indulge in a Thai banquet with this Thai Chicken complete with Coconut Rice or Coconut Lime Rice, a starter of Thai Lettuce Wraps and how about a Thai Red Curry or Green Curry? Traditional Thai Chicken The marinade for this chicken is insane. It really is. The flavour is so good and I honestly think you’ll regret it if you don’t make a double batch. Because I promise, you will eat more than your fair share....
Summer Produce It doesn’t get much better than the abundance of summer produce! All the best fruits and veggies readily and locally available is one of my favorite things! I can’t wait to stroll through the farmer’s market and grab whatever looks good! You will love the fresh veggies in this grilled steak salad, and the best part is that you can add or substitute whatever you have one hand or whatever you see at the market that speaks to you....
To serve, you want to slather them with some sort of vinaigrette—olive oil to keep them from tasting too dry, and an acid like lime juice or lemon juice to balance the sweetness of the sweet potatoes. We played around a bit with this recipe, after thinking we had “discovered” the wonderful combination of lime, cilantro, and sweet potatoes, only to find out many others have made a similar discovery....
This nugget is chock-full of flavor. We like to serve them with honey mustard for a dipping sauce. These freeze well for later enjoyment. Just freeze before baking and add a few minutes to baking time. These babies have a nice crunchy coating, while the butter keeps the chicken breast nice and juicy. Most fast food chicken nuggets are made from a meat slurry. Doesn’t that sound tasty? The original fast food chicken nugget was introduced by McDonald’s in 1983....
Hazelnut Olive Oil Cake This is actually the Lemon Olive Oil cake from a delightful cookbook called “Just Desserts” by Charlotte Ree. I’ve taken the liberty of renaming it because I enjoy the hazelnut flavour in it so much, I wanted to headline it – so I did! Usually with olive oil cakes, the olive oil is the dominant flavour. Recipes also typically encourage you to use very good olive oil (read: expensive!...
Mixing in a little peanut butter and cocoa powder is my favorite, but I’ve included several other flavor combinations for you to try. It’s the consistency of frozen yogurt, without any of the dairy. Awesome, huh? You really can have your ice cream and eat it too! I’ve been doing this for several years now and people are always asking for the recipe. I’ve even served it to kids and they had NO idea!...
Looking for a healthy salmon recipe that still tastes good? I’ve taken my famous 5 ingredient baked salmon and turned it into a healthy skillet salmon recipe that’s easy to make and tastes amazing. Eating salmon can be part of a healthy diet. The fish is nutrient dense and is an excellent source of high-quality protein. One of the healthiest things about Salmon is its amount of the essential omega-3....
Simple to make, this recipe is sure to become a favourite you’ll make over and over again! Cream of Chicken Soup recipe Growing up, I was “deprived” of canned soup. And such is the case when you’re a kid that you always want what you can’t have. I got sent to school with bento boxes and eyed off my friends’ peanut butter sandwiches with jealousy. I looked forward to sleepovers, not only because of the excitement of staying at a friends’ place, but because I got to try food that my mother would never make....
In fact, I’ll do almost anything to stay out of the stores during the holidays. My friends all know that they will receive a gift, but that gift will come from my kitchen. Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Is the Perfect Gift Now I’ve been given some doozies in the past from friends similarly inclined to edible gift-giving. So, I try to make gifts of food that will appeal to as many people as possible....
