Is There a Substitute For Vanilla Wafers? If you don’t have any vanilla wafers on hand, or if you simply don’t like them, there are a few substitutes that you can use: ShortbreadButter cookiesGraham crackers The key is to try to use a butter-based cookie. The buttery flavor marries perfectly with the vanilla pudding and sliced bananas! Do You Put Eggs in Pudding? Some recipes will require you to use an egg in the vanilla pudding....

Crispy and fluffy on the inside, roasted potatoes make a great side dish to your Sunday chicken roasts, thanksgiving turkey, or perfect leg of lamb roast with gravy. Ingredients needed Yay! This is a one-ingredient recipe, no additional oil needed and you can season with salt and black pepper if desired. Most time, the potatoes already come seasoned. Frozen roast potatoes: this would also work for cubed potatoes or fat chips and French fries....

Serve a side dish to this herby roast chicken, sweet baked potato slices, thanksgiving turkey, or perfect leg of lamb roast with gravy. Why you should air fry frozen yorkshire pudding It takes about 5 minutes to cook Yorkshire pudding from frozen in the air fryer depending on the size. It is convenient and saves time rather than making it from scratch. Don’t get me wrong, homemade is the best but you can also get some delicious ones in the supermarket that are made with really good ingredients....

There’s an enormous amount of kale hidden in amongst all that buttery, garlicky rice…. This is a terrific two-in-one side dish that will pair with almost anything and keeps for days! A kale recipe that’s totally scoff-able Kale is one of the nutritious plant foods in the world, and this Garlic Butter Kale Rice is a fantastic way to incorporate a LOT of kale into a dish that’s so tasty, even kale haters love it....

Do you ever think about cooking dinner in terms of ROI (return on investment) - or is that just me?? Well if you do, this one totally hits the spot! Lets have a look at this a little further: Meals that don’t have a good ROI: Take ages to prepare yet and either don’t taste great, or don’t taste any better than a shop bought version (homemade puff pastry would fall into this category for me) Take ages to prepare, and the kids moan and push half of it to the side of their plate (grrr) Ingredients cost a lot of money, and it tastes ok (or worse) Lots of bowls, pans and dishes used to prepare the meal, and it tastes ok (or worse) - there’s a lot to be said for tasty one-pan meals...

Gingerbread Men Is it too early to get into Christmas baking? I think not. And is there any cookie more Christmas-y than Gingerbread Men? I KNOW not! Smells like Christmas, tastes like Christmas, looks like Christmas! You’ll love these Gingerbread Men. You can actually really taste the ginger and spice flavour. They are lovely and moist inside, and you can make the dough months in advance – super handy to bake up fresh when the necessity arises!...

Another bonus? Instead of dealing with salad greens, which get soggy the longer they sit, this version holds up way better on a picnic table. Video: How to Make Greek Pasta Salad Choose Any Pasta You Like! Even Gluten-Free! Feel free to use your favorite pasta shape here. I liked rotini pasta the best, but penne or farfalle could also be excellent. I follow a gluten-free diet, so when testing this recipe, I tried it with a lentil-based pasta, regular gluten-free pasta, and a chickpea pasta....

But flank steak, also known as London Broil, is a delightful cut of meat. It cooks quickly, takes marinades beautifully, and is easy to serve to a crowd! You’ve probably eaten it before and never realized it because it’s the cut most often used for fajitas. The Secret to Tender, Juicy Flank Steak You really need a three-pronged approach. That’s it! What Makes a Good Flank Steak Marinade? Flank steak needs a little acid to help tenderize the fibrous muscle and provide flavor....

Make your own with this easy recipe. Keep the bottle for your own home bar, or generously give it away as a gift. What Is Campari? Campari is a blend of between 10 and 70 herbs, flowers, and roots infused into a high-proof alcohol and sweetened with sugar syrup. The Campari you find on store shelves is still made outside Milan, Italy according to Gaspare Campari’s original 1860 recipe. While their recipe is a closely held secret—it’s said that outside of the factory director, not a soul knows all of the herbs included—gentian, oranges, rhubarb, and ginseng will get you in the vicinity....

I like to use dark chocolate, pecans, pistachios, and dried cranberries. But you can use whatever you like and happen to have on hand - it’s a very flexible recipe. Dark chocolate is amazing. 🍫 Of course, it’s an acquired taste, and indeed, many learn to love it as they get a bit older. It’s wonderfully rich and intense, and it’s definitely more “chocolaty” than “milky” or “sugary.” I love all kinds of dark chocolate treats (this homemade chocolate is wonderful)....

Making your own churros is a lot easier than you think. We’ve included step by step instructions as well as a video demonstration so that you will have more than enough information to make your own perfect churros at home. What is the difference between Mexican Churros and Spanish Churros? Churros originate in Spain and Portugal, but made their way to Mexico and other former Spanish colonies and settlements as well....

While you’ll find a “best by” date stamped on every dozen you take home from the grocery store, it can be confusing to know what that really means. Is it safe to cook with and eat your eggs if it’s past that date? In general, eggs should last from 4-5 weeks in the fridge. Here’s a bit more about why that’s a safe estimate. How to Read the Dates on an Egg Carton No two egg cartons are the same when it comes to the date stamped on them....

Frozen Shrimp: If you want to use frozen shrimp, be sure to let thaw completely before cooking. You can thaw in the refrigerator overnight, or in a ziplock bag submerged in a bowl full of cold water for 10-20 minutes. How to Devein Shrimp: If you learn how to devein shrimp yourself, you’ll not only be able to save a little money, but it’s also an important skill for any chef to learn!...

Hail, freezer! Freezing is the solution. Yes, you can indeed freeze wine. How to Freeze Wine Some recipes call for a lot of wine, and some call for just a few tablespoons. Here’s how to freeze wine for either: Large amounts of wine: If you are partial to dishes like coq au vin or beef bourguignon, which often call for a few cups of wine, then freeze your wine in a freezer-safe plastic tub or glass jar....

Here’s the easy way to frost a cake, from setting the layers and applying the crumb coat, to the finishing frosting and decorating. Before You Start But first, before you get started, make sure a few things are set and ready. Follow these three tips to ensure you give yourself the best possible chance to make a great-looking frosted layer cake! 1. Make sure the cake layers are completely cool and at room temperature....

Now that I’ve done it more than a few times I can think of several reasons, the first being who wants to heat up an oven to 450°F or higher on a hot summer day? Grilled Pizza is a Game-Changer If you use a grill to make pizza, you can keep the heat outside where it belongs. Grills also better mimic a wood fired oven than your conventional indoor oven....

Don’t stuff your buns in the bin just because it’s overcast or, like, winter. Learn how to make a burger indoors on the stove instead. Use 90/10 Ground Beef for Stovetop Burgers The best beef mix for burgers on the grill is 80/20, but it’s better to go for a leaner 90/10 mix when you’re cooking burgers on the stove so you don’t get too much fat melting into the skillet....

Salted vs. Unsalted Butter: You can use either salted or unsalted butter in this recipe. However, you do still need the salt, so make sure to add a quarter teaspoon of salt if you are using unsalted butter. How ripe should my bananas be for bananas foster? You don’t need green bananas, but you certainly want them to ripe and semi-firm. An over-ripened banana will just turn to mush in this recipe, so make sure to use bananas that can hold their shape....

Why Is it Called Greek Yogurt? Not all yogurt in Greece is strained, and many cuisines besides Greek cuisine strain yogurt. Basically it’s a marketing term to refer to yogurt that’s been strained to make it thicker. Unstrained yogurt has plenty of integrity. It’s the original yogurt! Greek yogurt is nice for some things (making tzatziki, eating with berries) and regular old yogurt is better suited to other things, like marinades....

Super-easy to make, and so very satisfying! Paneer – Fresh Indian cheese Paneer is a fresh cheese that is a common ingredient used in northern Indian (as well as other nearby countries’) cooking. Perhaps most well known is Palak Paneer, the iconic green spinach curry served with golden pan-fried paneer! These days, you can buy paneer at large grocery stores in Australia such as Coles and Woolworths. But it’s much harder in texture and not a great product....