O-ho yeah! 4th of July’s coming up and it’s time to get in the mood for a little sizzlin’ and grillin’ … No matter if it’s cold, dark and rainy where you are, you can still join in the fun! Cook an amazing batch of smoked paprika fries in the oven and get patties sizzling in a […]
Archives for June 2015
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Tomato Ancho Salsa
A spoonful of smoky salsa sure peps things up!
American Brownies
Wickedly naughty is all there is to say about these brownies.
Minced (ground) meat
The most important point with minced (ground) meat is to use it fresh. The extra handling and exposure to air makes it more vulnerable than fresh joints.
Ducks in your pie
What do these creatures do? Apart from quack …
Apple & Cranberry Pie
Whoa – this is a good one – apple & cranberry pie scented with a few grates of orange zest, topped with homemade pastry. Seconds guaranteed.
Parsley
Like your favourite handbag, parsley can go anywhere. Welcomed for its overt mown grass aroma and breath-freshening taste, parsley is at home in practically any savoury dish.
Thyme
Thyme’s a warming sort of herb and is often associated with slow-cooked autumnal or wintery dishes or comfort food, but it shouldn’t be typecast.
Dianne’s 5 Grain Bread
My kind of bread – mix it, bake it, eat it. No kneading, rising or faffing around with these babies.
Bring me bread and oil
Basically, a big feast of carby-goodness will always put a smile on my face.
Broccoli Salad with Pumpkin & Peppers
Get your chops around this – colourful, crunchy, bursting with flavour, and good for you!
Broccoli Stir-fry with Chilli, Ginger & Oyster Sauce
This is a quickie, and scrumptious, and good for midweek.
Ilaria’s Spicy Chickpea Bunnuce Burgers with Green Chilli Yoghurt Dressing
These are seriously so good that I swear they’ll beat any kebab and falafel combo that a 1am service, or any other time, can offer you.
What’s a bunnuce burger?
I know, I know, strange word, and I didn’t know what it was until about a year ago when someone made it up …
Hey Bud!
Brussels sprouts look cuter than cabbage, and they can taste a whole lot better, too, if you arm yourself with a few must-do’s …