How’s January treating you guys? Are you still loving the cold season, eating lots of lovely soups and stews and other comforting dinners by a big warm fire? Or are you (like me) getting sick of your hands being cold ALL the time, trying to lose weight, and looking forward to wearing t-shirts and other summer clothes, instead of feeling like a marshmallow in your big coat and scarf? I sound a little grumpy I suppose, but I’m not really....
Butterscotch chips or butterscotch morsels, whatever you call them, are an oatmeal cookie’s best friend. Dare I say these two are even better friends than oatmeal cookies and raisins? And you know how I feel about oatmeal raisin cookies! These Are the Best Oatmeal Scotchies And Here’s Why Butterscotch brings you right back to childhood eating butterscotch candies at grandma’s kitchen table. Pair that with cinnamon and these cookies scream nostalgia....
Indian Chicken Curry | Coconut Tamarind Chicken Curry So here’s my pet peeve about people who say they don’t like curry. Curry to most Indians including me is just something that has been cooked with water. Saying you don’t like chicken curry is like saying I don’t like any kinda chicken that has been cooked with water. See? It’s absurd. You guys stop saying that 🙂 Now it’s perfectly legitimate to say you don’t like the taste of most prepacked curry powders you have tried....
Ordering ribs when you go for Chinese is an absolute must right? I’ve tried lots of ribs in lots of places, and I’ve made a fair few versions myself with pretty good results. Nothing ever compared to the ribs sold in a little Chinese restaurant in my home town of Southport though. Members of my family have been know to order ribs for their starter, then ribs for their main course at that place....
This is not a Bounty. It kind of looks a little like a Bounty, and it tastes a bit like a Bounty, but these Tropical Chocolate bars are my lightened-up version. Before you raise your eyebrows and point at that thick layer of chocolate on the outside, know this: I was never going to do away with the chocolate. Replacing the chocolate with something else is the point when ‘lightening-up’ just turns into ‘Mmm that was nice, but now I need a real chocolate bar’....
This roast also saved me a lot of time in the kitchen during an intensely busy week. It might take some time to prep (which I do over the weekend) but it’s a tasty chicken to eat during the week. Yogurt makes everything better and it flavors this chicken pretty darn good. There’s a generous amount of turmeric and a few spices that might sound intimidating but it will be well worth it....
What Is Ondeh Ondeh Cake? This is a Nyonya Ondeh Ondeh dessert found in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Some say it originates from Indonesia, and some say Malaysia. The recipes vary from region to region, but the Singapore version is my favorite. It is pronounced “on-day on-day” and it’s basically Pandan extract mixed into glutinous rice flour (with a little tapioca flour), stuffed with gula Melaka (coconut palm sugar); boiled, and then coated with shredded coconut....
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Happy New Year!! I’m finally back in the kitchen (remodel almost complete!) and cooking/photographing at home once again! There’re still quite a few bits to finish, and we’re waiting for some furniture to arrive (still no dining table!), but I think the kitchen will be done by the end of Jan, and the adjoining office will hopefully be done by mid Feb. I CAN’T WAIT to show you guys....
I recently joined writer Amanda Stern of the remarkably fabulous How to Live newsletter on Instagram Live, where we discussed our fears and anxieties during cooking. Until this week, I didn’t realize there was a medical term for fear of cooking in the kitchen – Mageirocophobia! With some practice, I think I’ll be able to pronounce it. (Talk about a word to describe a form of anxiety that can induce fear – Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia… yeah, try saying that!...
Sometimes we’re faced with a situation where we don’t have many ingredients at our disposal. But we still need to eat. And, in some cases, we still want to bake. Here I’m sharing exactly what you can bake when you have minimal ingredients. What is Minimal Ingredient Baking? By minimal ingredient baking, I mean baking recipes that don’t call for a wide array of ingredients. These aren’t necessarily healthy recipes—instead, I’m sharing recipes that don’t take 12+ crazy ingredients....
For a chilly night, the white bean-garlic soup is infused with white miso that packs a salty–sweet–savoury punch along with the nutty fragrance of sesame. Warm, buttered toast is the vehicle of choice here, to wipe those bowls clean. To make this recipe, please visit my column at The Guardian. Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment....
These cookies are a texture lover’s paradise. Between the soft dough, crunchy pistachios, and chewy dried cranberries—I could eat these salty sweet cookies for the rest of my life and be content. Really. There is something different in each bite! Truth is, I’ve been making these cookies for the past 2 years. I simply take my white chocolate cranberry cookies and add pistachios. The salty pistachios turn that incredible cookie into an extraordinary cookie....
Here we go. Another cookie jar favorite from my kitchen to yours. My mind was completely blown after biting into one of these cookies warm from the oven. The molasses and cinnamon-spiced oatmeal cookie base paired with buttery macadamia nuts and sweet white chocolate is out of this world. Like regular white chocolate macadamia nut cookies, but with extra texture. If you’re looking for a new cookie recipe to try, this is it....
You’re looking at chocolate and vanilla cakes baked together in a striking striped pattern. Pretty, right? Much easier than you think to pull off, too. Like marble loaf cake but a little more flashy. Zebra cake is often baked as a single layer cake or a Bundt cake, but I needed a fun and towering cake for our friend’s birthday. And an excuse to make chocolate cream cheese frosting. And if you came here looking for a Little Debbie zebra cake, so sorry!...
Why You’ll Love This Tasty Side Dish Garden Fresh. This casserole is bursting with the flavors of zucchini, squash, and other garden veggies. It’s a fantastic way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. Comfort Food. With a creamy and cheesy base, this casserole embodies the warmth and comfort of home-cooked meals.Versatile. Serve it as a side dish, a vegetarian main course, or even as a hearty brunch option.Simple Pleasures. With easy preparation and minimal ingredients, this casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend gatherings....
Baking Gift Ideas Even if it’s not the holiday season, gifting something thoughtful to another baker is a wonderful way to spread (delicious!) joy. Plus, there’s always a birthday, anniversary, and other life events such as a wedding, shower, new home, or family visit around the corner. My team and I curated a list with 100+ gift ideas for the baker in your life… or if you’re doing some personal shopping....
Turkey takes center stage on the Thanksgiving table, but everyone knows the sides and desserts make the meal. From creamy mashed potatoes to cornbread stuffing, these classic Thanksgiving side dishes have you covered. Bonus: many of these recipes are make-ahead, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your friends and family on the big day. 24 Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes 1. Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes These mashed potatoes are a must on Thanksgiving!...
Let’s gather in the kitchen with our loved ones and spend time creating delicious sugary creations from scratch. Here are plenty of cookie ideas to inspire you from festive and simple to ooey gooey and melt-in-your-mouth irresistibility. Super Festive Christmas Cookies Chocolate to the Max Minty Goodness Totally Easy Christmas Cookies Iced & Frosted Don’t forget the dogs! Have a great weekend and let me know if you have any questions about my cookie recipes....
This photo essay will give you a taste of what I experienced and tasted. We started with a chocolate immersion class with the kind folk at Barlovento and learned to make truffles and chocolate bars. Later, at the TCHO factory, I got to sit in and nerd out on a very informative class on chocolate plant biology and got a tour of their facility. I picked up on a common thread between these places: every owner has a deep and personal commitment to creating great chocolate products that they believe in, but they also have a strong commitment to their suppliers....
