Chicken Noodle Soup - Sweet Potato Chronicles
I'm a big believer in not feeding kids "kid food" — know what I mean? I never order from the kids' menu in restaurants. I think a parent is their own worst enemy if they never allow their kid's palate to extend beyond noodles, cheese and ketchup (how my daughter's tastes run if left to her own devices). Why not add dijon mustard to the sauce? Hey, why not chilis for that matter? Now, how I actually behave.… yep, it's another story. photos: Maya Visnyei It's hard on a person. I think the key to soup for small children is either going for something smooth and creamy that will cling to the spoon, like black bean or mushroom, or if you're making a broth-y soup, make the pieces of meat and vegetable small enough to be picked up by a small spoon. Chicken Noodle Soup Method In a large pot, sautee onion, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme and bay leaf in olive oil over medium heat until soft, about 6 minutes. Add stock and allow to boil.
Chinese Tea Eggs
Eggs, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee soft-boiled with some kaya toast dipped into the runny yolk. And scrambled with some herbs and melty cheese. Tea eggs are a common street snack and even sold in convenience stores in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. - 6 eggs - 2 bags of black tea - 4 star anise - 1 cinnamon stick - 1/4 cup of soy sauce Place the eggs in a pot and fill with water until just covered. Place the eggs back into the pot of water and add the tea bags, spices and soy sauce. Alternatively, you can simmer the eggs for about 2-3 hours instead of soaking them overnight. (Ru ware image from here) zp8497586rq
makes » how to make a rainbow cake!
Aaannnndddd, she’s back! So I did mention something about health and/or diet food in my last post, and while this recipe is the latter, it is most certainly not to be confused with the former. I posted about my rainbow cake here, and it got a lot of traffic on over to my livejournal, and everyone wanted the “recipe.” This presents me with the option to use an old Weight Watchers trick—the one-point cupcake. This cake is suitable for many occasions: A child’s birthdayYour mom’s birthdayComing out to your conservative parents If you’re a lesbian, they’ll be thrilled that you won’t be forgoing your feminine kitchen duties.If you’re the kind of gay dude who makes cakes for your parents, they were probably on to you anyway.Coming out to your conservative parents on your mother’s birthdayYour friend’s jam band CD release party . . . so I’m sure you’ll find a use for this recipe soon. And of course, you can use any white cake recipe you’d like. Okay, on with the ingredients. That’s all. Mmmmm.
Red Velvet Cake
This week's red velvet cake is not the first one I've made. I've tried several recipes in the past and wanted to try a new one this week, but I knew what I was looking for and luckily found something close in the The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook (I've made a few edits of my own). 1) More cocoa powder: Some red velvet recipes called for too little cocoa powder, typically a tablespoon and even as little as a teaspoon. 2) Easy on the acid: I've made a red velvet cake in the past that just had too much acid for me, the addition of buttermilk and vinegar was a little too much. 3) Lots of red food coloring: Call me picky, but there is nothing more disappointing than cutting into a red velvet cake that isn't red. 4) Cream cheese frosting: It's my favorite so that's what I'm using. WARNING: Use an apron. Frosting: - 2 sticks of butter, softened - 1 1/2 pounds (3 packages) of cream cheese, at room temperature - 3 cups of confectioners sugar, sifted Baking the Cake Making the Cream Cheese Frosting
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Slutty Brownies
Now I don’t want to over sell this, so I’m going to be conservative and simply say, that these are… The Best Brownies In The WORLD. I know, big statement. They’re called Slutty Brownies because they’re oh so easy, and more than a little bit filthy. They’re best served warm from the oven, with good quality vanilla ice cream (devastatingly I didn’t have any in the freezer this time, so I guess I’ll just have to make them again). They take about 45mins to make, including baking time. The ultimate comfort food, whipped up within the hour. You will need… 1 Box of cookie mix, 1 Box of brownie mix, 2 Eggs, 2 Packs of Oreos (double stuffed ones are even better if you can find them) Some oil & your favourite ice-cream (optional) Preheat your oven to 350F, 180C, gas mark 4. Line a baking tray with grease proof paper. Squidge (technical term) the cookie dough into a lined baking tray, until it covers the bottom. Cover this layer with your Oreos. Mix up your brownie batter. & pour over your Oreos. Bake for 30mins.
Mrs. D Loves to Eat!
Pink Parsley
Fraise et chocolat
encyclopedia of spices
Spice Advice – how to make the most of spices, which spices to use with particular foods, when to add them, grinding, storage and more. Herbs and Spices Fight Disease — Most of us look at spices as a way to perk up the plate but are you aware of their potential to fight disease? Look here for some recent findings. All about Vanilla – and then some… history, curing, varieties, vanilla extract, essence, powder – even vanilla salt. How to cook with vanilla. including top 10 vanilla recipes! Cooking with Thyme – Getting the most of thyme in your cooking – including varieties of thyme, preparation, infusions, fresh vs. dried and many suggested uses for cooking with thyme.
