Teaching children to bake helps them become more confident and independent adults. This chocolate pudding pie is an easy recipe for older children to show off their culinary skills. Parental supervision is advised as it requires cooking over a hot stove-top. Younger children can help with measuring, stirring and decorating at the end. Be sure …
Tofu is unofficially recognized as the spokesperson of vegetarian cuisine. But just what is that stuff? Often described as “bland”, or “tasteless”, tofu is one of the most underestimated foods of our time. Recent vegetarian or vegan converts find comfort in its hearty, meat-like texture. It is difficult to get the flavour of tofu to …
I was a happy user of the 1975 edition of Joy of Cooking. In my restaurant, it was a handy reference for questions about food chemistry and a source of ideas for standard “American” preparations. For a home-oriented cookbook, it had a lot of professional utility. But no good thing goes unimproved. The ’75 edition …
Ghee and Gratitude – 660 Curries – Gateway to Indian Food If you are fortunate enough to attend a demo by Chef Raghavan Iyer, you will instantly understand the IACP award for Teacher of the Year. The International Association of Culinary Professionals is a well-respected authority on such matters. Listening to Chef Iyer’s charming stories …
These mini burgers work great for large parties. Serve them with buns as mini hamburgers or just as a crockpot chili. Crock Pot Chili Cheeseburgers 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef 1/4 cup diced onion (Here are some great onion choppers for you!) 2 Tbsp. chili sauce 1 Tbsp. worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp. mustard (any kind) …