Beans beans the magical fruit, the more you eat the....ooops, pardon me, that just slipped out. I can't help it. Today I made these incredible homemade baked beans and I am reaping the rewards. Stinky farts you ask? Well yes silly, because there's release in that if done when no one is around to hear it. Also beans are super good for you, helping to lower blood cholesterol levels and blood pressure to name two. Finally, they're a comfort food that's good all year round. Homemade baked beans …
Slow Roasted Plum Tomatoes: A Delicious, Flavourful Delight Year Round
Just the thought of slow-roasted plum tomatoes can make one's mouth water. These tomatoes, when roasted to perfection, resemble delightful candies on a tray. With tomatoes now being plentiful, it's the perfect season to slow roast them. Not only do they serve as a delectable treat, but they can also be frozen and used later in various dishes like sauces, bruschettas, frittatas, tarts, tossed with pasta and fresh basil, or even as toppings on steaks and grilled paninis. The unique flavour of a …
Lobster and Shells
I am currently obsessing over dill. I simply can't get enough. So when I came across this recipe in my Barefoot Contessa book How Easy is That?, I knew I had to try it. Lobster and Shells Kosher salt Good olive oil 1/2 pound small pasta shells Kernels from 4 ears of corn 6 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, seeded and small-diced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 pound cooked lobster meat, medium diced 3/4 cup good mayonnaise 1/2 …
Caramelized Onions
The beauty of caramelized onions is not just in their delicious flavour, but their versatility. They are perfect for French Onion Soup, pastas, pizzas, toppings for burgers, sandwiches and even just a side. Here's a simple recipe to follow that I've been using from Fine Cooking for years now. I try to always keep a batch on hand in the fridge. They take an hour or a little more to cook, so make them on the weekend when you have a little extra time. For the best way to slice an onion watch this …
Naan Bread
My husband is adventurous in the kitchen where I am not. So, when he pulled out a recipe he found for Naan bread, I raised an eyebrow. "Don't we need a tandoori oven or something like that?" I said. "Pshaw" he says, "let's try it." I'm glad he did because it's delicious. And it's really easy....because he makes it! Naan Bread 2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast 1 cup warm water 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons milk 1 egg, beaten 2 teaspoons salt 4 1/2 cups bread flour 1/4 cup butter …
