I know there are serious debates out there as to whether chili should be made with or without beans; instead, I am keeping away from that can of worms – or should that be beans – and in this tutorial I will be focusing on how to thicken a chili quickly and easily using canned …
Often seen growing in gardens, the versatility of thyme and the aroma and flavors that it brings to recipes should never be underestimated. In this post, I look in more detail at this ancient and flavorful herb and not only consider how it was used in ancient times, but also look at how some of …
Deglazing is the technical term for creating a pan sauce from those brown bits of meat and fat residues left in the bottom of the pan after sautéing or frying meat. You can also deglaze your roasting pan in the same way after roasting a piece of meat. Many of us probably deglaze a pan regularly …
How to Deglaze A Pan to Make A Quick and Easy Mushroom Pan Sauce Read More
When garlic, or its more apt name, the stinking rose, is stored properly, it can keep as long as six months. For me, this is great, as it means I always have some to hand. Although I do grow a little garlic in the garden, I do occasionally need to buy a bunch for batch …
A Step by Step on How to Store Garlic Safely for Up to Six Months Read More
Perhaps one of the most refreshing non-alcoholic summer snacks available, slices of cantaloupe melon are always welcome on a hot day. Sometimes called muskmelons or Persian melons, a cantaloupe is generally any melon with orange flesh and a netted skin. Unfortunately for some, this great summer snack can result in a trip to the Emergency Room …
How to Cut a Cantaloupe Melon Safely for a Fruit Platter Read More