As simple as a roast chicken is to prepare, there are some definite do’s and don’ts when it comes to poultry perfection: DO dry off the skin of the chicken as thoroughly as possible. Extra-dry skin = extra-crispy skin. DON’T skip the step of trying the chicken legs together. It keeps them closer to the body […]
I am currently in the middle of a love affair… With avocado. It is warm, thick, crunchy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside, completely vegan, and utterly delicious. I can also say mouth-watering, appetizing, delectable. All synonyms of food heaven. Thinking now I have always loved avocado. Guacamole has always been one of […]
Chocolate cake is almost a foolproof dessert for parties and gatherings, because pretty much everyone loves chocolate. If we add a smooth cookies and cream filling, we get a lovely 7-layer beauty that is sure to be the centre of the party. This cake is one of the best I made, because the layers are […]
Are you roasting a whole turkey for the first time this year? Or perhaps you’ve done this many times before, but you want a quick refresher to brush up on the basics? We’ll help you make your mama proud with these step-by-step instructions for roasting a whole turkey. Here is our super basic, super simple, […]
The taste of this spicy salad all hinges on the freshness of the ingredients used. Ideally you should source your seafood from the local fresh market, but if getting up at 3am to head out for the top pickings of the mornings catch doesn’t sound like your idea of fun, there’s always the supermarket fish […]
Good fish stock is increasingly available at seafood and other specialty markets. Buy it in small containers and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Ingredients: 3 Tbs. olive oil 1 leek, white and light green portions, halved, washed and thinly sliced 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced […]