Is there anything more comforting than a warm little mug of salty chicken broth to drink? When you’re sick, when you’re sad or nothing is wrong at all, drinking chicken broth is the ultimate comfort food. For the past month or so, I have been sick…TWICE! The first time was a bit of a…
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Bacon, Almond and Herb Stuffing
My Nana made the best stuffing. It was dark brown, mushy and looked like something the Adams Family might have a conversation with before eating it, but it was also damn good. Digging into it was quite the adventure. What was that I just found? A bit of celery? Sliced mushroom? A scrap of turkey? …
Easy Taco Beans
Just how easy are they and what can I do with them? These taco beans are great as a side dish, paired with Spanish rice, sprinkled on nachos with lots of cheese and fresh salsa or even eaten plain on its own with some hot sauce, avocado and tortilla chips. Just sauté some…
Chana Masala (Worker’s Curry)
Chana Masala, the humble curry Chana masala does not have the ‘pizazz’ that some Indian dishes seem to carry. There aren’t any bright colors nor does this curry give off that chili pepper heat that makes you sweat. It’s a simple curry with simple ingredients, like the humble chickpea,…
Crispy Fried Chicken Chop
] What is a chicken chop and why is it called that? A chicken chop is a deboned chicken leg with about 1 in / 2cm of the tail end of the bottom of the drumstick left in. This not only makes it a ‘chop’ but also gives you something to hold on to when…
Wok Fried Beef Noodles
Wok-fried beef noodles are my go-to ‘meh…not really feeling like putting in that much effort dish’. You know that feeling. Even people such as myself who love to cook can sometimes just get tired of it. That’s why I love this simple recipe. Just marinate the beef, chop up the…
Steak and Ale Pie
Steak and ale pie might seem like one of those dishes that you can only get in a pub somewhere in Yorkshire with a side of mashed potatoes, green peas and a decent mug of lager or two. Where else could people master such a flaky crust, luscious gravy and tender…
My Favorite Fresh Salsa
Fresh salsa is a must in my household. Fresh tomatoes chopped with garlic, cilantro, jalapeno and onions with a special seasoning mix is so versatile as a topping to most everything I eat and I simply can’t be without it. When it comes to salsa, homemade is best made. You just can’t…
The Perfect Battered Onion Rings
What’s the big deal with beer-battered onion rings? I was never really a big fan of battered onion rings. I know to look at these pictures, one could think that was ridiculous. I mean look at them. Golden brown and crisp with a sheen of grease that just tempts you…