This meatloaf is superb — flavored with classic Moroccan spices with speckles of cilantro and mint. You can top it with a simple pomegranate molasses sauce, or skip the topping all together. This recipe is an adaptation of a recipe for Moroccan Meatloaf in the Niman Ranch Cookbook from Chef Monica Pope, of T’Afia in Houston, Texas. I’ve made it a few times over the years and have recently changed up the spice mix and the topping a bit from the original recipe....
Persian Cucumbers are Best Use Persian cucumbers because they have a crisp center and tend to be less watery than other varieties. They are also petite, matching the size of the jalapeños. There is no need to peel them or remove their seeds. The Mandoline is Your Friend Although a sharp chef’s knife and a cutting board is all you need to cut the cucumbers and jalapeños into very thin slices—about 1/16-inch—a mandoline is a great kitchen tool to lean on....
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The Thai stir fry sauce I use in this Spicy Thai Chicken Stir Fry is like the Thai equivalent of Charlie, my All Purpose Chinese Stir Fry Sauce. If you haven’t discovered Charlie yet, pop over because honestly, especially if you are pressed for time, he will be life changing. Yes, I’ve given my Chinese stir fry sauce a name, and yes there is logic – albeit bland / crazy – behind it....
Ok, we’re in the veggie swing and the days are getting warmer! We need light dinners with lots of green and plenty of flavour. Even more so because our trip to Florida is coming up fast and I want to feel healthy and energised - rather than completely shattered. Do you ever find that when you go on holiday? Running around like an idiot, trying to get everything done, and the moment you can relax, you get a cold/headache or just need to sleep for 10 hours straight!...
Unlike hard shell clams (known here as quahogs, cherry stones, or little necks, depending on their size), steamers have rather thin, brittle shells, so you have to be gentle with them. The two sides of the shell don’t close all the way. Instead, protruding from the shell is a long foot, or siphon. It’s what the soft shell clam uses to filter the sea water and eat. While hard shell clams stay close to the surface of the sea floor, steamer clams bury themselves more deeply and extend their long siphons to the seafloor surface....
Sometimes things don’t work out for a reason. At the time it’s disappointing and frustrating - especially when you’ve put time and effort it. You don’t want to see that effort go to waste, so you make some changes and try again. and then again. With a little luck, you may find you end up with something better than you’d hoped for originally, and you’ll have learnt a good few things on the way....
I first came up with this combination of stir-fried squash, tomatoes, and chiles years ago for a vegetarian taco filling, one of my all time favorite recipes on the site. In this version we’ve added corn and removed the cheese, so it’s no longer a filling, but side dish that practically shouts summer garden. Cumin and oregano are the spices that bring all the vegetables together. A dash of lime juice at the end adds a perfect acidic note to brighten up the squash....
This is not an authentic Chinese recipe, but rather a typical American version of Chinese-American takeout restaurants. The Stay At Home Chef uses ingredients that are easily accessible for most people in the United States and Canada so that anyone can easily celebrate world cuisines even if their opportunities for travel or access to regional ingredients are limited. For authentic Chinese noodle recipes, be sure to check out Red House Spice....
Make this with shrimp/prawns, chicken or any protein you wish. If you’re feeling inspired, indulge in a Thai banquet at home with Chicken Satay Skewers, Thai Fish Cakes, and a Thai Red Curry or Green Curry! Thai Fried Rice I’m pretty sure every Asian country has their version of Fried Rice, and this is how the Thais make it! This is a regular when I go out for Thai. While the “normal” thing to do is to have Thai Red Curry or Green Curry with plain steamed jasmine rice, I just can’t resist ordering fried rice instead....
If you like this recipe, be sure to check out more of our healthy seafood recipes, including this quick & easy blackened shrimp. How to cook blackened mahi mahi on the stovetop Cooking this recipe on the stove top is really, really easy! And fast! That’s it! Serve the mahi mahi with any side, we love it with these sautéed mushrooms and asparagus! Can you bake this mahi mahi recipe instead of frying?...
That’s when I scramble to make cherry recipes to use up these cherries. I end up making cherry pie, cherry cobbler, and cherry clafoutis along with adding cherries to my yogurt and breakfast cereal. And when I can’t eat any more cherries, I freeze the fruit for later use. But the biggest difficulty in using cherries in recipes and freezing them is having to pit them. And though there are hacks and ways to pit cherries without a specialized piece of equipment, if you like cherries as much as I do, it’s worth investing in a cherry pitter....
Though many of us sometimes take them for granted, countertop microwaves are actually a helpful addition to your kitchen. They do more than just heat food; they can defrost, keep food warm, and are programmed to cook certain foods easily, like popcorn, leftovers, and frozen meals. When looking for a countertop microwave, there are a few features to consider. On the technical side, the size of your microwave matters—anything too big or small may not work in your kitchen....
When considering the drinking glasses for your home, glass versus plastic is an important debate. Are there children in the house that may benefit from an acrylic tumbler, is there a budding mixologist looking to add a versatile glass set for their experimental libations? There are also maintenance and storage concerns. Should it be dishwasher safe for ultimate convenience, or do you have a small apartment where storage space is premium, and you need something that stacks?...
“When choosing a pan, try and choose one you love, or at least like, because the two of you will probably be spending a lot of time together,” Tangorra adds. You’ll want to consider size, material, budget, weight, portability, and how well it handles temperature highs and lows. Plus, versatility: A good lasagna pan can handle many other cooking jobs, like casseroles, roasted vegetables (or meat or poultry), meatloaf, au gratins, and even cake....
Even if you’re not a big panini person, though, it may be worth considering. A panini press is essentially just an electric grill with two sides, meaning it makes many cooking tasks easier, not just panini. You can grill burgers or veggies or chicken breasts, cook a quick round of hash browns, or even make small desserts. And, when that grilled cheese craving hits, you are always prepared. It’s important to keep in mind that not all sandwich presses are the same....
Refrigerators are a major appliance investment so make sure you are looking at a retailer’s product selection, availability, delivery options and cost, warranties, and if it doesn’t work out, return policies. Whatever your priorities are, there is a retailer to match them. From popular national chains to budget-friendly direct-to-consumer retailers, these are the best places to buy a refrigerator. What We Don’t Love: Only brick and mortar store is in Illinois Known for its 7-day-a-week, friendly customer service, ABT provides a very personalized buying experience even though the bulk of its business is done online....
I love keeping a few cans on hand in the pantry, usually for whipping up the occasional tuna salad sandwich. Tuna also works with pasta, quite well actually (check out tuna pasta with capers in white wine sauce). But I had no idea it also worked with pasta and tomato sauce and cheese until this dish, recommended to us by a reader (thank you Audrey), a favorite of hers from the 1967 classic Mama Leone’s Italian Cookbook....
Should I add an egg to my British Scone batter? What does it do? It’s a matter of personal preference as to whether or not you add eggs to your scones. Adding an egg to your scone batter will change the texture of your scone, creating a richer, more dense result. This recipe will work either way and the egg is completely optional and does not need to be replaced....
Waste not, want not, love! I’m here for you. Here are a bunch recipes to use up that bag of spinach or box of greens, saving you from accidental fridge-created lettuce soup! Keep in mind that greens are incredibly versatile. If a recipe calls for Swiss chard, feel free to substitute spinach. If it calls for spinach, see how baby kale works! You can swap out just about any kind of green for the specific ones called for in these recipes....
