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Creamiest Rice Pudding

Creamiest Rice Pudding

If your rice pudding turns out so dry you can slice it, then you need to try this recipe. Not that there is anything wrong with a more congealed version of rice pudding. In some circles, this is the only way you can call it Read more…

French Baguettes ~ How To Make Bakery Style Baguettes At Home

French Baguettes ~ How To Make Bakery Style Baguettes At Home

You’re going to be surprised how easy French baguettes are to make at home. You might be even more surprised to know that you don’t need any special equipment or a professional steam oven. And you’re probably going to be slightly amazed that you only Read more…

Honey Pickled Beets ~ Quick Refrigerator Pickle Recipe

Honey Pickled Beets ~ Quick Refrigerator Pickle Recipe

If you love the mouth smacking tang of pickles, then you have to try these addictive honey pickled beets. They couldn’t be easier to make as they don’t require any canning. And because beets are so cheap, you can always have jars of them in Read more…

Potato Smiley Recipe

Potato Smiley Recipe

Tired of the same old potato recipes? If French fries aren’t putting a smile on your face anymore, Potato Smileys will! These fun potato treats are golden, crispy and packed with full out savory flavor. And not only are they surprisingly easy to make, they Read more…

Red Lentil Curry (Masoor Dal)

Red Lentil Curry (Masoor Dal)

Of all the dals in Indian cuisine, red lentil dal (or masoor dal) is probably the easiest and fastest to make. This is because red lentils do not require any soaking or cooking ahead of time. And since they cook in under 30 minutes, they Read more…

Best Cornmeal Muffins

Best Cornmeal Muffins

These cornmeal muffins are one of my favorite discoveries right now. They are fluffy, buttery and highly addictive. Not only are they easy to make, the ingredients are simple and cheap. It’s a quick bread which means there is no kneading or proofing, and they Read more…

Curried Cauliflower & Potatoes with Peas (Aloo Gobi Matar)

Curried Cauliflower & Potatoes with Peas (Aloo Gobi Matar)

Aloo gobi matar is an Indian side dish that is so classic, you can almost always find it on restaurant menus. It’s not only great as a side dish but as a light meal in itself. It’s quick and easy to prepare and heats up Read more…

Turkish Style Green Beans

Turkish Style Green Beans

I am not crazy about green beans. They’re usually expensive, spoil fast and take forever to prep. There is however one way I eat them, and that’s Turkish style, or Taze Fasulye. You saute onions, garlic and carrots then add tomatoes. This becomes a light Read more…

Scottish Shortbread

Scottish Shortbread

This shortbread recipe is unique from all the others I have ever made. I learned it when I was apprenticing in a pastry shop years ago as a culinary student, and it has stuck with me since. Unlike creaming softened butter with powdered sugar then Read more…

Super Soft Oven Baked Donuts

Super Soft Oven Baked Donuts

Many home bakers love to make donuts but are put off by the fact that you have to fry them. With this recipe, you can leave the deep fryer in the cupboard because these donuts are baked! Now you might be thinking, they can’t possibly Read more…