A step-by-step recipe showing you how to mix, bake, and serve a family-sized pancake to rival any diner-style stack.
The food writer and broadcaster looks back on the best (and worst) meals of her life, from picky child to domestic goddess
Stovies is a traditional Scottish dish of beef and potatoes. It depends on what and where you read, as to the meaning of the word; “scrapings from the stove” “to stew” an…
Enjoy your favorite fried foods without the extra fat and calories.
My Aunt Nina’s grandmother, Liza from Karabakh, used to make this using mountain spring water, and the taste of those pickles was incomparable. Here, beetroot is often added to Armenian pickles for color, which is similar to how they're made in the Middle East. These pickles are delicious and we eat them in the summer and in winter. You can buy horseradish leaves and dill stalks in bunches from Polish delis specially for pickling, but if you can’t find them (or the blackcurrant and cherry leaves), just substitute with some spices or aromatics that you like (celery would be great) or simply leave them out. Recipe from Mamushka: Recipes from Ukraine & beyond by Olia Hercules. Photography by Kris Kirkham, published by Mitchell Beazley, £25, www.octopusbooks.co.uk.
A Filipino feast: skinny spring rolls to start, a squash and prawn coconut stew for main, and a fragrant tapioca and custard pud to finish
This coconutty, gluten-free treat is one both kids and adults will love.
A syrup cake made with phyllo and infused with orange flavour.
No, not that tablet. I’m here to sing the praises of Scottish Tablet. Yum. Tablet, sometimes called Scottish Fudge, is a creamy, yet gritty, sweet confection that melts in your mouth. It̵…
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Learn how to julienne carrots 2 ways! These crisp, delicate matchsticks are delicious in carrot salads, stir fries, soups, and more.
Use summer fruit to preparing these delicious, pinwheel pastries!
It takes less than 5 minutes but tastes like it’s masterfully prepared by a Michelin-starred chef.
These eastern-Mediterranean-inspired portable meat pockets with a crunchy crust and a moist, fragrant stuffing pop with a simple squeeze of lemon. The secret to their authentic flavour? A mix of spices that are common in Middle Eastern dishes, from keftas to pilafs. We tried baking our kibbeh, but that didn’t do justice to the classic deep-fried version, which crisps up the bulgur.
From donuts to radicchio, there’s art here for every kind of cook.
Jelly Tip ice creams really are the bomb.
These savory crepes feel so elegant for the holidays. I like to add a fourth teaspoon of fresh dill weed to the crepe batter before refrigerating. —Doreen Kelly, Hatboro, Pennsylvania
Here is our list of ideas that we will use when making our plans for our homeschool week for Classical Conversations - Cycle 2, Week 3: History Eleanor of Aquitaine {via} For history this week, I think we may "act" out the crusades. After reading a little about the crusades, I think I will have one child represent Richard the Lion-Hearted, one child represent the Muslims, and one child represent the Jews. They will probably use very non-middle age weapons such as light sabers, but the pretending will be fun. {via} A little info where we can learn about the weapons and armor used in the Crusades. Here is an incredible homeschool resource page for ALL of World History. I will definitely be using this link for future reference. Middle Ages for Kids - some very simple info regarding the crusades Not sure this has any thing specifically to do with Eleanor of Aquitaine or Richard the Lionhearted, but I really like the idea of making this castle together! {via} Awesome timeline of the Middle Ages and Renaissance period (and important figures). Super helpful! Science Food Chain game and free printable from Teach Beside Me. Also recommends a couple of The Magic School Bus books. Food Chain idea from Bookish Ways in Math and Science FUNNY YouTube video just for pure entertainment. Merrick loves this video. ;) Geography I will probably end up just making some food from some of the western european countries we'll be studying this week. For example, I will make some crepes while we talk about France and a Tortilla Espanola (Spanish Potato Omelet) while we talk about Spain. But, here are some craft ideas as well: Ireland - Irish recipes here at DLTK (though, truthfully, I'd rather just pick up some Irish soda bread from the local store). I really like this idea from Choices for Children (picture below) for my younger kids. There's also a version for older kids in the shape of Ireland itself. England - Palace guard craft made out of toilet paper rolls by DLTK. Of course, we'd have to watch a YouTube video on the changing of the guard. And, I will most definitely have to throw in a video like this one! Watch the movie Robin Hood (I loved this movie as a kid!). Portugal - Some craft ideas from Culture Cottage. Spain - Since we will only be talking in very broad terms about these countries this week, I will probably tell them what stood out to me the most on my trip to Spain (many years ago) - the flamenco dancing and the bull fighting. I will probably just show them a couple of YouTube videos like this one (Flamenco Dance) and this one (Guitar) and this one (bullfighting - if we watch this one, we'll only watch the first 2 minutes). Then, we'll probably act out a flamenco dance performance where my daughter dances and my sons play the guitar (or dance). Scout, my daughter, will totally dig that! We might even have to give Marcos, my husband, a performance when he gets home! Here is a cool post on how to make maracas out of leftover plastic eggs from Easter. France - I like the idea here of making an Eiffel Tower out of Legos! I also like this idea from The Chocolate Muffin Tree of making a "stained glass window" like the one in Notre Dame. My husband and I just returned from Paris this past week and have lots of pictures to share with the kiddos of these windows (and all of Paris, really). There are lots of great Europe Unit Study boards on Pinterest. Here's a good one! Or, we could always do a Europe Lapbook! As usual, here is my disclaimer: I should mention...this is just a list of resources and ideas. We don't actually complete all of these activities. In a typical day, we have a Bible lesson, review the CC memory work, do phonics and math, and (perhaps) complete one craft activity or game that correlates to our memory work. We also spend time reading together. Merrick will be in the 2nd grade starting Fall 2013. The twins will be 4 years old. Aside from the Bible lesson, I do not expect any thing from the twins in regard to their formal education. If they choose to join us, they may. If they do not want to participate, they may play independently. I'm linking up to the Cycle 2 Weekly Link Up Page on Half-a-Hundred Acre Wood blog. It is one of the most helpful blogs there is for CC parents!
Brownie brittle is a chocolate confection that is perfectly crunchy and crispy.
Palacinke are Croatian and Serbian crepe-like pancakes filled and rolled with sweet or savory fillings like blintzes.
This recipe for Easter molded cheese dessert is common among Eastern European countries. It is known variously as paska or paskha.
Pork and shallot casserole with sage and mushrooms. There's something homely about the word 'casserole'. Rolling lazily off the tongue, encouraging an informality that permits elbows on the table, bowl mopping and casual end of day banter. It's also the kind of dish that welcomes new neighbours to the street and fortifies the poor in spirit. Living up to it's reputation, tonight's midweek supper is a splendid pork tenderloin with mushrooms and caramelised shallots. The sage and marsala cream sauce pulls it all together. AND this, on a week night? For sure. Good eating isn't reserved solely for weekends. Every meal is an opportunity to revel in this, the simplest of daily rituals - gathering around the table for the customary pleasure of sharing a meal. Although there are a couple of bold characters in this casserole, they all work intuitively together to deliver a rich but well balanced sauce. I've used Dijon and wholegrain mustard, each of which lends a different type of heat. Wholegrain is gentler, hardly hot at all, while Dijon mustard packs a heftier punch. And then there's sage. I love this hardy herb. It's earthy and fragrant, holding its own against contenders. This is my herb of choice to partner with pork and mushrooms. Shallots aren't always available, in which case, brown onions will do as well. To finish, I added a liberal splash of Morgenster lemon enhanced extra virgin olive oil. With a citrusy spike, it off-sets the richness of the pork and adds another dimension of flavour. Great food is the marriage of contrasting textures, tastes and aromas all working harmoniously together to create one outstanding mouthful after another. In keeping with a low-carb diet or for anyone wanting to keep it Banting friendly, serve with cauliflower mash. Alternatively, a bowl of buttered tagliatelle will provide a bed of slurp-worthy comfort. Or if all else pales, there's always good old fluffy mashed potatoes. For more quick as a flash, superbly delicious midweek supper inspiration, this Chicken and leek casserole ticks all the boxes and then some. There's good reason why it's the most viewed recipe on the blog. For wine pairings that partner well with pork, read Michael Olivier's recommendation for the perfect bottle of white.
On Monday I went a little over the top with my Chicken Cordon Bleu-Croque Monsieur. To prove that’s not how I always eat, I’m sharing a lighter meal that’s perfect to enjoy any day of the week. It’s a good thing my favorite Greek joint in Atlanta is a trek from my house, or I just might go there every day (and that could get a little dangerous). Without fail I order the lamb gyro plate with a zesty salad and garlic roasted coin potatoes.
Pan-fried Kimchi Dumplings Recipe! This kimchi dumplings recipe is inspired from Shengjian Bao which is a very signature dumpling from Shanghai, China!
Who Are the Nicolaitans, and How Did They Make Themselves Hateful to God?. Find out about it in our monastery blog. We have been writing about Christianity, church history, church products and crafts, the lives of the great ascetics, etc.
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This classic Hungarian chicken paprikash recipe is comfort food featuring a paprika-sour cream sauce and served over dumplings or rice.
When I know I'll be having a busy day with little time for cooking, I prepare this tasty main dish. Brimming with tender chicken and colorful vegetables, it smells so good while cooking. —Eleanor Mielke, Snohomish, Washington
Tofu pudding is a traditional dessert that originated in China and has since become popular in many parts of the world. It's a light and refreshing treat
This recipe, which originated in Sweden, is famous at church suppers with our Minnesota neighbors. It's a delicious addition at family gatherings and parties, too. I usually make a double batch because it's so good! —Lori Jeane Schlecht, Wimbledon, North Dakota
Make the most of seasonal plums by baking them into a beautiful clafoutis.
These Chicken Bites are everything you want in a Thai Chicken recipe! Crispy, salty, sweet nuggets of pure joy and the recipe is pretty simple to make too!
I am a big fan of Vij’s, an elegant and innovative Indian restaurant in Vancouver, BC. (We even gave you a peek inside Vikram Vij’s home kitchen!) The cookbooks by the owners of this restaurant are some of my favorite resources for Indian home cooking, and there was one recipe from their first book I had had bookmarked for a long time: A simple one of cabbage in yogurt curry. I finally made this, a few weeks ago, and I was blown away by its color! Hello, turmeric!
