Joyce Middleton's Blog, page 8
August 1, 2015
Serve Eggs Anytime
The popularity of breakfast foods is a good reason to keep dependable starters, such as eggs, bread and other staples, on hand. But why reserve them only for morning meals? Planning breakfast for dinner is a good way to serve up simple, satisfying evening meals without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. A […]
July 31, 2015
Soup, Gravy and Sauce Making ABC
Lean, juicy beef, mutton, and veal, form the basis of all good soups; therefore it is advisable tobuy those pieces which are fresh. The principal art in composing agood rich soup, isto proportion the ingredients that the flavour of each onewill not predominate over another, and that all theingredients compliment each other. To accomplish this, […]
The 10 Most Popular French Recipes
Despite new trends, hype and marketing, tradition has never been stronger. In France, good food still means authentic cooking by using natural products from diverse regions. This is how we celebrate human being by offering the best food to all our senses. Cooking home-made food and eating at the table make your appetite grow stronger. […]
July 30, 2015
The Secret To Preparing The Perfect Paella
According to The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, paella is a saffron-flavored dish made with varying combinations of rice, vegetables, meat, chicken and seafood. The Dictionary also explains that in the Old French and Catalan languages, paella means frying pan or pot. The traditional paella pan is flat and of large diameter, it […]
3 Ways To Cook The Perfect Rice
Rice may be cooked by 3 methods, each of which requires a different proportion of water. These methods are boiling, which requires 12 times as much water as rice; the Japanese method, which requires 5 times as much; and steaming, which requires 2-1/2 times as much. Whichever of these methods is used, however, it should […]
July 29, 2015
Oven Roasted Smoked Sausage and Potatoes
Oven Roasted Smoked Sausage and Potatoes This is a really good and wholesome family recipe. The ingredients are what you normally have in your pantry. . . potatoes, onions . . . smoked sausage, cheese . . . and is easy to make Oven Roasted Smoked Sausage and Potatoes Serves 4 1 package of smoked […]
Cooking With Fine Italian Wine
Instead of enjoying a fantastic glass of your favorite fine Italian wine with dinner, consider using the nectar of the gods as an ingredient in your favorite dish. Cooking with wine has never been more popular and endless recipes abound that incorporate all different types of wine into favorite dishes and unique spins on classic […]
Amazing Thai Recipe
Bamboo Shoots: Bamboo shoots are called for in many Thai recipes. In order to prepare a bamboo shoot for cooking you need to peel them and boil the white inner stalks for 30 minutes in water. If you are using canned bamboo shoots you will only need to boil them for 10 minutes, or if […]
July 28, 2015
Kung Pao Shrimp
Kung Pao Shrimp Kung Pao Shrimp – easy and delicious Kung Pao shrimp recipe, less than 30 mins and much better and healthier than Chinese takeout!! A great alternative to cook at home. Serves 2 | Prep Time: 15 Mins | Cook Time: 5 Mins Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil 1-inch piece ginger, peeled […]
How To Make A Cookie Bouquet
I love making bouquets. There are so many different types you can make… Posies, wedding bouquets, candy bouquets, fruit bouquets and more. One type of bouquet that I recently started making, is a cookie bouquet… A cookie bouquet is a bouquet made with cookies, and leaves. They are very fun, and quite easy to make. […]
