Arayes – Lebanese Meat-Stuffed Crispy Pita

Meet my latest obsession Arayes! Pita pockets stuffed with seasoned meat kofta filling, then pan fried until crispy. Think: Lebanesequesadillas/ easygozleme. Quick whipped Tahini Yogurt makes the perfect dipping sauce! Enjoy for dinner or pass them around as an appetiser. I cant stop eating these! Arayes Lebanese street food! Quick whipped Tahini Yogurt makes the perfect dipping sauce! Every now and then I happen across a recipe that really catches me by surprise....

July 31, 2023 · 3 min · 568 words · Robert Williams III

My Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A grilled cheese sandwich is not diet food. So when I have one, it has to be great! Crispy, salty, buttery exterior and oozy, molten cheese inside. Don’t hesitate to take a peek inside to ensure the cheese is fully melted! Are you ready to meet the ultimate cheese toastie?? And really, is there even such a thing as a bad grilled cheese? But thereissuch a thing as a GREAT grilled cheese sandwich!...

July 28, 2023 · 3 min · 516 words · Sergio Fuller

Japchae – Korean noodles

Then finally, you give it a big toss to mix it all together in the bowl. This part is really satisfying, getting really stuck into it! (Just ensure you use areallybig bowl else youll be cursing!). The sauce is mixed in the bottom of the bowl then noodles are added on top Ingredients in Japchae Heres what you better make Japchae. Ive broken it up into: Noodles and sauce Beef and marinade...

July 26, 2023 · 4 min · 652 words · Lisa Glass

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July 26, 2023 · 1 min · 2 words · Eric Williams

Golden Gaytime popcorn (copycat)

Save a fortune by making it yourself! The chatter between closet popcorn-loving friends, however, quickly moved from Far out, this is crazy good! to OMG can you believe itsso expensive?? Store-bought Golden Gaytime popcorn A small bag with just 2 cups of Gaytime popcorn.I cant afford to feed my addiction!! My report card is at the bottom of the post! A quick inspection of the ingredients label was all I needed to come up with a copycat recipe....

July 21, 2023 · 5 min · 862 words · Jeff Johnson

Bursty Tomato Burrata Salad

My favourite burrata recipe Bursty Tomato Burrata Salad. Simple, luscious, rustic perfection. A gorgeous appetiser or light meal thats not too expensive to make. Burrata is sold in water in tubs for protection (Is there??) Its on the table in 15 minutes, costs around $15, and its always a hit. What is burrata? Burrata is an Italian fresh cheese. It is essentially a ball of fresh mozzarella filled with cream....

July 19, 2023 · 4 min · 681 words · Lawrence Terry

Sizzling Ginger Steamed Fish

An incredibly simple way to make ahealthy fish recipea whole lot more exciting with fresh Asian flavours. But also….kinda bland…. I know, I know, I really need to grow up. Traditional whole steamed ginger shallot fish I can already see my mother rolling her eyes when she reads this. However, todays Sizzling Ginger Fish is a steamed fish recipe I DO get excited about! Today, Im sharing an easier version....

July 17, 2023 · 3 min · 594 words · Caitlin Norton

Hot chocolate fudge cake

The perfect cosy dessert for cool winter days thats easy to make. The chocolate cake of your dreams… I know this is a great dessert for sweater weather. The hot chocolate fudge sauce for this cake Let me paint the picture for you. A warm slice of soft chocolate cake, moist in a way that cakes can only be when warm. A scoop of melty vanilla ice cream on top....

July 14, 2023 · 4 min · 757 words · Amanda Collins

“Large egg at room temperature” – what this means

Many of my baking recipes call for a large egg at room temperature. What does this mean? IMPORTANT:Dont get too hung up on egg sizes, weighing every egg before you use them! Room temperature eggs ensures smooth, lump-free batters. when baking because they are much larger so it will effect the outcome of a recipe. Whatis a large egg at room temperature? Large eggsare sold in cartons labelled as large eggs....

July 14, 2023 · 3 min · 506 words · Robert Wood

Balsamic marinated mushrooms

Marinated mushrooms are a whole new level! Marinated mushrooms Mushrooms are awesome little sponges that absorbs the flavour of anything theyre cooked in. Today, were marinating garlic roasted mushrooms in balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Mushrooms shrink ~25 – 30% You will be amazed how much of the marinade the mushrooms soak up in just a couple of hours. As for what to use these for? As a meal on toast or over mash or similar (mushrooms are someaty!...

July 12, 2023 · 4 min · 776 words · Curtis Love

What Is Infrared Sauna Therapy? A Complete Guide for Beginners

The wavelength determines the depth of penetration through the skin, she says. Far infrared reaches the greatest depths within the body. Near and medium rays penetrate to a shallower degree. And how does the therapy work? Infrared lights do not have a color because they are not visible light. Far-infrared therapy is also called dry sauna bathing. The benefits described in this story are documented in research on far-infrared sauna bathing....

July 11, 2023 · 2 min · 299 words · Heather Jackson

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup

My current favourite chicken soup! Think under the Tuscan Sun. Except sweater weather food! Prevent screen from sleeping Because that big bubbling pasta bake does require a semi-modest commitment of time to make. Worth it, but sadly, time is not always on my side. This Tuscan Soup was born from similar ingredients. A faster, soup version of the pasta bake. I hope you fall in love with this soup as much as I have!...

July 10, 2023 · 3 min · 563 words · Tracey Moore

Ginger Spiced Stuffed Patty Pan Squash

Its that wonderful time in Vermont when we feel like we have everything at our fingertips. The tables at the farmers markets are filled with color and texture. Hunter gathering is most satisfying right about now. Ready for the oven. Now, go put on some music and relax. Produce of every kind, almost The produce gets me the most excited. No sweet corn for a bit, but we have raspberries and blueberries, so were happy....

July 9, 2023 · 3 min · 450 words · Eric Watkins