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It is the season of color. But beets are the star, and I wanted to use a few techniques with them. The maple poppyseed dressing is sweet, and offsets the earthiness of the beets and other root vegetables nicely. Eat with your eyes first! When the oven is hot,remove the pan and drizzle with olive oil. The carrot should be doneat this point, as well as any smaller beets. If your beets are large and not tender, put them back in the oven for another 10 minutes....

How to cook rice in a pot on thestove (my default),microwaveoroven! Your rice will be fluffy and tender every single time never gluggy or mushy.And Im a rice snob! Use this recipe for: medium and long grain white rice, and sushi rice (short grain). Thai Basil Chicken See separate directions for:jasmine,basmatiandbrown rice. The longer the grain, the less sticky it is. Basmati is the least sticky rice (Indian food isnt eaten with chopsticks!...

Cider mulling in the kitchen is the aroma of Vermont in Autumn. Add a crackling fire in the hearth, and youve no reason to venture out. Either way, its a perfect moment. Make it your own way, taste as you go, and dont forget the pinch of salt. They are not interchangeable. Your cider will smell like fresh apples, and it will be cloudy in appearance. It is made from a combination of many different types of apples to give it a well rounded flavor....

French Onion Dip made from scratch will knock your socks off. Its worth making because you willnever, ever get this flavour in store bought dip! Thank you Ina Garten! Prevent screen from sleeping I will never give up the packet soup mix French Onion Dip. Its an 80s thing, its an Aussie thing, and its a nostalgic thing. The BEST chips to serve with French Onion Dip are plain crinkle cut potato chips....

Mojito is arguably the MOST REFRESHING cocktail in the world!! Cant taste it at all!! Mojito Ahh Mojito. Prevent screen from sleeping We know youre a hot weather drink, but we like making you all year round. In summer, we want something refreshing, and youre the first that springs to mind. Really, making one of you doesnt even make a dent in even a tiny mint plant. We just need any half hearted excuse to make you!...

Chili Mac and Cheese tastes like your favouriteChili with the added cheesy goodness ofMac & Cheese! Its truly fabulously delicious! Chili Mac and Cheese Theres plenty of food mash ups in the world. Prevent screen from sleeping Im not above doing mash ups. So Chili Mac and Cheese. A cross betweenChiliandMac and Cheese, all made in one pot. SO GOOD!!! Yes, you’re able to freeze Chili Mac! Cool, then freeze in airtight container for up to 3 months....

Tom Yum soup everybodys favourite Thai soupis finally here! Bonus: Tom Yum is probably thehealthiest Thai dishever, clocking in at just 156 calories! Tom Yum Soup Asian food has some of the best soups in the world! Prevent screen from sleeping Tom Yum Soup isgood for you, with just 156 calories per serving and very low fat. Ive no idea which is more popular, and truthfully I like both equally so I dont play favourites....

Thai Basil Chicken is arguably the gold standard of Thai Chicken stir fries! BONUS: No hunting down unusual ingredients! Thai Basil Chicken Wowser. Prevent screen from sleeping I LOVE Thai Basil Chicken. (Thats a nice insight into the immaturity that is me.) This is a recipe I got from the mother of a friend way back when I was in uni. And its one of the few recipes that I havent tinkered with at all....

Mini Quiche are theperfect finger foodfor passing around at parties. So dont pay a fortune for bland frozen mini quiche…make them at home! Choose your Mini Quiche! Prevent screen from sleeping ), but it’s possible for you to make your own if you so choose. Use thishomemade quiche crust pastry(theres a video!). Whats with the fork pricking?? Mini quiche are literally the perfect finger food one hand, two bites, mess free, make ahead!...

One of thebest tequila cocktailsthats refreshing and dangerously easy to drink! Name aside, this is one of the most popular Tequila Cocktails around, the other beingmargaritas. Reserve the better stuff for drinking straight! Prevent screen from sleeping I useJose Cuervowhich is a top-mid range Mexican tequila; orange juice the fresher the better! This is what makes Tequila Sunrise red see below for how! What makes Tequila Sunrise red? The signature red sunrise effect is created simply by pouring Grenadine in....

Its super quick to make, and probably my most-made side salad. Bonussuper quick version made with balsamic glaze also included! Super quick, classic side salad that requires NO CHOPPING! Prevent screen from sleeping What does rocket taste like? How to make Rocket Salad Heres how to make it. Its very quick and requires zero chopping BONUS! Rocket Salad with Balsamic Glaze takes 90 seconds FLAT to make! Which Rocket Salad is better?...

This is a quick dinner idea thats based on using what youve got so feel free to customise! to add pops of flavour. What you need for this chicken spaghetti Heres what you need. Prevent screen from sleeping Im thinking: roasted peppers, marinated mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes that sort of thing. Leftover homemadeMarinated RoastedorMarinated BBQ vegetableswould be 100% perfect too (in fact, probably the BEST!) Basilis optional I dont usually have a bunch lying around in my fridge....

15 minutes, start to finish, with 3 minutes prep time. EMERGENCY Corn Chowder Soup! Forbusy peopleeverywhere this is theeasy soup recipe of your dreams. Prevent screen from sleeping No dirtying measuring cups. No mixing cornflour slurries in separate bowls. No chopping other than dicing one potato. When youve got the time, its truly worth makingCorn Chowder from scratchusing fresh corn. Use this Emergency Corn Chowder for all the other times!...