Planning a romantic dinner for two this Valentine’s? End the meal with a fondue — and this adorable Chantal heart-shaped set. Its non-porous glaze won’t react with flavors, and it’s dishwasher safe. Included in Set: 2 cup ceramic pot Stailess steel forks Tealight candle 2 heart plates
How to choose a good knife
Next to the oven, the kitchen knife is one of the most important tools serious cook could ever have. Try this really comprehensive video on choosing a good knife, with sample knives and simple explanations of the pros and cons of each kind (there are more than you think!)
World’s Biggest Bowl of Food
Uhm, would you like to upsize your drink, too? Palestinian chefs and onlookers gather around a large bowl of the traditional Arabic dish Tabouleh: a traditional dish made of lettuce, tomato, olive oil, cracked wheat and mint is a new record for the dish, according to organisers of the culinary achievement. This should be a [...]
Calories in a Starbucks drink
Hold that frappuccino. Do you know how many calories you consume each time you go to Starbucks? A Starbucks Cappuccino prepared with nonfat milk, about 100 calories (with whole milk is 150 calories). A regular cafe latte has 260 calories, while a caffe mocha has a whopping 400 calories. The strawberries and cream frappuccino is [...]
Curry Spice Mix
Storebought curry is for wimps. To get authentic Indian flavor, make your own. 2 tablespoons ground coriander 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground cardamom 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Combine all ingredients. Stir [...]
Make your own Big Mac sauce
Craving for a Big Mac? Try this recipe for the sauce. It’s still got loads of fat (hey, that’s what makes it so delicious!) but at least it’s homemade, cheaper, and a great way to get kids who are picky eaters to finish their burger. Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons French dressing 4 teaspoons [...]
Tiramisu
A delicious dessert to impress guests — and best of all, no baking required! Ingredients 6 egg yolks 3/4 cup white sugar 2/3 cup milk 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pound mascarpone cheese 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature 2 tablespoons rum 2 (3 ounce) packages ladyfinger cookies 1 [...]
A casserole for your canine!
Here’s something to serve the furry members of your family: a Doggy Casserole that’s full of nutrients and tastes a heck of a lot better than the canned stuff. Just mix: 1 cup boiled poultry, chopped ½ cup cooked brown rice ½ cup boiled mixed vegetables 3 to 4 Tbsp unsalted chicken broth Stir together [...]
Multigrain Pancakes With Strawberry ‘Syrup’
A healthy but delicious pancake recipe from Oprah’s diet expert, Dean Ornish. He has just released a book, The Spectrum. Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened apple juice ½ cup unsweetened applesauce 2 egg whites or ½ cup egg substitute 2 cups multigrain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ cup oats ½ teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking [...]
