100% Fruit Compote
Compote--a dish of stewed fruit--is great with things like yogurt, pancakes, waffles, ice cream, etc. This exceedingly easy recipe eschews the usual sugar syrup...
Month: July 2020
Hearty Wholegrain Pancakes
This is my go-to (American) pancake recipe for everyday breakfasts because they're completely whole grain and don't have any extra sugar in the batter. The only...
Cupboard Curry
There are many, many kinds of curry. This one is very simple and makes a great weeknight dinner. You need a few core ingredients, and the rest can be decided ba...
Guacamole
Guacamole dates back to the Aztec Empire, and to this day it continues to make the world a better place. It's a part of Mexican cuisine and has become part of A...
All About Avocados
Avocados are incredibly versatile and delicious eaten raw or cooked. You can enjoy them with a spoon straight out of the skin, slice and eat 'em in a sandwich o...
Melting Butter and Chocolate
Many recipes will require you to melt butter and chocolate. This isn't terribly complicated, but both can be temperamental in similar ways, so this post will gi...
Working with Yeast (and Troubleshooting)
Generally in baking, there are two ways to leaven (add a rising agent to) batter or dough--yeast or chemical leavening. Most of the time, when making something ...
Food-Safety Basics
There are many considerations in the subject food safety, but these are a few basic guidelines that might help you start thinking about good hygiene in the kitc...
Stocking Your Pantry – The Basics
As you cook more, you’ll probably figure out which things you consider essential or helpful to keep on hand. For the raw beginner, I've created a list with some...