Duck Commander Phil Robertson and his wife Miss Kay, the stars of Duck Dynasty, sliced some sweet potato pie and filled their audience in about Clayton Homes. “What do I know about Clayton Homes?” Phil Robertson asked. “I know they’re built right here in America.” “And they know the difference between a house and a [...]
Mushroom-rich diet followed by Katy Perry, Kelly Osbourne and Roxanne Pallett can help women lose weight without shrinking their bust. The mushroom plan is being touted as the latest weapon for savvy celeb dieters who want to shed pounds quickly but still keep some of their curves. Mushroom and Spinach Omelette: – cooking spray/oil – [...]
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How to make perfect hard boiled eggs Cook time: 12 minutes If you want hard boiled eggs that are easy to peel, make sure they are several days old. If this is Easter time, and everyone is buying their eggs at the last minute, buy your eggs 5 days in advance of boiling. Hard boiling [...]
There’s a world of difference between Delia Smith and Pippa Middleton when it comes to tips about food, but that hasn’t stopped Waitrose ditching the former and giving the latter her own column in its magazine. Pippa’s Friday Night Feasts will advise on the best meals to start the weekend off with friends. “It will [...]
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cupcakes Ingredients: CupCakes *3 cups all purpose flour * 2 cups sugar * 2/3 cup Hershey’s Cocoa * 2 teaspoons baking soda * 1 teaspoon salt * 2 cups water * 2/3 cup vegetable oil * 2 tablespoons vinegar * 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Filling: * 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, [...]
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Chocolate crème brûlée INGREDIENTS (Serves 8) 3 medium eggs 1 medium egg yolk 300 g (10½oz) caster sugar 3 tbsp cocoa powder 25 g plain cooking chocolate 284 ml (½ pt) half-fat cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 spray low-fat cooking spray METHOD Preheat the oven to 150°C/fan 130°C/gas 2. Put 2.5 cm (1in) water [...]
Coq au Vin Recipe (serves 4) INGREDIENTS 1 spray of low-calorie cooking spray 8 shallots or small onions, halved 2 garlic cloves, crushed 600 g (1lb 5oz) skinless chicken legs, raw 125 ml (4fl oz) medium white wine 300 ml (½pt) chicken stock 175 g (6oz) mushrooms, halved 1 dried bay leaf 1 level tbsp [...]
The secret to a perfect Christmas pudding is all in the fruit, explains Paul Gray, who is master cake-maker at Bettys, the famous bakery and tea shop in Harrogate, Yorkshire. “Don’t use dried sultanas you’ve found at the back of the cupboard,” he says. “Buy the freshest and best quality fruit you can afford.” He [...]
With this easy decorating tip, you and your kids can turn a batch of homemade or store-bought cupcakes into a festive treat. What you’ll need Cooled cupcakes (baked from your favorite recipe) White icing Grated coconut Green gumdrops Sugar, for sprinkling gumdrop leaves Red candy for holly berries (M&Ms work well) How to make it [...]
Use this method the next time you want to share a bottle of Champagne with a date. Prepare the Champagne bottle The first thing to do is remove the packaging foil around the neck of the bottle. There should be a small tab to get you started. Next, untwist the wire around the cork and [...]
This is a perfect eggnog recipe for larger parties. This traditional way to make the classic holiday beverage requires patience and time but is well worth the effort and sure to be a crowd pleaser. There are many variations of Eggnog, some cater to special diets like the Low Carb and Vegan Eggnogs, and some [...]
Frosted Christmas cookies Ingredients for Christmas cookies 1 1/2 cups softened butter 1 cup white granulated sugar 1 cup confectioners sugar 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt some cookie cutters a roll of parchment paper Ingredients for Frosting 8 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons milk 2 [...]
Roast goose with sage INGREDIENTS (Serves 8) 1 x 4.5-5.5 kg (10-12 lb) oven-ready goose, with giblets reserved for stock Handful of apple peel, lemon rind and sage For the giblet stock 1 onion, unpeeled and quartered 1 celery stick, roughly chopped 1 large carrot, roughly chopped Parsley stalks 6 black peppercorns For the gravy [...]
Brussels sprouts recipe Ingredients (Serves 8) 900 g (2 lb) Brussels sprouts Bacon lardons Salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Prepare the sprouts, removing the outer leaves. Trim the base, and cut a cross in the bottom of each, if you wish. Cook in boiling salted water for 5-6 minutes until just cooked – [...]
Max Clark from Leiths School of Food and Wine in UK is on hand to help ensure that your Christmas cooking runs smoothly. Max Clark says: “My best piece of advice for the perfect, stress free celebration? Keep it simple. “You are not the hired help, but part of the festivities! Quality should reign over [...]
Christmas Eve Lemon Tart For the pastry 225 g (8 oz) plain flour 150 g (5½ oz) cold butter, cubed 25 g (1oz) icing sugar 1 large egg, beaten For the lemon filling 9 large eggs 300 ml (½ pt) double cream 350 g (12 oz) caster sugar Finely grated zest and juice of 6 [...]
Christmas chocolate log INGREDIENTS (Serves 10-12) For the chocolate sponge 4 large eggs 100 g (4 oz) caster sugar 65 g (2½ oz) self-raising flour 40 g (1½ oz) cocoa powder For the icing and topping 275 g (10 oz) Bournville chocolate, broken into small pieces 450 ml (¾pt) double cream 4 tbsp apricot jam [...]
Ice cream Christmas pudding INGREDIENTS 1 x 450g (1lb) jar vegetarian suet-free mincemeat 3 tbsp rum 4 eggs 300 ml (½ pt) double cream 100 g (3½ oz) caster sugar METHOD Mix the mincemeat and rum together. Separate the eggs. Place the yolks in a small bowl and mix until well blended. Whisk the cream [...]
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For those on the hunt for last-minute Thanksgiving recipe ideas, Marilyn Monroe’s handwritten checklist might offer some inspiration. Jotted on a letterhead from an insurance company, Marilyn Monroe explains how she prepares a turkey dinner, with all of the trimmings. For the stuffing she soaks a French loaf in cold water and adds five herbs, [...]
Turkeys are bred for their prized breast white meat. In fact, most turkeys are fertilized via artificial insemination because they are so large, they cannot get close enough to mate. Although the turkey can grow to 70 pounds, most toms (males) weigh in at around 20 pounds. Turkey hens are usually 8 to 16 pounds. [...]
Lazy chefs can rustle up a turkey casserole with winter veg, chipolatas, stuffing balls and cranberry jelly in a hassle-free 12 minutes…all from a can. The self-heating festive feast comes in a compact 400 gram tin. When December 25 arrives, simply remove the rubber cap, pierce the holes and open the insulated can. This kick [...]
A basic brine makes this turkey breast more flavorful, moist, and tender. Refrigerate the turkey in the brine overnight, then roast to perfection for a fabulous feast. Ingredients: 1 turkey breast, bone-in, about 5 to 7 pounds 1 gallon ice cold water 1 1/2 cups kosher salt (if you only have table salt, use 1 [...]
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