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Chicken And Vegetable Noodle Soup

Written by The Cook on November 8, 2008 - 0 Comments
Categories: Chicken Dishes, Soups

A classic soup to cure what ails you. Read more »

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Kicking BBQ Sauce

Written by The Cook on November 2, 2008 - 0 Comments
Categories: Accompanying Sauces

Definitely worth making your own… Read more »

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The Secret to Preparing the Perfect Paella

Written by The Cook on October 15, 2008 - 0 Comments
Categories: Uncategorized

According to The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, paella is a saffron-flavored dish made with varying combinations of rice, vegetables, meat, chicken and seafood. The Dictionary also explains that in the Old French and Catalan languages, paella means frying pan or pot. The traditional paella pan is flat and of large diameter, it can also have handles on each side. Read more »

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How To Make YUMMY Croûtons

Written by The Cook on October 12, 2008 - 0 Comments
Categories: Back To Basics

These little squares are so much more than mere fried bread. They are a taste sensation: Guaranteed your mouth will light up, your taste buds will linger over the flavours, your teeth will revel in the crunchy texture and your tongue will tingle with the excitement of it all!!¦

Have them is soups, salads or on their own as a tasty snack.

True, croûtons are tiny pieces of fried bread, but it’s HOW you prepare them that makes the difference..let me guide you in preparing THE most YUMMY croûtons. Read more »

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Yummy Mushroom Soup

Written by The Cook on October 5, 2008 - 0 Comments
Categories: Soups, Vegetarian Dishes

For the last few weeks the fields around our piece of paradise have been full of field mushrooms and button mushrooms all FREE for the picking. And pick them we have… Read more »

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How To Make Real Custard

Written by The Cook on September 7, 2008 - 0 Comments
Categories: Desserts

Or Crème Anglaise to give it its real name, so much nicer don’t you think?

Making real custard is a dying art in today’s busy world, but you really cannot beat it.

I know the ‘ready made’ cardboard cartons are quick and easy, but it’s not really custard. Just a yellow glob tasting of cardboard.

Do yourself a favor and make a real custard and you will not regret that extra five minutes, I promise you. Read more »

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Ham and Cheese Omelet

Written by The Cook on September 5, 2008 - 0 Comments
Categories: Egg Dishes

Omelet’s are not just for breakfast, they are quick and easy to whip up for a nutritious lunch or dinner as well. They can also be served with a salad on the side. Read more »

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Know Your Chicken

Written by The Cook on August 28, 2008 - 0 Comments
Categories: Uncategorized

Chicken as a popular food source is nearly as old as recorded history itself. First domesticated around 2000 B.C. in India, early chicken eaters were also found in China and Babylon. Brought to the U.S. by Columbus, the early colonists first bred chickens more for their eggs than their meat. Easy to breed and care for, and easy to digest, chicken has become an American staple. Read more »

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Quick and Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken

Written by The Cook on August 23, 2008 - 0 Comments
Categories: Chicken Dishes

This recipe, which serves four, takes about 20 minutes to prepare and close to 15 minutes to cook. Read more »

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Toll House Crumb Cake

Written by The Cook on August 15, 2008 - 0 Comments
Categories: Baking, Cakes, Vegetarian Dishes

A cross between Toll House cookies and coffee cake this delicious and versatile cake works well both as a snack with coffee or tea or as a dessert after a meal. Read more »

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