One of the mainstays in my pantry is Maille Dijon Mustard. It’s very versatile, and I love it most especially when I make herbed vinaigrette. And I can’t have it any other way when I spread it on a grilled hotdog. We all know that there’s more to mustard than heat. The smooth but pungent [...] . . . → Read More: Dijon Mustard
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A great stand-in ingredient that is used to thicken gravy, sauce or custard is cornstarch. Flour is the firsthand pick by most cooks but just the same, cornstarch delivers the same result. The only difference – cornstarch dissolves a lot easier and you don’t expect to see an opaque mixture. For every two tablespoons of [...] . . . → Read More: Thickener Thank God, at this point in my life I don’t have to worry about cholesterol treatment. Neither me nor my husband have to deal with this kind of health issue. Of course, as we age we are all aware that we may have to deal with high cholesterol levels in the future. In the meantime, [...] . . . → Read More: Say Cheese As far as heart health is concerned, we are aware about the fact that soft margarines and spreads undoubtedly top butter. Yet, I still use butter whenever I bake. Bad, I know, but baked goods tastes better with butter. When cooking, canola or olive oil are great choices. I have gotten used to the taste [...] . . . → Read More: Is Butter That Bad? I’m now on the last part of my pantry essentials series. After I share these last few items with you, I’ll be free to thoroughly search online for the very much sought after cigar brand: Drew Estate, for my husband’s boss who is celebrating his birthday soon. IN THE REFRIGERATOR: Lettuce, carrots and celery – [...] . . . → Read More: Pantry Essentials (III) Here’s part 2: IN THE CUPBOARD: Assorted crackers, olives, nuts and dried fruits – are great party nibbles and they are instant! Garlic, onions and potatoes – they are considered as starting point for tons of recipes. Couscous and instant rice – these are great when vegetables, dried fruits and spices are added. Canned beans, [...] . . . → Read More: Pantry Essentials (II) I’m going to share part 1 of the different essentials that we need to stock up on in our pantry to enable us to make quick and simple dishes. If we have these ingredients on hand, it will definitely save us the time and make our lives in the kitchen a lot easier. IN THE [...] . . . → Read More: Pantry Essentials (I) |
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