Gnocchi might seem strange to some of us especially to those that do not know much about Italian delicacies. But after tasting one of those softly made filling dumplings, you would wish you had it earlier. Gnocchi is a dumpling gotten from the combination of ingredients such as semolina and potato predominantly. The dumpling can come in various shapes and sizes as most people tend to make it according to …
Let me guess, when you hear the word risotto, your mind instinctively flashes across one “chefs only” delicate rice dish that takes a whole lot of attention and practice? Permit me to say that you are very correct! Making risotto itself is no easy ball game, but for all the grainy pleasures you get when all is done and set, it is a time well spent. So all that brings …
The first question you might ask yourself is what is a quiche? And most importantly what to serve with a quiche? Let’s dive into the basis. A quiche is a traditional French tart that is primarily made with egg and with an assortment of ingredients. These ingredients can include ham, egg, cheese, peppers and even spinach. Regardless of what you place in your quiche its makes for a delightful meal. …
Have you ever been in a situation whereby you get a flashback of the look and taste of a particular dish and the next thing you do is rush to go get it, whether at home or at a restaurant? Yes, I thought so, you have. Only a few dishes are capable of bringing about such reactions and Mac and cheese is definitely one of those. Aside from the all …
When I decided to write on this topic I had no idea if it was going to be a good or a bad idea, you ask why? Well, that’s because pasta (apart from money) cuts across all religion, race, tribe, etc. It’s like a basic or staple food lingua. I know that just by reading the title of this article you can already mention three to five side dishes that …
So we all know that part of the cow meat that tastes so juicy and succulent when roasted right? Of course, we do! That is the prime rib, it is the undisputed master of flavour amongst the different parts of a cow. It holds in it so much taste and there are so many ways we can have them served but they don’t always come in handy when we need …
Crab Cakes, is it me or do you get a kind of feeling anytime you say that out loud? It’s definitely not just me. Crab cakes are a hot number when having dinner, lunch, when you are expecting company or at an open event, it works all the time. It is beautiful on the outside and juicy on the inside, at least that is how it should be but, it …
Oh, mamma mia! How I love dumplings, what kind of dumplings exactly? Pierogies, one interesting thing I find very compelling about dumplings is the suspense you get till you finally taste it. It is a wrapped surprise that you look forward to tasting, and ‘oh my’ if it comes out all wrong, but I guarantee that after you are done reading this, that can’t be you making awful pierogies. We …