Homemade Buns
They may not be as easy as buying from the bakery… but they are so good! How to Make Homemade Buns: Whisk together the water, yeast, sugar, and 1/2 cup...
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Christmas
Make your Christmas the merriest it has ever been with these festive recipes that will astound you and your loved ones.
Traditional British Christmas Pudding
How to Make British Christmas Pudding: First off, roughly chop all the dried fruit and soak in any dark rum or brandy for about one week – if pushed for...
Kerstkoekjes
How to Make Kerstkoekjes: Mix the flour, caster sugar, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Rub the cold butter with your fingers to form small crumbs....
Duchess Potatoes (Pommes de Terre Duchesse)
How to Make Duchess Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a stockpot, cover with cold water, season with salt, and bring to a boil over a high heat. Adjust to a...
Traditional Bread Sauce
How to Make Bread Sauce: As the name suggests, bread sauce involves bread – but not sliced bread. Bread sauce is made with breadcrumbs, which is what gives it its...
Chicken Gravy
A good gravy, made with the giblets, meat juices, a little wine and, please!, very little flour – if any, brings the delicious plate together, uniting the meat and veggies....
Dutch Rollade
Preparation in Advance: Sprinkle a flat (about 1 inch) rectangular fillet (or 2 when pork and beef are combined) with salt and pepper and 1 grounded laurel leave (in the...
Menudo/ Spicy Beef and Corn Belly Soup
A party is not a party without a plate of menudo. Made with a dried red chili base in northern Mexico or in a light broth known as ‘what a...
Champurrado
This chocolate drink with corn and spices has been part of our culture since the time of the Aztecs. Today, we enjoy this delicious champurrado, especially during the winter season...
Beef Birria
Birria is one of the richest dishes of Mexican cuisine. Although this dish is delicious when prepared with sheep, goat or mutton, today we are going to prepare another delicious...
Picadillo Stuffed Peppers/ Chiles Rellenos de Picadillo
If you ever get to Mexico, be sure to visit the markets and their small restaurants and I assure you that you will be delighted to have done so. There...