Good everyday recipes to make and enjoy!
On this page you will find Articles related to cooking and basic Cooking How To’s to help you become a better cook.
This easy homemade allspice recipe is a substitute that you can make and use in cooking when you can’t get store bought.
It is a perfect combination of spices that mimic the taste of the allspice berry. Use this allspice recipe as a replacement in recipes that call for ground allspice.
This dry ranch dressing mix is easy to make! So simple and super handy to keep in your pantry, this homemade ranch seasoning recipe takes less than 5 minutes.
If you are looking for a dry buttermilk powder substitute, I have one for you! It’s quick to make with two simple ingredients.
It’s great for when you have run out or can’t buy it locally. I’ve come up with a simple solution similar to fresh buttermilk substitutes.
What can you use instead of buttermilk? If you’ve forgotten to buy buttermilk or can’t get hold of it.
There are several substitutes for buttermilk in baking, and you may already have these in your kitchen. These alternatives are also quick and cheap.
Want to know how to make chocolate brownies, these tips will have you making the best brownies very time!
This article will show you how to prepare Brussel sprouts for cooking, storing, and freezing. You will also find a list of different cooking methods and recipes to try.
How to soften butter for baking and spreading. If you are new to baking, you may have come across the term “soften butter” and wondered what that is and how to do it. This tutorial will explain it all.
Need something different to decorate your cakes or desserts? Make candied orange slices, they are so easy it is to make!
Why deseed a tomato? Removing the seeds and pulp from tomatoes is a great way to remove the excess moisture that they can add to a dish.
The seeds and pulp have a high water content which make salads, salsas and sandwiches soggy when left to sit for a while.
You’ve come to the right place if you have been asking yourself how to make chicken stock in a crock pot. Homemade chicken stock is easy to make in the slow cooker and it’s almost set and forget. In the end you get a lovely gelatinous homemade stock that is much healthier than anything you could buy.
If you are trying to drink more water but have had enough of tasteless plain water, try fruit infused waters. The recipes we have on this page are so easy to do and can be made with just about any fruit. It’s a great way to improve the water taste and they are refreshing too!
This is a complete guide on how to make instant coffee taste better and make it coffee shop style at home. So, if you want the best tasting coffee ever, without spending a small fortune on an espresso machine or constantly buying it at the coffee shops you’ll enjoy this. Let’s get started!
Learn how to make apple sauce. It’s so easy a quick to make. With this homemade apple sauce recipe, you will have a delicious sauce that can be used in so many ways.
Use it as a dessert or breakfast topping, eat it as a sweet or use it in baking. It can even be used as a replacement for oil or butter or eggs in things like cakes and pancakes.
Why is my bread dense and heavy? This is a question asked by many first-time bakers. Unfortunately, it can be a hard question to answer.
If you are new to cake baking and want to know more? Or been lost about where to begin? This page provides cake baking tips for beginners which can help improve your baking knowledge and skills.
How to make yogurt at home? If you think that making yogurt at home is difficult, then you should read this page. It’s so easy to make, healthy and cheaper too, and you don’t need any special equipment to make it.
We’ve been making yogurt for many years now and will never go back to store bought again. This homemade yogurt tastes really good and is without that mouth puckering sour taste you get from the ones you buy. It is milky in flavour with just a hint of sourness.
This Italian seasoning mix recipe takes less that 5 minutes to make. No need to buy an Italian seasoning blend when you can make your own. And you may already have everything you need in your pantry.
Are you new to baking and not sure how to sift flour? This article explains how and when to sift flour and you will also learn how to correctly measure flour.
This page is full of pita bread ideas including how to store pita bread, how to keep it fresh, how to open pita pockets without tearing, tips for filling pita bread and much more.
You will also find links to some great recipes for delicious pita pocket sandwiches and wraps, pita pizzas and homemade pita chips.
If the thought of hand kneading dough has put you off making bread, have you considered kneading dough in a mixer?
Make this homemade rough puff pastry recipe the next time you need puff pastry. I promise you won’t be sorry. This dough is so light, buttery and flaky you are going to love it. It’s delicious and easy to make with detailed step by step instructions.
Do you want to know how to use instant yeast? If you have never made bread before and have no idea how to use instant yeast, this article will explain it all!
New to bread making, these bread making tips will give you the confidence to make your own bread.
Learn how to make shortcrust pastry with egg to use for both sweet and savoury dishes. It’s easier than you think and can be made in just 10 minutes. You’ll love the taste of this pasty, it’s so much tastier than store bought.
