In a typical Middle Eastern home there is almost always hummus readily available to dip into. Hummus is an extremely versatile dip or spread. This recipe celebrates the authentic method of making hummus, while also incorporating a fun twist. Hummus is best served with some pita bread, as a dip for vegetables or grilled meats, or as a tasty spread for sandwiches. Components of The Best Hummus Recipe Dried Chickpeas need to be soaked for at least 12 hours (up […]
If you’ve seen Ted Lasso then you know about Biscuits with the Boss. Each morning Ted Lasso brings his boss a small pink box of freshly baked butter shortbread biscuits in order to bond. This recipe is a recreation of Ted Lasso’s Biscuit Recipe. All you need for this recipe is 5 ingredients for perfectly buttery, crunchy little bars of joy. With the main ingredient being butter, and the fact that they are so simple to make, we love using […]
Butter is fantastic, but homemade butter is magical. This recipe for homemade butter requires about 10 minutes and the use of a stand mixer (like this KitchenAid). For unsalted butter the only ingredient needed is some heavy cream. However, if you want to get a little extravagant you can throw in some salt and fresh herbs (and maybe some roasted garlic). Best served on some delicious fresh baked bread. Making Butter in a Stand Mixer To begin making your butter […]
Making peanut butter is a very satisfying and easy process. A food processor or, a blender will make this job much easier. Don’t have any of those things? Do it the old-fashioned way and grab a mortar and pestle. The old-fashioned approach requires a lot of patience. Lastly, you will need roasted peanuts. Nothing else is required. Making nut butter is a straightforward process. Personally, I prefer the raw taste of peanuts, but if you want to get nutty you […]
Shrimp Ceviche is inherently healthy, which makes it so much more amazing considering how delicious the dish is. Traditionally the dish is made with raw fish that gets “cooked” in lime juice. The lime marinate causes the shrimp (or fish) to firm up and achieve the appearance of having been cooked. However due to different risks associated with this method, we prefer to poach the shrimp prior to making the ceviche. How to Poach Shrimp Poaching shrimp is one of […]
Poached eggs are beautifully delicate little things. Although intimidating to most, a poached egg is very simple to master once you’ve learned the proper technique. Once you’ve picked it up they make the greatest addition to just about any meal! Especially when you’re trying to make it a little fancy. I love to eat poached eggs with most breakfast dishes, especially a good avocado toast or breakfast hash. What is a Poached Egg? A poached egg is an egg that […]
Honestly, who doesn’t love guacamole? I know there are super convenient store-bought options, however…I really, truly, firmly believe that everyone needs a good guacamole recipe in their arsenal. Guac is amazing, it is insanely healthy and even more insanely delicious. You can (and should) eat Guac with literally everything. Toast, eggs, chicken, tacos, crackers, chips… the list goes on and on. It’s the perfect side, spread, and dip. Personally, I eat guac with everything. However, my favorite way to eat […]
The Perfect Chips Forget those addictively delicious store-bought chips that are impossible to stop eating and try tostones. Tostones are also addictively delicious, and they are hard to stop eating, but they are better. They are better because they are easy, quick to make and cheap. Tostones are a very traditional dish in Puerto Rico, and probably anywhere plantains grow naturally. Plantains are a bit like the offsprings of bananas and potatoes. They are high in fiber, potassium, minerals, vitamins, […]