Meatballs are a go-to staple for most parties. Not only are they dead-easy to prepare ahead of time, but they are also just so versatile and can be served on their own with a dip or as part of a meal. It is indeed no surprise that most cultures have […]
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How Many Pounds of Turkey Do You Need per Person for a Great Dinner?
Avoid disappointing anyone at your Thanksgiving dinner by knowing how many pounds of turkey to buy.
Easy Thanksgiving Dinner planning – how much to cook for crowd sizes?
Thanksgiving Dinner planning: Find out how much turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, potatoes, vegetables, and dessert to prepare.
Roasting Turkey? How Many Pounds of Stuffing for Thanksgiving?
Discover the perfect amount of stuffing to make for your Thanksgiving or Christmas meal. Find out how many boxes of stuffing you’ll need based on the number of guests.
Fancy chicken wings? Deep-fried or air fried – which one is best?
Fried chicken wings, beer, and football… What better way to have a great time? How about enjoying the wings without any of the guilt, enjoying perfectly crispy fried chicken wings without the fat and calories from deep-frying? Or, even better – discovering 2 techniques that are arguably superior to barbecuing […]
Freezing lemongrass? Tricks and tips to make the most of your spices.
Lemongrass is a unique spice or herb used in Asian cooking. As a child, I appreciated its mosquito-repellent properties. As an adult, I am even more impressed by its subtle flavor, which delicately accentuates any dish. Unfortunately, it grows very slowly in my garden and is not always in stock […]
Meatballs – feeding a crowd? How to reheat from frozen for best effect
Meatballs are a favorite food to keep in our house. Not only are they delicious, but most people love than and they are so versatile. We can use them to hide vegetables or as a quick protein fix when the kids are really hungry. Alternatively, when you simply want a […]
The quick guide to spicy mayonnaise. More than just a surprising perinaise?
The popularity of Nandos perinaise has created a revived interest in creamy, spicy mayonnaise dips. As a quick disclaimer, the information below referencing perinaise has been garnered over many years of talking to various Nandos store owners and gleaned from the official Nandos website. While people use the two terms […]
Ultimate party guide – how much chicken is needed to feed 30 guests?
Throwing a party can be complicated. Not only do you havr to contend with whom to invite and how to fit them all into your space, but you also have to worry about what to serve and how to serve it. In addition, how can you minimise the amount of […]
One-pan bacon and egg solution – no fuss, less to wash up!
Stainless steel, non-stick, cast iron? Small pan, large pan? Magic happens when you wake up to freshly cooked bacon and eggs. Having to wash a pile of pots and pans after breakfast – not so much. Any one-pan recipe is worth its weight in gold. So, what is the secret? […]