Bubble and Squeak is so called because of the noises it makes whilst frying in the pan. It is a traditional English dish made from the leftovers of Sunday dinner or Christmas dinner, with the main ingredient being the leftover potatoes and cabbage, though most vegetables can be … [Read more...] about English Makeover Bubble and Squeak
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Simply Classic Swiss Cheese Fondue
To make traditional fondue you simply need two types of Swiss cheese (Gruyère and Emmenthal) and dry white wine. You can use whatever aged cheese is available, but they should ideally less than a year old. Swiss fondue is served with crusty bread, period. The bread should be … [Read more...] about Simply Classic Swiss Cheese Fondue
Fabulous Light Fruitcake
If you are not a fan of fruitcake it is likely that you have been subjected to the introduction of mass produced cakes in the early 20th century which took all the love out of the process, and just a lack of knowledge as to how to make a great moist cake. I defended the much … [Read more...] about Fabulous Light Fruitcake
Colorful Squash Risotto
Risotto is one of those simple, hearty, low fat glorious dishes. It is essentially arborio rice, stock, parmesan and whatever ingredients you wish to include. For Halloween or any harvest meal, try squash which is in season and have that lovely orange color. Roasting the … [Read more...] about Colorful Squash Risotto
All the Taste, Half the Guilt Pumpkin Pie
While we associate pumpkin pie with American cuisine, recipes for pumpkin pie appeared as early as the 17th century. Originally they were called “pompion”, the French word for “pumpkin”, which suggests that the French created the first pumpkin pie recipes. Non fat evaporated … [Read more...] about All the Taste, Half the Guilt Pumpkin Pie