Filo-wrapped crottin de Chavignol 1 crottin de chavignol 1 sheet filo pastry 20g butter melted 1 egg yolk 1 plum tomato vinaigrette ready prepared sea salt and pepper to taste 1 finely diced shallot 3 finely chopped basil leaves 1 Valencay goat's cheese. basil oil to decorate Preheat oven to 180C (gas mark 4). Fold the filo pas

Candy making is generally so simple that any school girl or boy may concoct for themselves or friends the finest of candies at very little expense. Below are hints on tools needed and other generalities to make candy making even easier. Candy Maker's Tools Unless one intends to make candy to sell, or on an unusually large scale, no large asso

Do you love Indian cuisine? If you're like me, the smell of Indian spices is one of life's most wonderful experiences. But many Indian dishes, such as samosas, are loaded with fat from deep frying. Here is a way to experience the exquisite flavor of samosas without the need to drag out your deep fryer. You'll love these wraps as much as samosas

First get these ingredients: 2 "Ready to Bake" pie crusts 5 large eggs 1 1/2 cups Half & Half 8 oz. Cheddar/Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded fine) 12 oz. bacon (fried crisp) 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup diced green onion tops 1/2 cup diced yellow onion 1 large pickled jalapeno (seeded & vein remove

Most of the shrimp we eat speak a foreign language. Like most folks, I'd never really given a lot of thought to where the shrimp I eat come from. During my last trip to my favorite fishing grounds, Apalachicola Bay and St. George Island, Florida, I learned quite a lot about shrimp! Before this I was just happy to be able to eat all the shrimp I wa

When you want to prepare a special weekend recipe for our family, you may consider baking a candy corn cake. Actually, you are not the only one who want to prepare candy corn cake-we are many. Surely, this cooking idea will make your family happy. You can enjoy eating and therefore you can develop a stronger bond. So, if you really want to bake

You don't need to be a chef-in-training to create a spectacular dessert that will have your sweetheart smiling until next Valentine's Day. You can make a truly decadent creation by following this simple chocolate dessert recipe. I like to use the large stem berries as they look spectacular and have a built in handle. Here are a couple of recipes t

One of the easiest and most commonly grilled foods in the United States is probably the grilled hamburger. But exactly what goes into the perfect construction of this dish? You may think it's as simple as slapping a lump of ground meat down on the flames, but there are certain other techniques you can use to build a better sandwich. All burgers are

Looking for something to take with you on the road, or a snack to munch at your desk? Forget about those awful Powerbars and other various soy bars. Granola bars are OK, but they do not have much protein. High quality protein bars are available at the store, but for $5 a pop! We are looking for something cheap and easy, and here it is. Do-it-yourse

You can save time by cooking meals days in advance and storing them. If you are a busy individual and you don't have time during your crazy work week to cook dinner, try cooking on the weekends. If you plan your meals carefully, you can quickly and easily prepare them. Try purchasing meats and seasoning them on Saturday or Sunday. Then, you can

Vacation meals should be fun to prepare and delightful to eat! In addition, leisure meals should be easy to prepare! I'm pretty sure that's a law in most parts of the country, especially on the Gulf Coast. No one wants to spend their vacation time slaving over a hot stove. Dinner is even more difficult when you have to serve twenty or more peop

The origin of the martini has been debated throughout the years, with some arguing that the martini originated around 1900 and was the offshoot of another popular drink of the era, the martinez. Others believe that the martini was named after the Martini and Rossi vermouth that in turn was named after the both the British Martini, and Henry Rifles

Pork is a typical ingredient in Chinese cooking. Although pork has a fatty connotation, there are lean cuts that can be a healthy addition to your table. Today I am sharing with you two succulent Chinese recipes using pork. Cabbage-Wrapped Chinese Pork Rolls 9 oz(250g) boneless pork, lean and fat 1 tsp. salt. or to taste 1 tsp. scall

There's nothing like grandma's good old-fashioned cooking to get everyone's mouth watering, and study after study has shown that America's favorite dishes are consistently the classic, old-fashioned recipes they grew up eating at the dining room table. Classic recipes like meatloaf, fried chicken and apple pie will probably be just as popular

One of my favourite foods is cheese; cheese on toast, macaroni cheese, cheese on crackers, jacket potato and cheese. Whatever the dish may be, i usually find one way or another to make sure this delicious product is included in my meals. The "posher" cheeses such as Brie, Camembert, Stilton and Roquefort are all delicious although usually costly. H