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Matzo Brei
Every episode embodies Nick’s belief that cooking with passion is one of the best ways to connect with those you love. This week, Nick shows us how to make Breakfast Favourites. Ingredients3 tablespoons butter 1 small white onion, finely chopped ¼ teaspoon salt, divided ⅛ teaspoon C&H® or Domino®sugar (optional) 4 eggs ¼ teaspoon black […]
Spicy Baked Chickpeas
PREP TIME: 10 COOK TIME: 35 Ingredients 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin Pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste Kosher salt Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Rinse and drain the chickpeas and dry by rolling them around in a kitchen towel. […]
Buttermilk and Lemon Puddings with Caramel and Pineapple
These comforting upside down puddings are best eaten warm, though they are still delicious at room temperature. Whereas that warmth may be seem most appropriate during the cooler months in autumn and winter, I enjoy these at any time of the year. The combination of caramel and pineapple with the light pudding is delicious, but […]
Duck Salad with Marmalade Dressing
If you use a barbecued or roasted duck from an Asian takeaway or supermarket this lovely salad is fast work, and even more so if you make the Marmalade Dressing in advance and have it ready in the fridge. If you can’t get duck it’s also good with chicken. Prep time 20 mins Serves 6 […]
Vinaigrettes
Homemade dressings far outshine any store-bought varieties, and Martha will show you how easy it is to make your own. She starts the lesson with a delicious shallot vinaigrette prepared two ways: whisked directly in the bottom of a salad bowl and shaken in a small jar. Vinaigrette in a Jar Makes 3/4 cup INGREDIENTS […]
Caesar Salad with “Crusty” Croutons
PREP TIME: 10minCOOK TIME: 10minSERVES: 4 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup garlic-flavoured olive oil, divided, plus more as needed 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, divided, plus more as desired 4 ounces frozen pizza crust, thawed 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 medium head romaine, chopped, rinsed, and dried Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Step 1Put […]
Chilli Lime Salt
Prep time: 5 mins Makes: ½ cup Ingredients 1 large fresh red chilli ½ cup flaky sea salt finely grated zest of 2 limes Method Remove seeds from chilli and slice flesh into tiny pieces. Mix with the sea salt and lime zest in a mortar and pestle or food processor and pound or blitz […]
Vegetarian Pasta
Serves 4 Ingredients 250g (8 oz) fresh fettucine or tagliatelle 1 red onion, thinly sliced 2.5ml (½ tsp) minced garlic 125g (4 oz) mushrooms, thickly sliced 200g (7 oz) mini rosa tomatoes 100g (3 oz) asparagus tips 60g (2 oz) feta, broken 125g (4 oz) ricotta, coarsely broken 175ml (¾ cup) cream Water from boiling […]