This is not really a recipe, more a plea to use buckwheat soba noodles occasionally when cooking an Asian-inspired (particularly Japanese) meal. The nutty and wholesome flavour and firm texture make a change from the ubiquitous egg noodles or plain rice; they’re an excellent accompaniment to things like grilled oily fish, unctuous pork belly, poached chicken breasts or miso-glazed aubergine. Even if the dish they’re served with is warm, I prefer to rinse soba noodles with cold water and eat them when cool, as they seem to seize up and become claggy if left warm. In the UK, Clearspring, Akagi…
Author: chefalice
Chocoholics won’t be able to get enough of this slow cooker dessert favorite because it’s oozing with layers of chocolate in every bite.
This retro recipe reminds me of the holidays when one of my aunts would always show up with an upside-down cake in hand. It became a reliable comfort, and family get-togethers weren’t the same without it. I remember watching as a kid as my aunt flipped it over, and the magical moment when it appeared on the plate in one piece.
John Collins, a headwaiter at Limmer’s Hotel and Coffee House in London, is credited with the invention of both the John Collins and Tom Collins drinks. The John Collins is typically produced using American whiskey while the Tom Collins is usually now made with London Dry Gin, since Old Tom sweetened gin stopped production in the 1960s.
The first time I tried a Whiskey Milk Punch, I was at a 1950s theme party with a few of my friends. We all got dressed up in decade-appropriate garb and tried out different cocktails and mixed drinks of the time. I was skeptical about mixing alcohol and milk, but somehow, it just works!
This has “midnight snack” written all over it. I love making it when my friends are coming over for a movie marathon night, and we know we’ll need a sweet treat after we’ve waded through the pretzels and popcorn. This Berry Crumble always hits the spot.
When I think of fall, I think of this recipe. It has cinnamon, apples, and pecans all rolled into one gooey treat, making it the ultimate cozy dessert for the cool months.
Whenever I go apple picking, I get caught up in the fun and end up picking way more apples than I know what to do with. Then I discovered this recipe for Apple Dumplings, a perfect way to create an easy apple dessert that everyone will love. The lemon-lime soda adds a distinct sweetness to a dish that’s already craveable.