-1/2 cup butter, softened
-1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
-1/2 cup (125ml) corn syrup
-1 egg yolk
-2 1/2 cups (375g) plain flour
-1 tbsp ground ginger
-1 tsp ground cinnamon
-1/2 tsp ground cloves
-Orange food colouring
-2 green sour straps
-3 feet of licorice strap
-Chocolate writing gel
-Edible glitter, to decorate
Royal icing
-1 egg white, lightly whisked
-1/2 tsp lemon juice
-2 cups (320g) pure icing sugar
Everybody wants to have a spotless kitchen: glasses that look crystal-clear, shiny metal pots, and dishes that look as good as new. In order to get the clean kitchen of your dreams, good dish soap can do the job. But it’s not all about having a pristine kitchen, cleaning your dishes is important to your health as well.
When bacteria and microbes accumulate on the surface of glasses, dishes, utensils, and even pots and pans, you can end up having food poisoning. In this article, we’ll explore the ultimate guide to disinfect your cookware.
When it comes to dishes and glasses, the most recommended practice is to disinfect them as the last step, right after rinsing them. Your best friend to sanitize dishes will be bleach, but you need to be careful with the amount you use and mix it evenly with water to create your own sanitizing solution.
Start by washing the dishes regularly and rinsing with tepid water. Next, take the dishes and soak them for a couple of minutes in a mixture of bleach and clean water. Take the dishes out and, without rinsing, let them air dry.
Soak your pans and pots completely, or you can pour the boiling water on a big sink. Leave the pots soaking for approximately 10 minutes, and then you can proceed to regular cleaning.
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1cm slices
- 1 large green pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar
- 1 Cup olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
1) Mix the onion, potatoes and pepper, season with the salt, pepper and vinegar.
2) Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and add the vegetable mixture.
3) Cook for about 20 minutes, turning over occasionally. The vegetables should be soft, but not too crispy.
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Everybody wants to enjoy beautiful and shiny countertops when they enter their kitchen. It doesn’t matter if they’re made of wood, steel, or laminate surface, they all have ideal cleaning methods. In this article, we’ll explore the best ways to clean all sorts of countertops.
While marble and granite seem like more friendly materials, you should also keep special care for them. You’ll need:
For daily cleaning, you can use a mix of water and dish soap, scrubbing then wiping with a microfiber cloth. Abrasive cleaners can scratch the stone surface, so if you find stains you can clean them by rubbing a paste of baking soda and water or hydrogen peroxide. Once you apply the paste, cover it with plastic wrap using tape on the edges. Let it sit for a few days and rinse the paste with plain water.
These types of countertops are made from resin-bound quartz crystals, and they look like the real deal at a fraction of the cost. For proper care you’ll need:
For daily cleaning, you’ll be fine with a bit of soap and water, but if you find any hard stains, try using a surface cleaner and scrubbing with a non-abrasive sponge.
Laminate countertops are very easy to care for. You’ll only need the following:
Take a clean microfiber cloth and wipe with water and a soft cleaner. Never use harsh chemicals or scouring pads to scrub. If you find a stain, make a paste of baking soda and water and apply for about 5 minutes without scrubbing, then rinse with a soft cloth.
Cleaning wood countertops is actually pretty easy. You’ll just need the following ingredients:
On a daily basis, you must clean your countertops with your non-abrasive cleaner, or you can use a mix of lukewarm water with vinegar. If you find any food residues, use a spatula to scrape them gently. Then proceed to wipe the counters with a soft cloth.
If you find any stains, cut a lemon wedge and sprinkle some salt directly onto the stain. Rub thoroughly and wipe the lemon juice with water and vinegar. Finally, to seal the surface from any cracking, rub oil or wax every couple of weeks or once a month.
Stainless steel is widely used in commercial and professional kitchens because it requires very little care and maintenance. To clean your countertops you’ll need:
Do a quick clean with water and soap after you use it, and avoid scratching the surface since it can show streaks and smudges you’ll need to buff frequently. Never use a scouring pad. If a stain appears on your countertops and you can’t treat it with plain soap, mix a bit of dish soap and baking soda and gently rub with a soft cloth. For occasional care, use a stainless steel polish or use lemon oil and a microfiber cloth.
For the Shells:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or shortening
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 dash of salt
- 3/4 cup Marsala Wine
- 1 egg white
- oil for frying
For the Filling:
- 3 cups full fat ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons mixed candies fruit peels
- 6 glazed cherries, finely chopped
For the shells:
1) Mix together the flour, butter or shortening, sugar, and salt. Begin to add the wine, adding enough so that you have formed a firm dough.
2) Knead for a few minutes until smooth. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and let sit at room temperature for one hour.
3) Cut the dough in half, and roll thinly to about a 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 4 squares. Place a metal diagonally across each square and wrap the dough around the tube. Seal the edges with a little beaten egg white.
4) Heat the oil in a large pan until it reaches a temperature of 375 degrees F. Drop one or two tubes into the hot oil at one time and cook until golden. Remove from the pan, cool, and gently slide the cannoli shell from the tube. Continue to make the rest of the shells in this way.
For the filling:
1) First let the ricotta sit in a strainer over a small bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to remove excess water.
2) Mix the ricotta with the rest of the ingredients. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
3) Fill each cannoli shell carefully, and sprinkle it with a little extra powdered sugar if desired. Chill until you are ready to serve.
]]>We all dream of having a huge, spacious, and open kitchen, where everything has its place and there’s even room to spare. The truth is, a kitchen is always a place that falls short in storage, needing for us to make better decisions to avoid getting crammed. If you want to learn some of the most useful decluttering tips for your kitchen, keep reading!
Nowadays, there are thousands of beautiful sets of dinnerware with beautiful colors and glossy patterns. While they might be great for your daily meals, we know you’re in need of something extra-special for your fancy dinner parties.
If you want to stand out from the crowd and make your dining room look unique and exquisite, one of the latest trends we’ve been seeing is mix and match for your dinnerware. Keep reading to find out some handy tips to get started on putting together your dinner table.
Stand mixers are extremely popular, and there are so many options out there. These kitchen appliances are versatile and often multi-functional, allowing users to cover many purposes in the convenience of a single item that is also relatively compact in the scope of such a powerful kitchen appliance. However, there are many people who think that a stand mixer is a bit overkill for them. If you are one of those people, you might actually want to reconsider if you are an avid baker or home cook: here are some reasons why!
Herbs and spices are the finishing touches of any delicious meal. If you like to add a nice touch of flavor but sometimes you forget until you’re in the middle of cooking, you might be tempted to start your own herb garden. Fresh herbs not only are tastier, but they also bring a stronger flavor to any dish. Check out which are the easiest herbs to grow and include in your cooking.
Cleaning the dishes is a task that must be done several times a day, and if you don’t have the time for it you might want to opt for a handy dishwasher. This machine can do wonders by washing the dishes at high temperatures and leaving your cookware sanitized and spotless. But sometimes, even when the machine cleans the dishes perfectly, the dishwasher itself starts smelling…odd.
In this article we’ll explain the best practices to clean your dishwasher and avoid unpleasant smells that could become mold in the future.
If you love to eat healthy and you like fancy meals instead of the typical chicken salad, you might be thinking of salmon. This delicious meat is packed with protein and has a rich taste and can be combined with all sorts of vegetables and carbs. But there’s nothing worse than eating a dry and mealy salmon fillet, so we’ll let you know the best way to air fry salmon without drying it out.
Butter is one of the most essential ingredients to have around the kitchen. It doesn’t matter if you’re no expert cook or baker, butter is so popular that you use it at least to spread it over your toast. You might’ve not known, but there are actually several types of butter. Check out this article and learn more about types of butter and how to pick the best one for you.
For the meat:
- 5 lbs standing rib roast / prime rib , bone in
- 1 onion peeled, quartered
- 1 head of garlic, peeled, halved horizontally
- 5 sprigs thyme
- 3 sprigs rosemary
For the garlic herb butter:
- 150g/ 10 tbsp unsalted butter , softened
- 5 garlic cloves , minced
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Red wine sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth/stock , low salt
- 2 1/2 cups dry red wine
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Ever since the air fryer was introduced into our lives, it totally changed the cooking game. Nowadays, there are all sorts of meals and preparations that can be done in an air fryer instead of getting dozens of dishes dirty and grimy, plus, you’ll get healthier food! But if you just purchased your air fryer and have no idea how to use it, let alone the best practices, you’ve come to the right place.
In this article, we’ll explore the best general tips to use your air fryer and get the best results, while you care for your appliance and have it last much longer.
If you’re into cooking (or if you only cook to avoid starving) you’ll know how a pan is your most important tool in the kitchen. This kitchenware is used every day and sometimes more than once a day, so it’s only natural that it gets dirty or burnt faster than other dishes. Keep reading to learn the easiest, but most of all, most effective ways to clean your burnt pans.
Butter is undoubtedly regarded as a staple in the kitchen, and for good reason. This dairy product is incredibly versatile, and it can be used in a wide range of recipes or preparations. Whether it’s a nice steak, some baked veggies, a cake, or pastry, butter is usually a rather vital component of the experience and the flavor. However, there are many fun and unique ways to use butter, which are often overlooked. Keep reading to learn more about how to use butter in unique ways!
If you’ve ever tasted a fresh key-lime pie, then you know it wouldn’t be the same thing without its thick and spongy meringue. This delicious dessert is perfect to be eaten on its own or you can use it to decorate and add a pop of flavor to your recipes (pies, cakes, cookies, etc). But meringue doesn’t just happen overnight! And it tastes much better when you make it from scratch. In this article, we’ll teach you how to make the best and fluffiest meringue.
- 1 ½ cup + 2 tablespoons (200 grams) all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup + 1 tablespoon (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- 4 teaspoons (16 grams) baking powder
- 1 ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons (450 ml) soy milk or dairy milk
- 2½ tablespoons (35 grams) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- powdered sugar for dusting
Unless you bake for a living, it’s likely that you only have one or two baking pans in your kitchen. You may have bought them as a set and they match or maybe you built your collection as you felt the need over time. There’s a wide assortment of baking pans that vary in shape, size and color. You’ll find silver, dark and even black baking pans, but you might’ve now known that the color serves a particular purpose.
In this article, we’ll explore the difference between light and dark baking pans and when we recommend picking each one.
- 1 or 1 1/2 pounds (Angus Beef ) top round steaks, thinly sliced to 1/8 – 1/4-inch
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- oil for frying