Creamy Homemade Ricotta

Photo by James Ransom Prep time 1 hour 20 minutes Cook time 30 minutes Makes 2 cups Author Notes My friend Maggy, of Three Many Cooks, recently dubbed me the Queen of Ricotta. She’s definitely onto something. Since first blogging the recipe a year and a half ago, it has been made in kitchens from

Salt and pepper squid

Ingredients750g cleaned squid tubes and tentacles1 tbsp sea salt1 tbsp cracked black pepper1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder1 tsp dried chilli flakes100g cornflour or rice flourvegetable oil for deep-frying1 egg white, beaten1 red chilli, finely sliced3 green onions, finely sliced1 lemon, quarteredMethod1. Cut squid tubes in half lengthwise, and score inside in fine criss-crosses with a

Grilled Pork Chops with Plums, Halloumi, and Lemon

Bring all your ingredients out to the grill on a baking sheet for easy cleanup later.  If you like feta, you should get to know Halloumi, a Cypriot cheese sold at Greek markets, specialty food stores, and some supermarkets. Smooth, oiled grill grates will keep the cheese from sticking. And keep a close eye on

Nigel Slater’s Fried Cauliflower

The Spruce Cauliflower has seen something of a revival in recent years and has become the darling of many a celebrity chef. The use of cauliflower as a low-carb food, a great alternative to potato or rice, and a key ingredient for vegetarians, has taken this cruciferous vegetable to superfood status. The fact that it

Thai Jungle Curry From Chiang Mai

The Spruce / Ali Redmond Thai jungle curry is a famous dish from the mountain city of Chiang Mai. It is made with ingredients found in the jungles of Thailand. Chicken is used in this version, but pork or other red or wild meats would work well too. You will notice the lack of certain

Grab Your Favorite Jam for These Easy Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

Why It Works Using store-bought ice cream and jam allows you to save on time without sacrificing the quality of the ice cream sandwiches. The quick made-from-scratch cookie produces an ice cream sandwich that is easy to slice and bite through, even when frozen.Using jams as flavorings allows you to go with whichever flavor is your

Chinese Beef Hot Pot – Fondue Chinoise

Teubner/Getty Images A general rule when serving hot pot is to keep the broth bland and the dips spicy. The beauty of this combination is that it allows guests to season the food according to their own taste. On the other hand, there are no hard and fast rules. Feel free to adapt the basic

Baked feta with roasted garlic, chilli and olives

This gorgeous baked fetta dish is creamy and delicious.Ingredients:20 clove garlic, peeled1 cup (250ml) extra virgin olive oil1.4 kilogram greek feta, drained1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped1 1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves3/4 cup (135g) ligurian or other small black olives1 fresh long red chilli, seeded, sliced thinly1 tablespoon oregano leaves, extratoasted pita bread, to serve

Orange Blossom Candied Cranberries

Photo by James Ransom Makes 1 1/2 cups Author Notes These bright gems look beautiful in a glass bowl, and are so easy for your guests to pop in their mouths any time of day. They work great on a brunch spread or a dessert buffet. They are also fun as a cake garnish or

Thai Chicken Pizza

Ingredients:* 1/2 tbsp natural peanut butter* 1/2 tbsp less sugar apricot jam (less sugar orange marmaladewould work too)* 1 tsp rice vinegar* 1 tsp less sodium soy sauce* 1/2 tsp ginger, chopped fine* 1/2 tsp garlic, chopped fine* 1/2 tsp sesame oilfor the pizza* 1 tortilla (i used food for life brown rice tortilla)* 3