As a dad, I’ve put in plenty of time at my kids’ hockey games. Without fail, after every game, both my sons love to indulge in the rink food court’s pretzels. They are not good, so we came up with our own recipe. To the uninitiated, making pretzels seems complicated, but it’s actually a pretty an easy way to learn the basics of bread-making. With a simple dough that comes together in minutes, the rest of the process is similar to making homemade bagels: shape, submerge, bake, snack. In the case of super soft pretzels, rather than boiling them, they are poached in a solution of water and baking soda. Though it might sound strange, the alkaline water makes the...
As a dad, I’ve put in plenty of time at my kids’ hockey games. Without fail, after every game, both my sons love to indulge in the rink food court’s pretzels. They are not good, so we came up with our own recipe. To the uninitiated, making pretzels seems complicated, but it’s actually a pretty an easy way to learn the basics of bread-making. With a simple dough that comes together in minutes, the rest of the process is similar to making homemade bagels: shape, submerge, bake, snack. In the case of super soft pretzels, rather than boiling them, they are poached in a solution of water and baking soda. Though it might sound strange, the alkaline water makes the...
Chile rellenos were one of my favorite things to eat growing up. My mom often made them during the season of Lent since they don’t contain any meat, but these peppers are way too good to only be served at that time. Luckily, she spoiled us and made them for my family throughout the entire year. I could never say no to peppers stuffed with loads of melted ooey-gooey cheese and fried in a light and fluffy batter. Could you?! After a few years of having the recipe on my to-make list, I’ve finally perfected it and am so excited to be sharing it with you! What are chile rellenos? Chile rellenos (or ‘stuffed peppers‘ in English) are a traditional...
Plus you probably have all these ingredients in your pantry already. These Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs are on of my favorite recipes. They are so simple to make and have become a stample in our house. How to make Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs: Step one: Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F. Then prepare a baking sheet with foil and a baking rack and pat chicken dry with a paper towel and set aside. BBQ Rub: For this recipe I like to keep it really simple with the rub. Since I use BBQ sauce we don’t need to much and I don’t want it to sweet. This is what I put in mine: salt garlic powder chili powder...
Good things come to those who wait. And by "good things" I mean a loaf of bread so delicious, you may find yourself daydreaming about it long after it's been gobbled up. The key ingredients for bread-making are patience, precision, a little bit of luck, and, in most cases, a strong arm for working the dough. But if that last bit turns you off, then you've come to the right place. Jim Lahey's recipe for no-knead bread has made the rounds in the food blogging world, but I'd been somewhat intimidated by it. In an effort to try new things and satisfy a crazy craving for homemade bread, I set about tackling it. For 18-plus hours, I nervously waited for...
