It’s so easy to cook rice in the instant pot! My rice cooker bit the dust a few years ago and I never replaced it. I got an Instant Pot shortly after and as soon as I realized I could cook rice in it, I never looked back. My old rice cooker did not cook brown or wild rice well at all and I had no control over the cooking times....
Temperature Curves Meat will always tend towards equilibrium of temperature, both within itself and with its environment. In a hot oven, the surface of a steak will rise quickly to equilibrium with the surrounding air temperature and the core will rise at a much slower rate towards the same temperature. Once the steak is removed from the oven, the surface of the steak will move towards equilibrium with the room temperature (i....
Hi Bold Bakers! Did you know you could make your own Homemade Sprinkles? Already have an account? When I made my own Homemade Fondant I ended up with leftovers that I didn’t want to waste. So I colored it, rolled it out and made my own Homemade Sprinkles, it was that easy! Learn how in the video and post below. I couldn’t waste all of this fondant so I looked around online to see what I could do with it....
Hi Bold Bakers! WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE: My Mascarpone Cheese Recipe makes the creamiest Italian cream cheese with perfect sweetness and tang. You only need 2 ingredients that you likely already have in the refrigerator and less time than searching for mascarpone at stores! Already have an account? Bold Baking Basics is back in full swing, and I’m excited to share what’s improved for you! From How to Make Cream Cheese to Homemade Buttermilk, these recipes and techniques are here to provide you with the updated building blocks for all of your favorite recipes....
Radishes haven’t always been my first pick when it comes to veggies. I usually go for a salad or some roasted asparagus. However, I’ve recently discovered that roasting radishes makes them so good! Cooked radishes taste like a cross between a potato and a carrot. They have a great texture and bite to them. These root vegetables have a mellow flavor so you can dress them up with lots of different spices and seasonings....
In this fascinating interview with The Happy Foodie, Mary-Anne Boermans introduces us to her food heroes and influences, revealing the names of long-forgotten cookery writers whose work has inspired her as a cook and author. If you could only keep three cookery books from your collection, which would they be and why? Dorothy Hartley – Food In England. I love the details and the history of this classic book, not just recipes but all the different cooking, storing and preserving methods....
Hi Bold Bakers! Have you ever had the perfect candy? One that is both the perfect texture and the perfect taste that melts in your mouth just too soon — so you better unwrap another, and then another, and another so you can really enjoy the taste? (That’s a good excuse for eating so many, right?) Already have an account? My Apple Cider Caramels are that candy. After finding myself with an abundance of my Homemade Apple Cider, I wanted to put it to good use....
Hi Bold Bakers! If you know me, you know there is nothing I think can’t be improved by a little dollop of whipped cream. In fact, a lot of the times half the reason I want dessert is because of the light rich cream on top. Whether it be spooned on an ice cream sundae, perfectly piped on the top of a pie, or piled high next to a scoop of cobbler, dessert just isn’t dessert without the whipped cream on top....
There is creamy deliciousness in every bite of this Mango Avocado Smoothie. Before I tried it, I was skeptical of avocado in a smoothie. Then, my daughters took me to an Indian Restaurant for Mother’s Day. On the menu was a Mango Lassi (an Indian mango yogurt drink), an Avocado Smoothie, or a combination of the two. My daughters convinced me I needed to try the combination. It was wonderful!...
Hi Bold Bakers! So, let me paint you a picture… It’s Christmas week, you are not going home to Ireland for the holidays. And this year your Mammy didn’t send you a food parcel in the mail with the essentials. You realize you have no Christmas Pudding for dessert and have no idea where you will get one. Already have an account? Well, fear not! Because although there is usually a big rigmarole about the making of Christmas Pudding there doesn’t have to be....
Hi Bold Bakers! A Pop Tart is something that is normally cooked in a toaster BUT a Pop Tart in a Mug is a whole other wonderful thing. You mix it in a mug and cook it in the microwave! Yes, microwave. Already have an account? Am I crazy? YES, crazy like a Fox! I loved Pop Tarts growing up. The whole idea of pastry filled with jam and frosting on top was genius to me....
Published Nov 18, 2021 Updated Sep 18, 2024 Best Milk Bun Recipe Thanksgiving is just around the corner and you have to bake these cotton soft milk buns this year! Milk buns are perfect for the holidays. These will be the best and softest dinner rolls you’ll ever make. Each bite is as light as a marshmallow, the bun is so delicious and practically melts in the mouth. This sweet milk bun recipe is adapted from Japanese milk buns or shokupan, known for their soft and fluffy texture....
Published Jan 02, 2020 Updated Nov 05, 2024 Nabe Hot Pot There are many types of hot pot in Asia, each with unique flavors and ingredients. In Japan, we have nabe, a mix of meats and vegetables, and shabu shabu, where thin meat slices are quickly cooked in a tasty broth. In China and Southeast Asia, we have Chinese hot pot, known for its different broths and dipping sauces. Nabe or Nabemono is a type Japanese hot pot....
Published Apr 11, 2011 Updated Sep 19, 2024 Whenever I am home in Penang, I make it an effort that I learn our family recipes from my aunt, who is in her late 70’s. Since my late mother passed away some 3 years ago, she is now the only person who knows the recipes of all our much-treasured family dishes—everyday home-cooked recipes, Nyonya food, and kuih (sweet cakes). This mouthwatering and super delicious Acar Hu, or Nyonya Pickled Fish, is a much celebrated Nyonya recipe....
Hi Bold Bakers! WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE: This Olive Leaf Pasta (Foglie d’Ulivo) is an elongated, shell-like pasta made from traditional, toothsome semolina dough. It’s the perfect choice if you want pasta that’s not super-long like fettuccine, but is big enough to work in a variety of dishes. If you’ve never attempted homemade pasta before, this is a perfect, easy-to-shape pasta to start with! It’s versatile, and its flat, curved shape seems like it was created just for capturing every bite of your favorite sauce....
Published May 02, 2024 Updated Sep 16, 2024 One Pan Greek Chicken Recipe One Pan Greek Chicken is one of the best chicken recipes to make with a handful of basic ingredients. It delivers tender chicken thighs in a classic Mediterranean marinade combined with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and dried oregano. Sear the chicken to golden perfection, and finish it in the oven alongside an array of fresh vegetables....
Published Jun 02, 2018 Updated Sep 08, 2024 One Pot Pasta When it comes to busy weeknights, nothing beats a homemade one-pot pasta as you cook the pasta right in the sauce. There is only one pot to clean after dinner and the stock used in cooking the pasta adds amazing flavors to the dish. The starch from the pasta also helps to thicken the sauce, making the pasta utterly delicious....
Published Feb 02, 2010 Updated Sep 15, 2024 What is Pad Woon Sen? Pad Woon Sen is a popular Thai noodle dish known for its translucent glass noodles (woonsen) and vibrant mix of ingredients such as meat, seafood, or tofu. It’s typically flavored with oyster sauce, fish sauce, and a bit of sugar. The ultimate goal is a balance of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavors. This versatile dish can be customized with your favorite proteins and vegetables, making it a fantastic choice for any meal....
Published Nov 03, 2013 Updated Sep 23, 2024 What Is Pan Mee Pan Mee (板面) is one of the most popular Malaysian recipes. It’s a Hakka noodle dish, especially in central and southern part of Malaysia where most Hakka people or ke jia ren (客家人) reside. Hakka Pan Mee is made with a simple flour-based dough, with anchovy broth, and topped with crispy fried anchovies, ground pork, shiitake mushrooms, and some vegetables....
Published May 08, 2018 Updated Sep 30, 2024 My summer recipes continue today with these pork satay with sweet coconut milk glaze. When it comes to satay, we often go for chicken satay, be it chicken satay or beef satay, Thai chicken sate, or Indonesian satay. The truth is, pork is great as satay. Imagine sticks after sticks of porky goodness, glazed with sweet coconut milk glaze…the aroma, flavor, taste, and texture of these pork satay rival the best chicken satay you have tried....
