Chris Koetke, host of Let’s Dish, whips up homemade Lemon Curd, a versatile dessert that can be used in a variety of sweet dishes. The tartness in lemon curd complements the sweet taste of this delightful dessert.
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We are half way through August and it’s imperative to touch on goat cheese, as August is officially celebrated as the National Goat Cheese Month! Goat cheese is a soft cheese made from the milk of a goat whereas other cheeses are traditionally from the milk of a cow. Various types of goat cheese have different textures, making them either crumbly of spreadable – either way, we love the stuff so why not give it a try?
What many people don’t realise are the great health benefits that come with eating and cooking goat’s cheese:
Not only is goat cheese a healthier alternative to feed your cheese craving, it tastes great too and is a great ingredient to use when cooking.
Goat Cheese Pies
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Open-Face Avocado and Goat Cheese Sandwiches
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Happy National Goat Cheese Month! What ways do like to use goat cheese?
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Chef Larry from Madison Diner shares a salsa recipe in this video. He shows us a quick and flavorful salsa recipe, made with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, peppers etc. This low fat salsa surely makes a perfectly winning recipe for tailgating.
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When it comes to selecting a steak, many people will look at the type of cut, grade and also the level of marbling within the meat. Marbling is the effect a piece of meat has when thin threads of fat run through the cut of meat. A good level of marbling is considered one of the most desirable qualities that a cut of meat can have.
The steak marbling can be a result of the way the cattle are looked after. Kobe cattle for example is famous for being looked after by being massaged every day, hand fed whole grains and given beer to drink. In general, cattle fed plenty of grain have a higher chance of getting a good fat content into their flesh, ensuring a better quality of meat and a better flavour.
Grading of steak can be affected by the amount of marbling. For example, a prime grade steak will have a very clear marbling effect where thin strips of meat are visible on the surface of the steak. A choice grade steak may have a little marbling, but as it is considered as a lower quality than prime steak, the marbling effect may be less clear or the streaks of fat may be fewer and thicker. A select grade steak is likely to have a very low or no marbling whatsoever. As this is the most basic grade of steak, marbling is rarely found in select grade meat.
Marbling is usually associated with top grade steak mainly for the reason that it adds fat to the cut. As fat adds a great flavour to meat, the evenly distributed streaks of fat in a prime cut of steak add fantastic flavour and also keep it tender. When the streaks of fat are thick in the steak, they give the steak a much tougher texture.
In terms of appearance, steak marbling is attractive to look at and is one of the best things to look for when selecting your ideal cut of steak. Steak marbling is pretty to look at, and the meat should be a bright red colour with evenly spread out strips of fat running the whole way through it. These will add more flavour and also make the connective tissues much softer to the touch.
If you love plenty of flavour and tenderness is the deciding factor when choosing your steak, you will need to pick the right cut with the best marbling effect. Find steak recipes on Recipebridge. The tenderloin, rib and short loin generally have the best marbling effects and therefore produce the tastiest and most tender steaks cuts.
The video features Caroline Cowart, a Cranston girl, headed to the White House after winning a healthy recipe contest. Her recipe is broccoli cheese egg-white omelet. Watch the video to catch this awesome healthy lunch recipe.
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Simple syrup is basically a concoction of water and sugar. The mixture is heated until the sugar has melted into the water then cooled and this creates a syrupy texture which is often used as an essential ingredient for sweetening most summer cocktails and mocktails.
Rather than using ground up sugar in cocktails, simple syrup is a much easier to mix in various beverages. So if you want to save money and also have an essential cocktail ingredient right at your fingertips, then you need to make your own simple syrup.
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This is a very basic recipe, but if you want to add something a little more interesting to your syrup, you can also try infusing it with extra flavors such as:
Also, as an alternative to this recipe you could use brown/Demerara sugar instead of white sugar. This has a distinctive almost cinnamon like taste, however it will make your cocktails darker so if you wanted a bright pink creation, this will make it much darker.
If you were to infuse simple syrup with ginger for example, you will need to adjust the recipe very slightly. You will need:
Why stop there? Add citrus fruits instead of peppercorns and you will have a great tasting simple syrup to mix into your beverages to serve your friends next time you have a cocktail party!
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Chef Mark Brower, from The Forklift Restaurant in Snowbird, makes a traditional Mexican chilaquiles breakfast dish. Here he is making Mexican Chilaquiles. Chilaquiles are essentially tortilla chips cooked in a green chile sauce and topped with cheese. They have many variations, whereby you can used fried eggs or bacon to top these, add salsa to the recipe and so on.
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It’s not just farmers who are growing their own fresh herbs these days, in fact, anyone with a love of gardening or food (or both) can enjoy growing and using their own herbs in fantastic new recipes. Whether it is a sweet or savory dish that needs a little garnish or just a hint of extra flavor, finishing with herbs is the best way to do it. Herbs are great for garnishing as they add flavor, freshness and a different texture to the rest of the dish.
Basil
Not just a great tasting herb, basil also has many health benefits. Proven to help your cardiovascular system and reduce inflammation it is also a great source of iron and Vitamin K. It comes in both dry and fresh forms, although fresher is better when it comes to cooking as it has a much more fragrant flavour. A few sprigs of fresh basil on top of a pesto-based pasta dish will beautifully compliment the basil already in the pesto!
Chives
Part of the onion family, chives are great herbs to finish off your culinary creation. Having been used in cooking since the Middle Ages, these are some of the oldest used herbs in the world and its multiple health benefits are a great reason to use chives in your cooking. Great for use on top of mashed potatoes, soups or macaroni cheese!
Tarragon
Tarragon, and more specifically French tarragon is a great herb to finish with and is usually used in fish or chicken recipes. Used as ancient medicines, it has been proven to remedy toothache, improve digestive health, and stimulate your hunger!
Cilantro
Cilantro or coriander as it is more commonly known is a popular herb used all over the world. It has a multitude of health benefits including antioxidants that flush out antibodies, plenty of magnesium and iron, and is known to be a great anti inflammatory aid. It not only makes a great finishing herb but is also great in spicy or tangy dishes such as salsa.
Mint
One of the most versatile herbs out there, mint can be used in a variety of dishes from sweet to savory and hot to cold. As a garnish and served raw and chilled, mint has a very refreshing quality which is why it is often used in cocktails or frozen in ice cubes to make summer drinks more tasty and delicious! It can be made into a sauce which goes beautifully with roast lamb and new potatoes, and is an exciting addition to any salad that needs an extra flavor to make it a bit more flavorful!
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If you want to know how to garnish your food then look at these great herbs and see if you can add them to your next recipe creation! Find more ways to use herbs in dishes on Recipebridge.
Handmade pasta is so fresh and tastes delicious. Here we present pasta dishes with pesto sauce using hand crafted pasta from 416 cuisine.
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Carl Sanderfoot from New York shares this delectable recipe for roasted beet salad with fresh goat cheese and greens. This colorful root vegetable grows well during these summer months, and of course beets contain powerful nutrient compounds with many health benefits.
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