Named after the sweet smell of the native Jasmine Flower of Thailand, Jasmine Rice is slightly spicy even when cooked el dente. Jasmine Rice needs rinsing to remove the starch and if you have the time, let it rest and “dry” a bit before cooking.

The number of potatoes you use for your Big Batch will be determined by their size and weight. Critical if following our Carb count is the total weight of raw potatoes and keeping track of the weight of the flesh and skins once baked. Easy…

The addition of more milk makes this Polenta creamier than our “normal” Polenta recipe. No matter what you do when Polenta cools it solidifies; but still tastes great. You can warm it, add a little more milk and it is creamy again or slice and…

Stuffed Potatoes can literally be “stuffed” with anything. The potato and skin become not only part of the meal but a delivery system. The sky’s the limit to what you can put into the stuffed potato, but here is our classic potato filled with cream…

Buns have a surprisingly long history and have been found in Egyptian Tombs; sweet treats during the Roman Era and steamed in China. Buns can be sweet or savoury, depending on what you’re using them for. These are more savoury than sweet, so can be…

Basmati Rice is one of the most prized rice in the world, grown in the Himalayan foothills. Originally cultivated in India, Nepal and Pakistan it is the go-to rice for Indian dishes. It’s a long grain, aromatic rice that is best rinsed and soaked before…

Some of the best recipes are the oldest and easiest! This Baking Powder Biscuit recipe is from “Joy of Cooking”; a book we’ve all used over and over. First published in 1936, these are the Baking Powder Biscuits we all grew up with. You most…

A perfect summer dish!  Tarragon has a culinary history throughout the world, but the most familiar is French Tarragon.  It’s very subtle anise or licorice flavor blends with roasted/grilled new potatoes. 

Corn on the Cob is always part of the summer picnic platter!  It’s been around for 5,000 years so there’s been time to perfect all kinds of recipes, but sometimes the simplest is the best.

Onion rings bring back diner memories. There is a lot of discussion about where and when onion rings were developed, but one thing remains constant – how delicious they are!  Since discovering Humble & Frank Beer Batter Mix – both Gluten and Gluten Free, onion rings…