Web Chef Review: Royal Command Fire Roasted Piquillo Peppers
I have a great cooking product for you today that will knock your socks off with flavor. These are Royal Command Fire Roasted Piquillo Peppers, and not only are they tasty, but you get a huge can of them. This allows you to get some really substantial recipes created out of them, not just use them for a garnish here and there. The reason I say this is because I know it. I’ve already made 2 great soups out of these, and had...
Web Chef Review: PX Vinegar
I am really excited to share this food product with you today, called PX Vinegar, which stands for Pedro Ximenez Vinegar. Pedro Ximenez is a variety of grape, and comes from Spain. This vinegar is reminiscent of a balsamic vinegar in many ways, as it is dark in color. It is bitter, sour and sweet with finishing hints of fig, to my palate. This particular vinegar is made in the Solara method, which is a complicated way of fermenting in...
Web Chef Review: La Chinata Smoked Sweet Paprika Powder
If you haven’t had the opportunity to try out smoked paprika powder, they are not all created alike. Some paprika has relatively no flavor, that you purchase from your grocer. Some is so spicy, you can hardly take it. If you’re looking for the perfect alternative for paprika, I suggest La Chinata Smoked Sweet Paprika Powder. Now, La Chinata paprika comes from Spain and there are 3 varieties: sweet, bitter sweet, and spicy....
How to Bake Strawberry Banana Bread + Video
I seem to bake a lot of banana bread in our house. It’s tasty, it’s easy, it’s easy to switch up with different flavors, perfect for a snack, dessert or a breakfast item. I get a ton of requests for different banana breads through my Neighbourhood Chef menu, and this is one of them… Enjoy this bread with seasonal berries, or use frozen berries, if desired or necessary. Type: Bread Recipe Serve With: Milk &...
How to Cook Fish Burgers with Spicy Cilantro Lime Mayo + Video
Looking for a new way to cook plain, boring fish? Well, here’s a bright new way to spruce up your mid-week repertoire and infuse some flavor into your life! Fish Burgers with Spicy Cilantro Lime Mayo: Type: Sandwich Recipe Serve with: French fries or another great side. Prep Time: 8 min Cook Time: 10 – 15 min, depending on thickness of patties Yield: 2 burgers The ingredients & instructions are listed below the video...
How to Make Spicy Cilantro Lime Mayonnaise + Video
I’m going to show you how to create your own, quick, tasty flavored mayonnaise, initially inspired because I made fish burgers. This Spicy Cilantro Lime Mayonnaise will be sure to please as a sandwich spread, and not just for fish (it was belligerent on steak subs too), as well as a chip dip, or a marinade…anything you would use your “regular” mayonnaise for. Type: Condiment Recipe Prep Time: 5 mins Yield: ~...
How to Soak Beans Overnight to Boil + Video
Don’t think beans sound exciting?! Well, let me tell you… Beans are a staple in many cuisines from around the world. They are inexpensive and easy to use, if you know how to prepare them and cook them. Instead of buying canned beans, you can make your own at a fraction of the cost and without the preservatives and chemicals they add to keep them “fresh”. Beans are full of fiber that can lower cholesterol, among...
How to Cook Chicken Broth for the Sore Throat + Video
Is it cold outside? Is your household a bit “under the weather”? Do you hear sniffles around the home? Then, a good, homemade chicken or turkey broth are in order. A broth is easy to make with basic ingredients and a bit of time on your hands. What you will end up with is something hearty, healthy, and comforting for everyone in your family, soothing their throats and helping them fight off the cold or flu. Add more...
Web Chef Review: Drogheria Black Cyprus Flake Sea Salt
I want to share with you one of the coolest ingredients I’ve seen in a very longtime. In fact, I’d venture to say it’s the most exciting thing in my kitchen now! This salt is just as the name suggests…it’s black salt. This salt comes from Cyprus, and is created when it dries in the sun, making crystal pyramids. Then, the salt is enhanced with activated charcoal. Activated charcoal has added health...