Are you craving soup? This creamy sausage and gnocchi soup is the answer. You can enjoy eating this delicious soup in one hour, which is pretty fast for a hearty soup. How can you make this soup healthier? Use evaporated milk to reduce the fat. Make this vegetarian by using vegetable stock, omit the sausage,… Read More Creamy Sausage and Gnocchi Soup
Looking for a unique twist for a special lunch? Serve a traditional ploughman’s lunch. What’s in a ploughman’s lunch? Basic: crusty white bread, strong English cheeses, thick slices of ham Chutney: Branston pickle, ploughman’s pickle, or piccalilli (pungent, vinegary, earthy) Pickled Vegetables: sweet onions, gerkins Additional Protein: boiled eggs, slice of pork pie, Scotch egg,… Read More How to Make a Ploughman’s Lunch
Individual meat pies are a joy to eat, especially when they’re as cute as these chicken, bacon, and apricot pies. 😋🍗 The crisp, golden hot water crust pastry encloses a flavorful layered filling. Making these pies from scratch takes a little love, but it’s so worth it. Can I freeze the hot water crust pastry?… Read More Chicken, Bacon, and Apricot Pies
Do you love to eat gumbo? If so, here’s a recipe that tastes amazing, and includes the techniques and pro tips that chefs use. Keep reading to find out! How do you thicken gumbo? The traditional way to thicken gumbo is to use a dark reddish brown or copper penny-colored roux. It is the backbone… Read More Chicken, Sausage, and Shrimp Gumbo
Southern shrimp and grits is a very popular comfort food, and for good reason! Here in coastal Georgia, an annual food festival called the Shrimp and Grits Festival is held each fall. Maybe you’ve visited beautiful Jekyll Island and sampled some of the amazing variations of this Southern staple during this September festival. If you… Read More Southern Shrimp and Grits
Are you craving some comfort food from Louisiana? Try making our one pot creole jambalaya for supper. It’s easy to do, and everyone will love it! What is the difference between Creole and Cajun jambalaya? The main difference is the color. Creole, or red, jambalaya has tomatoes in it, so it will be red or… Read More One Pot Creole Jambalaya
Are you a big fan of pigs-in-a-blanket? Well, British sausage rolls are similar, but more luxurious and customizeable. These delicious British morsels are traditionally made from buttery puff pastry and raw pork sausage meat instead of crescent rolls and pre-cooked sausages. Sausage rolls can be made in small pieces as an appetizer, or in larger… Read More British Sage and Fennel Sausage Rolls
Scotch eggs are a classic British picnic food. They can be served hot or cold, with dipping sauce, gravy, or just by themselves. Rumor has it that Scotch eggs were invented in London, but this dish’s inspiration comes from India and Pakistan. The centers can be hard boiled or soft boiled, depending on your preference. … Read More Low Carb Baked Scotch Eggs
