As temperatures start to drop, hot drinks become the first choice in order to warm the body from the cold and protect it from disease. It is known that there are many types of these drinks that are distinguished by their health benefits and nutritional properties. Nutritionist Mona Nasser provided a list of the …
Antioxidants: Why are they important?
Sawsan Wazzan Jabri wrote: Antioxidants protect the body’s cells from free radicals, which play a role in increasing the risk of many diseases such as heart disease and cancer. These free radicals are the result of your body breaking down unhealthy foods that are high in fat and sugar, or when you are exposed …
Gingerbread Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients for 12 truffles TRUFFLES ¾ cup double cream(200 mL) 1 ¾ cups chocolate(300 g) 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon GINGERBREAD COATING 5 oz ginger biscuit(150 g) Preparation Gently heat the double cream in a saucepan for a few minutes. Turn off heat. Add the chocolate and allow the heat of the cream to melt it. Stir in the ginger and …
Deviled Potato Bites
Ingredients for 10 bites 10 small yellow potatoes 15 oz chickpeas(425 g), 1 can 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 teaspoon turmeric 2 tablespoons tahini sauce 2 tablespoons water, add more as needed for creamier texture salt, to taste pepper, to taste paprika, to taste Preparation Chop 10-15 small yellow potatoes in half, and place on a baking …
Buttered Rum Brittle
Ingredients for 8 servings 1 cup granulated sugar(200 g) ½ cup light corn syrup(120 mL) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon cayenne ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup pecan(125 g), chopped 2 teaspoons rum extract 1 teaspoon baking soda Preparation Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the sugar and corn syrup and bring …
Brown Butter Apple Tart
Ingredients for 8 servings CRUST 1 ¼ cups flour(155 g) 1 tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ cup cold butter(110 g), cut into small cubes ¼ cup water(60 mL), ice FILLING 4 eggs 1 cup sugar(200 g) 1 tablespoon McCormick® vanilla extract 1 teaspoon kosher salt 16 tablespoons butter ½ cup flour(65 g) 1 teaspoon lemon zest 3 green apples, thinly sliced Preparation Crust: Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor. …
Gluten-Free Blueberry Coffee Cake
Ingredients for 10 servings STREUSEL TOPPING ¼ cup almond flour(25 g) ¼ cup coconut flour(25 g) 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 tablespoons coconut oil, chilled 2 tablespoons maple syrup ⅓ cup finely chopped pecan(40 g) COFFEE CAKE 1 ¼ cups plain greek yogurt(355 g) 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ⅓ cup coconut oil(65 g), plus more for greasing ½ cup maple syrup(170 g) 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 …
The Fluffiest Vegan Pancakes
Ingredients for 4 servings 1 cup flour(125 g) 2 tablespoons organic sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup non-dairy milk(240 mL) 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla maple syrup, to serve Preparation In a medium bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, and stir to combine. In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, add almond milk, apple …
Skillet Breakfast Hash
Ingredients for 4 servings 1 lb hash brown(455 g) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 6 eggs ⅓ cup heavy cream(80 mL) 6 bacons, sliced 1 cup cheddar cheese(100 g) 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped ketchup, Optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350˚F (175˚C). In a medium bowl, season hash browns with salt, pepper, and paprika. Toss until fully incorporated. In a medium …
Prime Rib With Garlic Herb Butter
Ingredients for 7 servings 1 cup butter(230 g), softened 7 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon pepper 5 lb boneless ribeye roast(2.2 kg), trimmed 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups beef stock(475 mL) mashed potato, to serve green bean, to serve Preparation Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C). Mix together the butter, garlic, herbs, salt, and …