Busy Mum's Kitchen

North Africa

admin — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 10:46:18 +0000

Home to the cuisine of places such as Egypt and Morocco, the food of North Africa has myriad influences from the Mediterranean, other African regions, and Western influences. Enjoy one of these recipes for a North African dish tonight.

Chocolate glaze for mousse cakes

admin — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 13:52:05 +0000

I have made this many times. Truly, the quality of ingredients you use matters. People rave. I use semisweet chocolate in the ganache. Mine looks like the picture, and yes, it will drip down the sides if it is at the proper temperature. This has become many people’s requested dessert when they come for a [...]

Cakes

admin — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 10:41:39 +0000

With easy-to-follow directions, you’ll be sweetly surprised at how simple it is to make the perfect cake. From special-occasion layer cakes and themed holiday creations to traditional coffee or cheese cakes, we are sure that we have the tips and best recipes to help you get baking.

Yoghurts

admin — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 12:12:18 +0000

Making yogurt is far easier and quicker than wine, but each batch will taste slightly different, as it involves selecting from the infinite possibilities of milk, bacteria and time. Yogurt still involves the same process of discovery that our ancestors happened upon, but with the precise measurement of temperature and time, you’ll enjoy experimenting to [...]

Beef heart stew

admin — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:43:09 +0000

This is a very tasty stew, that came from Nova Scotia in the 60′s. Beef heart is browned, and then stewed with onions to make a tasty stew that goes great over noodles or mashed potatoes.

Hot drinks

admin — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 17:16:45 +0000

The perfect antidote to a cold winter day can be brewed right in your kitchen. Whether it’s chocolate, caffeine or a fruity taste that you crave, try filling your mug with one of these satisfying drinks — what a yummy way to wait for spring!

Jams

admin — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 13:39:58 +0000

Jams use mashed up fruit, while preserves use whole or large pieces of fruit. Both of them, however, are easier and more economical to make than jelly, since they are made of entire fruits instead of just the juice, and can be good either thick or runny. Both are also delectable when homemade!

Chick peas with fish fillet

admin — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 12:54:25 +0000

I have made this twice and it was awesome both times, tried it with cod & tilapia – both worked well. I would love to try this with Halibut, but that’s a bit cost prohibitive for me. A great weeknight dinner that was interesting and fun instead of a dull steamed fish.This is really worth [...]

Compotes

admin — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 15:37:13 +0000

These rich, thick, fruit sauces are made from a mix of fruit that’s slowly cooked in a sugar syrup until it breaks down. It is usually served as an accompaniment to other dishes, but can be enjoyed by itself, either over ice cream, next to whipped cream, or on yoghurt.

Pork

admin — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 14:08:46 +0000

Every part of the pig can be eaten – from the nose to the tail, not one morsel is wasted. Look for cuts that are moist and a healthy deep-pink colour, not grey or red. Choose neat cuts with a fine-grained texture. Although pork is a lean meat, there may be a slight marbling of [...]