Mirepoix is a French term which is used to describe a mixture of chopped celery, carrots and onions. These three ingredients are commonly referred to as aromatics. They can be sauteed or roasted in…
Leek is a vegetable in the same family as onions and garlic. Its edible part is a bundle of leaf sheaths which is sometimes wrongly referred to as its stem or stalk. It has…
Marzipan is a confection consisting primarily of almond flour and and icing sugar. It can be made into sweets and imitation fruits and vegetables. It can also be used to cover fruitcakes. In this…
Almond flour, as the name implies, is flour made from almonds. It is a key ingredient in some cakes like fruitcakes and is used to make marzipan and macaroons. In this post I will…
Almonds are the most common nuts used for baking. It is used in fruitcakes and fruit breads like stollen and panettone. In its powdered form, it is used to make macaroons, marzipan, frangipane, cakes,…
Puff pastry, also referred to as ” pâte feuilletée” is a light, flaky, leavened pastry containing several layers of fat, in this case, butter. It is a laminated dough which has two elements: a cough…
In the Nigerian sense, meat pie refers to an oval shaped pocket pie stuffed primarily with ground beef. It is similar to Jamaican beef patties. Like most pies, an important component of meat pie…
This is an ingredient you do not come across often. But as far as taste goes, this is one of the most interesting things I have ever tasted. Its hard to understand how…
Ranch dressing is a type of salad dressing made with buttermilk, sour cream, salt, garlic and herbs like chives, parsley and dill. It also makes a great dip for vegetables. Though you can…
Peach nectar is a thick juice made out of peach fruits. It is a key ingredient in certain baked goods and can be used in place of syrup on pancakes or ice cream.…
