Have a box of Bisquick handy?
Have a box of Bisquick handy?
Some scientists believe bananas were the world’s first fruit, dating back to 10,000 years ago. The bananas we eat today are much better than the original wild fruit, which had many hard seeds. Although bananas were first introduced to the US in the 1870s, they weren’t readily available until refrigeration evolved at the turn of …
Ham is pork from a pig’s leg, which has been processed and preserved by curing through dry or wet methods, and may or may not be smoked. It is made and used around the world in a variety of cuisines. Usually, I cook a whole ham at least twice a year, once at Easter and …
There are many names for rolled biscuits. Growing up, we called them tea biscuits, but we also know them as beaten biscuits, baking powder biscuits, or soft biscuits. These usually accompanied our Sunday afternoon dinners. I remember my first attempt at making these for a family get to together, and to this day my brother …
Quiche is a French dish usually made with a pastry crust filled with savory custard and cheese, meat, fish, or vegetables. The quiche Lorraine, which incorporates bacon, is the most well-known variation, but pretty much anything can be added depending on taste. Don’t think you have to stick to the traditional fillings. Quiche is a …
These thin types of pancakes are known as crepes, dating back to the thirteenth century in France. The name is derived from the French word crespe, meaning curled; most likely referring to the thin curled edges of the crepe when cooked. They are often prepared with an array of fillings such as fruit, jams, cream …
Interesting Pancake Facts Pancakes are thin, round cakes made from a starch-based batter containing eggs, milk, and butter, and are typically fried in oil or butter on a hot griddle or frying pan. Pancakes vary worldwide in their shape and structure. Typically, pancakes in the United Kingdom are unleavened and resemble crepes. Crepes are thin …
I usually reserve Sunday mornings for large breakfasts, with everyone helping in the kitchen and contributing their favorites. Of course, there are always waffles. Here are a few recipes using Bisquick that I hope you enjoy as much as I do, but first, a bit of history… A waffle is a batter consisting of flour, …
Most of us correlate pancakes with the early morning meal, and although pancakes are good with eggs and bacon, they are also good as a side to whatever you are making, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I hope you enjoy these recipes, but first a bit of history. Potato pancakes are usually made with …
I have to be honest when I say the first time I tried scones; I was not a fan. They were dry and completely tasteless, in my opinion. I’m happy to say I have since developed a liking for them thanks to one of my grandmother’s recipes and the slight tweaking of others. Not to …
I love weekend mornings. We generally spend them together as a family preparing a fabulous late morning brunch. We have the usual dishes such as scrambled eggs, toast, bacon, fruit and, of course, pancakes. The kids usually make the batter and add different things to make them their own. Japanese pancakes are not much different …
