Have a box of Bisquick handy?
Have a box of Bisquick handy?
Taco Fun Facts Tacos are made with ground corn or wheat and can be filled with just about anything. October 4th is national taco day. In the United States, the first mention of the word taco was in 1905. The word taco is derived from the Aztec language meaning, “half”. The world’s largest taco was …
A king cake is a wreath-shaped cake that is comparable to a Danish pastry, typically made of a luxurious, soft type of bread and adorned with a frosting. Gold, green, and purple sugars are then added to the top, with each color representing its own significance of the Mardi Gras colors. The cake portrays the …
Shortcake Facts The basic ingredients for shortcake are flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, milk, or cream, and sometimes eggs. The most common fruit associated with shortcakes is strawberry. The first known recipe for strawberry shortcake was discovered in a British cookbook dating back as far as 1588. June 14th is national strawberry shortcake day. …
Cookies are better known as sweet snacks or desserts; made in many shapes and styles, usually comprising flour, butter, and eggs. Other ingredients, such as chocolate, flavorings, nuts, and an array of fillings, are sometimes added to enhance their taste. Some of my favorite cookie recipes are made with jam and other flavorful ingredients. In …
Biscuit Facts Biscuits are a type of bread product, typically small and round, comprised of flour and a leavening agent. They were introduced to Britain by the Normans. American biscuits differ from those in the United Kingdom. Biscuits from the United Kingdom are often referred to as scones and are more dense and rich than …
Sausage Facts Sausages have existed for over five thousand years. Sausages were first invented as a way to preserve meat. Sausage meat contains ground pork and sometimes other types of ground meat, a binding agent, salt, and spices. Germany produces the widest variety of sausage, with over one-thousand ingredient combinations. The UK has recorded one …
Lasagna is a type of pasta that’s made of wide, flat sheets. It can also be referred to as a dish made of layered lasagna, which often includes vegetables, cheese, and ground meats. It’s often topped with cheese and baked. This dish is usually served in small portions and accompanied with garlic bread and a …
Benefits of a low carb diet A low-carb lifestyle lowers your intake of carbohydrates, such as those found in sugary foods, pasta, and bread. Low carb diets are high in protein and healthy vegetables. In some cases, a low-carb diet results in significant weight loss. Low carb diets are safe, as long as you are …
Cobbler is a dessert comprising a fruit or savory filling poured into a baking dish and then covered with batter, biscuits, or dumplings. Biscuits were traditionally placed on fruit in small rounds, which gave the appearance of cobblestones. Fun Facts About Fruit Cobbler It is believed that “cobbler” is derived from the word cobbler, which …
Battered fish is usually made with a white fish; usually cod that’s been dipped into a mixture of flour, eggs, and seasonings, and then fried to a golden crispy perfection. The 1860s saw the rise of fish and chip shops in the UK, and this was one of the few foods that weren’t rationed during …
