Easy cooking Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:57:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Easy Recipes Using Just Your Microwave https://thedancingcucumber.com/easy-recipes-using-just-your-microwave/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:27:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8608 If you’ve just gotten home from a long day at the office, then you probably don’t feel like slaving away in the kitchen. Fortunately, you don’t have to. Here are some quick and easy recipes that you can prepare using just your microwave. Mac & Cheese Place your macaroni in a large bowl and grate […]

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]]> If you’ve just gotten home from a long day at the office, then you probably don’t feel like slaving away in the kitchen. Fortunately, you don’t have to. Here are some quick and easy recipes that you can prepare using just your microwave.

Mac & Cheese

Place your macaroni in a large bowl and grate some cheese over it. Then, pour a generous amount of cooking liquid into the mix. Place some cling wrap over the bowl and poke holes in it before placing it in the microwave. Continue to microwave the bowl until the pasta is cooked.

Cauliflower Cheese

Cut one large cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Place the pieces in a microwave-friendly bowl and add 150 grams of cheddar cheese. Drizzle it with some hot English mustard, whole milk, and thyme leaves before microwaving for eight minutes.

Scrambled Eggs

Crack two eggs and use a fork to mix them. Add two tablespoons of milk before sprinkling some salt over the mixture. Warm the eggs in the microwave for 30 seconds before removing them, beating them again, and warming them further. Once ready, put them on some toast.

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]]> Recreate Your Favorite Fast Food At Home https://thedancingcucumber.com/recreate-your-favorite-fast-food-at-home/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:04:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8710 Are you craving your favorite fast food but you don’t feel like leaving the house? Perhaps you don’t want to eat too much unhealthy food? Fear not, as here are some healthier recipes to help you recreate your favorite fast food meals at home. Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich For this crispy treat, you’ll need to get […]

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]]> Are you craving your favorite fast food but you don’t feel like leaving the house? Perhaps you don’t want to eat too much unhealthy food? Fear not, as here are some healthier recipes to help you recreate your favorite fast food meals at home.

Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich

For this crispy treat, you’ll need to get a brioche bun, spicy mayo sauce, and of course some chicken. Then, follow this recipe to cook up your southern fried chicken and prepare the perfect Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich.

Burger King Chicken Fries

If there’s one unique item that Burger King has introduced that no other fast-food franchise has quite been able to replicate, it’s the Burger King Chicken Fries. Here’s how you can whip up this tasty and crunchy snack.

Panda Express Chow Mein

While Chow Mein is believed to be an ancient Chinese dish, Panda Express has made it wildly popular in the United States. All you have to do is get the right noodles and toppings and then follow this simple recipe.

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]]> Easy Greek Recipes For A Taste Of Athens https://thedancingcucumber.com/easy-greek-recipes-for-a-taste-of-athens/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:17:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8604 Aside from its rich history and tropical beaches, Greece is well-known for its culinary delights. Here are some simple yet impressive Greek dishes that you can cook to wow your friends and spice up your diet. Chicken Souvlaki Skewers All you need to make this succulent chicken dish is by cutting up some chicken cubes […]

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]]> Aside from its rich history and tropical beaches, Greece is well-known for its culinary delights. Here are some simple yet impressive Greek dishes that you can cook to wow your friends and spice up your diet.

Chicken Souvlaki Skewers

All you need to make this succulent chicken dish is by cutting up some chicken cubes and spicing them with garlic, herbs, lemon, and bay leaves. Once cooked, put the chicken cubes on a skewer for authenticity.

Easy Greek Salad

A favorite salad across the world, all you need is some tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, green peppers, olives, and feta cheese. Top it all off with a lemon vinaigrette.

Greek Lemon Potatoes

Cut thick wedges of potatoes and bake them until they are golden and crisp. Drizzle them in a garlic-flavored broth and make sure to prepare a large batch as you’ll surely want a few portions throughout the week.

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]]> Jamie Oliver’s Tips To Make Cooking Easier https://thedancingcucumber.com/jamie-olivers-tips-to-make-cooking-easier/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:19:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8584 Although cooking feels incredibly rewarding, it is also tiring, especially when recipes get complicated. Fortunately, Jamie Oliver has some simple yet effective tips that will make cooking far easier and more enjoyable. Do Batch Cooking Find a quiet time during your weekend to set aside to do some bulk cooking for the week ahead. Not […]

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]]> Although cooking feels incredibly rewarding, it is also tiring, especially when recipes get complicated. Fortunately, Jamie Oliver has some simple yet effective tips that will make cooking far easier and more enjoyable.

Do Batch Cooking

Find a quiet time during your weekend to set aside to do some bulk cooking for the week ahead. Not only does this save you time during your week, but it also makes it far easier to meal plan. You’ll also be able to free up some space in your freezer for the next batch.

Don’t Waste Your Leftovers

While you may feel tempted to throw out your leftovers, don’t. You could always repurpose your old ingredients in new dishes. If you have any leftover chicken, beef, or vegetables, then consider tossing them in a salad or perhaps throw them in a pan for a stir fry.

Use Your Microwave

Not every meal requires you to slave away at your oven or stove. If you’re short on time or perhaps don’t feel the desire to try a complicated recipe, then there’s no shame in using your microwave to heat up a quick and tasty meal.

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]]> 4 Easy Dishes Every Student Should Know https://thedancingcucumber.com/4-easy-dishes-every-student-should-know/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 10:02:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5643 As universities open again, many students are going to be cooking for the first time. Students often need easy and cheap dishes that can be prepared quickly with minimum fuss. Here are 4 student dishes that can give nutritious and delicious meals without breaking the bank. Pasta This is a classic for a reason. Packets […]

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]]> As universities open again, many students are going to be cooking for the first time. Students often need easy and cheap dishes that can be prepared quickly with minimum fuss.

Here are 4 student dishes that can give nutritious and delicious meals without breaking the bank.

Pasta

This is a classic for a reason. Packets of dry pasta are cheap and offer a large source of high energy carbohydrate that can last you for weeks. Simply boil the pasta with a pinch of salt and add a pasta sauce of your choice.

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Another close-up shot of red sauce fettuccine pasta. . . . RECIPE : In a saucepans add water and let water comes to a boil. Now make X mark on 4-5 tomatoes with the help of a knife. further boil the tomatoes for 5 minutes or till the skin starts to separate from tomatoes. . After 5 minutes, let tomatoes cool down and peel off the skin of blanched tomatoes. . transfer the peeled tomatoes into a small blender and blend to smooth puree. . Now in a pan, add oil and once oil is warm add 1 bay leaf and chopped garlics, sauté then until turns aromatic . . Now add 1 chopped onion and sauté it until turns soft and translucent. . Further add tomato purée and let it cook for 10 minutes on medium flame, cover the pan. . Now add basil leave, oregano, chilli flakes, black pepper and salt to taste. Mix all nicely, cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Once purée is nicely cooked and becomes thick. Add boiled pasta. Before adding pasta, remove bay leaf. Now add boiled pasta and mix gently until pasta is coated well. Sprinkle little cheese and serve hot 😊 . . Follow @desiduniyafoodtalk @desiduniyafoodtalk . . . . #weekend #foodcoma #breakfast #pasta #weekendvibes #redsaucepasta #food #foodcoma #saturday #newdelhi #foodgasm #foodforthought #foodporn #foodforlife #basil #italianfood #instafood #food #fettuccine #foodie #foodblogger #comfortfood #foodpics #redsauce #pennepasta #sodelicious #homecooking #coffee #spaghetti #healthyfood #fitness

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Scrambled Eggs on Toast

Scrambled eggs on toast is quick and easy to make and is packed full of quality protein, energy and healthy fatty acids.

Stir Fry

To make a stir fry, simply fry onions and garlic in a large pan. Then add your own selection of broccoli, tomatoes, eggplant, leeks, spinach, mushrooms, chicken, beef or peppers before frying up the noodles and adding a touch of coconut milk.

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Beef hor fun: probably one of the most frequently ordered dishes at Cantonese restaurants! The flat rice noodles (i.e. hor fun in Cantonese, he fen in Mandarin) originated in Sha He city in southern China, hence the noodles are called sha he fen or simply he fen, as fen usually refers to rice noodles broadly. Look for dried versions of these noodles in the noodle aisle, and fresh ones in the refrigerator aisle of Chinese grocery stores. The key ingredients are flat rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions or Chinese chives, and soy sauce. Super simple but if done well it’s absolutely divine. I also shared a variation that has more vegetables. But I believe this simple version is more OG! To make it (serves 2): – Marinate 1/3 c slices of beef/steak in 1/2 tbsp each of shao xing cooking wine, light soy sauce and dark soy sauce (pinch of sugar optional), and 1 tsp corn starch (some also use baking soda or egg white). The cornstarch, baking soda or egg white help make the meat extra tender. – Saute the beef in a lightly oiled hot pan, until 70% done. Set aside – Prepare rice noodles: if using dry noodles, cook them in boiling water and drain. Mix a little cooking oil to stop them from sticking together. If using fresh ones, microwave them for 1min or so to soften. I used about 1.5 cups of cooked rice noodles – In a hot pan with some cooking oil, saute 2 scallions, cut into ~2in long pieces. For the thicker parts of the scallion, cut lengthwise so you end up with thin pieces. Add bean sprouts (as much as you’d like). Mix together 1 tbsp each of light soy, dark soy, and water, and pinch of sugar. Add the cooked noodles and pour the sauce evenly over them. Add back the beef. Stir to combine everything. Taste and add more soy sauce if desired. . . . . . . . . . . . . #asianfood #quarantinecooking #sffoodie #noodles #noodleworship #中華料理 #eatpretty #beautifulcuisines #stirfry #sfrestaurants #bayareafoodie #bayareaeats #stirfrynoodles #healthyish #horfun #sffoodies #sfeats #quarantinechef #sffood #nycfoodies  #chowmein #bayareaeats  #スタジオエム #kwayteow #河粉 #다이어트레시피 #quarantinekitchen #bayareafood #bayareafoodies #quarantinefood #ricenoodles

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Chili

Simple to make but deliciously satisfying, simply fry onions, garlic and mince beef in a pan before adding chopped tomatoes, chili powder and black beans. Packed full of protein, vitamins and minerals, if you make a big batch you can eat this all week.

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Day 4 of National Curry Week… it’s only been about a week since I posted this new recipes but it’s firstly shoved its way into my favourites so it’s a must for this week. Serve with my and improved Naan recipe, they’re the perfect match! ALOO KEEMA Ingredients 2 tbsp veg oil 2 medium red onions finely chopped 1 tbsp ginger root finely chopped 1 tbsp garlic finely chopped 500g lamb mince 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 1/2 tsp black peppercorns 1 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) 3/4 tsp turmeric powder 3/4 tsp garam masala 1/2 a star anise 1 bay leaf 1 inch cinnamon stick 300g ripe fresh tomatoes diced 350ml lamb or chicken stock 1 tbsp tomato purée 4 small potatoes halved 1 whole green chilli Salt Method 1. Heat your pan to a medium heat and toast the black peppercorns, cumin and coriander seeds for a few minutes. Use a spice grinder of pestle and mortar and grind to a fine powder, set aside. 2. Turn the heat up on your pan and add the the oil, onions, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, star anise and a pinch of salt. Sauté the onions until the edges start turning golden brown and stir in the chopped ginger, sauté for a few more mins before stirring in the garlic. Sauté for a few more minutes, then turn up the heat and add the lamb mince. 3. Brown the lamb mince for 6 or 7 minutes, breaking it up with your spoon and stirring regularly. Stir in the freshly toasted and ground spices plus the kashmiri chilli powder, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and garam masala then sauté for a few minutes stirring continuously. 4. Add the tomatoes and cook for five minutes stirring regularly to break them down. Stir in the tomato purée and the stock then cover and reduce the heat simmer on low for 10 minutes. 5. Add in the potatoes and the green chilli and push down into the sauce. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring half way. Remove the lid, turn up the heat one notch and continue to simmer gently for another 20 mins, stirring occasionally. The potatoes should be cooked but cover loosely continue to cook a little longer if necessary. Season to taste and serve with my new and improved Naan! #nationalcurryweek

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]]> Cooking with Children is Fun! https://thedancingcucumber.com/cooking-with-children-is-fun/ Sat, 15 Aug 2020 06:16:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=4379 Summertime is here, and boy it is hot outside. What do you do with the kids on hot summer days, when you can’t go out to the pool or the park? Try staying at home and turn the kitchen into an amusement park of recipes and delicious food! You can have a fun day cooking with […]

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]]> Summertime is here, and boy it is hot outside. What do you do with the kids on hot summer days, when you can’t go out to the pool or the park? Try staying at home and turn the kitchen into an amusement park of recipes and delicious food! You can have a fun day cooking with the kids, without it becoming a terrible hassle if you just keep a few simple rules.

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#ad The @aldiuk taste of the world campaign got us thinking. Every year we usually take a trip to Brittany in France, this will be the first year in 11 years that we haven’t been! So, instead of getting down about it we spent a day pretending to be in France. . . Well, you can’t visit France without having crepes, so I made them for the girls after their dinner. If you want to try them yourself then here’s how: . . Pour 100g plain flour and pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl Make a well in the middle and crack 2 eggs into the centre. . . Pour about 50ml from the 300ml of semi-skimmed milk and 1 tbsp olive oil then start whisking from the centre. Once all the flour is mixed in, beat until you have a smooth, thick paste. . . Add a splash of milk and whisk to loosen the thick batter. While still whisking, pour in the remaining milk. Continue pouring and whisking until you have a batter that is the consistency of slightly thick single cream. . . Heat the pan over a medium heat and wipe it with oiled kitchen paper. . . Ladle some batter into the pan, tilting the pan to move the mixture around for a thin, even layer. Pour any excess batter into the mixing bowl, return the pan to the heat. . . Leave to cook, for about 30 secs. The pancake should turn golden underneath after about 30 secs and will be ready to turn. . . Hold the pan handle, ease a palette knife under the pancake, quickly lift and flip it over. Cook for another 30 secs before turning out onto a warm plate. Continue with the remaining batter, serving them as you cook. . . Add any topping you like, we chose banana, honey, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries. . . . We got all the ingredients from our local @aldiuk #AldiTasteOfTheWorld . . #foodie #foodiesofinstagram #foodies #frenchfood #cookingwithkids #familyadventures #familytime #parentingtribe #parentinglife #frenchstyle

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Simple Recipe, Simple Life

Choose recipes that kids can make quickly and easily, without a lot of ingredients or long instructions.

No Stove or Oven

Choose recipes that do not require cooking with heat. Good examples for kid-friendly recipes are cocoa energy balls, fruit smoothies, toasts and sandwiches, fruit salads, or vegetable sticks with dip.

Safety First

This is an opportunity to teach children good safety habits, along with positive eating habits. Teach them how to use the knife carefully, and how to clean after they finish cooking.

Make Room for Creativity

This is the opportunity to let your little ones shine! Nutella toast with cucumber? Popcorn with ketchup? Why not! Go wild and get cooking! 

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]]> Things You Didn’t Know You Could Make In Your Instant Pot https://thedancingcucumber.com/things-you-didnt-know-you-could-make-in-your-instant-pot/ Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:47:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=3434 Your favorite electric pressure cooker is great for making more than just soups and stews in an incredibly short amount of time. Here are a few fun things you didn’t know could be made in your Instant Pot. Hard-Boiled Eggs Although making hard-boiled eggs in your Instant Pot may not necessarily save any cooking time, […]

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]]> Your favorite electric pressure cooker is great for making more than just soups and stews in an incredibly short amount of time. Here are a few fun things you didn’t know could be made in your Instant Pot.

Hard-Boiled Eggs

Although making hard-boiled eggs in your Instant Pot may not necessarily save any cooking time, the eggs come out especially easy to peel.

Cheesecake

Delicious cheesecakes can be made from start to finish in your very own electric pressure cooker. The result is a wonderfully decadent and moist cake.

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Popcorn

Prepare for the perfect movie night by making popcorn in the Instant Pot. This is a much cheaper, quicker, and healthier take on the classic microwave popcorn.

A Whole Chicken

Yes, a whole chicken will indeed fit in your average-sized Instant Pot! No more dry, tasteless meals: Instant Pot chicken will totally upgrade your weeknight dinner game.

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A meal that cooks protein and vegetables all in one pot that everyone will like? Count me in! I used to be intimidated by cooking a whole chicken. For some reason it sounded difficult- maybe because it looks more impressive than chicken breast or thighs. Last year I quickly learned that one of the best parts about a whole chicken is how easy it is to cook! While I highly recommend delicata squash, you can use whatever heartier vegetables you have on hand- root vegetables, winter squashes or potatoes all work great. If you want more veggies that don’t fit all in one pot, add one sheet pan full of just veggies to cook with the chicken. I’ve made a number of whole roasted chickens before, but this herb butter from @lexiscleankitchen takes the chicken to another level and perfectly showcases fall herbs! #thyme #rosemary #makesmewhole #lexiscleankitchen #autumnvibes🍁 #fallcooking #wholechicken #roastedchicken #roastedveggies #delicatasquash #wintersquash #cleancooking #cleaneating #healthyish #healthydinner #weeknightdinner #easydinner

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Cottage Cheese

Homemade cottage cheese is naturally creamy. Also, it’s free of all the nasty additives some packaged cottage cheeses contain. It may seem intimidating to make your own cheese, but the Instant Pot makes it simple.

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]]> Super-Effective Air Frying Tips https://thedancingcucumber.com/super-effective-air-frying-tips/ Wed, 03 Oct 2018 07:04:45 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=1266 Air frying is a very big deal in cooking at the moment. This super-trending appliance is a long-term investment that will significantly improve your cooking. It is a much healthier alternative to conventional frying without the oil and all the taste preserved. Here are some very effective air frying tips you should definitely check out. […]

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]]> Air frying is a very big deal in cooking at the moment. This super-trending appliance is a long-term investment that will significantly improve your cooking. It is a much healthier alternative to conventional frying without the oil and all the taste preserved. Here are some very effective air frying tips you should definitely check out.

Find The Right Place

You can’t simply put the air fryer anywhere in the kitchen. It is recommended to place it on a heat-resistant counter to avoid any damage.

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Know When to Add Water

When you cook fatty foods, you have to add water to the air fryer. It applies to any type of meat that contains a lot of fat such as bacon, burgers, fatty fish and more. If you don’t do it, the grease from the food can get smoking and it will alter the final taste.

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#ad I always wondered why you’d need an airfryer just for frying, but once I realized it’s like a tiny convection oven, the possibilities were blown out of the water! The @Philipshomelivingna XXL Airfryer cooks all kinds of things with a blast of hot air—this filet of salmon took ten minutes, and all I did was sprinkle it with salt, pepper and thyme, slide it in and press a button. No preheating, or bringing up to pressure (as you would with an electric pressure cooker)—it just starts cooking, quickly and evenly- the starfish design circulates air 360°, collecting any excess fat in the bottom of the pan. Easy clean-up, and it doesn’t heat up the house, either! #PhilipsCanada #PhilipsRealTasty #airfryer #homecooking

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Don’t Overload

This is one of the most important air frying tips you have to know. Since the air fryer is not an actual oven, you shouldn’t overload it. Don’t put any foods on top of each other, because the cooking will not be successful. Only put as much as the air fryer can fit. That way you will get the ideal taste of every single ingredient that you cook.

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]]> Make Tasty Microwave Popcorn Without a Bag https://thedancingcucumber.com/make-tasty-microwave-popcorn-without-a-bag/ Sat, 04 Aug 2018 07:45:06 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=807 If you are a health addict, you already know that microwave popcorn is not the best thing to snack on. Numerous researches have shown that unfortunately, these bags of popcorn can contain cancerogenic ingredients. Plus, it is much cheaper to get bags with kernels and pop them yourself. But have you ever thought about the […]

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]]> If you are a health addict, you already know that microwave popcorn is not the best thing to snack on. Numerous researches have shown that unfortunately, these bags of popcorn can contain cancerogenic ingredients. Plus, it is much cheaper to get bags with kernels and pop them yourself. But have you ever thought about the fact that you can actually do that in the microwave as well? If not, we’re here to tell you all about it.

Instructions:

First of all, you’ll need a large microwave bowl and a plate that can cover the bowl. Another great thing about this way of making popcorn is that you don’t have to use any oil. Feel free to add any spices, salt or even butter.

Put 1/4 of the kernels in the microwave-safe bowl and cover it with the plate. You can use almost any plate as long as it covers the bowl. Don’t worry if there is a gap in between, that will only be more helpful. The kernels are ready for the microwave. The cooking time will depend on several factors, including the specifications of your microwave. One of the safest ways to go is set the timer for five minutes, and add more if needed.

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]]> Easy, Delicious Two-Ingredient Chocolate Cake Recipe https://thedancingcucumber.com/easy-delicious-two-ingredient-chocolate-cake-recipe/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 13:59:46 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=487 When you need a sweet fix, but you don’t have too much time or products on your hands, there is still a way to indulge in a tasty chocolate cake. Today, we have the best two-ingredient recipe that will fulfill all of your sweet dreams. View this post on Instagram If the question is Chocolate […]

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]]> When you need a sweet fix, but you don’t have too much time or products on your hands, there is still a way to indulge in a tasty chocolate cake. Today, we have the best two-ingredient recipe that will fulfill all of your sweet dreams.

Ingredients:

You will be surprised that for this chocolate cake recipe, you only need 4 eggs and 9oz of chocolate. Once the cake is done, you can always add some powdered sugar on top of it for an even tastier experience. Depending on the season, there are so many delicious fruits and sides you can add, depending on what you have at home. Bananas, peaches, strawberries, even ice-cream are the perfect additions to your two-ingredient chocolate cake recipe.

Instructions:

The first thing you have to do is preheat the oven to 170˚C. Next, break down the chocolate on pieces, put it in a microwave to melt for approximately one minute. Another way to do it is over water on the stove. Once that’s done, separate the egg whites and yolks and whisk the whites with a mixer. Add the yolks to the chocolate and stir the mixture. Get 1/3 of the whites with a spatula and add them to the mixture. Continue adding the other 2/3 while slowly whisking.

Put the blend in a cake mold, and bake it in the oven for half an hour. Once the time’s up, you should wait for the chocolate cake to cool off for several minutes, before you start serving it.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Easy cooking Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:57:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Easy Recipes Using Just Your Microwave https://thedancingcucumber.com/easy-recipes-using-just-your-microwave/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:27:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8608 If you’ve just gotten home from a long day at the office, then you probably don’t feel like slaving away in the kitchen. Fortunately, you don’t have to. Here are some quick and easy recipes that you can prepare using just your microwave. Mac & Cheese Place your macaroni in a large bowl and grate […]

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]]> If you’ve just gotten home from a long day at the office, then you probably don’t feel like slaving away in the kitchen. Fortunately, you don’t have to. Here are some quick and easy recipes that you can prepare using just your microwave.

Mac & Cheese

Place your macaroni in a large bowl and grate some cheese over it. Then, pour a generous amount of cooking liquid into the mix. Place some cling wrap over the bowl and poke holes in it before placing it in the microwave. Continue to microwave the bowl until the pasta is cooked.

Cauliflower Cheese

Cut one large cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Place the pieces in a microwave-friendly bowl and add 150 grams of cheddar cheese. Drizzle it with some hot English mustard, whole milk, and thyme leaves before microwaving for eight minutes.

Scrambled Eggs

Crack two eggs and use a fork to mix them. Add two tablespoons of milk before sprinkling some salt over the mixture. Warm the eggs in the microwave for 30 seconds before removing them, beating them again, and warming them further. Once ready, put them on some toast.

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]]> Recreate Your Favorite Fast Food At Home https://thedancingcucumber.com/recreate-your-favorite-fast-food-at-home/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:04:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8710 Are you craving your favorite fast food but you don’t feel like leaving the house? Perhaps you don’t want to eat too much unhealthy food? Fear not, as here are some healthier recipes to help you recreate your favorite fast food meals at home. Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich For this crispy treat, you’ll need to get […]

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]]> Are you craving your favorite fast food but you don’t feel like leaving the house? Perhaps you don’t want to eat too much unhealthy food? Fear not, as here are some healthier recipes to help you recreate your favorite fast food meals at home.

Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich

For this crispy treat, you’ll need to get a brioche bun, spicy mayo sauce, and of course some chicken. Then, follow this recipe to cook up your southern fried chicken and prepare the perfect Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich.

Burger King Chicken Fries

If there’s one unique item that Burger King has introduced that no other fast-food franchise has quite been able to replicate, it’s the Burger King Chicken Fries. Here’s how you can whip up this tasty and crunchy snack.

Panda Express Chow Mein

While Chow Mein is believed to be an ancient Chinese dish, Panda Express has made it wildly popular in the United States. All you have to do is get the right noodles and toppings and then follow this simple recipe.

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]]> Easy Greek Recipes For A Taste Of Athens https://thedancingcucumber.com/easy-greek-recipes-for-a-taste-of-athens/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:17:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8604 Aside from its rich history and tropical beaches, Greece is well-known for its culinary delights. Here are some simple yet impressive Greek dishes that you can cook to wow your friends and spice up your diet. Chicken Souvlaki Skewers All you need to make this succulent chicken dish is by cutting up some chicken cubes […]

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]]> Aside from its rich history and tropical beaches, Greece is well-known for its culinary delights. Here are some simple yet impressive Greek dishes that you can cook to wow your friends and spice up your diet.

Chicken Souvlaki Skewers

All you need to make this succulent chicken dish is by cutting up some chicken cubes and spicing them with garlic, herbs, lemon, and bay leaves. Once cooked, put the chicken cubes on a skewer for authenticity.

Easy Greek Salad

A favorite salad across the world, all you need is some tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, green peppers, olives, and feta cheese. Top it all off with a lemon vinaigrette.

Greek Lemon Potatoes

Cut thick wedges of potatoes and bake them until they are golden and crisp. Drizzle them in a garlic-flavored broth and make sure to prepare a large batch as you’ll surely want a few portions throughout the week.

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]]> Jamie Oliver’s Tips To Make Cooking Easier https://thedancingcucumber.com/jamie-olivers-tips-to-make-cooking-easier/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:19:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8584 Although cooking feels incredibly rewarding, it is also tiring, especially when recipes get complicated. Fortunately, Jamie Oliver has some simple yet effective tips that will make cooking far easier and more enjoyable. Do Batch Cooking Find a quiet time during your weekend to set aside to do some bulk cooking for the week ahead. Not […]

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]]> Although cooking feels incredibly rewarding, it is also tiring, especially when recipes get complicated. Fortunately, Jamie Oliver has some simple yet effective tips that will make cooking far easier and more enjoyable.

Do Batch Cooking

Find a quiet time during your weekend to set aside to do some bulk cooking for the week ahead. Not only does this save you time during your week, but it also makes it far easier to meal plan. You’ll also be able to free up some space in your freezer for the next batch.

Don’t Waste Your Leftovers

While you may feel tempted to throw out your leftovers, don’t. You could always repurpose your old ingredients in new dishes. If you have any leftover chicken, beef, or vegetables, then consider tossing them in a salad or perhaps throw them in a pan for a stir fry.

Use Your Microwave

Not every meal requires you to slave away at your oven or stove. If you’re short on time or perhaps don’t feel the desire to try a complicated recipe, then there’s no shame in using your microwave to heat up a quick and tasty meal.

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]]> 4 Easy Dishes Every Student Should Know https://thedancingcucumber.com/4-easy-dishes-every-student-should-know/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 10:02:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5643 As universities open again, many students are going to be cooking for the first time. Students often need easy and cheap dishes that can be prepared quickly with minimum fuss. Here are 4 student dishes that can give nutritious and delicious meals without breaking the bank. Pasta This is a classic for a reason. Packets […]

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]]> As universities open again, many students are going to be cooking for the first time. Students often need easy and cheap dishes that can be prepared quickly with minimum fuss.

Here are 4 student dishes that can give nutritious and delicious meals without breaking the bank.

Pasta

This is a classic for a reason. Packets of dry pasta are cheap and offer a large source of high energy carbohydrate that can last you for weeks. Simply boil the pasta with a pinch of salt and add a pasta sauce of your choice.

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Another close-up shot of red sauce fettuccine pasta. . . . RECIPE : In a saucepans add water and let water comes to a boil. Now make X mark on 4-5 tomatoes with the help of a knife. further boil the tomatoes for 5 minutes or till the skin starts to separate from tomatoes. . After 5 minutes, let tomatoes cool down and peel off the skin of blanched tomatoes. . transfer the peeled tomatoes into a small blender and blend to smooth puree. . Now in a pan, add oil and once oil is warm add 1 bay leaf and chopped garlics, sauté then until turns aromatic . . Now add 1 chopped onion and sauté it until turns soft and translucent. . Further add tomato purée and let it cook for 10 minutes on medium flame, cover the pan. . Now add basil leave, oregano, chilli flakes, black pepper and salt to taste. Mix all nicely, cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Once purée is nicely cooked and becomes thick. Add boiled pasta. Before adding pasta, remove bay leaf. Now add boiled pasta and mix gently until pasta is coated well. Sprinkle little cheese and serve hot 😊 . . Follow @desiduniyafoodtalk @desiduniyafoodtalk . . . . #weekend #foodcoma #breakfast #pasta #weekendvibes #redsaucepasta #food #foodcoma #saturday #newdelhi #foodgasm #foodforthought #foodporn #foodforlife #basil #italianfood #instafood #food #fettuccine #foodie #foodblogger #comfortfood #foodpics #redsauce #pennepasta #sodelicious #homecooking #coffee #spaghetti #healthyfood #fitness

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Scrambled Eggs on Toast

Scrambled eggs on toast is quick and easy to make and is packed full of quality protein, energy and healthy fatty acids.

Stir Fry

To make a stir fry, simply fry onions and garlic in a large pan. Then add your own selection of broccoli, tomatoes, eggplant, leeks, spinach, mushrooms, chicken, beef or peppers before frying up the noodles and adding a touch of coconut milk.

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Beef hor fun: probably one of the most frequently ordered dishes at Cantonese restaurants! The flat rice noodles (i.e. hor fun in Cantonese, he fen in Mandarin) originated in Sha He city in southern China, hence the noodles are called sha he fen or simply he fen, as fen usually refers to rice noodles broadly. Look for dried versions of these noodles in the noodle aisle, and fresh ones in the refrigerator aisle of Chinese grocery stores. The key ingredients are flat rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions or Chinese chives, and soy sauce. Super simple but if done well it’s absolutely divine. I also shared a variation that has more vegetables. But I believe this simple version is more OG! To make it (serves 2): – Marinate 1/3 c slices of beef/steak in 1/2 tbsp each of shao xing cooking wine, light soy sauce and dark soy sauce (pinch of sugar optional), and 1 tsp corn starch (some also use baking soda or egg white). The cornstarch, baking soda or egg white help make the meat extra tender. – Saute the beef in a lightly oiled hot pan, until 70% done. Set aside – Prepare rice noodles: if using dry noodles, cook them in boiling water and drain. Mix a little cooking oil to stop them from sticking together. If using fresh ones, microwave them for 1min or so to soften. I used about 1.5 cups of cooked rice noodles – In a hot pan with some cooking oil, saute 2 scallions, cut into ~2in long pieces. For the thicker parts of the scallion, cut lengthwise so you end up with thin pieces. Add bean sprouts (as much as you’d like). Mix together 1 tbsp each of light soy, dark soy, and water, and pinch of sugar. Add the cooked noodles and pour the sauce evenly over them. Add back the beef. Stir to combine everything. Taste and add more soy sauce if desired. . . . . . . . . . . . . #asianfood #quarantinecooking #sffoodie #noodles #noodleworship #中華料理 #eatpretty #beautifulcuisines #stirfry #sfrestaurants #bayareafoodie #bayareaeats #stirfrynoodles #healthyish #horfun #sffoodies #sfeats #quarantinechef #sffood #nycfoodies  #chowmein #bayareaeats  #スタジオエム #kwayteow #河粉 #다이어트레시피 #quarantinekitchen #bayareafood #bayareafoodies #quarantinefood #ricenoodles

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Chili

Simple to make but deliciously satisfying, simply fry onions, garlic and mince beef in a pan before adding chopped tomatoes, chili powder and black beans. Packed full of protein, vitamins and minerals, if you make a big batch you can eat this all week.

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Day 4 of National Curry Week… it’s only been about a week since I posted this new recipes but it’s firstly shoved its way into my favourites so it’s a must for this week. Serve with my and improved Naan recipe, they’re the perfect match! ALOO KEEMA Ingredients 2 tbsp veg oil 2 medium red onions finely chopped 1 tbsp ginger root finely chopped 1 tbsp garlic finely chopped 500g lamb mince 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 1/2 tsp black peppercorns 1 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) 3/4 tsp turmeric powder 3/4 tsp garam masala 1/2 a star anise 1 bay leaf 1 inch cinnamon stick 300g ripe fresh tomatoes diced 350ml lamb or chicken stock 1 tbsp tomato purée 4 small potatoes halved 1 whole green chilli Salt Method 1. Heat your pan to a medium heat and toast the black peppercorns, cumin and coriander seeds for a few minutes. Use a spice grinder of pestle and mortar and grind to a fine powder, set aside. 2. Turn the heat up on your pan and add the the oil, onions, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, star anise and a pinch of salt. Sauté the onions until the edges start turning golden brown and stir in the chopped ginger, sauté for a few more mins before stirring in the garlic. Sauté for a few more minutes, then turn up the heat and add the lamb mince. 3. Brown the lamb mince for 6 or 7 minutes, breaking it up with your spoon and stirring regularly. Stir in the freshly toasted and ground spices plus the kashmiri chilli powder, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and garam masala then sauté for a few minutes stirring continuously. 4. Add the tomatoes and cook for five minutes stirring regularly to break them down. Stir in the tomato purée and the stock then cover and reduce the heat simmer on low for 10 minutes. 5. Add in the potatoes and the green chilli and push down into the sauce. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring half way. Remove the lid, turn up the heat one notch and continue to simmer gently for another 20 mins, stirring occasionally. The potatoes should be cooked but cover loosely continue to cook a little longer if necessary. Season to taste and serve with my new and improved Naan! #nationalcurryweek

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]]> Cooking with Children is Fun! https://thedancingcucumber.com/cooking-with-children-is-fun/ Sat, 15 Aug 2020 06:16:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=4379 Summertime is here, and boy it is hot outside. What do you do with the kids on hot summer days, when you can’t go out to the pool or the park? Try staying at home and turn the kitchen into an amusement park of recipes and delicious food! You can have a fun day cooking with […]

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]]> Summertime is here, and boy it is hot outside. What do you do with the kids on hot summer days, when you can’t go out to the pool or the park? Try staying at home and turn the kitchen into an amusement park of recipes and delicious food! You can have a fun day cooking with the kids, without it becoming a terrible hassle if you just keep a few simple rules.

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#ad The @aldiuk taste of the world campaign got us thinking. Every year we usually take a trip to Brittany in France, this will be the first year in 11 years that we haven’t been! So, instead of getting down about it we spent a day pretending to be in France. . . Well, you can’t visit France without having crepes, so I made them for the girls after their dinner. If you want to try them yourself then here’s how: . . Pour 100g plain flour and pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl Make a well in the middle and crack 2 eggs into the centre. . . Pour about 50ml from the 300ml of semi-skimmed milk and 1 tbsp olive oil then start whisking from the centre. Once all the flour is mixed in, beat until you have a smooth, thick paste. . . Add a splash of milk and whisk to loosen the thick batter. While still whisking, pour in the remaining milk. Continue pouring and whisking until you have a batter that is the consistency of slightly thick single cream. . . Heat the pan over a medium heat and wipe it with oiled kitchen paper. . . Ladle some batter into the pan, tilting the pan to move the mixture around for a thin, even layer. Pour any excess batter into the mixing bowl, return the pan to the heat. . . Leave to cook, for about 30 secs. The pancake should turn golden underneath after about 30 secs and will be ready to turn. . . Hold the pan handle, ease a palette knife under the pancake, quickly lift and flip it over. Cook for another 30 secs before turning out onto a warm plate. Continue with the remaining batter, serving them as you cook. . . Add any topping you like, we chose banana, honey, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries. . . . We got all the ingredients from our local @aldiuk #AldiTasteOfTheWorld . . #foodie #foodiesofinstagram #foodies #frenchfood #cookingwithkids #familyadventures #familytime #parentingtribe #parentinglife #frenchstyle

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Simple Recipe, Simple Life

Choose recipes that kids can make quickly and easily, without a lot of ingredients or long instructions.

No Stove or Oven

Choose recipes that do not require cooking with heat. Good examples for kid-friendly recipes are cocoa energy balls, fruit smoothies, toasts and sandwiches, fruit salads, or vegetable sticks with dip.

Safety First

This is an opportunity to teach children good safety habits, along with positive eating habits. Teach them how to use the knife carefully, and how to clean after they finish cooking.

Make Room for Creativity

This is the opportunity to let your little ones shine! Nutella toast with cucumber? Popcorn with ketchup? Why not! Go wild and get cooking! 

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]]> Things You Didn’t Know You Could Make In Your Instant Pot https://thedancingcucumber.com/things-you-didnt-know-you-could-make-in-your-instant-pot/ Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:47:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=3434 Your favorite electric pressure cooker is great for making more than just soups and stews in an incredibly short amount of time. Here are a few fun things you didn’t know could be made in your Instant Pot. Hard-Boiled Eggs Although making hard-boiled eggs in your Instant Pot may not necessarily save any cooking time, […]

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]]> Your favorite electric pressure cooker is great for making more than just soups and stews in an incredibly short amount of time. Here are a few fun things you didn’t know could be made in your Instant Pot.

Hard-Boiled Eggs

Although making hard-boiled eggs in your Instant Pot may not necessarily save any cooking time, the eggs come out especially easy to peel.

Cheesecake

Delicious cheesecakes can be made from start to finish in your very own electric pressure cooker. The result is a wonderfully decadent and moist cake.

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Popcorn

Prepare for the perfect movie night by making popcorn in the Instant Pot. This is a much cheaper, quicker, and healthier take on the classic microwave popcorn.

A Whole Chicken

Yes, a whole chicken will indeed fit in your average-sized Instant Pot! No more dry, tasteless meals: Instant Pot chicken will totally upgrade your weeknight dinner game.

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A meal that cooks protein and vegetables all in one pot that everyone will like? Count me in! I used to be intimidated by cooking a whole chicken. For some reason it sounded difficult- maybe because it looks more impressive than chicken breast or thighs. Last year I quickly learned that one of the best parts about a whole chicken is how easy it is to cook! While I highly recommend delicata squash, you can use whatever heartier vegetables you have on hand- root vegetables, winter squashes or potatoes all work great. If you want more veggies that don’t fit all in one pot, add one sheet pan full of just veggies to cook with the chicken. I’ve made a number of whole roasted chickens before, but this herb butter from @lexiscleankitchen takes the chicken to another level and perfectly showcases fall herbs! #thyme #rosemary #makesmewhole #lexiscleankitchen #autumnvibes🍁 #fallcooking #wholechicken #roastedchicken #roastedveggies #delicatasquash #wintersquash #cleancooking #cleaneating #healthyish #healthydinner #weeknightdinner #easydinner

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Cottage Cheese

Homemade cottage cheese is naturally creamy. Also, it’s free of all the nasty additives some packaged cottage cheeses contain. It may seem intimidating to make your own cheese, but the Instant Pot makes it simple.

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]]> Super-Effective Air Frying Tips https://thedancingcucumber.com/super-effective-air-frying-tips/ Wed, 03 Oct 2018 07:04:45 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=1266 Air frying is a very big deal in cooking at the moment. This super-trending appliance is a long-term investment that will significantly improve your cooking. It is a much healthier alternative to conventional frying without the oil and all the taste preserved. Here are some very effective air frying tips you should definitely check out. […]

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]]> Air frying is a very big deal in cooking at the moment. This super-trending appliance is a long-term investment that will significantly improve your cooking. It is a much healthier alternative to conventional frying without the oil and all the taste preserved. Here are some very effective air frying tips you should definitely check out.

Find The Right Place

You can’t simply put the air fryer anywhere in the kitchen. It is recommended to place it on a heat-resistant counter to avoid any damage.

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Know When to Add Water

When you cook fatty foods, you have to add water to the air fryer. It applies to any type of meat that contains a lot of fat such as bacon, burgers, fatty fish and more. If you don’t do it, the grease from the food can get smoking and it will alter the final taste.

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#ad I always wondered why you’d need an airfryer just for frying, but once I realized it’s like a tiny convection oven, the possibilities were blown out of the water! The @Philipshomelivingna XXL Airfryer cooks all kinds of things with a blast of hot air—this filet of salmon took ten minutes, and all I did was sprinkle it with salt, pepper and thyme, slide it in and press a button. No preheating, or bringing up to pressure (as you would with an electric pressure cooker)—it just starts cooking, quickly and evenly- the starfish design circulates air 360°, collecting any excess fat in the bottom of the pan. Easy clean-up, and it doesn’t heat up the house, either! #PhilipsCanada #PhilipsRealTasty #airfryer #homecooking

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Don’t Overload

This is one of the most important air frying tips you have to know. Since the air fryer is not an actual oven, you shouldn’t overload it. Don’t put any foods on top of each other, because the cooking will not be successful. Only put as much as the air fryer can fit. That way you will get the ideal taste of every single ingredient that you cook.

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]]> Make Tasty Microwave Popcorn Without a Bag https://thedancingcucumber.com/make-tasty-microwave-popcorn-without-a-bag/ Sat, 04 Aug 2018 07:45:06 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=807 If you are a health addict, you already know that microwave popcorn is not the best thing to snack on. Numerous researches have shown that unfortunately, these bags of popcorn can contain cancerogenic ingredients. Plus, it is much cheaper to get bags with kernels and pop them yourself. But have you ever thought about the […]

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]]> If you are a health addict, you already know that microwave popcorn is not the best thing to snack on. Numerous researches have shown that unfortunately, these bags of popcorn can contain cancerogenic ingredients. Plus, it is much cheaper to get bags with kernels and pop them yourself. But have you ever thought about the fact that you can actually do that in the microwave as well? If not, we’re here to tell you all about it.

Instructions:

First of all, you’ll need a large microwave bowl and a plate that can cover the bowl. Another great thing about this way of making popcorn is that you don’t have to use any oil. Feel free to add any spices, salt or even butter.

Put 1/4 of the kernels in the microwave-safe bowl and cover it with the plate. You can use almost any plate as long as it covers the bowl. Don’t worry if there is a gap in between, that will only be more helpful. The kernels are ready for the microwave. The cooking time will depend on several factors, including the specifications of your microwave. One of the safest ways to go is set the timer for five minutes, and add more if needed.

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]]> Easy, Delicious Two-Ingredient Chocolate Cake Recipe https://thedancingcucumber.com/easy-delicious-two-ingredient-chocolate-cake-recipe/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 13:59:46 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=487 When you need a sweet fix, but you don’t have too much time or products on your hands, there is still a way to indulge in a tasty chocolate cake. Today, we have the best two-ingredient recipe that will fulfill all of your sweet dreams. View this post on Instagram If the question is Chocolate […]

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]]> When you need a sweet fix, but you don’t have too much time or products on your hands, there is still a way to indulge in a tasty chocolate cake. Today, we have the best two-ingredient recipe that will fulfill all of your sweet dreams.

Ingredients:

You will be surprised that for this chocolate cake recipe, you only need 4 eggs and 9oz of chocolate. Once the cake is done, you can always add some powdered sugar on top of it for an even tastier experience. Depending on the season, there are so many delicious fruits and sides you can add, depending on what you have at home. Bananas, peaches, strawberries, even ice-cream are the perfect additions to your two-ingredient chocolate cake recipe.

Instructions:

The first thing you have to do is preheat the oven to 170˚C. Next, break down the chocolate on pieces, put it in a microwave to melt for approximately one minute. Another way to do it is over water on the stove. Once that’s done, separate the egg whites and yolks and whisk the whites with a mixer. Add the yolks to the chocolate and stir the mixture. Get 1/3 of the whites with a spatula and add them to the mixture. Continue adding the other 2/3 while slowly whisking.

Put the blend in a cake mold, and bake it in the oven for half an hour. Once the time’s up, you should wait for the chocolate cake to cool off for several minutes, before you start serving it.

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