easy recipes Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:07:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Check Out This Divine Sweet and Spicy Meatball Recipe https://thedancingcucumber.com/check-out-this-divine-sweet-and-spicy-meatball-recipe/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:46:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8262 There are all kinds of ways you can use ground beef to create the perfect meal, and making meatballs is one of the best. There’s nothing like a steaming pot of meatballs to round out a dinner, especially when you’ve got rice to complement them. But if making them seems daunting to you, check out […]

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]]> There are all kinds of ways you can use ground beef to create the perfect meal, and making meatballs is one of the best. There’s nothing like a steaming pot of meatballs to round out a dinner, especially when you’ve got rice to complement them. But if making them seems daunting to you, check out this easy recipe that’ll be a guaranteed hit.

The Ground Beef

The first thing you need is your ground beef, and make sure that it’s defrosted and easy to work with. Toss it all into a mixing bowl, and then throw in a half cup of breadcrumbs and two eggs. Add a few seasonings in there as well if you’re feeling adventurous.

Once you’re done mixing it all up, roll the mixture into multiple balls. The size of the balls is up to you but bear in mind that they’ll shrink once they’re getting cooked.

The Sauce

Next, get a sauce boiling in a pot over the stove. We personally like to use a full bottle of barbeque sauce, a half bottle of sweet chili, and half a cup of water. Toss some diced onions and garlic in there as well. Finally, to give it that extra dose of sweetness, add in a half cup of brown sugar.

Combining It All

Once your sauce is bubbling, place the uncooked meatballs into the pot, one by one. Cover the pot and let it sit for around an hour while mixing it around occasionally. Your meatballs should be ready to go by the end of it!

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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> The Easiest Way to Make Fettuccine Alfredo at Home https://thedancingcucumber.com/the-easiest-way-to-make-fettuccine-alfredo-at-home/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:10:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8264 Pasta is one of the most delicious dinners one can prepare and there are countless different variations that it comes in. One of them is Fettuccine Alfredo, a mushroom cream take on the popular Italian dish. However, as popular and tasty a dish as it is, it’s actually not too difficult to make. Let’s begin. […]

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]]> Pasta is one of the most delicious dinners one can prepare and there are countless different variations that it comes in. One of them is Fettuccine Alfredo, a mushroom cream take on the popular Italian dish. However, as popular and tasty a dish as it is, it’s actually not too difficult to make. Let’s begin.

Preparing the Pasta

The most obvious step in the process is to cook the pasta. Buy a packet of fettuccine, put the pasta into a boiling pot of water, and wait till it’s tender and ready for eating.

The Mushroom Cream

This part of the process is a bit more tricky and yet it’s still extremely simple. Chop up a few cloves of garlic and saute them in a medium-heat pan with butter. Then, you’ll want to chop up some mushrooms and toss them onto the pan as well. Finally, add some cooking cream into the mix, and allow the whole sauce to simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Combine It

Once the sauce is smelling good and looking creamy, add it to the fettuccine, and you’ve got yourself a bonafide Fettuccine Alfredo dish!

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]]> How to Make Super Simple Stir-Fry https://thedancingcucumber.com/how-to-make-super-simple-stir-fry/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:38:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8030 Even if all you’ve got in your house is the most basic ingredients, that doesn’t mean you can’t whip up a great meal. For example, this stir fry uses ingredients that you probably have lying around if you ever make Asian-inspired food. This recipe is pretty easy and doesn’t take very long. Here’s how to […]

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]]> Even if all you’ve got in your house is the most basic ingredients, that doesn’t mean you can’t whip up a great meal. For example, this stir fry uses ingredients that you probably have lying around if you ever make Asian-inspired food. This recipe is pretty easy and doesn’t take very long. Here’s how to make it.

You’ll Need:

  • Whatever stir fry veggies you like, they can also be frozen (peas and carrots, bok choi, broccoli, etc.)
  • A protein
  • Garlic and ginger
  • Chicken stock
  • Soy sauce (preferably reduced-sodium, to give you more control of how salty the dish will be)
  • Sesame Oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Start by heating some oil in a pan and grating in your fresh garlic and ginger. Let them toast until fragrant, about a minute. If you’re using onions or mushrooms, fry these up at the same time. This is also the time to add and fry up your protein. (Unless it is egg, then add it at the end or cook in a separate pan.)

Next, pour in chicken stock to about half an inch above the bottom of the pan. If you need to steam any of your veggies, throw them in now and cover, let simmer until the veggies are steamed. If not, throw in all your veggies (for example if using frozen), and bring the stock to a boil. Let the stock cook and mix until it’s a bit thicker and coats the vegetables.

Now, pour in your soy and mix, tasting as you go. Be careful, if you’re using powdered stock and full-sodium soy sauce you can easily end up with a VERY salty dish.

Finally, add sesame oil and any other flavors you like, then add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, serve over rice.

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]]> How to Make Delicious Caramel Pork https://thedancingcucumber.com/how-to-make-delicious-caramel-pork/ Sun, 22 Nov 2020 09:07:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=6809 Caramel pork is a classic in many Asian cuisines. Here is a short and easy version of this great dish. It is best matched with sticky white rice. Ingredients 1 kg pork loin 5 tablespoons of soy sauce 5 tablespoons of honey Salt and pepper Instructions Preheat an oven to 170 C. Place the pork […]

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]]> Caramel pork is a classic in many Asian cuisines. Here is a short and easy version of this great dish. It is best matched with sticky white rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg pork loin
  • 5 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 5 tablespoons of honey
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat an oven to 170 C.
  2. Place the pork loin in a baking pan, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 1 hour.
  3. In a small bowl mix the soy sauce and the honey.
  4. Whip off the extra fat from the pork and then pour the soy sauce and honey over it evenly and bake for another 30 minutes. Make sure to moist the pork with the sauce from time to time.
  5. Cut the pork into tranches and place on serving plates. Enjoy.

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]]> This Asian-Inspired Marinade Will Brighten Up Your Meats https://thedancingcucumber.com/this-asian-inspired-marinade-will-brighten-up-your-meats/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 10:15:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=6531 Making an Asian-style marinade is one of my favorite ways to brighten up a chicken breast or a skirt steak. By combining several flavors together, I have come up with a tangy, salty, and slightly sweet marinade recipe that will make your mouth water. Here’s how to prepare it yourself! Ingredients 2 ounces soy sauce […]

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]]> Making an Asian-style marinade is one of my favorite ways to brighten up a chicken breast or a skirt steak. By combining several flavors together, I have come up with a tangy, salty, and slightly sweet marinade recipe that will make your mouth water.

Here’s how to prepare it yourself!

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces soy sauce
  • 1 ounce sesame oil
  • 1 ounce oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon pickled ginger

(Note: this recipe is enough to marinate approximately 16 ounces of meat. You can adjust the quantities given to the amount of meat you are going to marinate. This recipe will keep in the refrigerator for around a week in an air-tight container.)

Instructions

Start off by combining the soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and orange juice in a container with a lid. Shake thoroughly, allowing all four liquid ingredients to blend together into an emulsion.

After this, remove the lid from the container and add the garlic powder, black pepper, and pickled ginger. Stir thoroughly with a fork or spoon to evenly distribute these ingredients throughout the liquid.

Cover and refrigerate for two hours, allowing the flavors to blend together.

Your marinade is now ready to use! My suggestion is to let the meat sit in this mixture for at least 4 hours in order to let its flavors become imbued. Happy eating!

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]]> This Delicious Homemade Tomato Soup Will Warm You Up in the Cold Days to Come https://thedancingcucumber.com/this-delicious-homemade-tomato-soup-will-warm-you-up-in-the-cold-days-to-come/ Thu, 05 Nov 2020 09:30:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=6408 Tomato soup is a great thing—a tasty, hot, and quick meal that will delight any cooking enthusiast on a cold day. The most important thing for making tomato soup is the tomatoes. If you don’t have any good fresh tomatoes at hand, do not hesitate to use quality canned Italian tomatoes that have a wonderful […]

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]]> Tomato soup is a great thing—a tasty, hot, and quick meal that will delight any cooking enthusiast on a cold day.

The most important thing for making tomato soup is the tomatoes. If you don’t have any good fresh tomatoes at hand, do not hesitate to use quality canned Italian tomatoes that have a wonderful taste.

Ingredients

8 cups chopped tomatoes
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 chopped onion
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk of chopped celery
3 cloves of garlic
2 and a half cups of stock or water
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pot and sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic over a medium-low flame, until they soften.

Add tomatoes, cook, and mix together for about 8-10 minutes. When the tomatoes soften, add the stock or water. Season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil, and cook for another 20 minutes over medium heat.

Mash the soup to a smooth texture using a blender. Serve immediately with thyme and rosemary-flavored croutons and some grated Parmesan cheese.

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]]> Curry Ketchup is Quick and Easy to Make at Home! https://thedancingcucumber.com/curry-ketchup-is-quick-and-easy-to-make-at-home/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 12:17:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5440 If you have ever traveled to Germany before and eaten at a currywurst stand, you will undeniably be familiar with the marvel that is curry ketchup. This condiment, which is mostly popular in Europe, is a more flavorful version of the classic tomato-based sauce that goes great with French fries, hot dogs, and a whole […]

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]]> If you have ever traveled to Germany before and eaten at a currywurst stand, you will undeniably be familiar with the marvel that is curry ketchup. This condiment, which is mostly popular in Europe, is a more flavorful version of the classic tomato-based sauce that goes great with French fries, hot dogs, and a whole range of other foods. 

Have you ever considered trying to make curry ketchup at home? If so, here’s how to do it quickly and easily!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup tomato ketchup
  • 3 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

It’s so easy to make this curry ketchup! First, go ahead and place the tomato ketchup in a small bowl or Tupperware container.

Next, add the curry powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and cayenne pepper and stir thoroughly with a spoon.

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This weekend should have marked the beginning of Oktoberfest, but that’s a trip for another year. We did however celebrate in style thanks to an order from the @thesausageman_uk. Particularly pleased with the take on Currywurst- xxl Currywurst a cooked on the grill, sliced, then drizzled with curry ketchup and finished with a little mango masala on top. Disappeared very quickly, kinda regret not making more but very happy I have more in the freezer!! . . . . . #currywurst #sausage #germansausage #grilledsausage #thesausageman #curryketchup #mangomasala #germanflavours #germaninspired #braai #everydayisbraaiday #eattheworld #lovetocook #lovetoeat #lovesausage #lovepork #meat #delicious #yummy #noleftovers #tasteslikeanother #weekendtreats #oktoberfest #beersnacks

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Taste your curry ketchup to ensure that its flavor matches up with what you like. You can always add more honey if you want it a bit sweeter, or more cayenne pepper if you want it to be spicier.

Cover and place in your refrigerator overnight, so the sauce’s flavors combine. Eat within a week or two to ensure the curry ketchup doesn’t go bad, and enjoy!

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]]> How to Make Easy Chicken Carbonara https://thedancingcucumber.com/how-to-make-easy-chicken-carbonara/ Thu, 01 Oct 2020 18:05:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=3523 Spaghetti carbonara is a classic dish to make when you want something warm and comforting. It’s the perfect dish for Saturday night alone with Netflix or to make when you want to impress a date with your cooking skills. Here’s the easiest way to make it. The amount below is enough for four people, so […]

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]]> Spaghetti carbonara is a classic dish to make when you want something warm and comforting. It’s the perfect dish for Saturday night alone with Netflix or to make when you want to impress a date with your cooking skills. Here’s the easiest way to make it. The amount below is enough for four people, so adjust the ingredients accordingly.

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The idea of this show is to teach basic techniques and methods for dishes everyone loves…so that once you learn those techniques, you then have the tools to get creative on your own. This is a perfect example of that. After making the the turkey the other day, I was left with a good amount of turkey fat, some good leftover turkey meat, and of course, turkey skin. I could only think of one thing to make with it…Turkey Carbonara…and it was one of my favorite pastas ever. The new best way to use leftover turkey. Tomorrow. 🦃 🍝 🦃 🍝 🦃 #turkey #carbonara #turkeycarbonara #pasta #spaghetticarbonara #spaghetti #italianfood #italianfoodporn #delicious #deliciousfood #leftovers #thanksgivingleftovers #thanksgiving #leftoverturkey #yum #thefeedfeed #f52grams #chef #chefmode #pastalover

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Ingredients:

  • 1 piece of chicken breast, around 8 oz
  • salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 oz parmesan cheese
  • 4 oz diced pancetta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 4 eggs
  • parsley leaves for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Cut chicken breast into thin strips and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Grate parmesan cheese into a bowl. Transfer 1/2 cup of it into a separate bowl to use as garnish.
  3. Take a large pot and fill around 3/4 of it with water. Add salt and let it boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente.
  4. In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add pancetta. Stir occasionally and let cook until golden brown, no longer than a couple of minutes. Add chicken and cook until the meat is cooked through. Remove from heat.
  5. Break 4 eggs and season with pepper. Whisk to combine. Add parsley leaves.
  6. Once your spaghetti is cooked, drain them but leave around 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Transfer hot pasta into the skillet with chicken and pancetta. Pour the egg mixture over it.
  7. Stir everything together with tongs or a fork and slowly add some of the pasta water to make a thick sauce.
  8. Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese. Enjoy warm.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> easy recipes Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:07:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Check Out This Divine Sweet and Spicy Meatball Recipe https://thedancingcucumber.com/check-out-this-divine-sweet-and-spicy-meatball-recipe/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:46:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8262 There are all kinds of ways you can use ground beef to create the perfect meal, and making meatballs is one of the best. There’s nothing like a steaming pot of meatballs to round out a dinner, especially when you’ve got rice to complement them. But if making them seems daunting to you, check out […]

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]]> There are all kinds of ways you can use ground beef to create the perfect meal, and making meatballs is one of the best. There’s nothing like a steaming pot of meatballs to round out a dinner, especially when you’ve got rice to complement them. But if making them seems daunting to you, check out this easy recipe that’ll be a guaranteed hit.

The Ground Beef

The first thing you need is your ground beef, and make sure that it’s defrosted and easy to work with. Toss it all into a mixing bowl, and then throw in a half cup of breadcrumbs and two eggs. Add a few seasonings in there as well if you’re feeling adventurous.

Once you’re done mixing it all up, roll the mixture into multiple balls. The size of the balls is up to you but bear in mind that they’ll shrink once they’re getting cooked.

The Sauce

Next, get a sauce boiling in a pot over the stove. We personally like to use a full bottle of barbeque sauce, a half bottle of sweet chili, and half a cup of water. Toss some diced onions and garlic in there as well. Finally, to give it that extra dose of sweetness, add in a half cup of brown sugar.

Combining It All

Once your sauce is bubbling, place the uncooked meatballs into the pot, one by one. Cover the pot and let it sit for around an hour while mixing it around occasionally. Your meatballs should be ready to go by the end of it!

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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> The Easiest Way to Make Fettuccine Alfredo at Home https://thedancingcucumber.com/the-easiest-way-to-make-fettuccine-alfredo-at-home/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:10:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8264 Pasta is one of the most delicious dinners one can prepare and there are countless different variations that it comes in. One of them is Fettuccine Alfredo, a mushroom cream take on the popular Italian dish. However, as popular and tasty a dish as it is, it’s actually not too difficult to make. Let’s begin. […]

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]]> Pasta is one of the most delicious dinners one can prepare and there are countless different variations that it comes in. One of them is Fettuccine Alfredo, a mushroom cream take on the popular Italian dish. However, as popular and tasty a dish as it is, it’s actually not too difficult to make. Let’s begin.

Preparing the Pasta

The most obvious step in the process is to cook the pasta. Buy a packet of fettuccine, put the pasta into a boiling pot of water, and wait till it’s tender and ready for eating.

The Mushroom Cream

This part of the process is a bit more tricky and yet it’s still extremely simple. Chop up a few cloves of garlic and saute them in a medium-heat pan with butter. Then, you’ll want to chop up some mushrooms and toss them onto the pan as well. Finally, add some cooking cream into the mix, and allow the whole sauce to simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Combine It

Once the sauce is smelling good and looking creamy, add it to the fettuccine, and you’ve got yourself a bonafide Fettuccine Alfredo dish!

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]]> How to Make Super Simple Stir-Fry https://thedancingcucumber.com/how-to-make-super-simple-stir-fry/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:38:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8030 Even if all you’ve got in your house is the most basic ingredients, that doesn’t mean you can’t whip up a great meal. For example, this stir fry uses ingredients that you probably have lying around if you ever make Asian-inspired food. This recipe is pretty easy and doesn’t take very long. Here’s how to […]

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]]> Even if all you’ve got in your house is the most basic ingredients, that doesn’t mean you can’t whip up a great meal. For example, this stir fry uses ingredients that you probably have lying around if you ever make Asian-inspired food. This recipe is pretty easy and doesn’t take very long. Here’s how to make it.

You’ll Need:

  • Whatever stir fry veggies you like, they can also be frozen (peas and carrots, bok choi, broccoli, etc.)
  • A protein
  • Garlic and ginger
  • Chicken stock
  • Soy sauce (preferably reduced-sodium, to give you more control of how salty the dish will be)
  • Sesame Oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Start by heating some oil in a pan and grating in your fresh garlic and ginger. Let them toast until fragrant, about a minute. If you’re using onions or mushrooms, fry these up at the same time. This is also the time to add and fry up your protein. (Unless it is egg, then add it at the end or cook in a separate pan.)

Next, pour in chicken stock to about half an inch above the bottom of the pan. If you need to steam any of your veggies, throw them in now and cover, let simmer until the veggies are steamed. If not, throw in all your veggies (for example if using frozen), and bring the stock to a boil. Let the stock cook and mix until it’s a bit thicker and coats the vegetables.

Now, pour in your soy and mix, tasting as you go. Be careful, if you’re using powdered stock and full-sodium soy sauce you can easily end up with a VERY salty dish.

Finally, add sesame oil and any other flavors you like, then add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, serve over rice.

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]]> How to Make Delicious Caramel Pork https://thedancingcucumber.com/how-to-make-delicious-caramel-pork/ Sun, 22 Nov 2020 09:07:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=6809 Caramel pork is a classic in many Asian cuisines. Here is a short and easy version of this great dish. It is best matched with sticky white rice. Ingredients 1 kg pork loin 5 tablespoons of soy sauce 5 tablespoons of honey Salt and pepper Instructions Preheat an oven to 170 C. Place the pork […]

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]]> Caramel pork is a classic in many Asian cuisines. Here is a short and easy version of this great dish. It is best matched with sticky white rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg pork loin
  • 5 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 5 tablespoons of honey
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat an oven to 170 C.
  2. Place the pork loin in a baking pan, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 1 hour.
  3. In a small bowl mix the soy sauce and the honey.
  4. Whip off the extra fat from the pork and then pour the soy sauce and honey over it evenly and bake for another 30 minutes. Make sure to moist the pork with the sauce from time to time.
  5. Cut the pork into tranches and place on serving plates. Enjoy.

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]]> This Asian-Inspired Marinade Will Brighten Up Your Meats https://thedancingcucumber.com/this-asian-inspired-marinade-will-brighten-up-your-meats/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 10:15:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=6531 Making an Asian-style marinade is one of my favorite ways to brighten up a chicken breast or a skirt steak. By combining several flavors together, I have come up with a tangy, salty, and slightly sweet marinade recipe that will make your mouth water. Here’s how to prepare it yourself! Ingredients 2 ounces soy sauce […]

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]]> Making an Asian-style marinade is one of my favorite ways to brighten up a chicken breast or a skirt steak. By combining several flavors together, I have come up with a tangy, salty, and slightly sweet marinade recipe that will make your mouth water.

Here’s how to prepare it yourself!

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces soy sauce
  • 1 ounce sesame oil
  • 1 ounce oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon pickled ginger

(Note: this recipe is enough to marinate approximately 16 ounces of meat. You can adjust the quantities given to the amount of meat you are going to marinate. This recipe will keep in the refrigerator for around a week in an air-tight container.)

Instructions

Start off by combining the soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and orange juice in a container with a lid. Shake thoroughly, allowing all four liquid ingredients to blend together into an emulsion.

After this, remove the lid from the container and add the garlic powder, black pepper, and pickled ginger. Stir thoroughly with a fork or spoon to evenly distribute these ingredients throughout the liquid.

Cover and refrigerate for two hours, allowing the flavors to blend together.

Your marinade is now ready to use! My suggestion is to let the meat sit in this mixture for at least 4 hours in order to let its flavors become imbued. Happy eating!

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]]> This Delicious Homemade Tomato Soup Will Warm You Up in the Cold Days to Come https://thedancingcucumber.com/this-delicious-homemade-tomato-soup-will-warm-you-up-in-the-cold-days-to-come/ Thu, 05 Nov 2020 09:30:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=6408 Tomato soup is a great thing—a tasty, hot, and quick meal that will delight any cooking enthusiast on a cold day. The most important thing for making tomato soup is the tomatoes. If you don’t have any good fresh tomatoes at hand, do not hesitate to use quality canned Italian tomatoes that have a wonderful […]

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]]> Tomato soup is a great thing—a tasty, hot, and quick meal that will delight any cooking enthusiast on a cold day.

The most important thing for making tomato soup is the tomatoes. If you don’t have any good fresh tomatoes at hand, do not hesitate to use quality canned Italian tomatoes that have a wonderful taste.

Ingredients

8 cups chopped tomatoes
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 chopped onion
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk of chopped celery
3 cloves of garlic
2 and a half cups of stock or water
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pot and sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic over a medium-low flame, until they soften.

Add tomatoes, cook, and mix together for about 8-10 minutes. When the tomatoes soften, add the stock or water. Season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil, and cook for another 20 minutes over medium heat.

Mash the soup to a smooth texture using a blender. Serve immediately with thyme and rosemary-flavored croutons and some grated Parmesan cheese.

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]]> Curry Ketchup is Quick and Easy to Make at Home! https://thedancingcucumber.com/curry-ketchup-is-quick-and-easy-to-make-at-home/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 12:17:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5440 If you have ever traveled to Germany before and eaten at a currywurst stand, you will undeniably be familiar with the marvel that is curry ketchup. This condiment, which is mostly popular in Europe, is a more flavorful version of the classic tomato-based sauce that goes great with French fries, hot dogs, and a whole […]

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]]> If you have ever traveled to Germany before and eaten at a currywurst stand, you will undeniably be familiar with the marvel that is curry ketchup. This condiment, which is mostly popular in Europe, is a more flavorful version of the classic tomato-based sauce that goes great with French fries, hot dogs, and a whole range of other foods. 

Have you ever considered trying to make curry ketchup at home? If so, here’s how to do it quickly and easily!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup tomato ketchup
  • 3 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

It’s so easy to make this curry ketchup! First, go ahead and place the tomato ketchup in a small bowl or Tupperware container.

Next, add the curry powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and cayenne pepper and stir thoroughly with a spoon.

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This weekend should have marked the beginning of Oktoberfest, but that’s a trip for another year. We did however celebrate in style thanks to an order from the @thesausageman_uk. Particularly pleased with the take on Currywurst- xxl Currywurst a cooked on the grill, sliced, then drizzled with curry ketchup and finished with a little mango masala on top. Disappeared very quickly, kinda regret not making more but very happy I have more in the freezer!! . . . . . #currywurst #sausage #germansausage #grilledsausage #thesausageman #curryketchup #mangomasala #germanflavours #germaninspired #braai #everydayisbraaiday #eattheworld #lovetocook #lovetoeat #lovesausage #lovepork #meat #delicious #yummy #noleftovers #tasteslikeanother #weekendtreats #oktoberfest #beersnacks

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Taste your curry ketchup to ensure that its flavor matches up with what you like. You can always add more honey if you want it a bit sweeter, or more cayenne pepper if you want it to be spicier.

Cover and place in your refrigerator overnight, so the sauce’s flavors combine. Eat within a week or two to ensure the curry ketchup doesn’t go bad, and enjoy!

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]]> How to Make Easy Chicken Carbonara https://thedancingcucumber.com/how-to-make-easy-chicken-carbonara/ Thu, 01 Oct 2020 18:05:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=3523 Spaghetti carbonara is a classic dish to make when you want something warm and comforting. It’s the perfect dish for Saturday night alone with Netflix or to make when you want to impress a date with your cooking skills. Here’s the easiest way to make it. The amount below is enough for four people, so […]

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]]> Spaghetti carbonara is a classic dish to make when you want something warm and comforting. It’s the perfect dish for Saturday night alone with Netflix or to make when you want to impress a date with your cooking skills. Here’s the easiest way to make it. The amount below is enough for four people, so adjust the ingredients accordingly.

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The idea of this show is to teach basic techniques and methods for dishes everyone loves…so that once you learn those techniques, you then have the tools to get creative on your own. This is a perfect example of that. After making the the turkey the other day, I was left with a good amount of turkey fat, some good leftover turkey meat, and of course, turkey skin. I could only think of one thing to make with it…Turkey Carbonara…and it was one of my favorite pastas ever. The new best way to use leftover turkey. Tomorrow. 🦃 🍝 🦃 🍝 🦃 #turkey #carbonara #turkeycarbonara #pasta #spaghetticarbonara #spaghetti #italianfood #italianfoodporn #delicious #deliciousfood #leftovers #thanksgivingleftovers #thanksgiving #leftoverturkey #yum #thefeedfeed #f52grams #chef #chefmode #pastalover

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Ingredients:

  • 1 piece of chicken breast, around 8 oz
  • salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 oz parmesan cheese
  • 4 oz diced pancetta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 4 eggs
  • parsley leaves for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Cut chicken breast into thin strips and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Grate parmesan cheese into a bowl. Transfer 1/2 cup of it into a separate bowl to use as garnish.
  3. Take a large pot and fill around 3/4 of it with water. Add salt and let it boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente.
  4. In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add pancetta. Stir occasionally and let cook until golden brown, no longer than a couple of minutes. Add chicken and cook until the meat is cooked through. Remove from heat.
  5. Break 4 eggs and season with pepper. Whisk to combine. Add parsley leaves.
  6. Once your spaghetti is cooked, drain them but leave around 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Transfer hot pasta into the skillet with chicken and pancetta. Pour the egg mixture over it.
  7. Stir everything together with tongs or a fork and slowly add some of the pasta water to make a thick sauce.
  8. Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese. Enjoy warm.

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