recipe ideas Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:02:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 3 Ways to Use Up That Last Cup of Milk https://thedancingcucumber.com/3-ways-to-use-up-that-last-cup-of-milk/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:44:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8601 Milk is one of those products in the fridge that can end up getting wasted and thrown away if we’re not careful. If the milk is nearing its end date, but still smells OK, it’s good to use. In fact, for one of these recipes, even if it smells a little cheesy it’s fine! Read […]

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Milk is one of those products in the fridge that can end up getting wasted and thrown away if we’re not careful. If the milk is nearing its end date, but still smells OK, it’s good to use. In fact, for one of these recipes, even if it smells a little cheesy it’s fine! Read on for three recipes that will use up old milk.

Broccoli Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1 head of broccoli
  • 1 onion
  • 1 cup of milk (if you don’t have a whole cup, top up your milk with water)
  • 1/2 cup of cream
  • 1/2 cup of grated cheese
  • 1 tablespoon of oil

Instructions:

Finely slice the onion. Heat some oil in a pan, and then add the sliced onion. Cook for 10 minutes, until it is starting to soften. Roughly chop the broccoli, separating the stem from the florets. Add the pieces of stem to the pan first, cook for about 3 minutes before adding the florets. Cook for a further 2 minutes, before adding the milk. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Slowly swirl the cream into the soup and stir through. Heat for another few minutes, before removing from the heat. Stir the grated cheese into the soup, before decanting into bowls and serving.

Creamy Pasta Bake

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of dried pasta
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 1 cup of cream
  • 1 cup of frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup of plain flour
  • 1/4 cup of butter

Instructions:

Boil the pasta according to packet instructions, and then set aside. In a heavy based saucepan, heat the butter until it melts and then add the flour. Coat the flour until it starts to cook, don’t allow it to stick or burn. Remove from the heat and very slowly add the milk, stirring throughout. If there are lumps, pause and stir thoroughly to dissolve them. Once the milk has been added, do the same with the cream. When the sauce is smooth and velvety, season well with salt and pepper. Cook the peas, drain and then stir through the pasta. Stir the sauce through the pasta, and then transfer the mix to an oven dish and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.

Sour Milk Pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 cup sour milk (you can use old milk for this if you wish, or add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to the milk to create your own)
  • 2 eggs
  • Salt
  • Oil

Instructions:

In a large bowl, sift the flour and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the center of the flour, and break in the eggs. Whisk lightly, before adding the milk. Whisk until the batter is smooth. Heat the oil in a pan, and start cooking your pancakes.

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4 Smoked Salmon Dishes https://thedancingcucumber.com/4-smoked-salmon-dishes/ Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:14:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5426 If you’ve got some smoked salmon in the fridge but are unsure how to prepare it in new and interesting ways, don’t worry! Here are 4 deliciously innovative smoked salmon ides you can use to wow your friends and keep your cooking interesting. Smoked Salmon and Avocado Sushi You can make delicious homemade sushi in […]

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If you’ve got some smoked salmon in the fridge but are unsure how to prepare it in new and interesting ways, don’t worry! Here are 4 deliciously innovative smoked salmon ides you can use to wow your friends and keep your cooking interesting.

Smoked Salmon and Avocado Sushi

You can make delicious homemade sushi in under 30 minutes. Simply wrap sticky rice, sliced avocado and smoked salmon in nori sheets and fold seaweed over filling. Cut into 4-5 sushi rolls and serve with sweet soy sauce.

Smoked Salmon With Grapefruit Salad

Boil grapefruit juice for around 10 minutes and then mix with 100ml olive oil. Drape smoked salmon over a plate and cover with lemon and grapefruit segments. Pour grapefruit and olive oil mix over the salmon and the segments. Garnish with coriander sprigs.

Smoked Salmon, Quinoa and Dill Salad

Combine quinoa, cucumber and radishes with a dill soured cream and lemon juice dressing, before topping with smoked salmon. Simple and easy with bold, vibrant flavors!

Smoked Salmon Tartine

Mix 2 tablespoons white miso with 2 tablespoons tahini and 1 tablespoon water in a bowl to make a spreadable paste. Toast 4 slices of sourdough bread and top with miso spread, smoked salmon, cucumber and sesame seeds.

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It’s Easy to Make a Gourmet Grilled Cheese at Home https://thedancingcucumber.com/its-easy-to-make-a-gourmet-grilled-cheese-at-home/ Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:30:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=3571 Grilled cheese is a home favorite that many of us scramble to make when we are pressed for time and ingredients. Normally consisting simply of two pieces of bread and a slice or two of cheese, this sandwich has saved many of us in a time of need. However, did you know that you can […]

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Grilled cheese is a home favorite that many of us scramble to make when we are pressed for time and ingredients. Normally consisting simply of two pieces of bread and a slice or two of cheese, this sandwich has saved many of us in a time of need.

However, did you know that you can take your grilled cheese to the next level by adding ingredients that you might have never thought of to this simple sandwich?

The truth is that there are tons of delicious ingredients that you can add to make a tasty grilled cheese that goes beyond your expectations for one. These range from veggie to meat-based, and even to sweet!

If you are looking for a meat-based gourmet grilled cheese, we recommend adding buffalo chicken to a grilled cheese with mozzarella to make a delicious buffalo chicken grilled cheese.

Are you looking for something with veggies? Why not try sauteeing some mushrooms and spinach together and then toasting them inside a sandwich with provolone cheese to make a delicious plant-centric option?

Feel like something sweet? We absolutely love making a dessert grilled cheese by adding blueberry jam to brie inside a soft, white bread to make an absolutely spectacular sandwich.

The possibilities are endless. So, get cooking!

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Creative Sandwiches to Make With Peanut Butter https://thedancingcucumber.com/creative-sandwiches-to-make-with-peanut-butter/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:53:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=3603 While we all know how to prepare a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but why not get a little bit more creative? Check out these ideas for peanut butter-based sandwiches that you’ll love. Peanut Butter and Banana Peanut butter and banana is a classic combination that works perfectly due to the creaminess of the peanut […]

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While we all know how to prepare a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but why not get a little bit more creative? Check out these ideas for peanut butter-based sandwiches that you’ll love.

Peanut Butter and Banana

Peanut butter and banana is a classic combination that works perfectly due to the creaminess of the peanut butter and the creaminess of the banana mixing to make a succulent, mouth-watering treat. We especially love this treat when toasted, as it makes the peanut butter and banana blend together in a warm treat.

Peanut Butter and Apple

Peanut butter is popular as a dip for apple slices, and you can also serve it on a sandwich. The crisp sweetness of apple works great with peanut butter, and we recommend sweet red apples like Honeycrisp as the variety to use.

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Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Cream

This sandwich is for hard-core lovers of sweet things only. Peanut butter and marshmallow cream are two ingredients that, when combined, create a sandwich that is fit to be a dessert. If you can handle all of this sugar, you will probably love this combination.

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Milk is one of those products in the fridge that can end up getting wasted and thrown away if we’re not careful. If the milk is nearing its end date, but still smells OK, it’s good to use. In fact, for one of these recipes, even if it smells a little cheesy it’s fine! Read on for three recipes that will use up old milk.

Broccoli Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1 head of broccoli
  • 1 onion
  • 1 cup of milk (if you don’t have a whole cup, top up your milk with water)
  • 1/2 cup of cream
  • 1/2 cup of grated cheese
  • 1 tablespoon of oil

Instructions:

Finely slice the onion. Heat some oil in a pan, and then add the sliced onion. Cook for 10 minutes, until it is starting to soften. Roughly chop the broccoli, separating the stem from the florets. Add the pieces of stem to the pan first, cook for about 3 minutes before adding the florets. Cook for a further 2 minutes, before adding the milk. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Slowly swirl the cream into the soup and stir through. Heat for another few minutes, before removing from the heat. Stir the grated cheese into the soup, before decanting into bowls and serving.

Creamy Pasta Bake

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of dried pasta
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 1 cup of cream
  • 1 cup of frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup of plain flour
  • 1/4 cup of butter

Instructions:

Boil the pasta according to packet instructions, and then set aside. In a heavy based saucepan, heat the butter until it melts and then add the flour. Coat the flour until it starts to cook, don’t allow it to stick or burn. Remove from the heat and very slowly add the milk, stirring throughout. If there are lumps, pause and stir thoroughly to dissolve them. Once the milk has been added, do the same with the cream. When the sauce is smooth and velvety, season well with salt and pepper. Cook the peas, drain and then stir through the pasta. Stir the sauce through the pasta, and then transfer the mix to an oven dish and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.

Sour Milk Pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 cup sour milk (you can use old milk for this if you wish, or add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to the milk to create your own)
  • 2 eggs
  • Salt
  • Oil

Instructions:

In a large bowl, sift the flour and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the center of the flour, and break in the eggs. Whisk lightly, before adding the milk. Whisk until the batter is smooth. Heat the oil in a pan, and start cooking your pancakes.

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4 Smoked Salmon Dishes https://thedancingcucumber.com/4-smoked-salmon-dishes/ Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:14:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5426 If you’ve got some smoked salmon in the fridge but are unsure how to prepare it in new and interesting ways, don’t worry! Here are 4 deliciously innovative smoked salmon ides you can use to wow your friends and keep your cooking interesting. Smoked Salmon and Avocado Sushi You can make delicious homemade sushi in […]

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If you’ve got some smoked salmon in the fridge but are unsure how to prepare it in new and interesting ways, don’t worry! Here are 4 deliciously innovative smoked salmon ides you can use to wow your friends and keep your cooking interesting.

Smoked Salmon and Avocado Sushi

You can make delicious homemade sushi in under 30 minutes. Simply wrap sticky rice, sliced avocado and smoked salmon in nori sheets and fold seaweed over filling. Cut into 4-5 sushi rolls and serve with sweet soy sauce.

Smoked Salmon With Grapefruit Salad

Boil grapefruit juice for around 10 minutes and then mix with 100ml olive oil. Drape smoked salmon over a plate and cover with lemon and grapefruit segments. Pour grapefruit and olive oil mix over the salmon and the segments. Garnish with coriander sprigs.

Smoked Salmon, Quinoa and Dill Salad

Combine quinoa, cucumber and radishes with a dill soured cream and lemon juice dressing, before topping with smoked salmon. Simple and easy with bold, vibrant flavors!

Smoked Salmon Tartine

Mix 2 tablespoons white miso with 2 tablespoons tahini and 1 tablespoon water in a bowl to make a spreadable paste. Toast 4 slices of sourdough bread and top with miso spread, smoked salmon, cucumber and sesame seeds.

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It’s Easy to Make a Gourmet Grilled Cheese at Home https://thedancingcucumber.com/its-easy-to-make-a-gourmet-grilled-cheese-at-home/ Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:30:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=3571 Grilled cheese is a home favorite that many of us scramble to make when we are pressed for time and ingredients. Normally consisting simply of two pieces of bread and a slice or two of cheese, this sandwich has saved many of us in a time of need. However, did you know that you can […]

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Grilled cheese is a home favorite that many of us scramble to make when we are pressed for time and ingredients. Normally consisting simply of two pieces of bread and a slice or two of cheese, this sandwich has saved many of us in a time of need.

However, did you know that you can take your grilled cheese to the next level by adding ingredients that you might have never thought of to this simple sandwich?

The truth is that there are tons of delicious ingredients that you can add to make a tasty grilled cheese that goes beyond your expectations for one. These range from veggie to meat-based, and even to sweet!

If you are looking for a meat-based gourmet grilled cheese, we recommend adding buffalo chicken to a grilled cheese with mozzarella to make a delicious buffalo chicken grilled cheese.

Are you looking for something with veggies? Why not try sauteeing some mushrooms and spinach together and then toasting them inside a sandwich with provolone cheese to make a delicious plant-centric option?

Feel like something sweet? We absolutely love making a dessert grilled cheese by adding blueberry jam to brie inside a soft, white bread to make an absolutely spectacular sandwich.

The possibilities are endless. So, get cooking!

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Creative Sandwiches to Make With Peanut Butter https://thedancingcucumber.com/creative-sandwiches-to-make-with-peanut-butter/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:53:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=3603 While we all know how to prepare a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but why not get a little bit more creative? Check out these ideas for peanut butter-based sandwiches that you’ll love. Peanut Butter and Banana Peanut butter and banana is a classic combination that works perfectly due to the creaminess of the peanut […]

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While we all know how to prepare a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but why not get a little bit more creative? Check out these ideas for peanut butter-based sandwiches that you’ll love.

Peanut Butter and Banana

Peanut butter and banana is a classic combination that works perfectly due to the creaminess of the peanut butter and the creaminess of the banana mixing to make a succulent, mouth-watering treat. We especially love this treat when toasted, as it makes the peanut butter and banana blend together in a warm treat.

Peanut Butter and Apple

Peanut butter is popular as a dip for apple slices, and you can also serve it on a sandwich. The crisp sweetness of apple works great with peanut butter, and we recommend sweet red apples like Honeycrisp as the variety to use.

View this post on Instagram

🍎🥜

A post shared by Caroline 👋🏽 (@happyhourandcauliflower) on

Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Cream

This sandwich is for hard-core lovers of sweet things only. Peanut butter and marshmallow cream are two ingredients that, when combined, create a sandwich that is fit to be a dessert. If you can handle all of this sugar, you will probably love this combination.

The post Creative Sandwiches to Make With Peanut Butter appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

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