Cornstarch Slurry
A cornstarch slurry is a mixture of a cold liquid with cornstarch. It is used as a thickening agent, and is particularly common in Asian sauces. A typical cornstarch slurry will consist of 2 parts cold water and 1 part…
Difficulty Levels Very Easy
Coffee Concentrate
Coffee concentrate is produced through the cold brew method, in which ground coffee is soaked in water for several hours, then strained, leaving a strong coffee liquid. Coffee made from coffee concentrate is generally less acidic than regularly brewed coffee…
Coddle
Coddle is a popular meal in Dublin. It’s seen as an economical dish and can be stored in fridge and reheated in microwave. It goes well with soda bread or brown bread. Ingredients 550 g sausages 250 g bacon, chopped…
Coconut Chutney (North Indian)
Coconut chutney is served as an accompaniment to many South Indian dishes, such as dosa and idli. This recipe is a North Indian variant. Ingredients 2 cups shredded fresh coconut 1–2 split green chillies 5 cloves garlic ½ cup chopped…
Cocoa Mix
Ingredients 4 cups nonfat dry milk powder 1 cup cocoa powder 1 cup white sugar ½ tsp salt Procedure Combine all ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Store in an airtight container. Use For each serving of hot cocoa, add 2 heaping teaspoons…
Classic Salad
This is a great salad, suitable for right before dinner! Ingredients 3 large leaves Romaine lettuce 1 medium to large tomato, or 1 cup cherry/grape tomatoes 1 cup cheese- and garlic-flavored croutons, broken into small pieces 1 cup crumbled extra-sharp…
Chunky Guacamole
Ingredients 3 ripe avocados 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 cup of salsa fresca Procedure Peel and dice avocados. Sprinkle the avocados with lime juice. Add salsa fresca, and toss to mix. Notes, tips, and variations If you don’t plan on…
Chop Rub
This rub is great on steak, pork, and chicken. Ingredients 1 cup smoked paprika ½ cup salt 1 cup dark brown sugar ¾ cup dehydrated lemon peel ½ cup black pepper ¼ cup dried rosemary ⅓ cup granulated garlic ½…
Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate truffles are soft chocolate balls. This recipe makes about 24. Ingredients 8 oz (227 g) bittersweet/plain chocolate, chopped into small pieces 6 imperial tablespoons (7.2 US tablespoons / 108 ml) double cream (48% fat) Cocoa powder Icing sugar Procedure…
Chocolate Spread
This is a recipe for a homemade chocolate spread, similar to nutella. Ingredients 100 g white granulated sugar 20 g cocoa powder 2 g salt 200 g milk 100 g dark chocolate (60% cocoa) 250 g raw tahini or 200…
Chocolate Sauce
A simple recipe that is a delicious sauce for Éclairs and other desserts. Ingredients 1½ oz butter 1½ oz caster sugar 1½ fluid oz (70 ml) double cream 1½ oz plain chocolate Procedure Melt all the ingredients in a saucepan…
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Toast
You’ve heard of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and you’ve heard of peanut butter toast. Why not combine them!? Ingredients 1 slice of bread 2–4 tablespoons peanut butter, smooth or crunchy 1–2 ounces chocolate chips Procedure Toast the bread on both…