Freshly picked organic mixed greens pair perfectly with sweet local strawberries picked at their peak of ripeness. More vibrant colour is added with mandarin orange sections, and the tangy sweet onion dressing balances the sweetness of this Strawberry Mandarine Salad.
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Steak and Guinness Pie is the top of my list for comfort food. The beef is cooked slowly in a bath of dark beer and topped with pastry. It’s pretty much that simple but the taste is rich and satisfying. There’s no need to make your own pastry because store bought puff pastry is perfect for this. Add a few veggies to the stew and you’ve got a complete meal.
Taking advantage of store bought broth makes dishes like Thai Chicken Noodle Bowl so easy it’s ridiculous. This makes an excellent meal when fresh produce is abundant and it’s a delicious way to enjoy lots of greens.
Making your own pastry is easier than you think. This recipe features both lard and butter to maximize the advantages each has to offer. With a few tips and tricks passed down for generations, you’ll be making Perfect Pie Pastry like a pro.
What do you get when you cross a butter tart with rhubarb? Rhubarb Custard Pie. The ingredients in the custard are very similar to butter tart filling. When combined with rhubarb the end result is a creamy delicious sweet and tart pie.
