foodparadise
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Turn a Shrimp Egg Roll Into Chips and Dip
We like to dismantle our food here at Skillet. That includes taking pigs out of blankets and deconstructing cheeseballs. In the spirit of deconstruction, I’ve taken apart the egg roll. It turns out, separating the filling from the shell is an excellent way to get the flavours and textures of this appetizer without any rolling…
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Dehydrate Some Caramelised Onions and Crumble Them Over Everything
I’d like to think I’m the kind of person who will take the time to wash, dry, and chop the wide variety of produce it takes to make a salad, but I’m not. I’m lazy, which is why I’ve recently been on a bagged salad kick. These kits offer an easy way to make sure…
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Get Some Tomato Paste on Your Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Concentrated products, whether soups, pastes, or powders, are some of my favourite ingredients to work with. Once you’re familiar with their scope and strength, you can dilute them as little or as much as you desire. In the case of tomato paste, you can create soup, sauce, or cocktails, all without any additional tomato products,…
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Mustard Is the Key to More Flavourful Breading
I love breading. I find the crispness of good breading can make otherwise mundane weeknight dishes a little elevated. A lightly breaded trout filet, a pork chop with a crispy side, a chicken breast with a little crunch.