Ingredients:

• 3/4 lb highest-quality fresh tuna, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
• 2 cups short-grain sushi rice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 thinly sliced scallions
• 1 thinly sliced jalapeno
• 1 chopped avocado
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 cup mixed fresh citrus juice
• 2 tablespoons dried hijiki
• 1 teaspoon hot chili paste
• 3 tablespoons mirin
• 2 tablespoons white soy sauce or soy sauce
• 1/4 English hothouse cucumber, sliced half lengthwise, then crosswise into half-moons
• tobiko

Instructions:

1. Rinse the rice until the water is clear, then let it dry for 30 minutes.
2. Get a saucepan and fill it with 2 cups water, rice, salt and wait for the water to boil.
3. Lower the heat, add a lid and let the rice simmer for 18 to 22 minutes. Let it stay on the side for 10 minutes.
4. While you’re waiting, get a bowl, fill it with water and soak the hijiki. Leave it in the water for 30 to 35 minutes.
5. Discard the water, then in a new bowl mix the hijiki with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mirin, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds. After 5 minutes drain it.
6. Mix the 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, with sugar, 2 tablespoons water, and vinegar.
7. In another bowl combine the cucumber with a pinch of salt, then add the jalapenos as well. Leave them for at least 10 minutes up to 1 hour together.
8. Combine the scallions with cold water for 10 minutes, then discard the water, and squeeze the scallions.
9. Mix the white soy sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, citrus juice, 2 tablespoons mirin, oil together. This is the ponzu sauce.
10. Mix the chili paste and mayonnaise in another bowl.
11. Get a large salad bowl to combine the ponzu, tuna, scallions, hijiki, and salt.
12. Include the avocado and add rice to the tuna poke bowl as well. Finish off with sesame seeds, spicy mayo, and tobiko.

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However, if you aren’t well-versed in frying eggs, the process of making them might seem a bit daunting. Nonetheless, it isn’t as difficult as it seems! Follow these tips, and you will be well on your way to making the perfect over-easy egg.

Use Butter on the Pan

If you are unable to dislodge the egg from the frying pan, it will be impossible for you to flip it to give the yolk a little bit of time to cook. Use butter to serve as a tool to help lubricate the pan and allow for separation.

Do One Smooth, Quick Motion

It’s so important to commit to the flip and go for it once you’ve decided that it’s time to give your yolk a little bit of time to cook. Put the spatula under the egg and flip it in one smooth and quick motion to avoid breaking the white or the yolk.

Don’t Be Hesitant

Many amateur chefs have waited too long to flip their over-easy egg, which leads to a burnt underside and ruins the flavor of the egg. Don’t hesitate to flip the egg, and you’ll find yourself flipping it just at the perfect moment.

The post Tips for Making Perfect Over-Easy Eggs appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Stuffing

Many people make stuffing days before Thanksgiving because it can be frozen and won’t lose flavor. Some people even claim that stuffing tastes better when it’s made ahead. Of course, you will freeze it without baking and bake it the day before or on Thanksgiving day.

Casserole

Any casserole can be made in advance, so make sure to use that to your advantage. Whether you make one a week ahead to freeze and bake on Thanksgiving day or make one from scratch the day before, know that it will reheat well and basically stay delicious no matter what you do.

Desserts

Although we don’t recommend making the desserts several days ahead, your totally fine making them the day before. Not only your cakes and pies will stay delicious for a few days, we doubt they will last that long anyway — because everybody loves dessert!

The post 3 Thanksgiving Dishes to Make in Advance appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Vodka

Vodka has a very low freezing point, so storing it in the freezer makes perfect sense. It’s a good idea to always have it for cocktail parties and entertaining. And Garten knows that you should always serve your vodka cold.

Vanilla Ice Cream

We don’t doubt that Garten knows how to make a perfect vanilla ice cream, but she often doesn’t bother because she can just have a perfect vanilla ice cream conveniently stocked in the freezer. Why vanilla? Well, it pairs beautifully with many desserts, and the taste can easily be upgraded by adding a few other ingredients.

Bread

Whether she makes or buys her breath, Garten cuts it into slices and wraps it tightly to store in the freezer. That way, the desired amount can be easily defrosted and toasted as needed.

The post Ina Garten Shares 3 Things That She Always Has in Her Freezer appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Well, we know what our choice for the most romantic place to eat in the world is, and it probably isn’t what you would imagine!

Grotta Palazzese, a restaurant and hotel located on the Adriatic Coast in Polignano a Mare, Italy, is so romantic. Why? Well, all you have to do is take a look at the unique setting in which it is located.

This five-star hotel is located on top of a sea cliff, but if you go down to the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant, you will find one of the most stunning dining rooms on Earth. Diners at Grotta Palazzese are treated with the experience of dining in a sea cave overlooking the Mediterranean.

Parties and banquets have been hosted in this perfect space since the early 18th century, and it is now one of the most spectacular restaurants on Earth. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to try a delicious tasting menu with an enviable selection of wines, all in one of the most magical settings on the planet.

If you’re looking for a place to take your date, this is it!

The post You Can Eat in a Sea Cave at This Restaurant appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Non-Dairy Milk

Soy, almond, and other non-dairy types of milk are a great option for oatmeal if you don’t really like it when it’s prepared with water.

Peanut Butter

There’s no oatmeal combination that won’t become even better when you stir a spoonful of peanut butter into it.

Pear

Use up the delicious seasonal fruits to naturally sweeten your oatmeal and give it more flavor.

Sunflower Seeds

Add some healthy fats with crunchy sunflower seeds and improve the taste and texture of your oatmeal.

Banana

Oatmeal and bananas are a classic combination that won’t ever disappoint you, so go for it when you’re out of ideas.

The post These Are the Best Things to Mix into Your Oatmeal appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Skyr is not exactly a type of yogurt. In fact, it’s much closer to fresh sour milk cheese, but the way you consume it makes it a great alternative for yogurt. It’s not a new thing; it’s been a big part of Icelandic cuisine for hundreds of years. 

Skyr is smooth and creamy, with high protein content, which is why it’s a perfect replacement for yogurt. One of the biggest differences between the two is the pasteurization process. 

How can you use skyr? In so many different ways! Add it to savory dishes, dips, salad dressings, or mix with fruits for a healthy sweet snack between two meals.

The post Skyr is a Yogurt Alternative You Need to Try appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients

To make the pancakes, you should get:
200 ml milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
200 g self-raising flour
3 eggs
1 tablespoon instant coffee mixed with 1 tablespoon boiling water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon golden caster sugar
25 g melted butter

When it comes to the topping, you will need:
130 g Mascarpone
4 tablespoons caster sugar
100 ml espresso coffee
70 g Greek yogurt
4 tablespoons icing sugar
25 ml coffee liqueur
1 tablespoon vodka
40 g chocolate-coated coffee beans

Instructions

Combine the caster sugar, espresso coffee and coffee liqueur and cook them on the stove until the mixture simmers. Mix all of the pancake ingredients in a bowl. Stir them until you get an even consistency.

Grab a pan and prepare it with a little bit of butter. Use medium-low heat. Start pouring from the pancake mix on the pan and cook each side until it’s golden brown.

The espresso pancakes are almost done. You now need to prepare the topping by combining the yogurt, mascarpone, icing sugar and vodka. Cover the pancakes with the mix and use the coffee syrup on top. Don’t forget to add the coffee beans.

The post Give A Twist To Your Pancake Game With This Espresso Pancakes Recipe appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

@sweetambs

Amber Spiegel has an astonishing number of 1.1 million followers. If that doesn’t convince you to check out this cookies Insta account, I don’t know what will. Spiegel is a cookie specialist and shares the most incredible shots together with short tutorials on how to decorate.

@bakedideas

Patti Paige is the self-proclaimed “royal (icing) queen”. This cookie guru will transform any shape that you can think of into a delicious treat. Her @bakedideas is one of the coolest cookie Instagrams followed by more than 138k people.

@_emmas_sweets

Mary is the genius behind @emmas_sweets, who is also booked until September. Can you even imagine eating these delicious desserts? Don’t they look too good to be true? Feast your eyes on the amazing creations by the Canadian artist by visiting this account.

@thepaintedpanstry

Aime Pope started baking cookies completely by accident. Her successful business today has over 115k followers on Instagram. Not bad for an accidental carreer.

The post Sweetest Cookie Instagrams To Check Out appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 lb highest-quality fresh tuna, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
• 2 cups short-grain sushi rice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 thinly sliced scallions
• 1 thinly sliced jalapeno
• 1 chopped avocado
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 cup mixed fresh citrus juice
• 2 tablespoons dried hijiki
• 1 teaspoon hot chili paste
• 3 tablespoons mirin
• 2 tablespoons white soy sauce or soy sauce
• 1/4 English hothouse cucumber, sliced half lengthwise, then crosswise into half-moons
• tobiko

Instructions:

1. Rinse the rice until the water is clear, then let it dry for 30 minutes.
2. Get a saucepan and fill it with 2 cups water, rice, salt and wait for the water to boil.
3. Lower the heat, add a lid and let the rice simmer for 18 to 22 minutes. Let it stay on the side for 10 minutes.
4. While you’re waiting, get a bowl, fill it with water and soak the hijiki. Leave it in the water for 30 to 35 minutes.
5. Discard the water, then in a new bowl mix the hijiki with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mirin, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds. After 5 minutes drain it.
6. Mix the 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, with sugar, 2 tablespoons water, and vinegar.
7. In another bowl combine the cucumber with a pinch of salt, then add the jalapenos as well. Leave them for at least 10 minutes up to 1 hour together.
8. Combine the scallions with cold water for 10 minutes, then discard the water, and squeeze the scallions.
9. Mix the white soy sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, citrus juice, 2 tablespoons mirin, oil together. This is the ponzu sauce.
10. Mix the chili paste and mayonnaise in another bowl.
11. Get a large salad bowl to combine the ponzu, tuna, scallions, hijiki, and salt.
12. Include the avocado and add rice to the tuna poke bowl as well. Finish off with sesame seeds, spicy mayo, and tobiko.

The post Try Making the Easiest Tuna Poke Bowl appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

However, if you aren’t well-versed in frying eggs, the process of making them might seem a bit daunting. Nonetheless, it isn’t as difficult as it seems! Follow these tips, and you will be well on your way to making the perfect over-easy egg.

Use Butter on the Pan

If you are unable to dislodge the egg from the frying pan, it will be impossible for you to flip it to give the yolk a little bit of time to cook. Use butter to serve as a tool to help lubricate the pan and allow for separation.

Do One Smooth, Quick Motion

It’s so important to commit to the flip and go for it once you’ve decided that it’s time to give your yolk a little bit of time to cook. Put the spatula under the egg and flip it in one smooth and quick motion to avoid breaking the white or the yolk.

Don’t Be Hesitant

Many amateur chefs have waited too long to flip their over-easy egg, which leads to a burnt underside and ruins the flavor of the egg. Don’t hesitate to flip the egg, and you’ll find yourself flipping it just at the perfect moment.

The post Tips for Making Perfect Over-Easy Eggs appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Stuffing

Many people make stuffing days before Thanksgiving because it can be frozen and won’t lose flavor. Some people even claim that stuffing tastes better when it’s made ahead. Of course, you will freeze it without baking and bake it the day before or on Thanksgiving day.

Casserole

Any casserole can be made in advance, so make sure to use that to your advantage. Whether you make one a week ahead to freeze and bake on Thanksgiving day or make one from scratch the day before, know that it will reheat well and basically stay delicious no matter what you do.

Desserts

Although we don’t recommend making the desserts several days ahead, your totally fine making them the day before. Not only your cakes and pies will stay delicious for a few days, we doubt they will last that long anyway — because everybody loves dessert!

The post 3 Thanksgiving Dishes to Make in Advance appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Vodka

Vodka has a very low freezing point, so storing it in the freezer makes perfect sense. It’s a good idea to always have it for cocktail parties and entertaining. And Garten knows that you should always serve your vodka cold.

Vanilla Ice Cream

We don’t doubt that Garten knows how to make a perfect vanilla ice cream, but she often doesn’t bother because she can just have a perfect vanilla ice cream conveniently stocked in the freezer. Why vanilla? Well, it pairs beautifully with many desserts, and the taste can easily be upgraded by adding a few other ingredients.

Bread

Whether she makes or buys her breath, Garten cuts it into slices and wraps it tightly to store in the freezer. That way, the desired amount can be easily defrosted and toasted as needed.

The post Ina Garten Shares 3 Things That She Always Has in Her Freezer appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Well, we know what our choice for the most romantic place to eat in the world is, and it probably isn’t what you would imagine!

Grotta Palazzese, a restaurant and hotel located on the Adriatic Coast in Polignano a Mare, Italy, is so romantic. Why? Well, all you have to do is take a look at the unique setting in which it is located.

This five-star hotel is located on top of a sea cliff, but if you go down to the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant, you will find one of the most stunning dining rooms on Earth. Diners at Grotta Palazzese are treated with the experience of dining in a sea cave overlooking the Mediterranean.

Parties and banquets have been hosted in this perfect space since the early 18th century, and it is now one of the most spectacular restaurants on Earth. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to try a delicious tasting menu with an enviable selection of wines, all in one of the most magical settings on the planet.

If you’re looking for a place to take your date, this is it!

The post You Can Eat in a Sea Cave at This Restaurant appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Non-Dairy Milk

Soy, almond, and other non-dairy types of milk are a great option for oatmeal if you don’t really like it when it’s prepared with water.

Peanut Butter

There’s no oatmeal combination that won’t become even better when you stir a spoonful of peanut butter into it.

Pear

Use up the delicious seasonal fruits to naturally sweeten your oatmeal and give it more flavor.

Sunflower Seeds

Add some healthy fats with crunchy sunflower seeds and improve the taste and texture of your oatmeal.

Banana

Oatmeal and bananas are a classic combination that won’t ever disappoint you, so go for it when you’re out of ideas.

The post These Are the Best Things to Mix into Your Oatmeal appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Skyr is not exactly a type of yogurt. In fact, it’s much closer to fresh sour milk cheese, but the way you consume it makes it a great alternative for yogurt. It’s not a new thing; it’s been a big part of Icelandic cuisine for hundreds of years. 

Skyr is smooth and creamy, with high protein content, which is why it’s a perfect replacement for yogurt. One of the biggest differences between the two is the pasteurization process. 

How can you use skyr? In so many different ways! Add it to savory dishes, dips, salad dressings, or mix with fruits for a healthy sweet snack between two meals.

The post Skyr is a Yogurt Alternative You Need to Try appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients

To make the pancakes, you should get:
200 ml milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
200 g self-raising flour
3 eggs
1 tablespoon instant coffee mixed with 1 tablespoon boiling water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon golden caster sugar
25 g melted butter

When it comes to the topping, you will need:
130 g Mascarpone
4 tablespoons caster sugar
100 ml espresso coffee
70 g Greek yogurt
4 tablespoons icing sugar
25 ml coffee liqueur
1 tablespoon vodka
40 g chocolate-coated coffee beans

Instructions

Combine the caster sugar, espresso coffee and coffee liqueur and cook them on the stove until the mixture simmers. Mix all of the pancake ingredients in a bowl. Stir them until you get an even consistency.

Grab a pan and prepare it with a little bit of butter. Use medium-low heat. Start pouring from the pancake mix on the pan and cook each side until it’s golden brown.

The espresso pancakes are almost done. You now need to prepare the topping by combining the yogurt, mascarpone, icing sugar and vodka. Cover the pancakes with the mix and use the coffee syrup on top. Don’t forget to add the coffee beans.

The post Give A Twist To Your Pancake Game With This Espresso Pancakes Recipe appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

@sweetambs

Amber Spiegel has an astonishing number of 1.1 million followers. If that doesn’t convince you to check out this cookies Insta account, I don’t know what will. Spiegel is a cookie specialist and shares the most incredible shots together with short tutorials on how to decorate.

@bakedideas

Patti Paige is the self-proclaimed “royal (icing) queen”. This cookie guru will transform any shape that you can think of into a delicious treat. Her @bakedideas is one of the coolest cookie Instagrams followed by more than 138k people.

@_emmas_sweets

Mary is the genius behind @emmas_sweets, who is also booked until September. Can you even imagine eating these delicious desserts? Don’t they look too good to be true? Feast your eyes on the amazing creations by the Canadian artist by visiting this account.

@thepaintedpanstry

Aime Pope started baking cookies completely by accident. Her successful business today has over 115k followers on Instagram. Not bad for an accidental carreer.

The post Sweetest Cookie Instagrams To Check Out appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.