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Easiest & Most Environmentally Friendly Way To Remove Rust From Cast Iron Pan

May 30, 2019 by Suzie the Foodie 3 Comments

After all the pain I have gone through scrubbing cast iron to remove rust, I could not believe this technique could be use so easily, economically and environmentally friendly! I will never use any other technique ever.

How To Make The Best and Moistest Turkey Breast Ever!

January 9, 2018 by Suzie the Foodie 5 Comments

I know everyone has moved away from holiday cooking but I wanted to make a post about this technique for making the most super moist turkey breast for next year’s holiday cooking bonanza. I have spent many years trying to figure out a way to make a turkey breast in the oven without drying it […]

Instant Pot “Baked” Potatoes

September 21, 2017 by Suzie the Foodie 2 Comments

My friend Jessica told me about this woman who insists you can make a baked potato in your Instant Pot in just 10 minutes. Jessica, being a very smart and savvy foodie friend, was wise and added some time to her potatoes. Me, being not so wise, decided to test the 10 minute technique. Prepping […]

Testing Jamie Oliver’s Super Easy Squash Roasting Method

January 29, 2017 by Suzie the Foodie 11 Comments

In this just one minute video I investigate something I saw on a Jamie Oliver TV show. If this technique works then why the hell have we been fighting with squash for so long and making our lives harder? I am using this method from now on. Make sure if you are using a larger […]

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Prawns and Fried Sage

September 20, 2016 by Suzie the Foodie 5 Comments

I wanted to teach myself how to make ravioli. I tried a couple of techniques and learned a ton. And look! Yum!!! I was inspired by The Cactus Club Cafe’s Chef Rob Feenie’s recipe for Butternut Squash Ravioli with Prawns. Above is their English Bay location, right on the beach. The Dough You will need 2 […]

Tutorial: How To Make Easy Refried Beans

September 12, 2016 by Suzie the Foodie Leave a Comment

Forever ago I tried making my own refried beans and it was a disaster! I believed the recipe when it said all you had to do was mash them with a potato masher and everything would be OK. I used canned beans and I can tell you, it wasn’t OK. No matter what I did I […]

Fast & Dry Cast Iron Pan Caramelized Onions

August 25, 2016 by Suzie the Foodie 4 Comments

Oh I wish I could remember where I saw this technique but it eludes me! Once I saw someone on TV make caramelized onions in a hot and dry cast iron pan and man, they browned fast! I needed some for this French Onion Pesto I will be making (post coming soon) and did not […]

Removing Eggshells By Shaking In A Glass Of Water

November 21, 2015 by Suzie the Foodie 2 Comments

Some weekend foodie fun! Reg surprised me this morning with the desire to see if shaking a hard boiled egg in a glass of water would remove the egg shell. Of course I had to grab my video camera to document the process. Check out to see if it works. Make sure to watch until […]

Slow Roasted Super Savoury Pumpkin Seeds Tutorial

November 2, 2015 by Suzie the Foodie 4 Comments

This year I also added garlic powder, turmeric and onion powder! Get Recipe! With Halloween now over I had some time to roast those beautiful pumpkin seeds! Here is a quick video tutorial showing all the steps. Once you remove the pumpkin seeds, soak and massage vigorously in water. Put seeds in a sieve and […]