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You may be looking for gravy substitute ideas because the traditional gravy is full of fat, sodium and calories, of course. However, when you cook beef, chicken, even vegetables, the one thing that you look for when everything else is ready is the gravy to... -

  You can use various toppings on a fish pie to make it even more delicious.This classic British dish is one of the simplest and tastiest main courses and can be enhanced by adding a simple tomato ketchup to creamy spreads and every other... -

As gorgeous holiday dessert, sweet potato pies are versatile. This property enables them to be relished with various toppings, from the classic pecan to the exotic chocolate encrusted one. Here are some exciting sweet potato pie topping recipes for... -

A chocolate filled pie is considered to be one of the most tastiest and luscious desserts. A very versatile delicacy, the flavors can be further enriched and enhanced with some great toppings. This write-up talks about a few novel chocolate pie topping ideas... -

You need to look for clarififed butter substitute ideas  if you shy away from from clarified butter thinking it to be too fattening. With this blog, you can enjoy the delicious flavor of butter without succumbing to the calorie attack. Here is how: ... -

You cannot think of the Chinese, Thai, or Cambodian cuisines without the oyster sauce. Therefore, you need a substitute when you find out that there is no such sauce in the pantry as your cooking will remain incomplete without it. So, here are the... -

You need to look for  Hoisin sauce substitutes i n case you find yourself out of Hoisin sauce while cooking peking duck , moo shu pork or vegetable stir fry. Here are a few ideas listed for you:   1)... -

This is the right time to look for mayonnaise substitute ideas because, after all, you like to use this much-loved condiment at home with your salads, bread, and chips but the regular  mayo (short for mayonnaise) is full of fat, which is harmful for you ... -

Those who are familiar with Welsh rarebit ,  Caesar salad , or Oysters Kirkpatrick, would also be familiar with the importance of Worcestershire Sauce in the recipe.  However,  it doesn’t mean you can’t go for these recipes  if this sauce is... -

Topped with bourbon whipped cream or garnished with fa ew toasted pumpkin seeds, the pecan pies form irresistible Thanksgiving desserts. You need not always try to stick to the classic toppings; think different! This write-up on pecan pie topping ideas is... -

Give your favorite pies made with peaches a new dimension with a topping of your choice. Creativity is the key to coming up with exclusive peach pie   topping ideas. This blog will take you through a tour of some of the most interesting recipes... -

Pumpkin pies, the most common  Thanksgiving desserts, can be made even more flavorful by adding  delicious toppings. This write-up talks about various  topping ideas for the pumpkin pie – the classic  as well as novel ones. Try them yourself! ... -

Apple pie, an integral part of American traditions, makes a wonderful dessert due to two reasons – a delightful homemade crust and the mesmerizing filling it has. Do you want to kick your  recipes up a notch? With these easy apple pie topping ideas, you... -

Luscious blueberry pie with a fabulously spiced topping can be a heavenly treat for your guests at a party. The classic  pie with gourmet toppings is one of the most sought after summer desserts. You can always experiment with different shades of flavor and... -

  Tart cherries are in season and you must be looking forward to making cherry pies with these. However, are you bored by the same old cherry toppings for your pie recipes? Why not choose some innovative ingredients and create heavenly... -

Wish Merry Christmas to your near and dear ones in a delicious way with a beautifully plated Christmas platter. The season of festive and merry making, is also the ideal time to start experimenting with various recipes and decorating techniques. That is why... -

Arranging  chicken on a plate or tray calls for creativity. Whether you have a crowd to treat or you just have to serve a special meal for your party, you can put across a special chicken platter to impress your guests! Try  these ideas and come up with an... -

You will be familiar with plating  vegetables on a tray  and creating cheese trays. Plating eggs is not as common as the aforementioned ones, but they do exist. You can plate them  in a very creative way so that they look even more alluring. You can use... -

  Some would consider the “presentation” of a meal almost as important as the taste of the meal itself!  Think about it.  When you go out to dinner, whether it be for an enjoyable meal out or a special occasion, the dining memories... -

Kiwi martini is yet another possible  variation in vodka martini, prepared by muddling the fresh and juicy kiwi fruits into the drink. Just as much precision is required in mixing, the choice of garnish too adds on to the taste and flavor of the drink.  So... -

Cinnamon martini is considered as a fabulous drink for its strong cinnamon flavor. The cinnamon liqueur is one of the major ingredients of this martini. You can make the flavor stronger by adding cinnamon garnish. On the other hand, there are several other... -

Chili martini is a specialty beverage for people who enjoy the hotness of chilies. However, you can adjust the hotness according to your taste, by adding more or less chili into the drink. For a stronger chili sensation, muddle a hot Serrano chili into the... -

  The blue cheese martini is considered as one of the gourmet choices of beverage. The best way to garnish this martini is using blue cheese stuffed olives. However, there are other exotic ways to garnish this special drink. Here I am going... -

The amaretto martini is a sweet flavored beverage to serve on special occasions. It is a favorite choice for people with a sweet tooth. The flavor of the martini can be enhanced, with the type of garnish you use. Here are few choices of exotic garnishes... -

Shrimp martini is an all time favorite preparation to serve in any occasion. You can garnish this special martini in several savory ways. Shrimp, of course, is the most popular garnish, but you can add other choices of garnish to make it more exotic. Read... -

The blackberry martini is quite famous for its sweet but strong flavor. You can garnish this drink with different types of fruity or herb garnishing ideas. Here are few fabulous garnishing ideas, which I am going to share with you.   ... -

Meat martini might sound gross to many people, but it is a delicacy to the meat lovers. There are several exotic ways to garnish this special and exclusive drink. Let us have a look into these options.   One needs to remembers that... -

Cantaloupe martini is a favorite summer-time drink and a perfect thirst quencher for your guests after a warm, hectic day. There are several cool ways, by which you can garnish this special beverage. Here I am sharing some of my favorite garnishing ideas... -

The rich and creamy almond martini is one more exotic martini drink, which you can serve with variety of garnishings. It is mostly sweet in taste; therefore, the selection of garnishes preferably should be sweet. Here are few easy and popular garnishing... -

Lavender martini is an exquisite drink, prepared using lavender liqueur as the main ingredient. It is a perfect drink option for any special event where you would want to impress the guests as a new age host. A perfect garnish can make or kill this drink... -

The rich and creamy banana martini is a favorite choice of beverage for any formal or special occasion. The delicate taste of this martini can be enhanced by adding certain exotic garnishes. Here are few selection of garnishes, which suit perfectly with... -

Bacon martini is one of those quirky martini drink that no bacon addict would ever want to give a miss. While serving this martini, you must add some interesting garnishes to make the drink more special and exquisite to your bacon-loving friends. Please find... -

Egg martini is a favorite drink for any special occasion, which you can serve in different variations. The choice of garnishing will depend on the combination used in preparing the egg martini. Here are few delicate selections for garnish, which you can use... -

Coconut martini is one of the exotic martinis, which has a distinct tropical flavor. To enhance the flavor of this special coconut drink, you can use various types of garnishing ideas, including fruits, chocolates, candies etc. Here you will find some of... -

Strawberry roses and carvings can add pizzazz to any Sunday brunch or a dinner party for friends. Strawberry carving is done using a small sharp knife. It is the only tool required to make these lovely garnishes. Upon carving, strawberries resemble a real... -

Attractively carving a banana can make even the die hard Banana-hater enjoy the healthy fruit! Moreover, since bananas are soft, they can be easily carved. You can make designs like birds, flowers, fish, or whatever else that you like. They can even be carved... -

  An interesting frosting can always double the the scrumptiousness of the pink and fresh strawberry cupcakes - a perfect springtime dessert. Follow these simple tips to decorate strawberry cupcakes that will give your cupcakes a lovely new... -

Carrot cupcakes are almost a must have menu item in weddings and parties, however, an unimpressive icing can ruin the beautifully sublime flavor and texture of this delicacy. Here are some simple yet innovative tips to decorate carrot cupcakes, which will... -

  A butter martini can be the perfect choice of drink to serve on any special occasion. This rich and smooth buttery drink can be garnished in a variety of ways. Here I am going to describe some of the exotic garnishing ideas to enhance the... -

A fish martini does not include anything related to fish; rather it is a combination of vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and triple sec. The extreme sweet taste of this drink can be compared to the popular Swedish fish candy, which might be the reason... -

The bright red colored tomato martini is a treat to everyone, even without any garnish. However, you can make it more attractive, by adding a few exotic garnishes. Here are few useful garnishing ideas and tips to serve this on any special occasion. ... -

The garnishing for  rum martini mostly depends on the type of ingredients you are using in the drink. Other than using rum, you can add different fruity liqueurs, chocolate liqueurs, sugary liqueurs etc to make the drink more inviting. There are several... -

  Can you imagine Halloween without carved pumpkins? All of us love to see monstrous “Jack-O-Lanterns” dispersed all around the neighborhoods during Halloween. Therefore, pumpkin carving has become a staple tradition associated with this... -

  Do you want to serve flawlessly roasted prime rib roast for dinner? Roasting the rib is just half the job done. You must know the right prime rib carving technique before you serve it on the table. Prime rib roast carving is not a... -

    You must have used potato carvings to decorate plain-looking dishes or salad platters, so far. But, have you ever thought of carving potatoes to make prints? This article comes up with the innovative craft idea... -

  Peach carving is an easy job. Peaches look beautiful when carved into a rose. They are great for dressing up every dinner plate elegantly. They add to the appeal of a meal, even when simply served alone alongside the main dishes. Just a... -

  Onion carving is an easy technique to master. The carved onions can be added as a garnish to an appetizer  or a dinner dish. It can be used as a centerpiece to adorn salads too. Once you learn the technique of carving onions nicely, you... -

  Mushrooms are available in different sizes and shapes and mushroom carving is not a difficult job at all. A little  guidance will help you to carve this versatile food properly and neatly.   They can be carved into different shapes to... -

It is very important to learn about the garnishing tips and ideas, when you are going to serve a sophisticated drink like peach martini . As you might already know, lemon or lime is a common garnish for almost every type of drinks. However, you also have... -

The cheese martini is one of the exotic martini drinks, which is not commonly available in many bars and restaurants. If you want to prepare this fabulous drink at home, then you should also learn how to garnish the drink properly. The easy and common way... -

Are you planning to serve grape martini for your next cocktail party? In that case, you should know about the various garnishing methods by which you can decorate the glass of your favorite martini. Here, I am going to present few simple ways to serve the... -

  If you want to serve cherry martini for any occasion then you should know how to garnish this drink. The most common method of garnishing this gorgeous martini drink is to use a cherry garnish. I am going to share some other ways, by which you... -

Citrus martini is a favorite choice for the martini lovers. There are several ways, by which you can garnish a citrus martini drink. However, here you will find some of the most useful ideas and tips on garnishing this favorite citrus drink. Read on to... -

The caramel martini is a favorite choice of drink for  persons who have a sweet tooth. While garnishing this fabulous drink, you should keep in mind the fact that the garnish should perfectly match with the sweet taste of the caramel. In this article,... -

Are you interested to learn about mango martini garnishing? In this blog, I am going to present an array of exotic garnishing ideas for this favorite tropical martini drink. Read on, to know about these.   To prepare these easy... -

If you are planning to serve pineapple martini in your next cocktail party, then you should learn about the tips and ideas on garnishing this fabulous drink. You can have an array of exotic garnishes. Here I am going to describe some of these garnishing... -

The strawberry martini is a perfect drink for any get together. If you want to deck up this special drink, then here are few choices of garnish. Go through these gorgeous strawberry martini garnishing ideas and tips to offer a fabulous drink to your... -

While serving basil martini to your guests, you can have unlimited number of choices for garnishing. This is quite a versatile drink, as you can use any type of fruit to garnish it. Here are few fruity garnishing choices for the basil martini, which are... -

The purple colored blueberry martini is a fabulous choice of drink for any personal event. You can give it a truly gorgeous look, by adding different types of garnishes. In this blog, I am going to share some of the popular garnishing ideas and tips for... -

The orange martini is a nice choice of martini for any occasion. The choices of garnishing  this vibrant colored orange martini drink are virtually unlimited. Here are some suggestions!Enjoy!   For preparing the orange martini... -

Orange carving is easy. It is not merely added as a garnish, but can be eaten as well. It lends a nice fragrance to any dish. An orange, a knife and just loads of imagination is all that you require for carving an orange. ... -

Tomato carving is an easy technique. A carved tomato rose is usually used to decorate upscale dishes and garnish buffet-style serving platters. It is one of the most colorful ways to garnish an otherwise plain-looking dish. Try your hand at carving tomato... -

  The method followed for fish carving plays a vital role in determining the the tenderness of the fish. Follow the steps mentioned below to retain maximum tenderness of fish. It not easy to carve fish but practice can help in gaining... -

  A roasted meat is a great comforting meal, but several people are put off by the difficulty they face while meat carving . Most varieties of meat come in awkward shape. However, you must not worry! Just a little guidance and practice will... -

Raspberry martini is one of the popular girly drinks and I love to serve this beautiful drink, whenever we have a girly session at my place. The best part of the raspberry martini drink is that you can garnish it with almost anything you want. The option is... -

Ginger martini is quite a versatile drink as you can garnish it in several ways according to your taste. Depending on the choice, you can make your ginger martini drink – sweet or sour. Here is a list of few suitable garnishing ideas, which you can easily... -

  Carved apples can make any brunch or dinner party exceptional by adding a unique flair to centerpieces, trays as well as dinner plates. Apple carving can be in the form of flowers, doll’s face, cartoon characters, or animal’s face.... -

  Whether it is an evening picnic or a Sunday brunch, a beautiful mango carving centerpiece will surely help you earn appreciation from the guests. You must use the carving technique properly. Some carving techniques are very intricate... -

The fresh and simple cucumber martini is a favorite drink for many which can be garnished interestingly too.  The garnishing tips given below will hopefully come in handy  while you serve the martini to your guests    To... -

  A freshly prepared roast beef is indeed tempting, but it is very important that it carved neatly. The method that you follow for beef carving plays a vital role in enhancing the flavor. This article lists some simple steps on for carving... -

  Cucumber garnishes make any dish or dinner party exceptional by adding a spunky color and a unique flair to centerpieces, trays as well as dinner plates. Cucumber carving is done to carve out flowers like tulips, roses, and chrsanthemums.... -

  Butternut squash carving is moderately difficult but interesting. Butternut squashes have a good amount of soft juice yellow colored flesh and are ideal for carving. However, one can find it difficult to carve a butternut squash because... -

  Serving duck as the main course makes your meal elegant. But make sure that the duck meat you choose to serve is carved properly and neatly. Else, it may fail to impress the guests. Duck carving may not seem very difficult to you after... -

  Who doesn’t like a dish well garnished and elaborately decorated? Well, one of the most colorful ways to garnish an otherwise plain-looking dish is by garnishing it with innovative carrot carving designs. The orange spunk of carrots is... -

  Lamb carving to perfection demands a lot of attention. The method you apply to cut across the lamb goes a long way in determining the texture of the meat. Learn from this article how to carve lamb so that you can preserve its tenderness... -

  Do you always wonder how egg carving is done to make beautiful decorative pieces? Well, the process is a bit difficult, but let us make it easy for you by describing the precise technique. Be careful, the delicate egg shells can even... -

  Lemons are not merely meant for adding tanginess to dishes. They can be carved in a number of ways to form wonderful garnishes and vibrant decor pieces.  Lemon carving  is inexpensive to create but it can instantly jazz up... -

  A roast chicken is a great comforting meal, but several people are put off by the difficulty they while chicken carving . Chickens are such an awkward shape. However, don’t worry! Just some patience and a little guidance will help you to... -

  While we all love to eat turkey on Thanksgiving, not many of us can handle a knife properly when it comes to turkey carving . If you follow the steps given below carefully, you will at least not have to wait for someone else to do this... -

  There are several creative ways for pineapple carving . One such idea that I tried for a kid’s party at home is to create a pineapple boat. In place of using a usual pot for serving fruits and salad at the party, I used pineapple boats... -

Watermelon is a very healthy fruit. It can be carved very creatively. A watermelon basket, which is packed with fresh melon balls, forms an attractive centerpiece. Here’s how to precisely practice watermelon carving . ... -

Pumpkin martini – is the most popular drink for celebrating Halloween. Without the pumpkin martini drink, your Halloween party arrangement will remain incomplete. You can garnish this drink in several interesting ways, by using your power of imagination.... -

Today I am going to share some gorgeous tips on lime martini garnishing. Lime martini  is a favorite  drink for many people and you can make it a real delicacy by adding these exotic garnishes. Read on to learn the secret of serving a most brilliant... -

  A freshly prepared honey-glazed ham is immensely juicy and tender. This article has a few  ham carving ideas that will allow you to keep the meat tender. Craving ham is not easy, but a little guidance and practice can help you do it with... -

Pickled olive is the most popular choice of garnish for the olive martini or dirty martini . However, there are several other ways to garnish your  martini drink too. Here we are going to suggest  some  unique and fabulous... -

The bright pink colored pomegranate martini is quite attractive by itself. However, when you add some beautiful garnishing to a pomegranate martini drink, it becomes irresistible. In this article, you will find some interesting pomegranate martini... -

A chilled, soothing lemon martini is just perfect for a summer afternoon or even during the day. For those, who love, lemon martini drink, here is an array of garnishing ideas. You can garnish your lemon martini drink in so many different ways. The option... -

Apple martini – an all-time favorite and popular choice of martini, can be garnished and served in several ways. Depending on the mood or ambience of your party, you can decide on the garnishing for the apple martini drink. In this blog, I am going to... -

A sip of chocolate martini is the ultimate experience for all the chocolate lovers, including me. You can make your chocotini more attractive by using these interesting chocolate martini garnishing tips. There are so many... -

A simple lentil soup can be converted into an exotic one, by using the appropriate seasonings . The homemade lentil soup is the ultimate choice of comfort food for many for the rainy and breezy afternoons. Here I am going to share some of my favorite... -

Are you searching for the information on  seasoning for potato soup  – here I am going to present some of the brilliant ideas on potato soup seasoning. A creamy potato soup is a hot favorite for many of us. You can make it more scrumptious in taste and... -

You can enjoy varieties of the popular American comfort food, Macaroni and cheese, by adding different seasonings to your dish . There are unlimited ways to season this dish to meet your particular taste. Here are some of the easiest macaroni and cheese... -

Southwestern salad dressings are gradually finding favors with food connoisseurs and for a better reason! Flooded with flavors, these salad dressings bring to your plate an enticing smorgasbord of lasting flavors that stay with you for long. Easy-to make and... -

Ingredients like bell pepper, onion, celery, green onions, cayenne pepper, and parsley make the life-blood of all Cajun cooking and their salad dressings are no exception! Fresh and zesty, Cajun salad dressing combines a whole slew of staple ingredients... -

Dainty, delightful, and delicious, Moroccan salad dressings pack a flavorful punch and are totally gratifying! From mild to meaty, these dressings bring to your table a tantalizing array of tastes and textures, sumptuous enough to add a new life to your cold... -

Do you want to know about various ideas on seasoning for lasagna – here you will find the answer. Lasagna is quite a popular Italian preparation and most of its taste and flavor depends on the seasoning, you are using. The authentic Italian seasoning... -

Shepherd’s Pie is a healthy and popular choice for quick and wholesome dinner. You can use almost any type of  seasoning for shepherds pie , according to your choice. Depending on the seasoning, you can make it in Italian, Mexican, or Indian style. Let... -

Crab cakes are hot favorite to my family and whenever I prepare these, I like to use a new type of seasoning for crab cakes . Different types of seasoning offer different flavors to this dish and make it more attractive and palatable to everyone. Here I am... -

If you thought that Swiss food was all about fragrant, gooey cheese, then these soul-satisfying Swiss salad dressing ideas could leave your taste buds with a new wave of flavor. Rich and creamy, Swiss salads are usually heavy on herbs and mayo. Create... -

We bring you a whole slew of sumptuous Lebanese salad dressing ideas that aren’t just irresistible, but very satisfying too. Big time crowd-pleasers, these dressings are just perfect when you are looking to toss up something in less than an hour. These... -