As a thank you for participating in the Frugal Cook-Off, I received a $100 Food Lion gift card to giveaway to a lucky Queen City Kitchen reader. Since this is my first giveaway, I’ll keep it simple. All you have to do is ‘Like’ Queen City Kitchen on Facebook and answer a question on my blog. [...]
Simple Syrup
August 31, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Simple syrup aka sugar syrup is a common sweetener used in various cocktail and drink recipes. As the name implies, it is very simple to make with equal parts water and sugar. You can easily prepare a small batch as well as a large batch that can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. [...]
Homemade Whipped Cream
July 26, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Homemade whipped cream is so easy to make and it only requires 3 ingredients: heavy cream, sugar and a bit of vanilla extract. It has a better taste than any whipped topping you could buy in the store. There are a few things to keep in mind when making your own whipped cream. 1) Chill [...]
Homemade Caramel Sauce
February 4, 2012 by · 2 Comments
There is nothing like homemade caramel sauce. It has a rich lusciousness that is absent in most store-bought caramel sauces. Believe it or not, it’s quite simple to make it from scratch. However, you need to pay attention to what you’re doing when you make this sauce. This is not the time to multitask and I [...]
Mango Chutney
January 22, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Recently, I have become interested in learning more about Indian food. My experience with Indian cusine was basically limited to the mango chutney I would buy to use in a spiral ham glaze. Since I was familiar with this condiment I thought it would be a good place for me to start my Indian food study. Mango chutney [...]
Garam Masala
January 19, 2012 by · 2 Comments
Garam masala (aka Indian spice mix) is probably the most commonly used spice mix in Northern Indian cuisine. And it would seem that every family has their own special recipe for this ground spice blend. Garam masala is not spicy hot. Instead, it has a lingering warmth with an earthy flavor. Typically, it’s made from whole spices and [...]