Cooking Tutorial & Recipe

Delicious Vegan Dinner Recipes You Cannot Miss!

Getting creative with recipes can be hard. Especially if you’re new to cooking, you may find yourself repeating the same dishes over and over again. And whenever it’s dinner time, you may already feel tired from working all day long.

Nonetheless, coming up with creative dinner recipes isn’t that hard. You just need to add a bit of twist to your typical recipes. So have a look at the following two creative vegan recipes for dinner that you can make very quickly!

1. Vegan mac and cheese

If you’ve been planning to go vegan, this mac and cheese dinner recipe is one of the best choices.

Ingredients

- - - - Yeast
      - Garlic or jalapeño
      - A blend of pepper and salt (as required)
      - Cashews
      - Cheese of your choice or cheese sauce
      - Various spices
      - Unsweetened almond milk

Of course, the base of this recipe is pasta. But what makes this mac and cheese creative and different is that it has cashews in it! For preparation, boil them quickly in hot water and then let the cashews remain soaked for around half an hour to 45 minutes. Once the cashews are ready, you will have to blend them with cheese to make the sauce.

Also, add spices like paprika and other ones you may like, along with garlic and jalapeño as taste enhancers 8.5 inches deep turquoise pasta serving bowls from Down ceramics. These bowls are robust and versatile, as they can be used for all dishes at dinner, including noodles, spaghetti, or even other recipes!

2. Vegan Potato Burgers

Another creative recipe that you simply cannot miss. Most burgers have chicken or beef, but how about making one that only has potatoes?

Ingredients

- - - - White beans
      - Sweet potatoes
      - Bread crumbs
      - Garlic
      - Ginger
      - Burger buns

You would need to start by setting your grill to a pre-heat of around 400 Fahrenheit for the burgers. Combine all the above ingredients (except the buns) and knead them. The breadcrumbs are entire to hold the formula together. You can adjust the taste by adding more vegetables such as onions or other ingredients. Make sure the sweet potatoes are roasted well! When you’re done kneading all the ingredients together, put the patties in the fridge for around half an hour before proceeding towards grilling.

Afterward, grill each side of the burger for about eight minutes and flip using a spoon.

Point to remember: Put the burgers on aluminum foil before placing them on the grill. Remember to grease the foil before placing the burgers, making the cooking process easier altogether. After that, you can use a cooking spray or any type of cooking oil.

The best part is you need only around half an hour to prepare these burgers. To make the serving part fabulous, you can try adding one or all of the following ceramic dinnerware items:

These 10-inch modern bohemian dinner plates contain a simple pattern on the outer edge that makes an immediate impact while eating.
Some 10-inch Colorful salad pasta dinner plates for adding more life to the dining table. These plates are patterned, so they are best for giving a modern and vibrant bohemian touch.

To view other colorful or simple dinnerware ceramic products, check them here on Dowan Ceramics.

Conclusion

The above two recipes are like basics for creative vegan dishes. You can always make things more creative by adding sauces and other types of vegetable top-ups to almost any dish. And apart from the recipes, setting a beautiful atmosphere and mood is equally essential. So don’t forget to add the suggested ceramic dinnerware to your dining table because serving the food elegantly can make the experience more phenomenal!

Posted on June 15, 2022

Tagged: COOKING TUTORIAL & RECIPE

Baking tutorial for beginners. Tips, tricks, and more!

Do you have a sweet tooth or love to have some treats with your tea or coffee? Even if you love to bake just as a hobby, learning about the necessary ingredients, crockery items, and essential baking tips and tricks can make you an excellent baker.

Have a look at the following basic baking tutorial to make the most out of your next recipe!

Must-have ingredients for baking

For almost every baking tutorial and recipe, you would need a couple of ingredients beforehand. Some baking recipes may require additional items, but below are the items you should always have in your pantry:

- - - - Sugar
        
        Salt
        
        Shortening
        
        Leaveners (such as baking powder and baking soda)
        
        Flour
        
        Eggs
        
        Dairy

Note that the types of flour and milk can vary. For example, you would require self-raising flour for some baking recipes, while it could be different for others. Similarly, some recipes may require baking soda, while others may need baking powder.

Crockery essentials for baking

The ingredients for every baking recipe may vary, but you would need some essential crockery items. It’s best to have your baking crockery collection in ceramics, as it’s not only strong but looks shiny and elegant too.

1. Mixing bowl

You can use a mixing bowl for two things:

- - - - To mix the ingredients for a baking recipe.
        
        Other than baking, you can also use it for preparing a delicious green salad.

The bowl should look elegant but also strong enough to handle the force of mixing. You can get one from this mixing bowl collection at Dowan Ceramics.

2. Butter dish

You may not use butter dishes for baking processes. However, you can use one to store butter and slice out accurately without reaching out for cups and other stuff.

Here is a ceramic butter dish with a measurement line and lid to help speed up your baking process. It’s best for baking recipes where you don’t need a lot of butter, except for a few slices or pieces.

3. Sugar jar container

You need to keep your sugar within good reach! And more than that, it also needs to be safe for your recipe to be healthy and delicious. So get this ceramic sugar salt jar and container from Dowan Ceramics!

4. Ramekin bowls

Ramekin bowls are the type you can use for putting inside the oven and for serving. Think about baking recipes such as soufflé or even muffins if you’re in a hurry and want to keep the shape of the treats simple!

Try getting one of these ramekin bowls, they’re made of durable ceramic, and they’re highly oven safe too.

Baking tips and tricks

Last but not least, here are some baking tips and tricks to keep in mind:

- - - - To avoid the cake sticking with the pan, use a fixing spray. It will help you pull the cake without making a mess or leaving crumbs behind in the tin.
        
        Properly weigh your ingredients using a machine or measurement cups
        
        Check whether you need solid or melted butter.
        
        When baking cookies, first let them settle down on the rack for a couple of minutes.
        
        You can use butter for greasing your pan or other ceramic items.

Don’t forget that you can always look up more tips according to the recipe you’re baking!

Conclusion

So if you’re new to baking, don’t worry! Always have a few essential baking ingredients available in your pantry. Remember, though, that each baking recipe may need a different type of flour, milk, or other elements. So always check closely before you add anything to the mix! Don’t forget to have the baking crockery essentials by your side and follow the tips and tricks wherever they apply. Also, if you’d love to learn some creative dinner recipes, we recommend reading this post!

Posted on June 15, 2022

Tagged: COOKING TUTORIAL & RECIPE

Today’s the Day to Make Sopa de Fideo

Today's the Day to Make Sopa de Fideo

Sopa de fideo is the focus of this cooking tutorial. The Mexican noodle soup is a popular lunchtime comfort food because it’s an easy, one-pot meal. Every spoonful is hearty, full-flavored, and the recipe calls for simple, affordable ingredients. Our version combines onion, garlic, zucchini, and fideo noodles in a smoky tomato-based broth. For those unfamiliar with pasta, fideo are short, thin, vermicelli-like noodles. They’re often labeled as fideo noodles or fideo cut spaghetti at the grocery store, but angel hair pasta broken into 1-inch pieces will work in a pinch!

How to Make Sopa de Fideo

For this recipe, you’ll need:

2 tablespoons neutral oil of choice

½ medium red onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup diced zucchini

7 ounces dry fideo pasta

5 cups vegetable broth

½ tablespoon ground cumin

2 Roma tomatoes, diced

8 ounces tomato sauce

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute or until slightly softened and fragrant.
Add the zucchini and fideo noodles to the pot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes or until the noodles are lightly toasted.
Pour the broth into the pot, then add the cumin, tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes or until the noodles soften but still have some bite.
Season the soup to taste with salt and black pepper, then remove it from the heat.
Ladle sopa de fideo into bowls and serve.

Recipe Notes

Dissolve three vegetable bouillon cubes in 5 cups of water if you don’t have vegetable broth on hand.
If you can’t find fideo noodles, break angel hair pasta into 1-inch pieces.

How to Serve Sopa De Fideo

Serving sopa de fideo is as easy as ladling it into bowls, but at Dowan, we’re all about elevating your food experience. One way to do that is by selecting the right serveware. You can never go wrong with white bowls. Classic white puts sopa de fideo’s red broth, contrasting beige noodles, and green bits of zucchini at center stage. A neutral bowl set is another way to go. Neutrals add visual interest to a tablescape while establishing a versatile color palette to work around. Then, you can add napkins, charger plates, placemats, or whatever else you wish to complete the look.

As for spoons, soup spoons from any casual flatware set you have are options. However, you may want to consider Asian soup spoons. Although not commonly used to eat Mexican soups, the soup spoons are crafted from sturdy ceramic and have deep bowls, ideal for scooping generous portions of broth and loose solids. There’s nothing like getting broth, onion, garlic, a bite of zucchini, and tomato with noodles in one spoonful. Not only do you experience the soup’s array of textures and flavors simultaneously, but it makes the soup easier to eat!

Today’s the day to make a pot of this delicious soup! Just gather the ingredients, follow the cooking tutorial, and enjoy

Posted on June 15, 2022

Tagged: COOKING TUTORIAL & RECIPE

Impress Your Date with Crème Brûlée This Valentine’s Day

Luscious and rich with a subtle sweetness, crème brûlée is everything you want in a classic French dessert. There’s nothing like lightly cracking the caramelized sugar topping with a dessert spoon only to find creamy custard underneath. Every spoonful is silky smooth with a sweetness that satisfies but never overwhelms. This Valentine’s Day, show that you care with this impressive yet surprisingly simple dessert. We’re sharing not one but three crème brûlée variations.

Crème Brûlée – Three Ways

Whether you love a classic, like a bit of ginger in your dessert, or want to keep the romance alive with chocolate, we got you covered. To make this simple, elegant dessert, you’ll need:

1 vanilla bean, or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 ¾ cups heavy cream

½ cup whole milk

4 large egg yolks, cold

½ cup plus 4 teaspoons granulated sugar

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

4 (8-ounce) ramekins

Optional add-ins include:

2 tablespoons grated ginger root

1 ½ teaspoon cocoa powder

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and have a roasting pan with high sides at the ready.
Split the vanilla bean, if using, and scrape the seeds out with the help of a sharp knife.
Add the seeds, or vanilla extract, to a small saucepan with the heavy cream and milk. If making ginger crème brûlée, add it to the saucepan as well. Bring the milk and cream to a boil.
Whisk the eggs, half a cup of sugar, and salt together in a mixing bowluntil foamy. If making chocolate crème brûlée, add cocoa powder during this step.
Stream the milk and cream mixture into the egg mixture as you continuously whisk until smooth.
Strain the custard into a large measuring cup (preferably one with a spout) to remove any solids.
Divide the custard between four ramekins. Transfer them to the roasting pan, then fill the pan with an inch of water. Be sure to pour the water around the ramekins.
Bake for 35 minutes or until the edges are set, but the desserts jiggle a bit in the center.
Remove from the oven and cool at room temperature. Once cooled, cover each crème brûlée with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Sprinkle a teaspoon of sugar over each custard and caramelize to create crème brûlée’s signature crackly top. To caramelize, either impress your date with your mini blowtorch skills or place under your oven’s broiler until the sugar browns.

Recipe Notes

You can make crème brûlée up to 2 days in advance. Just bake, chill, cover with plastic, and store in the refrigerator until it’s time for dessert.
If making ginger crème brûlée, let the ginger steep in the milk and cream for 20 minutes before proceeding with the remaining steps.

Presentation Tips

Baking delicious crème brûlée is only one part of the dining experience, so now let’s talk presentation. The custard-based dessert is as versatile as it is delicious. Think outside the box and surprise your special someone on Valentine’s Day morning with crème brûlée and their favorite coffee or tea beverage. Create a cozy, romantic atmosphere with linen napkins, textured ceramic mugs, and neat plate to add visual interest. Alternatively, serve crème brûlée after dinner if you prefer a more classic, elegant approach. All you need is white serveware, polished silver, and crisp napkins to add depth to your table setting, along with fresh berries and whipped cream.

Posted on June 15, 2022

Tagged: COOKING TUTORIAL & RECIPE

Spring Dessert Traditions From Around The World

There is much to love about the Spring, from beautiful blooming flowers to longer days to warmer weather (depending on where you live, of course!). We could not think of a better way to celebrate the upcoming Spring season than with dessert goods.

Spring is also a prime time to get your hands on high-quality ingredients for dessert making, especially fresh fruits and botanicals. Most gardens and crops begin to bloom around early March through mid-April.

In this post, we will discuss some yummy worldwide Spring-inspired desserts that you can make at home with a bit of help from Dowan Ceramic’s bakeware. You can make the perfect treats for garden parties, outdoor picnics, and holiday dinners.

Springtime Desserts from Across the Globe

Wormwood fruit cakes – China

Wormwood fruit cakes, also known as Qingtuan, are a traditional Chinese dessert served in early April. They are often consumed during the Qingming (Pure Brightness) Festival, in which families commemorate their ancestors by sweeping their teams and bonding with one another. Many older members of the community take the festivities seriously, providing the younger generation with superb role models that honor their ancestors’ memories.

The sticky rice dumplings boast a bright green color and pungent flavor. They are also filled with a delightful black sesame seed filling. The leaves are often featured in sweet treats like these cakes since they offer a slightly bitter taste on their own. Some bakeries also imprint lettering or unique designs on the desserts remnant of the Spring festival.

Rhubarb Pie – The United Kingdom

West Yorkshire is home to plentiful rhubarb crops, particularly in the towns of Morley, Rothwell, and Wakefield. The region’s farmers distribute their harvests throughout the nation and into the hands of United Kingdom-based bakers who use it to craft delectable desserts.

Rhubarb is a spring vegetable native to East Asia and Siberia. It has a sour taste that pairs delightfully well with sweeter dishes. The vegetable also boasts a deep pink color, creating bold and beautiful dessert bases or fillings. Rhubarb Pie, featuring the seasonal vegetable, is a staple United Kingdom dish. The pie has a bright, tangy filling paired with a flaky golden-brown crust.

You can recreate a miniature version of traditional Rhubarb Pie using our Floral Vitality ramekin dishes. The tasty treats are bound to be a hit at your next Spring event!

Sakura Mochi – Japan

Springtime means it is officially Cherry Blossom (Sakura) season in Japan. The picturesque pink trees typically bloom from mid-March through early May. Tourists from around the globe make their way to the region to take part in the special event.

Sakura mochi is a common Japanese treat served in the spring, particularly on Girl’s Day, which is celebrated in early March. The dish features a pink rice cake filled with delectable red bean paste that is then wrapped in a cherry blossom leaf. The leaves are usually pickled, allowing consumers to enjoy the dessert long after the Sakura trees head back into hiding until the following Spring season.

While this sweet treat may be more challenging to recreate at home, we believe it is worth mentioning since the floral-infused dish represents Spring perfectly.

Carrot Cake – United States

Numerous spring-themed recipes are served in the United States, including carrot cake. While the recipe originates in the United Kingdom, carrot cake grew increasingly popular when introduced in America during the early 1960s. It is served year-round but especially in the springtime for Easter Sunday.

Carrot cake is typically baked using shredded carrots and a spiced batter complete with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger. Carrots reap plenty of health benefits, including a significant potassium and fiber content. So, the vegetable-based cake is also a little healthier than other sugary treats, allowing you to indulge in this tasty dessert without guilt.

You can recreate this dish at home fairly easily and even decorate it with fun toppings like leftover shredded carrots. Although, many American bakers tend to draw carrots or rabbits with icing as a garnish to keep up with the overall Spring vibe.

Celebrate the Spring Season with Dowan Ceramics

Serve these delicious desserts using our Floral Vitality collection, which boasts beautiful bowls, dishes, and platters that just scream spring. They will help ensure that your table spread looks as enticing as the sweet treats themselves. However, the Colorful Life collection may be more up your alley if you are looking for brighter, more vibrant dinnerware that is perfect for summer too.

Floral Vitality collection

Colorful Life collection

Posted on June 15, 2022

Tagged: WORLD RENOWNED CUISINE SHARING

This Fennel and Zucchini Soup is Divine

Fennel and zucchini soup is an easy beginner recipe that yields a restaurant-quality result. Both are at their best this time of year. Fennel boasts a crisp bulb, herby stalks, and bright, vegetal fronds that serve as the perfect garnish. Its mellow anise-like flavor melds beautifully with zucchini’s mild, bitter-sweet taste. In this easy recipe, the bulbs are boiled, so they take on a silky-smooth texture, as does the zucchini. Onion, garlic, and celery add another layer of flavor, while fresh lime juice brings brightness to every spoonful.

How to Make Fennel and Zucchini Soup

To make the soup, you need:

1 large fennel bulb, cleaned

2 limes

1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling

4 medium-sized zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into ¼-inch-thick slices

1 yellow onion, chopped

1 rib of celery, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

32 ounces chicken or vegetable broth, reduced-sodium

¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste

½ cup crème fraîche

Crispy chickpeas, optional garnish

Instructions

Remove the fronds and stems from the fennel—cut close to where the stems connect to the bulb. Set the fronds aside for garnish.
Thinly slice the bulb and transfer it to a medium saucepan. Juice the limes, set the juice aside, and add two of the juiced lime halves to the saucepan with the fennel. Sprinkle in half the salt.
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the fennel is tender enough to pierce with a paring knife.
Drain and set the cooked fennel aside. Dispose of the lime halves.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot.
Add the zucchini, onion, celery, and garlic. Season with salt and sauté for 10 minutes or until softened.
Transfer the cooked fennel to the pot, then pour in the broth.
Stir, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, partially cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Working in batches, blend the soup until smooth. To make this easy recipe even easier, use an immersion blender. If you use a stand blender, remove the lid insert, hold a kitchen towel over the hole as you puree the soup, then return it to the pot. The towel will prevent you from getting splashed with hot soup.
Finish the fennel and zucchini soup with black pepper and lime juice to taste.

“Plating” Tips

Once the soup is ready, it’s time to display it in the best way possible. The soup’s green hue is an eye-catching focal point; therefore, you want to work around that. First, select the bowls. Since this recipe yields six servings, you need six bowls. Think sleek and straightforward like those in this 6-piece ceramic set. Then switch your focus to completing each bowl of soup. Start with a dollop of crème fraiche. For the perfect dollop every time, try a Chinese soup spoon and use the tip to swirl the crème on the surface of the soup. Follow that with a drizzle of olive oil before garnishing with reserved fennel fronds and/or crispy chickpeas.

Chinese soup spoon

Soup Bowls

Posted on June 15, 2022

Tagged: COOKING TUTORIAL & RECIPE

The complete baking guide to Christmas ginger biscuits

Who says ginger biscuits only have to look like gingerbread men though? Make your biscuit feast more fun by trying out different shapes like snowflakes and Christmas trees. That’s the best thing about the holiday season – there is simply so much to explore!

And when it comes to gingerbread biscuits, it’s a three-step process. You only need to prepare the dough, cut out and bake the cookies and then decorate them in the end. Here’s a simple Christmas ginger biscuits recipe for the holiday season 2021.

Recipe # 1

Ingredients

- - - - All-purpose flour
        
        Cloves
        
        Water
        
        Margarine
        
        Salt
        
        White sugar
        
        Cinnamon
        
        Baking soda
        
        Ginger
        
        Egg

Mixing bowls are available in different sizes so it all depends on how much mixture you have, that is, the number of biscuits you’re planning to bake! Or you can use small bowls for mixing ingredients with lesser quantities separately before adding them to the main dough mixture in a larger bowl.

Before you begin baking the ginger biscuits, you must preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius or around 350 degrees F.

Steps

1. 1. 1. 1. Firstly, take two-quarter cups of flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, three-quarter ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Put all of these into a mixing bowl, sifting them to blend well enough.
      2. Now add 1 cup sugar and three-quarters cups margarine into a big bowl. Mix these together using a large ceramic spoon. It’s best if the margarine is softened, as it would make the process easier, smoother and quicker. Once you get a smooth and soft mixture, put in the egg and use an electric or hand beater accordingly.
      3. Add 1 tablespoon of water and a quarter cup of molasses to the main mixing bowl consisting of margarine, sugar, and egg. You can even tiny fruit bits, such as strawberries but this is completely optional.
      4. Once you have a good dough mixture, add 2 tablespoons of sugar and knead the dough well again.
      5. Make tiny to medium-sized balls out of the dough according to the shape you like and place them on a cookie sheet directly, without applying grease.
      6. Allow around 10 minutes for the biscuits to properly bake. Once you take them out of the oven, don’t remove them immediately. Give them a few minutes to cool down and you can then store the biscuits in an airtight container.

Baking tips to keep in mind

Now that you have the recipe, let’s have a look at some baking tips too.

- - - - Are you used to cutting shaped biscuits using a knife? Save the time and hassle by shopping for cookie cutters of different shapes instead.

- - - - Keep the margarine safe and sound in a vessel with its lid closed. If you’re letting the margarine melt outside, it’s best to have it protected well in an airtight container as it melts.

- - - - Use a rolling pin to help flatten the cookies before placing them in the oven. This is also necessary if you’re planning to make biscuits of many shapes.
      - Refrigerating the biscuits isn’t required at all, but you can try it out for a varying taste!

Recap

And so, baking Christmas ginger biscuits are extremely simple. Remember to gather all the ingredients beforehand and preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Use mixing bowls of different sizes to make dough preparation easier. And if you want to bake biscuits of various shapes, don’t forget to have a rolling pin and some cookie cutters by your side! Happy baking for Christmas 2021!

Posted on June 15, 2022

Tagged: COOKING TUTORIAL & RECIPE

A Recipe for Christmas – Kale and Pickled Cranberry Salad with Crunchy Quinoa

Christmas time is the perfect opportunity to unite your family members in one place and bring a smile to their faces with great food. I enjoy Christmas time the most because I get to experiment and try out all the fun recipes I’ve been collecting all year.

But what stands out is decorating the table in festive spirits, complete with the fancy silverware and serving bowls, fairy lights, and flowers.

Kale and Pickled Cranberry Salad with Crunchy Quinoa

If you’re in search of a refreshing Christmas side dish to cleanse everyone’s palette – you’ve come to the right place. With all the meat and creamy sides on the plate, you need some fresh greens to cut through the richness of the Christmas food.

This salad packs the perfect punch – crispy, sweet, and sour.

Pickled Cranberries

First, you want to prepare the cranberries, all you need are:

½ Cup Apple Cider

½ Cup Sugar

One teaspoon whole cloves

One teaspoon allspice powder

One cinnamon stick

One tablespoon orange peel

1 ½ cup cranberries

Combine vinegar and sugar into a saucepan and slowly reach a boil. Once bubbles form rapidly, add all the spices and orange peel and leave the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes.

Then add the cranberries and leave them to soften or wait until they’re going to start bursting – this usually takes 2-3 minutes. Pour the cranberry mixture into a heatproof jar and let it fully cool before refrigerating.

These cranberries can last up to almost two weeks, but you want to strain out all the spices before using the berries though.

Assembling the Salad

For the actual salad, you can always mix up the veggies and leafy greens according to your taste, but in my personal experience, kale works best.

All you need are:

1 pound kale, roughly chopped

1 Granny Smith apple cubed

2/3 cup roasted pistachios

3 ounces Manchego cheese, finely grated

½ cup Quinoa

½ cup Canola oil

Kosher salt

Ground black pepper

¼ cup lemon juice

Two tablespoon honey

One teaspoon Dijon mustard

One teaspoon olive oil

First, prepare the quinoa by boiling two cups of water and adding it to the water. Cook the grain till it’s soft, which usually takes around 12 minutes. Once that’s done, drain the quinoa and line it on a baking sheet, leaving it to dry.

Add canola oil to a frying pan and add the quinoa into the hot oil, tossing it around till it’s golden and crispy. Take the quinoa out of the pan after 2-3 minutes and leave it to the side.

In a separate bowl, add the honey, mustard, and lemon juice, slowly adding in the olive oil little by little. Add in the salt and pepper as a creamy dressing starts to form.

Lastly, to assemble the salad, add the kale, apple, and drizzle the dressing on top. Massage the dressing onto the leaves so the flavor is fully absorbed. Next, top the salad with pickled cranberries, pistachio, cheese, and quinoa.

Voila! Your Christmas table is all set to be devoured.

Posted on June 15, 2022

Tagged: COOKING TUTORIAL & RECIPE

Top Four Recipes to make Using Our Ramekin Bowls

Here at Dowan we want to help you produce a kitchen that you’re proud of. Whether you’re looking to host a dinner for friends and family, or simply lay out some tasty snacks for a gathering, our ramekin bowls have got you covered. Coming in a plethora of designs and colors to suit all kitchens and seasons, our ramekin bowls will be a welcomed addition to your kitchenware.

We’ve chosen four of our ramekin bowls and paired them with a recipe to suit each season, hoping to ignite the cook within you and find multiple uses for our bowls.

Spring

A season of rebirth, newness and fresh food, our Ceramic Souffle Dessert Ramekin Bowls subtly emulate a flower. The recipe for our spring bowl is…

Broccoli Scalloped Potatoes

Serves 8

Ingredients

¼ cup of butter, cubed
2 tbsp chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 tbsp flour
¼ tsp white pepper
1/8 tsp salt
2 ½ cups milk
2 cups shredded cheese
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups cooked ham
2 cups of broccoli

Step 1 – Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Take some butter and lightly coat the inside of the ramekin bowls. On a hob, add to a pan the onion and garlic, stirring until tender. Then add in the flour, white pepper and salt until combined. Gradually whisk in the milk. Once everything is combined bring to a boil and constantly stir until thickened.

Step 2 – Once thickened, add a cup of cheese. Reduce the heat and stir until melted, creating a thick sauce. Remove from heat once complete.

Step 3 – Add the potatoes, ham and broccoli into the sauce, stirring gently until everything has been coated with sauce. Evenly distribute into the ramekin bowls.

Step 4 – Bake for 40 minutes, covered. Once cooked, sprinkle the remainder of the cheese and bake uncovered until potatoes crispen and the cheese is melted. Approximately 20 minutes.

Summer

The time where we all rush to the beaches and visit the coast, our Scenery Collection of ramekin bowls perfectly captures the essence of the ocean. The perfect dish for our summer recipe which is light and perfect for snacking.

Toasted Paprika Chickpeas

Serves 6

Ingredients
1 (15 ounces) can no-salt-added garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
4 tsp olive oil
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp ground cumin
⅛ tsp black pepper
Dash of cayenne pepper

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Pat the chickpeas with a paper towel to remove any excess liquid. Remove the thin skins and place in a bowl. Next drizzle with olive oil and stir until all have been coated. Pour onto a baking tray with baking paper then place in oven for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Step 2 – After 20 minutes, remove from oven and sprinkle the paprika, salt, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper evenly over the chickpeas. Place in oven for 12 minutes until dried and crispy.

*Allow to cool before eating.

Autumn

Rich earthy colors fill our palettes during the season. Complimenting the outside hues of green is the New Day Collection. A recipe to warm the hearts and hands after an autumnal rain shower and cold winds is a Berry Crumble.

Berry Crumble

Serves 6

Ingredients

8 ounces strawberries, halved (or quartered if large)
6 ounces blueberries
6 ounces blackberries
Juice from 1/2 a lemon
Zest from 1/2 a lemon
1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 stick of unsalted butter, softened and cut into chunks
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

Step 2 – In a large bowl place the fruit, lemon juice, zest, two tablespoons of granulated sugar and the corn-starch. Set aside.

Step 3 – In a separate bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon and remaining granulated sugar. Once combined, mix the butter in using your hands until the mixture forms a crumble.

Step 4 – Evenly fill each ramekin bowl with the fruit mixture and crumble mixture on top. Bake for 30-35 minutes.

Winter

A time where we indulge in the good stuff, our Modern Bohemian collection is the dish for a rich meal or dessert. Recalling patterns on winter socks and Christmas jumpers, a Christmas-inspired recipe is perfect for this bowl.

Berry Crumble

Serves 8

Ingredients

50g unsalted butter
135g caster sugar
210g dark chocolate (at least 70%)
2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp dark rum
Vanilla extract (added amount depends on preference)
5 eggs, separated
Vanilla custard

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/Gas Mark 4.

Step 2 – Melt half of the butter and use to brush a coat on the inside of the eight ramekins.

Step 3 – Using 25g of sugar, pour the contents into a ramekin bowl. Gently move the sugar around the bowl until it’s covered in a light coat. Pour the excess sugar into the next ramekin bowl and repeat until all eight bowls are butter-and-sugar-coated.

Step 4 – Place the chocolate, ginger, rum, vanilla extract and the remaining butter into a bowl. Place over a pan containing hot water on the hob. The bowl should not touch the hot water. Stir until melted and smooth.

Step 5 – Take the bowl away from the heat and stir in the egg yolks, one at a time.

Step 6 – Separately, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks are produced. Slowly add the whisked whites into the chocolate mixture until all is combined.

Step 7 – Disperse the soufflé mixture evenly across the eight bowls and bake for 11 minutes. Once baked, pour the custard (warm or cold) into the center of each soufflé.

*Don’t bake until the last possible minute or they will collapse. Resist opening and checking on them whilst in the oven.

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If you’ve been planning to go vegan, this mac and cheese dinner recipe is one of the best choices.

Ingredients

- - - - Yeast
      - Garlic or jalapeño
      - A blend of pepper and salt (as required)
      - Cashews
      - Cheese of your choice or cheese sauce
      - Various spices
      - Unsweetened almond milk

2. Vegan Potato Burgers

Another creative recipe that you simply cannot miss. Most burgers have chicken or beef, but how about making one that only has potatoes?

Ingredients

- - - - White beans
      - Sweet potatoes
      - Bread crumbs
      - Garlic
      - Ginger
      - Burger buns

Afterward, grill each side of the burger for about eight minutes and flip using a spoon.

The best part is you need only around half an hour to prepare these burgers. To make the serving part fabulous, you can try adding one or all of the following ceramic dinnerware items:

These 10-inch modern bohemian dinner plates contain a simple pattern on the outer edge that makes an immediate impact while eating.
Some 10-inch Colorful salad pasta dinner plates for adding more life to the dining table. These plates are patterned, so they are best for giving a modern and vibrant bohemian touch.

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Baking tutorial for beginners. Tips, tricks, and more!

Have a look at the following basic baking tutorial to make the most out of your next recipe!

Must-have ingredients for baking

- - - - Sugar
        
        Salt
        
        Shortening
        
        Leaveners (such as baking powder and baking soda)
        
        Flour
        
        Eggs
        
        Dairy

Crockery essentials for baking

1. Mixing bowl

You can use a mixing bowl for two things:

- - - - To mix the ingredients for a baking recipe.
        
        Other than baking, you can also use it for preparing a delicious green salad.

The bowl should look elegant but also strong enough to handle the force of mixing. You can get one from this mixing bowl collection at Dowan Ceramics.

2. Butter dish

You may not use butter dishes for baking processes. However, you can use one to store butter and slice out accurately without reaching out for cups and other stuff.

3. Sugar jar container

4. Ramekin bowls

Try getting one of these ramekin bowls, they’re made of durable ceramic, and they’re highly oven safe too.

Baking tips and tricks

Last but not least, here are some baking tips and tricks to keep in mind:

- - - - To avoid the cake sticking with the pan, use a fixing spray. It will help you pull the cake without making a mess or leaving crumbs behind in the tin.
        
        Properly weigh your ingredients using a machine or measurement cups
        
        Check whether you need solid or melted butter.
        
        When baking cookies, first let them settle down on the rack for a couple of minutes.
        
        You can use butter for greasing your pan or other ceramic items.

Don’t forget that you can always look up more tips according to the recipe you’re baking!

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Today's the Day to Make Sopa de Fideo

How to Make Sopa de Fideo

For this recipe, you’ll need:

2 tablespoons neutral oil of choice

½ medium red onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup diced zucchini

7 ounces dry fideo pasta

5 cups vegetable broth

½ tablespoon ground cumin

2 Roma tomatoes, diced

8 ounces tomato sauce

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute or until slightly softened and fragrant.
Add the zucchini and fideo noodles to the pot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes or until the noodles are lightly toasted.
Pour the broth into the pot, then add the cumin, tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes or until the noodles soften but still have some bite.
Season the soup to taste with salt and black pepper, then remove it from the heat.
Ladle sopa de fideo into bowls and serve.

Recipe Notes

Dissolve three vegetable bouillon cubes in 5 cups of water if you don’t have vegetable broth on hand.
If you can’t find fideo noodles, break angel hair pasta into 1-inch pieces.

How to Serve Sopa De Fideo

Today’s the day to make a pot of this delicious soup! Just gather the ingredients, follow the cooking tutorial, and enjoy

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