Sunday, 29 September 2024

Jam with chia seeds

When making jam with chia seeds, the ratio of fruit to chia seeds is usually around 2 cups of fruit to 2 tablespoons of chia seeds. However, you can adjust the amount of chia seeds depending on your desired consistency and the juiciness of the fruit: 

  • Thicker consistency: Add more chia seeds, one teaspoon at a time, if your fruit is very juicy or you want a thicker jam. 
  • Spoonable consistency: Use less chia seeds for a jam that's more like a compote. 
  • Loosening: If the jam gets too thick, you can thin it out with a little water. 
Chia seeds thicken jam by absorbing the fruit juices and turning into a jelly-like substance. 
This process doesn't require pectin, gelatin, or preservatives. 
Chia seeds are also high in protein, healthy fats, and minerals

Saturday, 24 February 2024

How To Make the Ultimate Marinade for Juicy Chicken

  • Ingredients:
  • cup 

    olive oil

  • cup 

    freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 1/2 cup 

    water

  • cloves 

    garlic, peeled and smashed

  • teaspoons 

    honey

  • teaspoons 

    kosher salt

  • teaspoon 

    freshly ground black pepper

  • pounds 

    bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks, or boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 pieces)

In zip-top bag:
Add the chicken breasts to the bag of marinade. 
Seal the bag and massage the chicken to coat in the marinade. 
Place on a rimmed baking sheet and position it so that the bag sits flat. 
Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to overnight.

- https://www.thekitchn.com/chicken-marinade-259075