23 converted recipes

Having some friends over? Try this quick and tasty recipe that is a great conversation starter.

A microwave version of the french classic Eggs Benedict. Easy to make version of Hollandaise sauce.

Essential kitchen measurement equivalents: volume conversions, metric weight, product equivalents by pound, standard can sizes, and cooked-to-dry ratios for rice, pasta, and meat.

Apothecary weight conversions for historical recipes and old-time preparations. Scruples, drams, and apothecary ounces explained for anyone working with pre-metric or early modern formulas.

Real egg shells hollowed out and filled with dark chocolate hazelnut ganache, then chilled and served in egg cups. A stunning conversation-starter dessert for Easter or dinner parties.

Curried parsnip fritters pan-fried in butter until golden brown. Boiled parsnips pureed with eggs, flour, and curry powder, then served with rice and gravy. A parsnip-hater's conversion recipe.

Yoghurt is a great tenderiser for chicken breast, which can be a little tough when cooked without marinating beforehand. Buy organic yoghurt if possible to avoid the traces of growth hormones and antibiotics commonly found in conventional dairy products.