Silicone Baking Mat
Sil-pad, silicone sheet, rubber non-stick mat….this miraculous little wonder goes by many names. But whatever you call it, this invaluable tool is a must-have in every baker’s confectionary arsenal. With this sheet of silicone, you’ll never need to grease a
Silicone Baking Mat
Sil-pad, silicone sheet, rubber non-stick mat….this miraculous little wonder goes by many names. But whatever you call it, this invaluable tool is a must-have in every baker’s confectionary arsenal. With this sheet of silicone, you’ll never need to grease a
Roasted Portobello Mushroom
I love mushrooms, and the portobello is at the top of my list of favorite edible fungi. It has such great complex flavors and a wonderfully meaty, yet silky texture when you bite into it. And because it has a
Roasted Portobello Mushroom
I love mushrooms, and the portobello is at the top of my list of favorite edible fungi. It has such great complex flavors and a wonderfully meaty, yet silky texture when you bite into it. And because it has a
Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is exactly that: simple. It is a 1:1 ratio of sugar and water that is boiled together. Once cooled, it has many uses. Use it to make lemonade, sweeten your drinks, drizzle it on sliced fruit or ice-cream…
Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is exactly that: simple. It is a 1:1 ratio of sugar and water that is boiled together. Once cooled, it has many uses. Use it to make lemonade, sweeten your drinks, drizzle it on sliced fruit or ice-cream…
Potato Salad with a Mexican Flair
In charge of the potato salad for this year’s barbeque? Ditch the plain old classic salad and bring this one with a little flair from South of the Border. Its sweet and spicy kick, along with a fresh crunchy texture,
Potato Salad with a Mexican Flair
In charge of the potato salad for this year’s barbeque? Ditch the plain old classic salad and bring this one with a little flair from South of the Border. Its sweet and spicy kick, along with a fresh crunchy texture,
Potato and Beans Salad
Potato salad does not have to be weighed down with a heavy mayonnaise dressing. By adding in beans for extra body and tossing it all in a simple vinaigrette dressing, this fresh twist on a classic will keep you feeling
Potato and Beans Salad
Potato salad does not have to be weighed down with a heavy mayonnaise dressing. By adding in beans for extra body and tossing it all in a simple vinaigrette dressing, this fresh twist on a classic will keep you feeling
Hard Cooked (or Boiled) Egg
With so many ways to prepare and eat eggs, people often overlook the wonderful modesty that is the hard-boiled egg. I’ve come across many an opinion that the boiled egg is not very appealing in it’s flavor or texture. Chances
Hard Cooked (or Boiled) Egg
With so many ways to prepare and eat eggs, people often overlook the wonderful modesty that is the hard-boiled egg. I’ve come across many an opinion that the boiled egg is not very appealing in it’s flavor or texture. Chances
Focaccia Sandwich
Give your standard sandwich an instant upgrade by simply using a gorgeous piece of bread. In this case, I used an olive-parmesan focaccia that added an extra dimension of flavor and which also looked great. Remember, we eat with our
Focaccia Sandwich
Give your standard sandwich an instant upgrade by simply using a gorgeous piece of bread. In this case, I used an olive-parmesan focaccia that added an extra dimension of flavor and which also looked great. Remember, we eat with our
Seasoning Cast Iron
Everyone knows that the cast iron skillet is the quintessential tried-and-true original non-stick pan. What most people might not know are the little tips and tricks needed to keep that iron performing at its best. The most essential feature of
Seasoning Cast Iron
Everyone knows that the cast iron skillet is the quintessential tried-and-true original non-stick pan. What most people might not know are the little tips and tricks needed to keep that iron performing at its best. The most essential feature of
Lemonade
Fresh lemonade is a classic taste of summer. It is crisp and refreshing, and its tart but sweet flavor is a welcome kiss on the taste-buds on a sunny day. Lemonade is normally made with sugar, but I prefer to
Lemonade
Fresh lemonade is a classic taste of summer. It is crisp and refreshing, and its tart but sweet flavor is a welcome kiss on the taste-buds on a sunny day. Lemonade is normally made with sugar, but I prefer to
Tomato Pesto Pizza
Pizza does not always have to be covered in tomato sauce and cheese, and then overloaded with so many toppings and flavors that you don’t even know what it is you are eating anymore. Stripping down and building the pizza
Tomato Pesto Pizza
Pizza does not always have to be covered in tomato sauce and cheese, and then overloaded with so many toppings and flavors that you don’t even know what it is you are eating anymore. Stripping down and building the pizza
Shoestring French Fries
Frying up a batch of shoe-string potatoes is so quick and easy (and tasty!), it’s no wonder that the french fry is a menu staple, all the way from a greasy spoon diner to a Michelin-rated steak house. There are
Shoestring French Fries
Frying up a batch of shoe-string potatoes is so quick and easy (and tasty!), it’s no wonder that the french fry is a menu staple, all the way from a greasy spoon diner to a Michelin-rated steak house. There are
Cookies in a Bag
I enjoy making cookies in large batches, though I usually end up giving away more of than eating them. Instead of using plain old plastic sandwich bags to deliver them, I prefer to neatly pack them in cellophane bags. These
Cookies in a Bag
I enjoy making cookies in large batches, though I usually end up giving away more of than eating them. Instead of using plain old plastic sandwich bags to deliver them, I prefer to neatly pack them in cellophane bags. These
Fried Chicken Wings
Frying up just the wing portion is much easier than using an entire bird. You can get wings already cut, cleaned, and separated at the market, which saves time in the kitchen. Marinating the chicken in buttermilk is a classic
Fried Chicken Wings
Frying up just the wing portion is much easier than using an entire bird. You can get wings already cut, cleaned, and separated at the market, which saves time in the kitchen. Marinating the chicken in buttermilk is a classic
Strawberry Lady Shortcake
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and with our hectic modern-day lives, we more often than not just send her a card in the mail and then continue on with our busy schedules. Take a little time this year
Strawberry Lady Shortcake
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and with our hectic modern-day lives, we more often than not just send her a card in the mail and then continue on with our busy schedules. Take a little time this year
Chocolate Raspberry Ice-cream
When it comes to ice-cream, I am a big fan of minimal, no-frills flavors. Double-Chocolate-Chunk-Caramel-Swirl-Praline-Cookie-Dough? No thank you! Vanilla is actually my preferred ice-cream of choice. Chocolate comes in a close second. There are ways to enhance traditional flavors without
Chocolate Raspberry Ice-cream
When it comes to ice-cream, I am a big fan of minimal, no-frills flavors. Double-Chocolate-Chunk-Caramel-Swirl-Praline-Cookie-Dough? No thank you! Vanilla is actually my preferred ice-cream of choice. Chocolate comes in a close second. There are ways to enhance traditional flavors without
White Chocolate Vanilla Bean Ice-cream
With spring returning, what better way to celebrate than to have homemade ice-cream. There’s a guilty pleasure I take watching as it churns in the machine, the slow anticipation of seeing it change from liquid form to the frozen state.
White Chocolate Vanilla Bean Ice-cream
With spring returning, what better way to celebrate than to have homemade ice-cream. There’s a guilty pleasure I take watching as it churns in the machine, the slow anticipation of seeing it change from liquid form to the frozen state.
Citrus Roast Chicken
Preparing a chicken in its entirety is actually easier than in parts. There’s not much muss or fuss about cleaning it, nor is there much need for handling (compared to say, if you were making an equal amount of chicken
Citrus Roast Chicken
Preparing a chicken in its entirety is actually easier than in parts. There’s not much muss or fuss about cleaning it, nor is there much need for handling (compared to say, if you were making an equal amount of chicken
Red Velvet Cake
For me, there was always a mystique and aura of decadence associated with Red Velvet cake. Perhaps it was the alluring color, the subtle flavors that unraveled on my tongue, or that people always seemed to order it for some
Red Velvet Cake
For me, there was always a mystique and aura of decadence associated with Red Velvet cake. Perhaps it was the alluring color, the subtle flavors that unraveled on my tongue, or that people always seemed to order it for some
Conversational Cookie Hearts
Conversational hearts are the quintessential tool for telling that special someone how you feel. It’s a shame the candies taste like chalk… So instead, make them in the form of sugar cookies that are sweeter than sin! And if you
Conversational Cookie Hearts
Conversational hearts are the quintessential tool for telling that special someone how you feel. It’s a shame the candies taste like chalk… So instead, make them in the form of sugar cookies that are sweeter than sin! And if you
Salty Crust Potatoes
This is a super easy preparation that can be made to eat on its own, or served as a side with dinner. Although the name of these potatoes may lead you to think they are little sodium-loaded-ticking-time-bombs, they are not.
Salty Crust Potatoes
This is a super easy preparation that can be made to eat on its own, or served as a side with dinner. Although the name of these potatoes may lead you to think they are little sodium-loaded-ticking-time-bombs, they are not.
Braised Country-Style Pork Ribs
Braising is an ingenious and simple way to make this cut of pork into something even more juicy and tender than you could possibly imagine. It may take a long while to cook, but it is surprisingly quick and simple
Braised Country-Style Pork Ribs
Braising is an ingenious and simple way to make this cut of pork into something even more juicy and tender than you could possibly imagine. It may take a long while to cook, but it is surprisingly quick and simple
Lemon Pound Cake
The Pound Cake is a great classic confection that I just can’t ever seem to get enough of. It’s name is rooted in the tradition of the original recipe having a pound each of the ingredients; flour, butter, eggs, and
Lemon Pound Cake
The Pound Cake is a great classic confection that I just can’t ever seem to get enough of. It’s name is rooted in the tradition of the original recipe having a pound each of the ingredients; flour, butter, eggs, and
Fudgy Brownies
Brownies are one of the simpler sweets to bake. These buttery treats are deliciously fudgy and chewy in the center with a crisp flaky top layer. They also don’t require too much preparation or finesse. And if when you cut
Fudgy Brownies
Brownies are one of the simpler sweets to bake. These buttery treats are deliciously fudgy and chewy in the center with a crisp flaky top layer. They also don’t require too much preparation or finesse. And if when you cut
Pancakes! Stacked and Layered
Ok. So this isn’t an actual recipe. There is nothing wrong with taking something ready-made and jazzing it up. Just a little bit of assemblage and a touch of visual interest increases the overall appetizing quotient of an otherwise standard
Pancakes! Stacked and Layered
Ok. So this isn’t an actual recipe. There is nothing wrong with taking something ready-made and jazzing it up. Just a little bit of assemblage and a touch of visual interest increases the overall appetizing quotient of an otherwise standard
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