Cooking
Keeping it Casual: Simple Ideas for Entertaining at Home
(NewsUSA) – With the arrival of warmer weather and longer days come many wonderful reasons to gather with family and friends. From Mother’s Day to Labor Day, this is a season of celebrations — big and small.
Entertaining at home is a lovely way to bring people together. Whether you are toasting newlyweds or hosting a [...]
For Summer, a Dish With a Tropical Twist
(NewsUSA) – Nothing quite says “summer” like a healthy meal of fish and vegetables, and U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish has a light, versatile flavor that lends itself to almost any dish.
This recipe for Poached Catfish with Fresh Mango Salsa takes advantage of the fresh herbs and tomatoes available on farm stands and in markets during the [...]
Cookie Sundae Adds Fun Twist to Classic
(NewsUSA) – Cake and ice cream and brownie sundaes. The warmth of the freshly baked pastry, slowly working its way through decadent ice cream smothered in chocolate topping is a temptation few people can resist. And while the indulgent dessert remains popular, it takes a little innovation to make the dish unique.
Uno Chicago Grill, famous [...]
Savor Summer With Baked Catfish Provencal
(NewsUSA) – With vegetables and fresh herbs entering farmer’s markets, families should take advantage of high-quality offerings. Summer tomatoes and fresh herbs lend healthy flavor to any meal, not to mention healthy components like lycopene and vitamin C.
Mediterranean dishes know how to make the best of fresh, healthy ingredients, so try this Provencal spin on [...]
Fruit Cake
Are you the fruit cake in your family? Before you raise your eyebrow, I would suggest you read on to know what I mean.
The fruit cake has tantalized the world for centuries. When you take a lip smacking bite, you will experience the taste of culture and valued traditions. The fruit cake which I [...]
Dutch Oven Cooking Basics
Pioneer Cooking
When you think of a cast iron Dutch oven, what comes to your mind? Pioneer cooking? Stews over the open fire?
Of coarse both are true, but they are still very much in use today and as for the Dutch oven, the possibilities are endless.
Dutch ovens can be used for frying, baking, boiling, and [...]
Cut The Take Out
A long hard day at work. You get home and need dinner. Nothing in the fridge, nothing in the cupboard. Take-out again. The wallet just won't comply much longer.
Re-wind.
A long hard day at work (sorry can't help with that one). You get home and mmmm, what is that aroma? Dinner! Smells delicious, your mouth [...]
What Are Scoville Units?
To understand what a Scoville Unit is, one must understand what they measure. All hot peppers contain capsaicinoids, natural substances that produce a burning sensation in the mouth, causing the eyes to water and the nose to run, and even induce perspiration. The primary capsaicinoid, capsaicin, is so hot that a single drop diluted [...]
6 Steps to Grill the Perfect Steak
There's nothing better than a nicely grilled juicy steak.
But how come I can't duplicate that restaurant, expensive, juicy, melt-in-your mouth, perfectly grilled steak?
Well, I found out how to grill steak perfectly – and here's how you can too.
1. The choice of meat is important!!! Just because the supermarket has labeled the steak "good for [...]
50% Less Cooking
50% Less Cooking
without hitting the fast food button! Don't you just cringe when some clever kitchen type tells you what you could be doing with the leftovers in the fridge, when it's plainly obvious the leftovers will stay there until they walk out by themselves!
More often than not, saving money with leftovers, although a [...]
