Turkey seems to be that scary thing in the kitchen. For some reason we worry about the prep, making it too dry or undercooked, as though we just can never get a handle on how to make it. This easy recipe gives you the tools to make a succulent turkey as well as interesting side […]
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Pecan sandies evoke images of childhood, with simple store-bought cookies and family. This recipe lets you love out those times but gives you the tools to make them yourselves. The key, like many cookies, is brown sugar. This helps give it those crisp edges and that nice sweetness you are looking for. Now the pecans […]
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Alcohol at the holidays is sometimes wanted and sometimes needed. Having a few on hand can help delight your family and guests alike, as well as give you a few options to have at hand when even you need a drink or two at the end of the night. The recipes run the gamut from […]
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The holiday season brings with it a flurry of baking. Here are some great tips for bringing your baking skills to a whole new level. Powdered sugar to dust your workspace is just one of the many helpful innovative suggestions that will make your cookies the most sought after holiday snack. Aging chocolate chip cooking […]
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The holidays can be a drag, not only on the preparation but on your budget. These meals can help decrease both of those. Using cheaper, but tasty cuts of beef can help with that cost. Sirloin, though sounds like it can be tough, need low and slow cooking to help break up that collagen. You […]
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Many times someone will be cooking and realize that the recipe they are using calls for buttermilk. Buttermilk can easily be made using ingredients that you may already have one hand. All that you need to create a buttermilk substitute is one cup of 2% milk, whole milk, or heavy cream, and lemon juice or […]
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The holiday dinner is often the centerpiece of a stunning arrangement. Try a seafood dish that is sure to impress guests at the table. Lobster chunks will pair well with well-cooked pasta on a plate. Be sure to add a fennel sauce or other topping to include some flavor for the dish. Pan seared scallops […]
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A foodie blogger has written a fun article about making turtle fudge for Christmas. The blogger was tired of making just cookies and decided to go for something more adventurous this year. She selected turtle fudge, which consists of a layer of fudge, a layer of caramel and pecans, and a topping of chocolate. The […]
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Green beans are little known for their health benefits. They have beta-carotene, silicon, low carbs and surprisingly a good amount of protein. Green beans have many health benefits. One cup of green beans has only 44 calories. But they pack a punch when it comes to being good for the body. Green beans help to […]
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The author Meghan Splawn has a wonderful idea. Hams take up so much oven space that slowing cooking using your favorite crock pot is a wonderful solution. Not only does it free up your oven space but also 100% turns out so tender it falls off the bone. The recipe is easy to follow and […]
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