Archive for March 2016
Frozen Fruit for Sorbet?">Frozen Fruit for Sorbet?
I am looking to make sorbet in our Cuisinart ice cream maker (very basic model). I have found some great recipes but they all call for fresh fruit which is expensive this time of year. Can I substitute an equal amount of frozen fruit? Below is a recipe...
Read moreThe Best Roast Chicken You'll Ever Have! (Hint: Because You Made It!)">The Best Roast Chicken You'll Ever Have! (Hint: Because You Made It!)
Roasting an entire chicken can be a daunting task. This probably stems form the fact that if you mess it up, you've ruined an entire bird rather than having the ability to go back and re-cook smaller pieces such as breasts or thighs. Nobody wants to throw away a...
Read moreYes We Mexi-Can! Steak Fajitas">Yes We Mexi-Can! Steak Fajitas
Throw Out That Packet of Garbage Mexican Seasonings, You're Better Than That! Fajitas at home can be one of the most enjoyable food-related activities you can experience. While that cast iron skilled that comes sizzling to your table at those Tex-Mex restaurants is cool, staying in and filling your home with...
Read moreGrown-Up Tater Tots">Grown-Up Tater Tots
Say Goodbye to Your School Lunch Days! Remember tater tots? If you ever had a school lunch growing up, chances are you had them. Tots were practically currency in some schools. They were crispy, potato-y, you could eat them with you hands and dip them in your favorite sauce. Amazing...
Read moreSlow Cooker Buttery Indian Stew">Slow Cooker Buttery Indian Stew
Close your eyes. Hmm, then you can’t read this. OK, scratch that, don’t close your eyes but envision having one of those really bad days at work. Nothing seemed to go right, you didn’t get what you wanted done because your boss dropped a pile of busywork on your desk...
Read moreMaple Chipotle Caramel Corn: Sweet and Spicy Deliciousness!">Maple Chipotle Caramel Corn: Sweet and Spicy Deliciousness!
Caramel corn is pretty awesome. I think that’s one thing we can all agree upon. I mean, what’s not to love? It’s sweet, crunchy, sticky and just plain delicious. What’s especially awesome is that making it at home is so much cheaper and more flavorful than buying it bagged or...
Read moreGrown-Up Mac & Cheese">Grown-Up Mac & Cheese
In continuation with our “Grown Up” theme (Grown Up Tater Tots), we decided to give mac & cheese the same treatment and boy were we glad we did! I’m sure you all remember the mac & cheese in the blue box as a kid. It certainly served a purpose...
Read moreTable Talk St. Patrick’s Day Edition with Sean Z. Paxton of Home Brew Chef">Table Talk St. Patrick’s Day Edition with Sean Z. Paxton of Home Brew Chef
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and some of us have already started the countdown to one of our favorite Irish celebrations. To rise to the occasion, we've invited Sean Z. Paxton of Home Brew Chef. He’ll be happy to answer any questions about menu creations, ingredients, and,...
Read moreWhat to serve with braised lamb shank ?">What to serve with braised lamb shank ?
Hi all! I've been dying to try my hand at braising some lamb shanks. There are so many Flavor profiles to go with.. A warm clove and ginger Flavor, an earthy Rosemary Flavor, a sweet balsamic. I decided I want to keep it somewhat traditional and I'm going to braise in...
Read moreHow I Wrote an Entire Book on Banh Mi">How I Wrote an Entire Book on Banh Mi
I look forward to cooking from your book for the DOTM this month! The book is waiting for me at the library (and more than likely, it will be purchased)! Thanks! Reading More May Cause Envy...
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