Versatilities of Yorkshire Pudding
My grandmother was from Yorkshire, England, so when she made “Yorkshire pudding pancakes” for us, I just thought it was something they ate back in […]
Tips and Tricks
What Would Julia Child Do? Oil or Butter?
One of the jokes about Julia Child is she would always use a pound of butter when a tablespoon might do. That’s exaggerated, but if […]
The Name Could Really Be “Better Than Stock”
If you have ever used a boullion cube when you have been in a pinch, you know not to use any other salt in the […]
Store Prepared Products vs. Home Made… Is There Any Comparison?
I think this really depends on the type of grocery store we’re talking about. In our area, we have the major chains like Stop & […]
Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute
Look what’s in a can of Campbell’s Cream of Chicken soup… Chicken Stock, Modified Food Starch, Chicken Fat, Wheat Flour, Chicken Meat, Cream (Milk), Contains […]
3 Simple Tempura Batters
Most people go out for fried food. One reason is frying on the stove top is sometimes an issue, but the main reason is the […]
Keep A Supply of Cooked Vegetables in the Refrigerator
Every once in a while, either when I’m cooking some vegetables for a dish, or if I have an abundance of veggies in the refrigerator, […]
You’ve Gotta Get A Go To Dry Rub
For a while, I was a “Bam” fan. You know, the dry rub that Emeril made famous on his nightly cooking show. I always enjoyed […]
Secret Ingredient for Delicious Beef Stew
A box of apple juice it typically what you would see in a home that has some young children. Not usually in our pantry… but […]
Always Moist Baked Fish
Many times, when you bake fish, it comes out a little dry so you typically look for some kind of sauce to spruce it up […]
Give Your Stews Some Pizzazz
Just about everyone likes beef, chicken, veal or any hearty stew, especially in the cooler weather. But they do get a little boring at times […]
Prosciutto Wrapped Anything – Healthy Tip
Who doesn’t love bacon wrapped scallops, fish, chicken, even a “flip flop” as Guy would say. But, then again, who isn’t looking for ways to […]