How to Make Oysters on the Half Shell
Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening, or you’re in a celebratory mood, Oysters on the Half Shell are the perfect, tasty tidbits to offer up. How to Make Oysters on the Half Shell: Purchase the freshest oysters in the shell that you are able to, and as close to the time of serving as possible. Type: Appetizer Recipe Serve with: cocktail sauce, lemon wedges, horseradish, hot sauce & vodka Prep Time: 25 min...
How to Cook Oysters on the Half Shell in a Bamboo Steamer
Oysters are a real favorite in our household, and we prepare them in many different ways. Today, I’m sharing with you how to create a masterpiece of oysters in a bamboo steamer. If you don’t know how to use a bamboo steamer, check out that link and you’ll learn a lot. Not only does a bamboo steamer provide a healthy way to prepare food, but for this particular dish, it is extremely fast, only 2-3 minutes and...
What’s the Difference Between Milk and Half & Half Cream? + Video
Question #1: Are there any differences between milk and half and half? There is a huge difference between milk and 1/2 and 1/2. The butterfat content in half & half is dramatically higher than that in milk. In half & half, it is 12.5%. In milk it is typically between 0-4% (0 being skim milk). Watch the video below to find out more: This makes a huge difference to taste and texture. Half & half is much thicker than milk and...
Raw Oysters on the Half-Shell – Have You Tried One?
If you’ve never tried Raw Oysters on the Half Shell, you really are missing out on a delicacy that’s also an aphrodisiac! My Experience: When I was young, and up to this day, my mother would always put out smoked oysters on special days, when we ate beautiful hors d’oeuvres. I was so young that I don’t even think I really knew what they were…They were just delicious, little, smoky, brown...
Rainbow Chocolate Covered Sunflower Seed Oatmeal Cookies
You can’t help but smile at these Rainbow Chocolate Covered Sunflower Seed Oatmeal Cookies! Remember those chocolate-covered sunflower seeds I was talking about from Nuts.com? You will see what these special, little, rainbow tidbits can do to put a smile on your face! They are tasty & versatile. Delicious as they are, all on their own… They are perfection as chocolate chips in cookies. They keep their vibrant colors...
Why You Should Never Throw Out Fruit Peelings
Don’t worry…I’m going to explain why you should Never Throw Out Your Fruit Peelings! At worst, they are added to my compost. At best, they are added to a batch of wine mash, I make a variety of tepache – typically, made with pineapple peels, but you can use other fruit peelings to make a version of tepache – or I make a fruit vinegar. I make small batches of these delights over the year. Never Throw Out...
Basic Tiger Nuts Vinaigrette (Paleo, AIP, Keto, Vegan) + Video
With so many diets floating around out there, this Basic Tiger Nuts Vinaigrette is sure to please! Whether you’re on a vegan, paleo, keto, AIP or gluten free diet, this salad dressing is compliant. Furthermore, this recipe is nut-free too! Mix & match the tang in the recipe with your choice of citrus juice or vinegar, allowable on the diet you are following, as well as herbs for a healthy & tasty vinaigrette on your...
Baked Macaroni with Tomato Sauce, Chorizo & Green Pepper + Video
Craving pasta? Try my Baked Macaroni with Tomato Sauce, Chorizo & Green Pepper! Follow step-by-step & cook your way to a delicious dinner for the family, with leftovers to spare. This pasta dish is filled with tasty ingredients like chorizo, mushrooms & green peppers, and with an easy tomato sauce that brings it all together, you’ll be the hero in the kitchen tonight. Baked Macaroni with Tomato Sauce, Chorizo &...
How to Make Rice Horchata + Video
Never had Rice Horchata? You need to… This is a traditionally Spanish beverage, typically made out of tiger nuts or rice. Divinely creamy with notes of cinnamon & vanilla, perfect with our without ice. You can find this beverage in many areas of Latin or Hispanic origins, like South America, Mexico, even Southern Texas & California. Kids & adults love this smoothie-style drink, and it would be perfect to serve for...
How to Roast Perfect Taste Hot Mango Ginger Chicken + Video
If you’re not sure what to cook for dinner, Roast Perfect Taste Hot Mango Ginger Chicken! Chicken never tasted so good, bathed in spicy mango & ginger flavors, giving you the Perfect Taste. A great choice for an autumn, winter or spring meal, with a savory flavor & spicy heat that will satisfy everyone! Roast Perfect Taste Hot Mango Ginger Chicken: In this recipe, I use Perfect Taste Hot Mango & Ginger Chutney to...
How to Braise Cabbage in Lamb Drippings + Video
Try to Braise Cabbage in Lamb Drippings, the next time you have some to spare! Although it’s not the beauty queen of side dishes, it’s got deliciousness & substance – absolutely stellar dish. The drippings from the lamb pair with the heartiness of this cruciferous vegetable perfectly, in that it can stand up to the strong flavor. Perfect for an Autumn, Winter or Spring meal – try this on St. Patrick’s...
Blood Orange English Ale Shandies + Video
Brighten up your beer – make some Blood Orange English Ale Shandies! Add some citrusy tang with blood orange juice & zest to your ale & you have a cocktail worthy of any occasion. Whether you’re tailgating, it’s New Year’s, a birthday, St. Patrick’s Day, Father’s Day or a summer BBQ, this combination is sure to please everyone of age! Even the ladies will love this pairing of flavors, making...
Wild Blueberry & Clementine Parfaits + Video
Wild Blueberry & Clementine Parfaits are the perfect finish to a lovely meal. Fresh fruit with tang, paired up with fluffy, homemade whipped cream? You can’t go wrong! Sweet, wild, Canadian blueberries, are matched with little, jewels of splendor – citrusy clementine sections, giving a gorgeous contrast of colors & complimentary flavors, nestled in layered clouds of cream. What could be more divine? In this...
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