How to Make Hot & Spicy Toddies: Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day
Wow, November 9th is Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day! I’ve really had to think about this one…I came up with a great recipe to fit the bill. A Hot & Spicy Toddy is up on today’s menu – great for an after-skiing or after-tobogganing drink. How to Make Hot & Spicy Toddies: If you want to be even more bold, try adding a tiny grind of red chili flakes to kick this up to another level of hot,...
How to Bake Napa Valley Strawberry Balsamic Rhubarb Pie + Video
Napa Valley Strawberry Balsamic Rhubarb Pie is full of freshness, and a sweet & sour flavor you’ll crave over & over again. This is a great dessert recipe full of strawberry and rhubarb flavor, with a touch of balsamic vinegar, if you can believe that! Top that with a gorgeous, flaky, pastry pie crust, and you’re on your way to a favorite dessert… Napa Valley Strawberry Balsamic Rhubarb Pie: In this recipe I...
April Food Holidays & Events
Here are April Food Holidays & Events. Most of these holidays are based out of the USA, with others sprinkled in here & there. Find other months on The Year in Food Holidays & Events page. Month Holidays: National BLT Sandwich Month: How to Make Club Sandwiches Browse Sandwich recipes, Sandwich & Burger shows Browse Bacon recipes, Bacon shows Playlist: Bacon Recipes + Reviews Playlist: Lettuce Recipes + Reviews...
How to Make Easy Tuna Rice Salad
Easy Tuna Rice Salad is a perfect, quick fix for lunch or dinner, both adults & kids will enjoy! Looking for something a little different to bring to a picnic, potluck meal, bridal or baby shower? This salad will be tasty & give you a beautiful presentation, garnished with colorful vegetables or herbs. Neither rice or tuna needs to be boring. Add some tasty flavors that will kick them up, and you’ve got yourself a...
Web Chef Review: La Chinata Bitter Sweet Smoked Paprika Powder
La Chinata Bitter Sweet Smoked Paprika Powder will kick your kitchen pantry to the next level of deliciousness! When you purchase bitter sweet smoked paprika, you expect to taste a bitter component that wakes up your taste buds, with a sultry, smokey background and a sweetness to round it all out. Well, that is exactly what La Chinata gives you with their bitter sweet smoked paprika. La Chinata Bitter Sweet Smoked Paprika Powder:...
Web Chef Review: Napa Valley Harvest White Truffle Oil Spritzer
Napa Valley Harvest White Truffle Oil Spritzer adds an air of luxury to your culinary masterpieces! This spritzer is actually made with real truffle infused oil, and it truly outstanding. I love the taste of truffles and this white truffle oil is loaded with rich truffle flavor.Truffles have been touted “the diamond of the kitchen” by French gourmet, Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. The spritzer makes it possible to conserve...
How to Make Napa Valley Barrel-Aged Balsamic Marinade + Video
Next time you’re looking for a flavorful marinating option, try whipping up Napa Valley Barrel-Aged Balsamic Marinade! In my opinion, there is no better way to prepare meats for cooking than with use of a good marinade. This recipe is such a gorgeous alternative to try – you’llĀ be glad you listened. You’ll see, in this cooking show, we used this recipe for How to Grill Napa Valley Balsamic Cross Rib Steaks...
How to Make a Healthy Garden Salad + Video
Sometimes, you just need or feel like a Healthy Garden Salad! When you make a salad interesting by using an assortment of appealing vegetables, your family & guests are more likely to enjoy it more, and even request seconds. My way of thinking healthy is that we need to eat as much raw food as possible, and an appetizing salad is the way to begin or end a delicious meal. Also, leftovers make a great snack, but be sure to store it...
How to Bake Dark Brandied Christmas Fruitcake
In our house, we love Dark Brandied Christmas Fruitcake with warm spices and delicious dried fruits, always reminds me of the aromas of the Holidays. Even those, who say they don’t like fruitcake, rave about this Dark Brandied Christmas Fruitcake. It just isn’t Christmas, if our favorite fruitcake isn’t on our dessert platter of goodies. Note: This recipe calls for nuts, and since some people don’t eat nuts, I...
How to Cook Cream of Roasted Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup + Video
Cream of Roasted Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup is exactly what you want to cozy up with this time of year! A heavenly, creamy combination of autumn ingredients, perfect for the fall. It’s a soup everyone will love with hearty butternut squash & sweet potato, roasted & creamed to perfection. We are hauling gorgeous squashes out of our kitchen garden this time of year, and I’ve been harvesting our sweet...
How to Grill Corn-on-the-Cob with Fresh Sheep Cheese with Lemon + Video
If you’re looking for an unbelievable side dish, Grill Corn-on-the-Cob with Fresh Sheep Cheese with Lemon! This is one of my favorite recipes for cooking corn-on-the-cob, and I am very excited to show it to you. Serving freshly grilled corn with sheep cheese adds another layer of salty, tangy richness that makes the flavors sing – a truly perfect combination with the sweet, charred corn on the cob. Grilling the corn,...
How to Bake Smoked Paprika Marinated Chicken Breasts + Video
Try something new on Chicken Thursday – maybe my recipe for Baked Smoked Paprika Marinated Chicken Breasts! Simple, smokey, delicious, and something just a little bit different. A step up from plain, ole paprika, if you’re looking for a bit of adventure in your recipe, smoked paprika is where it’s at. Whether you like it super hot & spicy, a little sweet, or even bitter sweet, smoked paprika is a versatile spice,...
How to Roast Bacon, Cheddar & Piquillo Stuffed JalapeƱo Peppers + Video
If you’re looking for something fabulous to snack on, with a kick, try my recipe for how to Roast Bacon, Cheddar & Piquillo Stuffed JalapeƱo Peppers. Spicy jalapeƱo stuffed with ooey gooey cheese & salty, crispy bacon…oh yeah! These would be great for appetizers, a side dish or a snack for tailgating! Why not stuff peppers with more peppers?! Piquillo peppers have a beautiful, sweet flavor. They also add smokiness...