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Web Chef Review: Drogheria Black Cyprus Flake Sea Salt
Feb10

Web Chef Review: Drogheria Black Cyprus Flake Sea Salt

I want to share with you one of the coolest ingredients I’ve seen in a very longtime. In fact, I’d venture to say it’s the most exciting thing in my kitchen now! This salt is just as the name suggests…it’s black salt. This salt comes from Cyprus, and is created when it dries in the sun, making crystal pyramids. Then, the salt is enhanced with activated charcoal. Activated charcoal has added health...

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How to Bake Smoked Paprika Marinated Chicken Breasts + Video
Sep12

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,...

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How to Boil Corn on the Cob + Video
Aug31

How to Boil Corn on the Cob + Video

Keep it simple in the summertime with this recipe for How to Boil Corn-on-the-Cob! Corn on the cob, in season, has to be the best way to eat it. Even though I enjoy corn on the cob grilled in the husks or grilled without the husks for a change, Mom still prefers it boiled. Whether you prefer your corn-on-the-cob with butter or other fixins, this is a very easy way to prepare this vegetable of summer. How to Boil Corn-on-the-Cob: Corn...

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How to Braise Napa Valley Bordeaux Cherry Balsamic Pork Breast Bones + Video
Feb15

How to Braise Napa Valley Bordeaux Cherry Balsamic Pork Breast Bones + Video

I am very excited to show you How to Braise Napa Valley Bordeaux Cherry Balsamic Pork Breast Bones. Just think of succulent & flavorful pork meat falling off the bone with a caramelized Bordeaux cherry balsamic glaze, and you have a match made in heaven… This pork does very well with braising, and it needs to be falling-off-of-the-bone cooked, just the way we like it. The meat comes out moist, super tender & outrageously...

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How to Cook Jalapeño Haskap Glazed Pork Side Ribs + Video
Nov30

How to Cook Jalapeño Haskap Glazed Pork Side Ribs + Video

This recipe for How to Cook Jalapeño Haskap Glazed Pork Side Ribs is amazingly delicious and really brings out the full and hearty flavors of the ribs. A delightful spicy element from the jalapeño, combined with sweet, tangy haskap & apple cider – it’s the perfect glaze for perfectly tender pork side ribs, begging to soak up this tasty sauce. Since becoming acquainted with the wonderful qualities of the haskap berry, I...

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How to Make Raspberry Caramel Corn Balls + Video
Oct03

How to Make Raspberry Caramel Corn Balls + Video

Autumn is here and it’s time to learn How to Make Raspberry Caramel Corn Balls! I look forward to the Fall harvesting months, and especially handing out goodies for Halloween. I find that the “old-fashioned” treats are falling by the wayside these days, pushed out by packaged candy treats & bags of chips. My Mother used to make caramel corn balls, candy apples & fudge, and I try to keep that tradition alive...

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How to Grill Napa Valley Pomegranate White Balsamic Chicken + Video
Sep27

How to Grill Napa Valley Pomegranate White Balsamic Chicken + Video

If you want to introduce a new and unique way to prepare chicken, you will want to try this recipe for How to Grill Pomegranate White Balsamic Chicken. You’ll experience the exciting experience of a truly delicious alternative to just plain chicken. The pomegranate white balsamic vinegar marinade turns into a baste & creates a gorgeous glaze with complex flavor. It imparts a fruity pomegranate flavor with caramelized white...

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How to Make Napa Apple Jack Salad with Peach Bourbon BBQ Vinaigrette + Video
Aug12

How to Make Napa Apple Jack Salad with Peach Bourbon BBQ Vinaigrette + Video

You will love this recipe for How to Make Napa Apple Jack Salad with Peach Bourbon BBQ Vinaigrette, as it is a superb salad. With a mixture of fresh, green leaf lettuce, grilled corn on the cob, sweet, crisp apple, and crunchy cucumber, this side salad can double duty as dinner salad, if desired, by adding a source of protein. Salads are an essential part of the meal menus for our family because they provide an excellent source of raw...

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How to Cook Southern Style Fried Cabbage + Video
Jul15

How to Cook Southern Style Fried Cabbage + Video

You will be so glad that you learned How to Cook Southern Style Fried Cabbage. Not only is it full of nutrients but it is inexpensive and simple to make for a side dish, but it is super delicious too. You can even add fried bacon, salt pork, sausage or cured meat to the recipe and make a full meal out of it. How to Cook Southern Style Fried Cabbage: Type: Side Dish Recipe Prep Time: 7 – 10 min Cook Time: 30 min Yield: 4 servings...

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How to BBQ Broccoli with Lemon Wedges + Video
Jul14

How to BBQ Broccoli with Lemon Wedges + Video

This recipe for How to Grill Broccoli with Lemon Wedges is so quick & easy, as well as being tasty & full of nutrients. This is a side dish that is easily prepared while your main dish is cooking. The broccoli is blanched & shocked, seasoned & thrown on the grill for a stupendous addition to any plate, healthy & all! How to BBQ Broccoli with Lemon Wedges: If you’ve never thought of grilling citrus,...

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How to Cook Beef Flavored Asian Rice + Video
Apr23

How to Cook Beef Flavored Asian Rice + Video

We are particularly fond of Asian food at our home and this recipe for How To Cook Beef Flavored Rice is simple, delicious and perfect for serving alongside most Asian dishes, as well as being a compliment to many other cuisines. This rice can be flavored with chicken stock, if you wish to convert it to Chicken Flavored Asian Rice. As well, you can use vegetable stock if your preference is Vegetable Flavored Asian Rice. How to Cook...

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How to Cook Pear Vinaigrette Roasted Whole Chicken + Video
Apr22

How to Cook Pear Vinaigrette Roasted Whole Chicken + Video

This Pear Vinaigrette Roasted Whole Chicken recipe is so succulent & delicious, you will want to prepare it often for friends & family. I am using a brown rice stuffing for my chicken, containing lemon, ginger and sweet potato, then slathering the bird with my Pear Vinaigrette to add some more complexity to the flavors. How to Cook Pear Vinaigrette Roasted Whole Chicken: The vinaigrette, which I made myself, contains pear...

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How to Cook Instant Garlic Mashed Potatoes + Video
Dec09

How to Cook Instant Garlic Mashed Potatoes + Video

Garlic Mashed Potatoes are on the menu today using instant mashed potato flakes, and a great garlic option you’ll love. Typically, I use fresh potatoes for mashed potatoes. However, when you’re in a pinch without potatoes, you’re a newbie to cooking & mashed potatoes from scratch is a stretch for you, or you happen to have a box of this in your pantry, you need to know what to do with them. Instant mashed...

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