How to Roast Artichoke Hearts in a Roasting Tray + Video
Roasted Artichoke Hearts are a delicious side dish treat, but artichokes are so often under-appreciated. The reason? Well, likely because they take more preparation work…a great deal more. However, the flavor inside of these globes of shelled armor and hidden beneath the choke is absolutely delectable. The handy-dandy roasting tray from Mutt Shop Products I use for these long stem artichokes is actually a jalapeño roasting tray,...
How to Roast Radishes, Scapes, Beets & Parsnips as a Side Dish + Video
Roasting vegetables is likely my favorite way to cook them, and today I’m featuring Roast Radishes, Scapes, Beets & Parsnips. So simple, retains its nutrients, and develops such wonderful flavors as they are cooked in that long, dry heat. If you have the opportunity to purchase scapes at your grocer, and they look lovely, grab ’em up. They have a beautiful garlic flavor, and a lovely shape as well. Scapes grow from the...
How to Cook Asparagus in a Bamboo Steamer + Video
Cooking in bamboo steamers is not only a healthy way to cook, but it’s fast & easy too. From vegetables for side dishes, all the way to chicken & fish, and even surprises like steamed cupcakes… Steaming helps you save calories, as well as keeping the nutrients in the foods you steam, as they are not leaching vitamins & minerals out into boiling water, as when you boil vegetables. Then, you pour out the cooking...
Web Chef Review: Drogheria Organic Black Pepper
A staple in any household is pepper… …Organic pepper is better than that, but what’s better? Drogheria Organic Black Pepper in this heavy-duty spice grinder to bust up the toughest chunks of black pepper for your dining pleasure! Freshly cracked pepper may sound like a bit of a passé foodie term, but I am still wholeheartedly in love with simple freshly cracked black pepper on my dishes… Check out this webisode...
How to Cook Caramelized Onions
Caramelizing onions is a skill that’s so very important in the kitchen and in various cuisines. Almost anytime I cook Ukrainian, German or Italian food, I am most definitely either sautéing or caramelizing onions. In order to caramelize onions, they must brown further than simply sautéing them (on low and slowly in the pan). Tonight we are pan frying up some cheese & potato perogies, and some sauerkraut perogies (or pyrohy)....
How to Cook Kimberly’s Whipped Sweet Potatoes
This recipe for How to Cook Whipped Sweet Potatoes is a nice change that’s really delicious for the Holidays. My goal was to make a sweet potato dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas that didn’t taste like the traditional style of tasting very similar to pumpkin pie filling as a side dish. This gives you the amazing flavor of sweet potatoes, but gives it it’s own identity, not that of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and...
How to BBQ Texas Tailgating Beer Can Chicken
I love tailgating! My husband is from Texas…You know, the home of “Friday Night Lights”! Football is life in the great state of Texas, and you can guarantee to see us at at least 1 game every weekend…It is a real celebration…so why not tailgate? Tailgating is a great time for sports fans, and not-so-much sports fans alike to enjoy the game and each other! This is the ultimate in tailgating recipes! I love...
How to Cook Heavenly Breakfast Hash
Plan ahead for the weekend, by saving this recipe for how to cook Heavenly Breakfast Hash! This breakfast hash is a melange of deliciousness in your pan to wake you up & fuel your day – pasta, browned potatoes, peppers & ground beef! Serve up with a few fried eggs, and you’re golden. Heavenly Breakfast Hash: This recipe is a spin-off of my mother’s German potatoes and pasta (she calls it Kartofel & Kleisa...
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How To Peel Small Onions Quickly & Easily
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How to Slow Roast Chicken with the Best Skin Ever + Video
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How to Marinate Sirloin Tip Steak + Video
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