Web Chef Review: Royal Command Ancho Chili Powder
The first thing that will hit you about Royal Command Ancho Chili Powder is that it’s a large container… That’s lots of spice to make things tasty in your kitchen! Although Ancho is a chili powder from the poblano chili, those of you who don’t enjoy spicy food need not worry. This chili powder is more like spiced. roasted raisins without a serious, hot kick. It’s more sweet & savory than anything with...
How to Bake Bread Pudding
Bread Pudding is on the menu… The different varieties of puddings are extensive & make a lovely end to a meal or a snack. The most common ways to cook puddings are baking, steaming, or cooking on the stove top. Steaming is quite efficient, and cooking on the stove top is likely quicker. Baked puddings are always heartier. How to Bake Bread Pudding: My recipe for bread pudding involves baking the item. Type: Dessert Recipe...
How to Cook Mincemeat for the Holidays
Not exactly sure what Mincemeat is? Not many people do, but it is a traditional dish made in those regions where the World was colonized British, in general. There are variations in Australia, Canada, USA, northern Europe, Ireland & South Africa. How to Cook Mincemeat: The recipe I’m sharing for my mincemeat is one which yields enough for 6 pies. Tip: If you’re going to go through all of this effort to make mincemeat,...
How to Cook Cherry Tea Braised Pork Loin + Video
This Cherry Tea Braised Pork Loin Roast is such a treat to your senses. Braising meats really keeps everything moist and juicy as they roast. First, the meat is seared on a high temperature, then is placed in a braising liquid of sorts and finished off in the oven with that moist heat. Pork roasts tend to shrink considerably, especially when cooking with only dry heat methods. Using the braising method really retains a lot of that...
November Food Holidays & Events
Here are November Food Holidays & Events. Most of these holidays are based out of the USA, with others sprinkled in here and there. Find other months on The Year in Food Holidays & Events page. Georgia Pecan Month: How to Bake Pecan Pie: Georgia Pecan Month Browse Pecan recipes, Nut shows, Nut recipes Vegan Banana Pecan Muffins How to Bake Rose’s Pecan Cookies Cooking Shows: Nuts Recipes + Reviews Good Nutrition Month:...
How to Make Granola: National Oatmeal Day
National Oatmeal Day is here, and oatmeal isn’t just for breakfast… It’s versatile as lunch, used in breads & other baking, as well as snacks and the like. Oatmeal Nutrition: When it comes to nutritional value, oats have it. This is especially so for fiber in oatmeal. Half is insoluble, which helps digestion, and the other half is soluble, which lowers cholesterol. All oats are whole grain. Types of Oatmeal: Oats...
What the Heck is Mincemeat?: National Mincemeat Pie Day
Mincemeat Pie. Now, what is that really? Does it have meat in it? Well, yes & no. It’s not actually meat that is added, but suet – the fat cut from the meat – and added to the fruit that comprises mincemeat, with some lean beef. When sugar, raisins, currants, citron, orange peel, lemon peel, lemon juice, apple cider, cloves, sour cherries, cherry juice, coriander, nuts, cinnamon & mace are added, it is cooked...
How to Bake Great Oatmeal Muffins: Oatmeal Muffin Day
Oatmeal Muffin Day deserves a really great recipe that you can use over & over again, even making additions for more flair. That’s just what I’m giving you on such a day as this to enjoy with your family for years to come. Oatmeal muffins are not only delicious, but the oatmeal adds a healthy grain. If desired, any complimentary flavorful spices or fruit can be added as well, such as diced apples, chopped apricots,...
Fresh Ideas for Brown Bagging: National School Lunch Week
National School Lunch Week has arrived, and new inspiration has come to help you make lunches for your kids. School lunches for the children of our country are a very important aspect of feeding our young healthy & nutritious foods to keep them alert, strong & willing to learn. It is a good idea to provide each lunch with a few raw vegetables, which can be paired with a dip that is appealing to children. This can also serve as...
Swedish National Cinnamon Roll Day: How to Bake Cinnamon Rolls
It’s National Cinnamon Roll Day in Sweden, and why not? Ooey, gooey goodness of fresh, soft bread rolled up with cinnamon, raisins and a glaze icing. What’s not to like. Of course, they would love them in Sweden! They’re not difficult to make, so try these rolls out. How to Bake Cinnamon Rolls: Delightful and soft, I have a super tasty cinnamon roll recipe as follows. Type: Bread Recipe Serve with: tea or coffee Prep...
How to Cook Pluma Moos in Stoneware Ramekins + Video
Pluma Moos is an Eastern European recipe of fruit stew, perfect made & enjoyed in cooler weather. Either using fresh, seasonal fruit, or fruit you’ve frozen to save for a cold day, moos is a great way to get an easy dessert out of what you have with simple ingredients, and comfort food goodness. There are a wide variety of Moos Recipes on the site, if you look around. A larger family portion of moos can be made in a large...
How to Bake Acorn Squash with Apples & Pears: National Acorn Squash Day
National Acorn Squash Day is September 7th, and this Baked Acorn Squash with Apples & Pears is a really special side dish recipe. Acorn squash is one of several varieties of Winter squash. Most common are dark green or orange acorn squash, butternut squash & spaghetti squash. Others include Hubbard, buttercup, turban, Cushaw squash & pumpkins. Winter squash store quite well throughout the Winter months. Squash, though full...
Great Chickens Come From Springer Mountain Farms
Where the heck is Springer Mountain? Well, nestled into the Blue Ridge Mountains of Chattahoochee National Forest in Fannin County, northern Georgia, stands a chicken farm, full of pride, heritage, tradition & experience…Springer Mountain Farms. They are family owned, raising chickens for over 40 years, not to mention these third generation families contribute hundreds of years of wisdom to raising the finest chicken on the...
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