How to Cook Split Pea Soup: National Split Pea Soup Week
The 2nd week of November is National Split Pea Soup Week! I never knew how delicious split pea soup could be. Soups can be a very healthy food & my recipe is chock full of flavor. Homemade stocks & broths are the very core of the best soups & they are quite simple to make. When in a bind, store bought stocks & broths are a reasonable alternative. Soups generally freeze well, and all you need to do is reheat for a quick...
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...
Comfort Food Recipe at Its Best: Chicken Soup for the Soul Week
It’s Chicken Soup for the Soul Week! Every ethnicity has their own version of chicken soup – a most comforting & homey, satisfying & healing food. My Mom’s chicken soup version had all of those qualities and always makes me feel happy & loved. How to Cook Mother Kasper’s Chicken Soup: The basic chicken soup I use follows my Mom’s soup as closely as I can remember. Type: Soup Recipe Serve with:...
How to Cook Seafood Bisque on this National Food Holiday
Fish & seafood create quick, hearty bisques as they are full of flavor & are easily prepared. Be sure not to overcook. In other words, remove from the heat as soon as it’s cooked through. When bisque is served, present some seafood pieces outside the bowls. How to Cook Seafood Bisque: To prepare seafood bisque, use fresh fish. You can use frozen, but the flavor will be better the fresher it all is. Be sure not to...
It’s National Pasta Day: Try Fettuccine with Cream Sauce
It’s National Pasta Day and we’re going to have a great time eating it too… Pasta in every style of cuisine offers a rich addition to our cooking history with Italian & Asian being most prominent contributors. Pasta invites any number of sauces to carry and add to untold flavors. From dried to homemade pasta, they are all delicious dishes. Generally, count on 4 – 5 ounces per person, when serving as a main...
How to Cook It: National Chicken Cacciatore Day
National Chicken Cacciatore Day is here with celebrations of this classic, savory meal. In Italian, “cacciatore” means “hunter’s style” and there are countless versions of these recipes. Cacciatore is usually served with or on top of polenta. How to Cook Chicken Cacciatore: This tasty recipe for chicken cacciatore will dazzle your taste buds in a rustico fashion. Type: Main Dish Recipe Serve with: polenta...
How to Pickle Hot Peppers: National Pickled Peppers Month
National Pickled Peppers Month spices up our menus this October, and you too can Pickle Hot Peppers of your own. Although my recipe works well for red shepherd peppers, it works better for Hungarian banana & jalapeño peppers. It’s best to wear gloves if you’re working with hot peppers & scrub your hands thoroughly with soapy water before touching your face or body. How to Pickle Hot Peppers: Peter Piper picked a...
National Eat Country Ham Month: What It Is & How to Cook It
National Eat Country Ham Month affords us the opportunity to make something ever-so-tasty, it makes my mouth water just talking about it! Country ham is often referred to as Kentucky, Tennessee or Virginia ham. It is very salty, as it is dry cured. So, when cooking, it first needs to be soaked and then simmered for some time. How to Cook Country Ham: Type: Main Dish Recipe Serve with: scalloped potatoes & green beans Prep Time: 15...
National Chili Month Brings a Recipe You Will Love
This kicked up recipe finds you because it’s National Chili Month in October! There are dozens of ways to make chili, and each cook seemingly has their own recipe… I don’t think I’ve ever made my chili the same way twice, and that keeps things exciting & fresh. Depending upon your mood or what you have available will determine the personality of your homemade chili. How to Cook Kicked Up Chili: This is my...
How to Cook Russian Beef Borscht in Stoneware Ramekins + Video
Previously a peasant’s dish, this Russian Beef Borscht is now more of a delicacy today. A perfect Fall or Winter favorite, this Eastern European recipe is hearty, and full of love and comfort. Hearty beef with vegetables and Spices-of-the-Earth, we are taking you on a journey to Eastern Europe with this borscht recipe. Today’s borscht is made in stoneware ramekins, which are fantastic because they hold in the nutrients and...
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...
How to Soak Beans Overnight to Boil + Video
Don’t think beans sound exciting?! Well, let me tell you… Beans are a staple in many cuisines from around the world. They are inexpensive and easy to use, if you know how to prepare them and cook them. Instead of buying canned beans, you can make your own at a fraction of the cost and without the preservatives and chemicals they add to keep them “fresh”. Beans are full of fiber that can lower cholesterol, among...
How to Cook Chicken Broth for the Sore Throat + Video
Is it cold outside? Is your household a bit “under the weather”? Do you hear sniffles around the home? Then, a good, homemade chicken or turkey broth are in order. A broth is easy to make with basic ingredients and a bit of time on your hands. What you will end up with is something hearty, healthy, and comforting for everyone in your family, soothing their throats and helping them fight off the cold or flu. Add more...
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