10 Uses for Homemade Pumpkin Puree
We see pumpkins everywhere right now, don’t we? And they come in all shapes and sizes and even colors (i.e. orange, green, light beige). They’re…
We see pumpkins everywhere right now, don’t we? And they come in all shapes and sizes and even colors (i.e. orange, green, light beige). They’re…
Yes, it’s true. Butter does make everything better. Of course, in moderation, and when you use the real thing. Add butter to the batter of…
I know some people are particular are about leftovers and prefer only freshly-made food, but let’s get a reality check. That doesn’t work for most…
Did you know that it’s super important to salt food during the cooking process and not afterwards or near the end (except in the rare case of…
While fasting the month of Ramadan has a deeper purpose, in my world of nutrition, it has become a fashionable term with hopeful, yet questionable,…
Zaffron, also known as azafran or osfer, are actually the threads of the safflower plant and serve as a common alternative to the expensive threads of the crocus flower, saffron. It does…
One of the most useful tools I have in the kitchen for roasting chicken and other small birds is this type of upright roasting rack…
This tool is something that belongs in every household kitchen. It can be used to grate cheese, vegetables like carrots or zucchini, onions (to produce…
Steaming is universally known as a healthy method of cooking because little fat, if any, is needed in the process. One of the oldest known…
Larousse Gastronomique: The World’s Greatest Culinary Encyclopedia, defines roasting as “cooking meat, poultry, game or fish by exposing it to the heat of a naked…
If you’re trying to avoid foods cooked in oil and want something a bit different from steamed foods, poaching is a great option, especially for…
In the culinary-filled language of French, the word sauté literally means “to jump”. That’s exactly what some foods do when heated in a pan, turning a beautiful…
Despite the popularity of fast food, the concept of slow food has recently made a comeback. Thanks to those in the culinary world who encouraged…
Indirect heat and distancing food from charcoal is technically called barbecuing, whereas grilling puts food right on the flame, giving it the flavor everyone seems…
Most people love to eat homemade baked goods, but if you aren’t the one making those goodies, the work involved in order to get things…
To make a pot roast, you will need a boneless cut of beef that’s commonly referred to as chuck roast, pot roast (top blade) or…
Gorgeous lamb steaks are all I need to see to start thinking about what to do with them next- roast in the oven or lightly…
Cardamom is one of the most fragrant spices in the world and it’s popular in North African, Middle Eastern and Indian cooking. It’s used to…
Zaffron, also known as azafran or osfer, are actually the threads of the safflower plant and serve as a common alternative to the expensive threads of the crocus…
I was pleasantly surprised to find these dried hot peppers at Penzey’s Spices in Cleveland near the famed West Side Market. I had never seen…