recipes: 7 Great "Cooking in the Kitchen" Tips and Tricks
- 04/21/14 06:02 AM
Whether you are feeding yourself or feeding your family, here are a few "cooking in the kitchen" tips and tricks.
Sticky Spaghetti? - To avoid having your spaghetti stick together, just add a drop of olive or cooking oil to the boiling water. Cook the spaghetti as directed on the box. Don't rinse the spaghetti when it's done. This will allow your sauce to adhere better to the pasta. Click here for Mediterranean Penne recipe. Wilty Veggies? - Take a damp paper towel and add it , along with your veggies, to an airtight resealable plastic bag. The vegetables will stay … (2 comments)
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recipes: Creative Food Ideas for Kids
- 04/09/13 02:53 AM
Are you finding it challenging to get your children to eat the right foods? In this article, I'm going to show you some ideas about how you can creatively encourage him or her to make good food choices.
Sound food isn't always the most tasty food. Kids frequently gravitate toward junk food and we all know why. It's readily available and, let's face it, tastes great. So, what can you do to instill healthy eating habits?
Here are a few tips:
Does your child make a face every time a plate of veggies or salad is placed before him? Do … (2 comments)
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recipes: Things to Remember When You Donate Food
- 11/19/12 06:33 AM
This is the time of year that many people donate food to food drives. To ensure that your donation can be used, remember these donation tips.
Non-perishable items are always needed. Donate items that are factory sealed and try to avoid dented or rusted cans. Most agencies will not accept home-canned or home-packaged foods, but be sure to ask—you may be surprised. Open or partially used items usually won’t be accepted. If you are planning on shopping for items to donate, call the agency first to see what they are low on. Try to contribute basic foodstuffs including rice, pasta, canned … (12 comments)
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recipes: Happy Birthday Leapers and Leaplings!
- 02/27/12 12:50 AM
Persons born on leap day, February 29, are called "leaplings" or "leapers." Leapers have 75 percent fewer birthdays and the chance of being born on February 29th is 1 out of every 1,500. It was once thought that leapling babies would inevitably prove sickly and "hard to raise," though no one remembers why.
Leap year occurs every four years to help syncronize the calendar and solar year. Or the length of time the earth takes to rotate the sun. And it also gives us an extra to put off doing our Taxes!!
Since I don't know of any Leap Year recipes off the top … (3 comments)
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recipes: Mexican by Marriage Pumpkin Empanadas
- 12/21/11 07:55 AM
We have a tradition at our house. Every year I make my husband his favorite Christmas treat – Pumpkin Empanadas. Since I grew up with tacos whose filling resembled Sloppy Joes and thinking that Taco Bell was good Mexican food, you know I had a lot to learn about Mexican cuisine. So, I am Mexican by Marriage.
My husband is an awesome cook but doesn’t bake. I’ve been to the panaderia a few times and know that my empanadas aren’t the same as authentic pumpkin empanadas. But I’m okay with that ’cause this girl can bake. And my pie crust is … (4 comments)
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recipes: Christmas Morning Frittata
- 12/19/11 04:07 AM
Are you expecting guests on Christmas morning? Don’t get stuck in the kitchen cooking breakfast for your guests. Create a great Christmas Morning Frittata.
You can throw the ingredients together, pop it in the oven and then receive all the praise when it comes out of the oven into your guests' mouths.
Ingredients
1 C. Half & Half (can substitute for milk) 7 Eggs 2 T. Butter, melted 2 Green Onions, chopped 1/4 t. Black Pepper 1 t. Lawry Salt 1 1/2 C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese 6 Precooked Bacon Slices, crumbled
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees … (6 comments)
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recipes: Yep - There's an App for That
- 12/12/11 03:29 AM
You're running around 90 miles an hour with your hair on fire trying to get everything done during this busy holiday season. You're hungry and way too tired to cook. Don't know where to go to eat? Just turn to your iPhone.
Yep, there's an app for that. It's called Urban Spoon. Not only is it a helpful little app, it's fun, too! If you're undecided about what to eat, just shake your phone and Urban Spoon will pick something for you. If you're in an area that is unfamiliar to you, the Urban Spoon app will not only provide a … (4 comments)
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recipes: 14 Great Holiday Entertaining Ideas
- 12/05/11 05:31 AM
Tis the season; parties, gifts, cooking for groups. I don't know about you but I'm always looking for ideas that make the holiday season easy while not skimping on the fun and entertainment.
I have a few ideas of my own but went online to see how others cope with holiday entertaining. Here's 14 great holiday entertaining ideas I came up with:
1. When making a meal for a large group, plan well in advance. Find out about any allergies or special dietary requirements.
2. When entertaining a large group, get as much of your food preparation done as possible the … (6 comments)
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recipes: 11-11-11 Veterans Day – Significant Coincidence?
- 11/07/11 07:41 AM
11-11-11 – Quite a significant coincidence in numbers, right?? But before you run off to Vegas to bet on 11, or confide in your local numerologist, let’s remember the true importance of this day…
November 11, 1918, during the 11th hour marks the day and time the Armistice was signed and major hostilities ended with Germany. Thus ending World War I…
Veteran’s Day, also known as Armistice Day, is a Holiday for us to thank and honor our Veterans who have served our country by giving unselfish service in the Military.
You might already know that there are approximately 25 million … (8 comments)
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recipes: October 23, 2011 - National Mother-in-Law Day
- 10/23/11 09:06 AM
Mother’s Day is in May. So if you forgot your Mother-In-Law, here’s another chance to honor her. I can’t resist the chance to poke fun. Being a Mother-In-Law, please let me indulge myself. Maybe we aren’t always praised or appreciated as much as we think we should be and sometimes feel forgotten. Maybe we should think of ourselves as martyrs. Or better still, what about fruit? Let’s take a look and see what kind of Mother-in-Law you think you are or what kind of fruit best describes your Mother-in-Law.
Are you as sweet as a peach? How about a tart apple? … (2 comments)
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recipes: October 21, 2011 - National Cheesecake Day
- 10/21/11 05:34 AM
Apparently there is no documentation to back up the fact that this is a “National” holiday. One would only have to assume that it was merely an over-sight, hiccup or the system could be flawed. Maybe this should be another debate for the “Occupy” group??
Any way we look at it, it’s a holiday worth celebrating!! After all, it is Fall and, of course, we have plenty of pumpkins to consume…
There’s something so irresistible about cheesecake. It’s rich, creamy and the way it smooths over your tongue and down your throat is, dare I say, ”R” Rated…
Helpful Tips in Creating a Successful Cheesecake:
Preparation: Be sure all your … (2 comments)
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recipes: October 19, 2011 - Today is Evaluate Your Life Day!
- 10/19/11 05:20 AM
Today is Evaluate Your Life Day! Not as scary as you might think…
A day to clear some cobwebs from the brain, time to check your pulse. A great opportunity to pause and reflect on your life. Time to find out what your likes and dislikes are…
What’s bothering you? Is it negative influences? Your appearance? Time to lose some weight?
I’ve come upon some days when I catch myself being stagnated. And yes, I always want to lose weight. So this special day is one I was happy to find and embrace with enthusiasm.
And it’s in … (6 comments)
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recipes: A Very Unique Way of Making a Custard Pie
- 09/26/11 07:23 AM
I'm not a flavored coffee creamer kind of girl. I only buy the stuff when I'm having guests who use it. So, after looking at the Bailey's flavored coffee creamer in my 'frig for the past couple of weeks, I got a brilliant idea! Why not use it in place of some of the half-n-half or milk in my husband's favorite custard pie recipe?
Here's the Recipe:
4 eggs 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup Bailey's Coffee Creamer (I used Creme Brule') 1 cup 2% milk 1 tblsp vanilla 1/8 tsp. salt 1 tsp cinnamon For pie crust, either make your favorite … (8 comments)
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recipes: Saucy Stuffed Peppers
- 09/19/11 06:08 AM
The weather is cooling down. Time to break out the comfort food!
Saucy Stuffed Peppers Ingredients 1 lb. Ground Beef 2 tbl. long grain Rice 2 tbl. Yellow Onion, minced 1 tbl. each Celery Salt, Onion and Garlic Powder 1 tea. Black Pepper 4 large Green Bell Peppers, cut top off, halved and seeded 1 tbl. Canola Oil 1/2 qt. Vegetable Juice 2 c. of Water, as needed 1 tbl. Beef Bouillon or Base Salt and Pepper to taste 4 Servings of Mashed Potatoes, homemade or box Instructions Knead first 5 ingredients until well blended together. Separate into 8 servings. … (8 comments)
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recipes: Easy Pineapple Pie
- 09/05/11 12:47 PM
I had never made a pineapple pie before but thought it might be kinda interesting to try.
8 ounces softened cream cheese 1 14-ounce can condensed milk 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 8-ounce carton whipped topping 1 15-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2 graham cracker pie crusts Combine the cream cheese, condensed milk, and lemon juice. Beat with a mixer until smooth. Stir in the pineapple and nuts. Fold in the whipped topping. Divide the mixture evenly between the two pie crusts.
Chill in the refrigerator at least four hours before serving.
I like it! What do … (12 comments)
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recipes: Greek Pasta Salad
- 08/08/11 04:52 AM
Get your Greek on with this delicious pasta salad…
1 16 oz. box Bow Tie Pasta, cooked al dente 2 Cucumbers, scored, seeded and sliced 1 yellow Bell Pepper, julienne 1 small Red Onion, julienne 1 10 oz. bag of Baby Spinach 1 8 oz. Feta Cheese, cubed 4 oz. Pine Nuts, toasted 1 16 oz. Greek Vinaigrette Cook pasta, according to directions. Rinse and set aside. Toast pine nuts on baking sheet, in 350* oven, for approximately 5-8 minutes. Let cool. Add cucumber, yellow bell pepper and red onion along with Greek vinaigrette. Stir until well blended. Fold in spinach, … (10 comments)
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recipes: Sirloin Tips in a Mushroom and Wine Sauce
- 08/01/11 07:01 AM
Even though it's a little hot out there - too hot to cook - , a girl's still gotta eat! So, why not eat somthing that's really good but takes only a few minutes to prepare. Ta da! Sirloin Tips in a Mushroom and Wine Sauce. Ingredients 3 tbl. olive Oil 3 cloves Garlic, finely diced 1 1/2 lbs. Beef Sirloin Tips 1 lb. Fresh Mushrooms, slice in half 1 10 oz. can of Cream of Mushroom Soup 1/4 c. Worcestershire Sauce 1/2-3/4 c. Red Wine, to taste Add water as needed Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions Heat oil in … (12 comments)
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recipes: Happy Fathers Day, Dad!
- 06/15/11 08:00 AM
Father's Day is great time for kids of all ages to treat Dad to a day all his own. Let's not forget, it takes two to Tango!! I've watched fathers of today evolve into having a stronger role in their children lives. From taking walks in strollers, shopping, hanging a diaper bag on their shoulder and, WOW, even changing diapers?? I know, I didn't get that luxury back in the days; but that's just me. There comes a moment when a father realizes that Father's Day is more than sending his dad a card. It's about HIM, too! It's up to … (8 comments)
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recipes: How About a Nice, Tall Cool One?
- 05/31/11 05:24 AM
Hope your Memorial Day weekend was great; time for friends, family and remembrance.
The weather was certainly hot in some parts of the country and looks they will continue. So, I thought maybe youd appreciate a few great thirst quenching drink recipes.
Recipe #1 - Honeydew Lime Cooler
1 small honeydew melon, seeded and cut into 1" cubes 1/2 cup seedless red grapes 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup honey 2 cups seltzer water Place the cubed melon and grapes into the freezer for about an hour. In a blender, combine the frozen melon and grapes with the lime … (9 comments)
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recipes: It's Called Cha Cha Chicken - But Should be Called OMG Chicken!
- 04/28/11 08:34 AM
Well, Dana has been at it again. For those of you who don't know, Dana is my baby sister. With her culinary background and natural ability to create the most delicious meals, she's created an amazing new recipe.
The main ingredients are chicken, chipotle and chorizo - this Cha Cha Chicken. I made it for dinner last night and my husband ate the whole thing - less my portion, of course.
Ingredients
2 large Chicken Breasts, diced 2 tbl Oil 1/2 small Onion, julienne 2-3 cloves of Garlic, diced 1/2 Cacique Pork Chorizo link 2 Chipolte Chili Peppers, canned 1/2 c … (8 comments)
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Whether you are feeding yourself or feeding your family, here are a few "cooking in the kitchen" tips and tricks.
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