Easy Recipes

Seafood can be one of the most intimidating foods to cook. When not done perfectly, it can be a complete disaster. I came up with this easy scallop recipe that can be a great dish on it's own or...

Roasted mushrooms and roasted bell peppers are a delicious addition to many recipes and are very convenient to prepare ahead of time for use in later cooking. In general, these two ingredients...

This recipe originated in India, but is a favorite snack of Africans. You can find these around the city being sold on the street. This recipe is how you can make them in America. This is a...

Looking for some comfort Italian food? An easy recipe for dinner that uses just what you got in the fridge for a delicious dish? Search no more, here is a no-fuss, personal Italian recipe of mine...

Olive oil has already been touted as having greater health benefits than other oils, but the good news is, it's delicious to! Great for dipping bread and crackers and for use in recipes, olive oil...

Sure, you can always buy frozen steak fries in the frozen section in the grocery store, but are they really as tasty as the homemade ones? Here's how to quickly make homemade steak fries.

If there’s one food that’s guaranteed to be a winner with everyone, then it’s homemade french fries (or chips, as they are called outside the US). They make the perfect snack or side dish to any...

Restaurant fried rice is a wonderful accompaniment to many dishes or can be a meal in itself. This recipe is the closest I have found to the fried rice in Chinese restaurants.

It's easy to make killer meatballs from scratch with the right ingredients and the determination to eat healthy food. The hardest part is rolling the meatballs - that takes a little time. Double...

Thyme is a delicious herb that imparts a complex, earthy flavor to any dish it seasons. It is used in a variety of cuisines on an array of savory foods, including meats, poultry, fish and...

Fried chicken recipes are always enjoyed all around the world. All the chefs around the globe have their personal favorite fried chicken recipes and southern fried chicken is a popular one in the...

Early in the morning, you're downing your coffee and facing the day when your hunk of cold butter rips your toast into pieces. This is not what you need. It's time for some whipped butter, but...

Are you living in an apartment and need to stay on a budget? Keeping a cheap sack of potatoes under the sink but don't know any good cheap recipes to go with it? Well, these Pan Fried Potato...

Vanilla essential oil is used to make aromatherapy and massage oil blends and hair and skin care products. Combine vanilla essential oil to blend distinctive fragrances, for a soothing bath oil or...

Soy flour is made by roasting soybeans and then grinding them into a fine powder. Soy flour is a great source of protein and a healthy alternative to white or wheat flour. Just about anything that...

In the Deep South where I grew up there were a lot of specialty foods that I was raised on and love to this day. One of these foods is the potato sandwich but, many people have never heard of such...

This recipe can be modified to make mayonnaise or salad dressing. Homemade mayonnaise is very tasty and can be made with almost any cooking type oil. This is a great advantage because we can use...

We are going to prepare a chicken delight guaranteed to please the taste buds. Cordon Bleu can be prepared in many different ways, but this seems to be the easiest. It's a very inexpensive dish to...

Many people buy roux in a jar to make those delicious gumbos and stews. It does save a little time to buy roux in a jar at the supermarket. However, it really is not that hard and does not take...

People are more heath conscious these days and are looking for better, healthier ways to snack. One way is roasting black walnuts. Black walnuts are considered a good source of protein and are low...

Mashed potatoes have various recipes. The one provided here is South Asian. It is usually eaten with white rice and omelets.

On Thanksgiving day the best way to prepare turkey is with a deep fryer. This tradition has been ongoing in the south for some time, but has recently gained popularity across the United States. ...

Yorkshire puddings, also known as popovers, are essentially crispy roast batter. They are commonly eaten in England as part of a traditional Sunday roast dinner, and make an unusual alternative to...

Homemade french fries are delicious and easy to make right in your own kitchen. All you need is 5-10 minutes to prepare the potatoes used to make homemade french fries and about 20-25 minutes to...

Primavera is a highly customizable Italian sauce that complements any warm or cold pasta dish. You can add a variety of fresh herbs, spices, vegetables, and even fruits to create your own spin on...

Cornmeal was always a staple in my home growing up. Mainly for cornbread, something that made all of your greens and beans and vegetable dishes worthwhile. I particularly liked it when we...

Growing up we didn't know what gravy mix was. Or if we did, we didn't care. Our mother was always fixing things like rice and gravy and chicken or beef with gravy. It was so very good. I...

I'm really a true believer in baked not fried, but, some things just can't be baked and get the right results. Salmon Croquettes are just one of those things.

Heat a large frying pan or deep fryer on medium heat so oil can get hot. Take your plantains(Tostones) and remove the peel next slice your plantains(Tostones) a quarter thick. Next place slices...

Many of the flavored cooking oils you see at the market use fresh herbs and spices, but that doesn't mean dried herbs won't work as well. In fact, making your own flavored oil with dried herbs...

In the mood for fried chicken breasts but don't have any bread crumbs? Try crackers, it cooks and tastes just as good.

Simple recipe… This recipe is so yummy, a bit spicy, yet so simple that my 10 year old even makes this for me all of the time, and this recipe made my kids appreciate zucchini in a huge way. Four...

Times are a bit difficult right now and if your looking for a quick, easy and inexpensive pasta dish, I will show you how.

Sure it may sound odd but you can fry eggplant and it takes delicious. I tried eggplant for my very first time this way and I love it, and so did the kids, who are very picky eaters. This is a...

I love sun dried tomatoes, but I don't love their price. At the end of summer garden fresh tomatoes are at their best price and peak flavor. Drying tomatoes in your oven intensifies the taste...

Mexican Taquitos make for a great snack or party food. You can prepare this moderately easy recipe and keep them in the freezer. I like to serve them with Mrs. Renfro's Green Salsa and some sour...

Butter has been viewed as a culinary delight. Inscribed on King Tut's tomb are the words, "She brought forth butter in a lordly dish." Pure butter is made in these modern times much like it was in...

Microwave popcorn and ready to eat gourmet popcorns have certainly made this finger food easier to access and prepare. But in this day of fast paced push button technology, have we lost the old...

I never thought I would eat a chicken liver, never mind be writing a how to about it. I missed out on this delicious treat! Chicken Livers are inexpensive and quite easy to prepare, although it is...

If you are a pizza lover like me and also love grilling, you'll love this recipe. It is tasty, fun, different and the whole family will enjoy doing their own personal grilled pizzas. This recipe...

Everyone loves brownies. We love the fudge ones, the gooey molten chocolate ones, the kind with chunks or nuts and even the kind with fruit or peanut butter. Brownies are fun to eat wherever you...

If you're tired of peanut butter and want a little more variety in your life, try almond butter. Making almond butter at home can be fun and save money over the store-bought variety. Making it at...

As grape seeds are a by-product of the wine making industry, harvesting grape seeds and producing the oil requires no additional farmland or natural resources. Grape seed oil offers health...

Garlic is the important ingredient with as many cloves as you’d like. If there is leftover pasta in the refrigerator, using this garlic topping makes it fresh again. Use any kind of pasta you are...

One of my Dads favorite ways to do chicken , very simple with a great flavor and texture. i am sure if he were alive today, he would be right here with me offing tips and hints on how to make it...

Potato chips are fun and actually fairly easy to make at home. The size of the batch is dependent upon how many you wish to slice and make.

My own rendition of honey soda bread, with a touch of lavender to give it a remarkable and unique taste. First of all, finding the proper Lavender Essential Oil is key. It needs to be true...

Grilled veggies always make a cookout extra special, and here's an eays way to make 'veggie pakcs' for the grill!

Caramel popcorn has been a favorite snack food since the invention of Cracker Jacks in the late 1800s. Since then, people have been making this tasty treat in their own homes. Although ingredients...

One of the challenges of preparing Mourning Dove is cooking them so that they do not dry our. As with any wild bird, they are extremely lean and require a moist method of cooking. Here is a recipe...