Food & Drink

Rice dishes are an easy and fast way to serve up a healthy entree or side. Because of rice's versatility, pretty much any food group can be paired to make a great tasting dish. From fruits to...

Imitation vanilla extract is made with synthetic vanilla, which is created from the glycoside in the sapwood of conifers or from coal extracts. While it is similar in taste and aroma to pure...

Beet tops, or beet greens, are much less commonly served than beet roots, but are surprisingly tasty and even more nutritious than the roots. Beet tops are surprisingly easy to cook. They go well...

Using the indirect method on a gas grill means cooking food next to, but not on top of, open flames. This is a good method for slow-cooking delicate foods such as fish that would dry out quickly...

Baking bread from scratch rewards you with both a tantalizing scent from your oven and the taste of warm bread freshly cut from a loaf. Whole wheat bread has more fiber than white bread and fits...

The martini is the aristocrat of the cocktail world, blending sophistication with subtle potency. Usually a stiff all-gin or all-vodka beverage, occasionally the martini is blended with a sweet...

Storing wine in your refrigerator may make the wine aficionado cringe, but sometimes this is the only option, aside from tossing the bottle. Having a dedicated wine refrigerator or a proper wine...

George Foreman grills advertise that they grill out the fat. Most of the grills sit at an angle to allow the fat to drain down into a grease tray. The top lid puts pressure on the meat. Sometimes...

Knowing how to cook with a cast iron Dutch oven will let you use a durable cooking vessel to prepare a variety of dishes. When camping outdoors, take your Dutch oven with you and cook every meal...

Herbs and spices have been used since antiquity and are found all over the world. Herbs and spices are similar yet have some differences. Both are generally used dried, although a few are also...

Dutch queen's soup (also known as Potage a la Reine or koninginnesoep) is a popular dish dating back to the mid-1940's when the German Army occupied the Netherlands. Having banned the use of the...

Whether you're serving dinner for four at an intimate family gathering or waiting on tables in a hectic restaurant, your choice of serving trays can make or break the presentation of your food....

When baking and decorating a cake, a fondant icing can create a spectacular dessert which not only tastes delicious, but also reflects an elaborate design. Fondant can be a tricky type of icing...

Chocolate has been around for more than 2,000 years. It was first enjoyed by the Aztecs as a beverage and favored by royalty. Today, the average American consumes 11.7 lb. of chocolate each year.

Cedar planks add flavor to grilled catfish. Use wood planks when grilling fish to increase the flavor of the fish. It is essential to soak the wood planks in water to prevent them from catching on...

Grilling out requires a grill, correct utensils, charcoal or gas as fuel, and meat as the source of your meal. To create a more interesting and full taste, some grill enthusiasts use wood chips to...

For busy cooks who buy in large quantities, it's hard to find a more compatible kitchen tool than the vacuum sealer. These gadgets also lower your grocery bill by reducing the amount of food you...

Because it is so thin, angel hair pasta cooks very quickly. You can cook it in the traditional way, boiling it in a big pot, but if you're just making a few servings you can try this method, which...

Iron cookware is a popular cooking medium. It heats evenly, transfers heat well, and can be used for almost any culinary application. However, iron rusts easily and quickly. Seasoning is the...

Sugar flowers, or gum paste flowers, are used to decorate formal cakes of all sorts. These flowers may be cut out with cookie cutters and shaped with molds or can be sculpted entirely by hand,...

Canning is experiencing a renewed popularity, along with an increased interest in home cooking and local foods. While canning is a wonderful way to preserve the bounty of the season, following...

Many baking recipes call for the flavorful punch of fruit extracts. Instead of using whole fruit or fruit juice, which can disturb the wet-to-dry ratio of a recipe, fruit extracts provide the same...

Eggplants are not only appealing to look at, with their shiny purple skin; they are also healthy and delicious. The familiar nightshade family of vegetables, which includes tomatoes and peppers,...

Have you ever wondered how Chinese restaurants get that tender, almost silky texture to their meats? Even dry pork seems much more tender than you ever make it at home. Shrimp takes on a...

Eating healthy doesn't have to mean no flavor. Here is a quick, traditional, delicious breakfast that won't pack on pounds.

The best Bloody Mary you will ever taste! I learned this method years ago by very talented bartender, and now I'm passing it along. The combination of the ingredients will kick your taste buds out...

Here’s a classic pork recipe that will be the perfect dish to serve at family gatherings, holidays, social and church functions. The first juicy mouthful of flavor will make this pork tenderloin...

We all love some good chili and in the winter especially.This is my favorite chili recipe we served in our restaurant and we serve at home to our family.

Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. It may not be served at the finest of restaurants, but rest assured it was served at many a dinner table tonight. Did you know that you can make plain...

The holidays are approaching. There is something about the Winter Holidys that really keep me going. They always take many of us back to our youth. The holidays are so colorful, warm,...

Cream candy is a very popular candy in my neck of the woods during Christmas. It is so sought after, that many woman will make this for extra Christmas cash during the holidays. It can take a lot...

Actually, this technique comes from Monterey Mexico. My buddy Pedro, from work, shared with me his grandmothers simple, yet amazing hot sauce recipe. You will be hard pressed to find another hot...

The holidays are approaching fast. You will need tamales for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Not to mention all of the days in between the two. When people find out you are making tamales, they...

This is a very easy and economical coating for frying shrimp. The perfect blend of seasonings are achieved with the garlic, Creole spices, and salt. This Creole coating is never overpowering. It...

The fact is pie crust is the common denominators of all pie. A delicious filling and a bad crust is a BAD pie. Why is it so hard to do with such few ingredients. It is probably the method. Follow...

I didn't know there was such a thing as black vodka, but apparently there is. And it makes a black drink. A black cat drink! I'd sure hate to get sick on this stuff! To see a better photo of this...

You can use these as delicious treats for the kiddies or as charming little place holders for your holiday table.

In this article I'm going to teach you how to make a very simple cocktail that is often consumed around my house. We have a full bar downstairs and enjoy a lot of cocktails and this usually the...

This is a hearty salad, a taco salad with a twist. Chili pepper flavors, healthy, fresh ingredients and some tasty, crunchy chips all combine to create a satisfying and delicious whole meal and...

Sewer Water... what a fun name for a cocktail! And it really does look like sewer water. But I bet it tastes much better. The sewer water look comes from a mix of vodka, orange juice and Dr....

Sometimes banana bread can be such a boring baked good. But, when its this good you can't help but be excited. What makes this bread so good is how smooth and moist the texture is.

If you cook for a family, or even just for yourself, you probably have a lot of other things to do. If you know what to do and plan ahead, you can simplify your cooking and have a lot more time...

The only thing that looks devilish about this drink is the little devil that is hanging off the glass. Other than that, it's just the name that is spooky. But maybe the name is not about how the...

So often is this delicious side-dish served as a gelatinous mess out of a can. This is a travesty, as cranberry sauce is so simple to make and so appetizing when made from scratch. So, skip the...

We've all been there before-you buy a nice steak and forget to pick up the marinade for it. Well, fear not. Follow these steps and you'll never need to buy another overpriced prepared product...

Try this moderately simple recipe for a cheddar chicken n noodles that everyone is sure to love.

This is a drink that looks a little too gross to enjoy. Drinking something green is not too appealing. And drinking something green that looks like it has some kind of membrane floating around in...

Nothing beats homemade chicken noodle soup, especially on a cold, wet day. This recipe is both delicious and healthy and can be ready in less than 30 minutes, if you use prepared chicken stock....

This pumpkin pie is wonderfully rich and spiced perfectly. Top if off with some eye-catching and delicious golden-glazed leaves and you have a pie people will talk about for ages! Use this recipe...

Maybe you want a quick little meal or snack, or maybe you just want to try to make your own homemade pizza.. whatever it might be, here's a little recipe I used to whip up at home when I was...