Food & Drink

This recipe for cookie dough chocolate truffles is absolutely to die for and easy to make. These truffles would be great to serve at Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas and holiday parties, to your...

If you are planning on getting married to your true love you two should celebrate the day with homemade wedding cake cookies. These cookies are easy to make and can turn out really cute when...

Campari tomato salsa with clementines and Anaheim chiles is a unique salsa that combines the best of Southwestern cuisine with elements of Asian fusion and California cuisine. It makes a wonderful...

Goat cheese and cucumber sandwiches with mixed herbs and watercress are a new take on the classic English cucumber sandwich so commonly seen at high tea and as appetizer at formal parties and...

Convection ovens can make your cakes fluffier and slightly larger, and can bake several cakes at one time. Convection cooking also ensures that your cakes are evenly baked, regardless of their...

Mixed greens salad with grilled asparagus and mustard vinaigrette is really a combination of two commonly seen salads--the mixed greens salad with extra virgin olive oil and shaved parmesan cheese...

Weber One-Touch charcoal grills combine the efficient grilling of the classic kettle style with a convenient lever control for easily adjusting heat-controlling air vents on the underside of the...

Corn oil, like other vegetable based oils, is made from the processing of vegetable seed to extract natural oils. This is usually accomplished at a large scale with industrial-grade presses....

Curried lamb and chickpea lettuce wraps are a very simple, easy to prepare appetizer that does not lack anything in presentation or taste. Curried lamb and chickpea lettuce wraps can even be...

There are few decorative wooden accessories that take more punishment than wooden cutting boards. The scrapes from knives and many washes with hot water and strong soap will make a cutting board...

Lamb hummus with Vidalia onions and toasted pine nuts is a very simple, easy to prepare appetizer that is perfect for parties where there isn't much time to prepare food. Dressing up prepared...

Chickpea and eggplant sandwiches with fresh mint and cumin mayonnaise are very simple, easy to prepare sandwiches that make an excellent vegetarian lunch or light dinner when served with a mixed...

Asparagus scones with aged cheddar cheese and fresh thyme are a unique type of scone perfect for Sunday brunch. Combining the earthy taste of fresh asparagus with the salty, savory and sharp...

Mozzarella sandwiches with sun-dried tomatoes and basil mayonnaise are simple, Italian-inspired sandwiches that make a great main course for a light summer lunch, and are perfect for vegetarian...

Tofu salad with fresh ginger, spring onions and asparagus tips is a Japanese-inspired salad that combines fresh, healthy ingredients for a salad that is rich in both presentation and taste. Tofu...

Grilled cheese sandwiches with goat cheese, fig paste and fresh basil are a new twist on the classic American grilled cheese, typically made with cow's milk cheddar cheese. These grilled cheese...

Redcurrant couscous with orange chutney and chopped cashews is an incredibly simple dish to prepare, and it is rich in flavor and presentation. Serve redcurrant couscous as a side dish to roasted...

While there are benefits to seasoning cast iron cookware, you should not season your Calphalon pan. Seasoning Calphalon pans causes foods to stick and will make cleaning your pans harder in the...

A gas grill affords the convenience of fast heat with the pleasure of grilling outdoors. Make sure you are fully familiar with the safe use and operation of your gas grill prior to using it to...

Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey is still mellowed through stacks of sugar maple charcoal, just as it always has been. This process, coupled with aging in specially made white oak barrels, gives...

Fresh fettuccine with broccolini and asparagus is a very simple Italian dish that can be prepared quickly and easily, making it ideal for weekday lunches or dinners. Served with a mixed greens...

Roasted red peppers, dripping with olive oil and garlic, are a sumptuous and easy way to bring out the smoky flavor of sweet red peppers. But going a step further into the realm of pickling...

Stevia plants are easy to grow. They are a zone 11 plant, which means they do not tolerate frost. Usually the most difficult thing about growing stevia is finding it at your local nursery. To have...

Cranberries are a type of small red fruit that grows in North America. They are commonly sold frozen, dried or canned, so you may not be used to the fresh variety. Fresh cranberries are much more...

Oval, cinnamon, deep-fried treats known as elephant ears are usually found at fairs. But you can make them at home for a fun dessert or party treat. Cinnamon and sugar are common elephant ear...

There are three basic types of alcohol, which can be combined with each other or other substances into mixed drinks. Alcohol often is served at parties and group gatherings, but it can be an...

Wine made from Grenache grapes is light and fruity and an excellent wine to make at home. If grenache grapes are grown in your area, they can be used for making wine, or you can purchase prepared...

Some fish consumers believe that flathead catfish are the best tasting of all the catfish species. Their meat is white, firm, flaky and quite mild. The great thing about flatheads is you can cook...

Keeping your cutting board still while you are chopping an onion or slicing beef cubes is part of keeping a safe and efficient kitchen. Cutting boards will often slide with movements unless they...

A good set of cookware can last a lifetime. Choosing the right, high-quality kitchen equipment offers many benefits: great-tasting foods, lower utility costs, easier cleaning---plus added savings...

Almost everybody loves a hot, crisp waffle topped with maple syrup and butter on a lazy weekend morning. But, all too often the first waffle is disappointing. It is not brown enough or crispy...

While baking is an enjoyable pastime for many people, it can also be frustrating if you don't have the proper equipment. In particular, there's often confusion over the use of a jelly roll pan...

Royal icing is an easy-to-make icing used to decorate cakes, cookies and other sweet confections. It dries rock-hard and can therefore be used to create a smooth, ceramic-like finish or to mold...

Designing a restaurant so that customers and staff move efficiently to get work accomplished is important. It takes time to design the interior of the restaurant to work well for the kitchen...

Making turkey noodle soup from scratch is not only fresher and more flavorful than store-bought soup, it is an effective way to use up every scrap of leftover turkey, including the bones. Instead...

Glass bakeware has been around longer than modern ovens have, and modern versions are both useful and attractive. Baking glassware has many advantages over other types of baking pans: It browns...

Store-bought powdered drink mixes can be expensive when compared to the mixes you can create at home in bulk. Purchasing a few large boxes of the drink mix ingredients will allow you to create a...

Kitchen storage equipment allows you to keep your supplies in configurations that optimize your available space, and also plays a critical role in keeping food fresh. You can buy specially...

If you are serving white wine indoors, chances are you will need some type of chiller to accommodate the wine while it is being served. Wines should typically be kept at a certain temperature. A...

Rice is a staple that should be in every kitchen pantry. But, having simple rice dishes every night can get boring. This recipe not only kicks up the flavor of rice, it can be a standalone meal...

Lasagna is a delicious and filling meal that the whole family can enjoy. Eggplant Parmesan is another dish that is perfect for all ages. This recipe takes the two ideas and throws them together...

Bromelain is a protein-digesting enzyme that is found in the stem and core of the pineapple fruit. This digestive enzyme is used in many supplements, health treatments and some skin care products....

Non-stick fry pans have a surface coating made of one or more types of fluropolymer, a slippery material that can withstand extreme temperatures. Teflon is a popular brand of non-stick cookware.

Juicing is a process of separating the liquid from the fiber of a fruit, herb or vegetable. Usually only the liquid portion is used, and the fiber is discarded. A juicer is a machine that...

Gathering pumpkins is a traditional part of the autumn season. Carving those pumpkins can be great fun. But what should you do with all those seeds you pull out of your masterful creation?...

Elephant ears are a fried pastry with a simple cinnamon-sugar topping, so named for the animal ears they resemble. When you need some delicious comfort food, elephant ears fit the bill perfectly....

Creating a sculpted cake sounds like a difficult process, but it can be accomplished if you focus on sculpting a simple exterior shape, and then filling in the details with frosting. A dog cake is...

The potato is a humble vegetable that, as they say, "cleans up real nice." One classic gourmet potato recipe is potatoes au gratin, or thinly sliced potatoes baked in a dish with butter, milk or...

A tabletop gas grill brings the flavor of a backyard barbecue to the park, a roadside scenic overlook, the beach, for tailgating or anywhere you feel like having a picnic. Fueled by a small...

Hazelnuts are "sweet, rich, grape-size nuts" that "are used chopped, ground and whole" in a variety of recipes from snacks to sides and appetizers to desserts. However, the "best flavor is...