Cooking & Baking

Ever wonder about the benefits of cooking with cast iron? Would you like an easy to follow recipe to use with a Cast Iron Dutch Oven? Well read on for that plus, a brief history of how cast iron...

You can do so many things with a dish. One of them being pork chops. I can think of many ways in which to prepare it. And I am sure that you can too. I have one way of preparing pork chops...

Try making your own meatballs with cornmeal, instead of buying them frozen at your local grocery store. Cornmeal helps retain moisture in the meatballs, and creates a crisp texture. There are many...

Instead of buying the store brought kind, use this recipe to make your own gingerbread for cookies or houses !

Here an great recipe for chocolate chip cookies for the Christmas season!!! Yum Yum. These are delicious treats that just melt in your mouth. Don't just buy store bought cookies and treats this...

If you like bananas, then you will want to try my easy banana nut bread recipe. This recipe is good as breakfast bread or just as a snack. It tastes great with a hot cup of coffee or tea. It has...

All you need to make this delicious dish is:half cup low fat buttermilk,2tsp salt, 8-(5oz)skinless bone in chicken thighs and a few more ingredients,which you will find when you scroll down..Once...

Cooked sweet potatoes usually come in few ways nearly all of which include marshmallows. If you want to mix it up this thanksgiving try this recipe out on your sweet potatoes.

Curry may have originated in India, but the dish, in its countless varieties, has become a global favorite. Almost every country in Southeast Asia has their own style of this spicy sauce, while...

My niece is diabetic and we are always looking for great diabetic recipes. This is one of our absolute favorites. We love making this recipe as a side for breakfast or as an after school snack...

Molasses cookies are a perfect cookie for the holidays or for anytime. Great cookie with coffee,warm or cold milk, hot cocoa, hot spiced apple cider,or tea. Molasses cookies are firm enough that...

If you are a fan of cheesecake and pumpkin pie, you will definitely love this pumpkin cheesecake. This delicious pumpkin cheesecake recipe will make a great addition to your Thanksgiving and...

Creating your own herb seasoning blends doesn't require a lot of specialized knowledge or equipment. You can create marvelous blends that will save both time and money, and it's probably easier...

Fried chicken is a quintessentially American dish. It is a picnic standard and a regular on dining tables, especially in the South. Cooking it in a cast iron skillet makes it better--and even more...

Dry ground ginger has a strong flavor and is a popular spice for both savory and sweet dishes. Many cooks feel it is prudent to avoid substituting dry ground ginger with fresh ginger due to the...

Sometimes there's nothing better to warm you--body and soul--than a nice, hot bowl of homemade soup with crackers crumbled over the top. Yum, right? It doesn't get any better, does it? It could....

Here is a delicious sweet potato pie recipe.In this recipe you may make a pie crust from scratch or buy one premade at your local grocer.

These delicious roasted potatoes are easy to make, look beautiful and complement a wide range of entrees, from chicken to beef. Plus, they taste great hot or cold. Your friends and family will...

I am going to teach you how to make the best cookie. Snicker doodles are a great cookie to make for Christmas or any other time of the year. Who ever you make them for are sure to love them, they...

It is easy to blend a salt substitute that adds flavor to foods while helping you maintain a low-sodium diet. Seasoning meats and vegetables with an herb-and-spice blend, using favorite...

Lasagna is an old dish that gets its origins from the great kitchens of Italy. Not only can lasagna make an extremely delicious meal it can also provide a number of important nutrients needed to...

Thai eggplant is considerably different than other varieties of the vegetable. Most eggplants are long with purple skin, while Thai eggplant is round with green and white coloring. It's also...

The chocolate chip cookie is the king of all chocolate recipes. Baking these chocolate chip cookies has become a ritual for many families and friends. Use this cookie recipe to quickly and easily...

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...

This recipe is based on an oatmeal raisin cookie recipe that I have. It started out as an experiment but they took off. People will ask you to bring these with you to every party. I have also...

Chili cookoff coming up? Just like chili? Try this great all-seasons recipe I wrote for southwestern style chili. It's easy and you don't even have to stand over it the whole time.

Fried breaded chicken is a delicious addition to any dinner. The chicken comes out moist and flavorful, with warm, crunchy, seasoned bread surrounding the tender meat. Prepare chicken with care,...

Since I had great success with my pumpkin bar recipe I decided to post my cookie version as well. The icing recipe can be found on my Pumpkin Bars article.

How to make classic homemade pumpkin bread for this Thanksgiving dinner. This makes 1 loaf about 7x3 inch's. And is also a amazing side dish and winter snack with melted butter on a piece of warm...

Ribs in a smoker cook much more slowly than on a grill or in the oven, allowing the flavor and tenderness to develop. Smoke permeates the meat and adds flavor that cannot be had any other way. The...

Convection ovens work by circulating hot air through the oven cavity by a rear-mounted fan. These ovens are preferred by many cooks because of the even heat distribution and absence of hot spots...

Homemade waffles may seem like a special-occasion treat, but they are relatively easy to make and can be done even on a whim. A mix of several basic ingredients can be prepared ahead of time and...

Pumpkin carving is a popular Halloween tradition. Make use of the "waste" from inside the pumpkin by soaking and baking the pumpkin seeds. Roasted pumpkin seeds are a healthy snack high in...

Apple-sage muffins are an incredibly simple-to-prepare dish, considering how versatile they are. Apple-sage muffins can be eaten for breakfast, or paired with blue cheese soup, fried chicken, and...

This recipe has been around my family for since the 1970s, and if you have a taste for something a bit chewy, this is it!

I love these brownies! They have a cream cheese topping that is to die for!!

I have been making my son Chris’ favorite Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies since he was 13 years old and he still loves them today at age 36 years old and 6’ 5”. I have modified the original recipe...

What a great way to usher in the fall season...Maple Pumpkin Bread. Who couldn't love those flavors mixed together!!

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin cookies are easy to make and are really yummy! This is a great treat for Halloween and/or Thanksgiving! This recipe makes approximately 5 dozen cookies.

When it comes to putting together a quick breakfast, nothing gets the job done like a muffin. Time is everything in the morning for parents so I suggest making a batch of muffins on Sunday with...

Oatmeal cookies can sometimes seem like a bland excuse for a cookie. This is not the case. I love oatmeal cookies and this recipe won't dissapoint if you do too.

Cinnamon Whipped Cream is the perfect fall treat. Top your favorite pumpkin pie, or put over your morning coffee. This Quick and easy recipe is a sure fire way to make an ordinary dessert into...

Aged nut cheese is a vegan alternative to cheese and is often used as a spread. Cashews are the most common nut used to make aged nut cheese, but some recipes use pine nuts, almonds and...

It may take a lot of time to make this lasagna but it is well worth it. This tasty meal is so delicious, your family will be begging for more. Follow this how to recipe step by step to make your...

Banana crumb muffins make a superb breakfast snack. They taste great and look fabulous. Be sure to follow the recipe step by step to make your very own banana crumb muffins.

Being a concerned mother, wife, and grandmother I am constantly looking for healthy and economical dishes to feed my family. Eggs are one of those wonderful ingredients that help make both...

Breakfast is one of the cheapest meals to make at home. Yet you would never know that from the prices at many breakfast restaurants. Recently, a group of three of us left a well-known pancake...

Once Autumn begins to approach a very overlooked fruit becomes ripe and readily available. The butternut squash is both the healthiest and most richly flavored squash of the bunch. So, this recipe...

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...

Want to make a Apple Oatmeal that is so delicious and moist. Then this recipe is for you. I always double this recipe because as soon as I take them out of the oven we start eating them.