Black Forest ham is a signature dish from southern Germany, seasoned and slow-smoked with a distinctive darkened exterior. Oven-baked ham is one of those special-occasion dishes that gets everybody's mouth watering. But you can achieve similar results by preparing your Black Forest ham in the slow cooker.
Asparagus, that short-lived treat that's only in season in early summer, provides a simple side dish when dressed with a bit of butter and herbs. You can also add asparagus to tarts or savory casseroles.
There's nothing worse than showing up to a party only to find someone else wearing the exact same dress. Same goes for a costume. You want it to reflect your individuality and to be as unique as you are. To ensure a costume's originality, you should choose something too new to have become a Halloween staple.
Stouts are darker brews of beer made by roasting the malt or barley before adding in the hops, water and yeast. The end result is a dark, strong brew with a distinct flavor.
Halloween is all about fun and kids (and adults who like to act like kids). Essential to the Halloween experience is, of course, the Halloween costume. If you're struggling with ideas or looking for a last-minute costume for kids, airplanes are a popular and easy option.
Poison sumac (Toxicodendron vernix), one of the terrible trio of toxic Toxicodendron species, thrives in USDA zones 3-8. The best chemical to kill sumac is glyphosate, but a homemade vinegar solution and persistence can also kill the shrub.
Sugar maples (Acer saccharum) are prized by home gardeners for their dense canopies and their sweet sap, which is used to make maple syrup. Hardy in U.S.
Stuffed pork chops use thin-cut meat or thick pork chops butterfly-cut to make them thinner, which takes less time to cook. An instant-read digital meat thermometer makes it easy to check the internal temperature of the pork chop and avoid over-cooking.
DIY Halloween decorative pillows provide a festive motif to dress up the home. Create pillows and pillow shams using stencils and fabric or acrylic paints. Once dry, peel off the stencils and scatter the hand-painted throw pillows around the room.
Taquitos, or “little tacos” as they are affectionately referred to, can be prepared using a variety of cooking methods. Baking, pan frying and deep frying are all common preparations. While recipes vary in their cooking instructions, the chosen method is ultimately up to the discretion of the cook.