This is a subject matter that is very important to me because the benefits are huge! Making your own salad dressings and vinaigrettes can change the way you feel about “getting those all important vegetables into your diet.” Homemade versions are more cost effective, flavorful,...
There are many pots and pans available on the market, but in my and most chefs’ opinions, one type stands out from the rest and that’s stainless steel cookware! It tends to be on the pricier side, but (occasionally) you can find them on sale;...
Today, you can find an array of stocks sold in your local grocery store that come in pourable and resealable containers. These varieties sell the idea of convenience to the consumer. In a pinch these versions are OK, but nothing tastes better and is better...
Coq au Vin is a wonderful classic French dish of succulent chicken cooked in red wine. There are many variations of this recipe out there, but it really all comes down to letting the chicken marinate for at least 6 hours before cooking. Personally, I...
Isn’t the name of this dish fantastic? I absolutely love Bubble and Squeak, which is a traditional English meal made with shallow-pan fried leftover vegetables from a roast dinner. The main ingredients are potatoes and cabbage, but you can also add carrots, peas, Brussels sprouts...
The other day a friend came up to me at our exercise class and asked: “What can I do with Quinoa to make it more exciting and flavorful? It got me thinking about all of the possibilities for variety, taste, and texture when cooking this...
The day I purchased a deep fryer, I thought: “everyone who knows me must be stunned”! I’m known for cooking and eating healthy and delicious food, but I also believe life is too short to do without flavor and deep frying. When properly executed, the...
Ahhhhhh: beautiful, colorful, flavorful, and healthy kale! It has long ruffled leaves that resemble large parsley sprigs with hues varying from lavender to chartreuse. The most common type seen in the U.S. is deep green tinged with shades of blue or purple. Kale can grow...
All year long, there is one type of cuisine that seems to be everyone’s favorite and that is Comfort Food. These are the dishes your Mom or Grandmother would whip-up, which always tasted so good and left you feeling loved at the same time. Adults...
Dubbed as “Liquid Gold” by most Chefs, olive oil is an amazing way to accent any dish - seafood, pasta, meats and poultry. The possibilities are endless; not to mention an incredible drizzle . . ....