Thu Jun 12, 11:07:08 am Views: 166Crème brûlée literally means "burnt cream" in French. To the home cook it's a super rich creamy baked custard recipe that is topped with a crunchy layer of caramelized sugar. Prepared and served in ceramic ramekins, cr&e...
Fri May 16, 07:09:51 pm Views: 166Debates rage over whether gumbo is a stew or soup, but we do know that it originated in Louisiana, and is found across the Gulf Coast and the South. It consists of a strong stock, meat and/or shellfish, and the vegetable "holy trinity" of c...
Fri May 16, 07:05:19 pm Views: 133Creamy and green, no party is complete without a bowl of guacamole and chips. Guacamole is made from avocados, lemon or lime juice and salt, but can include garlic, tomatoes, chiles, and onion as well. The word guacamole is actually not Mexican but c...
Fri May 16, 06:57:52 pm Views: 126Earthy, crunchy and positively delicious, granola is a breakfast cereal most commonly made from rolled oats, nuts, honey, and sometimes dried fruit and other grains. While originally sold as a health food, it can be high in fat and sugar. Making it a...
Fri May 16, 06:54:51 pm Views: 112When did popcorn become gourmet? We’re not really sure, but popcorn flavored with all kinds of things is available in tins, boxes, and bags for snacking and gift giving. Popcorn is a type of corn that explodes into light, fluffy bite-size piece...
Fri May 16, 06:48:56 pm Views: 182German chocolate cake is not German but was created by a Dallas, Texas, housewife in the 1950s. It is named for the brand of chocolate used to make it. It is a layered chocolate cake, with a coconut and pecan frosting. Maraschino cherries are sometim...
Fri May 16, 06:45:14 pm Views: 129Why do so many people hate fruitcake? Probably because they've never had a good one. A fruitcake is made with chopped candied or dried fruit, nuts, and spices and sometimes liquor. There are records of fruitcakes dating back to the Roman era as well ...
Fri May 16, 06:40:05 pm Views: 194 Good things come to those who wait. Making French onion soup is relatively easy, but it can't be rushed. The key to the soup is the onions, which are slowly caramelized in butter, a process which can take upwards of 45 minutes. A tiny bit of su...
Fri May 16, 06:24:59 pm Views: 138Filet mignon is the prized and expensive cut that comes from the small end of beef tenderloin. It is usually only one to two inches thick and roughly two inches in diameter. It is extremely tender, but does not have as much flavor as some other cuts ...
Fri May 16, 06:21:39 pm Views: 123A staple on any Mexican combination plate, enchiladas are typically made with corn tortillas dipped in oil to soften, lightly sautéed, rolled with a filling of meat, cheese, or vegetables, then drenched in a red or green sauce and briefly bake...
Fri May 16, 06:17:31 pm Views: 164Eggplant Parmesan is a popular Italian dish that includes layers of breaded and fried eggplant with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese that is baked to form one gooey, hot, and delicious entrée. There are low fat versions that bake ...
Fri May 16, 06:06:07 pm Views: 147 If making a cake seems like a bother to you, get ready for dump cakes. A dump cake does not involve sifting dry ingredients or whipping up egg whites, it just involves "dumping" everything into one cake pan. There isn't even any mixin...
Fri May 16, 06:00:03 pm Views: 122Quack quack! Is it a duck or a duckling? If you are buying it to cook, it is most likely the same thing. Domestic ducks available in markets are generally between eight and 16 weeks old and weigh between three and five pounds. You can also sometimes ...
Fri May 16, 04:08:29 pm Views: 127Devilishly good and a preferred cocktail party food, deviled eggs get their name from the spicy flavorings such as mustard, paprika, and onion. To make a deviled egg recipe, make hard boil eggs, let them cool and slice them in half, removing the yolk...
Fri May 16, 03:24:33 pm Views: 126Cream puffs are made from pate choux pastry and can be filled with sweetened whipped cream, custard, or savory fillings. They are airy and light and surprisingly easy to make. The pastry is made by cooking flour, salt sugar, water or milk, and butter...
Fri May 16, 03:21:42 pm Views: 127Developed in 1872, cream cheese is mild, creamy and perfect in recipes. Cream cheese recipes range from sweet ones like cheesecake, coffeecake, and cookies to savory ones such as hot cheese dips, and filling for chicken breasts. It can also be used t...
Fri May 16, 03:18:27 pm Views: 138What's sweet and red and sure to spread cheer at the holidays? Cranberry sauce! High in vitamin C and scarlet in color, cranberries grow in bogs primarily on the East Coast and in the Pacific Northwest. Cranberry sauce can be purchased in cans but re...
Fri May 16, 02:54:35 pm Views: 143Cornish hens or Cornish game hens are a hybrid of Cornish and White Rock chickens. They are usually no more than four to six weeks old and no larger than 2 and 1/2 pounds. They generally serve one person and are less bony than squab. Best broiled or ...
Fri May 16, 02:47:28 pm Views: 104Corned beef has no corn! Corned beef is either beef brisket or round, cured in a highly seasoned brine. The name comes from the salt grains, which were the size of a kernel of wheat or "corn" as it was called in Britain. Typical seasonings ...
Fri May 16, 02:40:41 pm Views: 100Cornbread is an all-American treat. A quick bread made with cornmeal, it has a bright yellow color and can be studded with scallions, chiles, peppers, bacon or fresh corn. Cheese is sometimes added as well. Serve cornbread with chili, soups or stews....
