Ever have those days where you look in the refrigerator and try to figure out what to make for dinner? You rustle through the veggie drawer. . . oh look, some limp carrots! And over on the counter is a slightly wrinkly sweet potato, not past its prime but well on the way! This is […]
Indian Spiced Chicken
Using a variety of herbs and spices in your cooking is an excellent way to bring new flavors and textures to your food. Once upon a time, the most exotic thing you could find in your supermarket spice aisle was tarragon or maybe herbes de provence. Spice companies are now marketing an incredible variety of […]
Sweet ‘n’ Sticky Baby Back Ribs
Baby back ribs are one of those foods that everyone loves. Except, of course, those who do not eat pork, but I do not associate with those kinds of people. All kidding aside, a well cooked rib is a thing of beauty. They should be juicy and tender, yet chewy and meaty at the same […]
Mexican Spiced Oxtails
The Superbowl is just around the corner, and recipes are starting to appear everywhere. I am in the Featured Publisher program at Foodbuzz, and the “flavor” of the month is Superbowl, sponsored by Pace Picante Sauce. My family are big Pace Picante fans, so much so that I buy the industrial size vat from Costco. […]
The Secret to A Moist and Flavorful Turkey
How many of you have stuffed and roasted a big, beautiful turkey only to have it come out dry and tasteless? You know…when you ask how it is and everyone just smiles and nods while chewing as hard as they can. You see them try and swallow that big lump of dry poultry, hoping they […]