Most traditional chocolate chip cookie recipes start by creaming softened butter with sugar. Here, the butter is melted in a skillet until golden brown and nutty first. This simple step does require a bit of extra time (mainly for chilling the butter), but the result is an intensely toasty ...
This Valentine's Day, make it an evening to remember. Skip the crowds at restaurants and prepare dinner at home. You won't have to invest a lot of time in preparation with easy-to-make dishes. These romantic recipes will get you in the mood for love. Filet Mignon with Tarragon Mushroom...
For that same reason, I have a number of different chili recipes already. Like chocolate chip cookies, though, there’s always room for one more. A Meatless Mix For Meat-Lovers Chili con carne has long been the gold standard for chili aficionados. No beans, no fancy flourishes, just meat...
One thing I haven’t had in awhile is a cheesesteak… obviously. I’ve seen quite a few recipes on Pinterest for a “low carb” version of them with green peppers instead of rolls. So even though I love carbs like no one’s business, I liked the idea of swapping out the bread fo...
The bad news is that anyone who asks for the recipe realizes how easy they are to make. The good news is now you do too! This is one of those recipes that comes out slightly different every time. Sometimes it’s a little more garlicky. Other times a little more acidic. Regardless, ...
One summer, the group___a picnic and requested we bring potato chips. I was___that I didn’t have to spend much on the event. So I bought two large bags of the least expensive brand of potato chips I could find.___, we got to the state park, only to find a real feast laid...
We shared lots of family dinners, taking turns to cook, trying new recipes and perfecting old ones. I was thinking what did I eat that stood out on my taste memory, we ate so much. Amongst the many dinners, some elaborate and some simple, were roasted carrots. I know! Roasted ...
The few recipes that find their way out of the files are usually tried-and-true favorites, and this one is no exception. We’ve been making this succotash for nearly three summers now — it firstappeared on the blogas a passing reference back in 2006 — and it feels like an old frien...
We were welcomed with a complimentary sip to enjoy while we perused the menu, then presented with a sheaf of recipes for the drinks we’d enjoyed at the end of the evening — an enchanting gesture that I hope will be the start of an international trend. Though we savored many wonderful...
Most traditional chocolate chip cookie recipes start by creaming softened butter with sugar. Here, the butter is melted in a skillet until golden brown and nutty first. This simple step does require a bit of extra time (mainly for chilling the butter), but the result is an intensely toasty ...