Staight Talk from a Comfort Foodie: World Peace Through Vegetarianism

I became a vegetarian in the early 80's. The Czech refugee I had lived with forbade any meat products from entering the little hovel we called home. I didn't own a car then, and only traveled as far as my Raleigh three-speed English racer could take me. On Fridays that... Read More

Braised Fish in Soy Sauce (Hong Shao Yu)

Braised fish in soy sauce is the basic craft of Chinese dish. The distinguishing characteristics are it looks red and glossy, rich in smell and thick in gravy. Both sides of the fish slice must be fried to become golden yellow, a thin crispy layer of skin should be left... Read More

Shrimp Scampi Recipes

Many people have different ideas on how to prepare great shrimp scampi recipes as you will see below. Some of the ingredients are the same and usually it is served with pasta. The type of pasta that you serve with your dish is up to your own taste.Here are two... Read More

Rice Noodles with Tomatoes and Tuna -A Savoury Gluten-free Alternative to Pasta

Ok. I never thought that the day would come when I would sing the praises of a rice noodle. Let alone consider it a valid, gluten-free alternative to pasta. But I've come to understand and love the little blighters.In olden times (that is until about 4 months ago) I thought... Read More

Easy, Tasty Chicken Wing Recipes

You can serve chicken wings hot or cold, for a meal, or for snacks. They're great as appetizers at parties, or when you're just looking for a tasty midnight snack. Try these four easy recipes:Baked Chicken Wings1/2 c. margarine, melted1 t. dijon mustard3 c. multi-grain flaked cereal16-18 chicken wings, broken... Read More

Stuffed Shrimp Recipes

Stuffed shrimp recipes will help you celebrate any special occasion like a raise, a promotion or even an anniversary. These dishes are very elegant and very delectable. There are many different ways to prepare stuffed shrimp and several different ingredients that will have your tastebuds jumping for joy.Many times stuffed... Read More

Low Carb Recipes Actually Taste Great!

Many people are beginning diets that encourage low carb recipes these days. But, what are low carb recipes? What things can and cannot be made into a low carb recipe? Following your diets strict guidelines is important, but using the Internet as a tool will help you. For instance, you... Read More

A Victory Garden

In the early nineteen forties,women shopped with ration stamps that limited the amount of groceries they bought in order to support the war effort. To supplement the their meager rations, they grew vegetable gardens in spare plots of land and also in their own back yards. Neat rows of lettuce,... Read More

Limes

Limes were originally grown in Asia,introduced by the Arab traders to the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa and then brought to Americas by the Spanish and Portuguese explorers. They are a great source of vitamin C and their zesty flavor refreshes the palate. On a hot day,a frozen lime cooler... Read More

Chicken Recipes That Everyone Enjoys!

Chicken recipes are a stable in many people's diets. Many of them are recipes we have made time and time again and others, are special recipes, maybe a favorite Christmas recipe or even a special fondue recipe using chicken. Americans consume more chicken then any other meat, but we still... Read More

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Easy Summer Salads, Lighter Foods For A Brighter Summer

Easy summer salads are the way to go, now that... Read More

Rib-Eye Steak with Mushrooms and Bleu Cheese

This is a mouth watering steak. Every time I serve... Read More

Noodles

Different cultures have their own way of taking some water... Read More

Raisin Roll Delight

Ingredients: ¾ cup cold water plus 2 Tablesps (very important)... Read More

Crab Stuffed Salmon with Lobster Sauce

I served this dish at an event I catered and... Read More

Do I Really Need to Follow a Recipe?

These days, its seems like everyone is looking for different... Read More

The Official Parenting Cheesecake Recipe

Whoever writes all those fancy cookbooks has never been a... Read More

English Cucumber Sandwiches

Have you tried English cucumbers yet? They're a little different... Read More

Easy Spaghetti Recipes

Spaghetti has always been a favorite family meal. My teenage... Read More

Swordfish, a Nutritious and Healthy Addition to Any Diet

Swordfish belongs to the group of fish that have recently... Read More

Converting Recipes for Your Crockpot

Crockpots vary but the low setting is typically around 100... Read More

The Creamy Taste Of Fudge!

Fudge is a treat that everyone loves. It doesn't matter... Read More

Swiss Chard - What Do I Do With That?

Originally, all foods were "organic" ? grown and prepared without... Read More

The Perfect First Date Meal For The Culinary Illiterate

The Microwave Generation of the 1990's has now finished school... Read More

How to Bake: Easy Sourdough Bread

A customer emailed us and said that her mother loved... Read More

The World According To Penne

Penne pasta is a product of Naples, Italy. The pasta... Read More

Sweet & Sour Pork (Gu Lao Rou)

Sweet & Sour Pork is the most well known Chinese... Read More

Looking for a Great Italian Meatball Recipe?

Looking for a great Italian meatball recipe? Wrap your lips... Read More

Weight Loss Recipe: Turkey Tomato Wrap

Are you struggling to lose or maintain your weight? Then... Read More

Shake Things Up With Fun Milkshakes

Milkshakes have been around since the old days of drugstore... Read More

Holiday Recipe: Filled Cookies

From the book: Christmas In Dairyland (True Stories From a... Read More

Best Recipes: Chicken with Apples

Ingredients1½ cups quick-cooking rice 2 large onions, thinly sliced 250g... Read More

Teas from Wild Plants and Their Benefits

All these teas (unless specified) are brewed with one teaspoon... Read More

Weird Foods Of The World - Chinese

I have eaten some weird and wonderful dishes around the... Read More

How to Make Gooey Grits Cake

I was intrigued when I came across this unusual dessert... Read More

Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Soup

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) there are five elements... Read More

Ice Cream In A Baggie

Yes, it sounds dangerous and the potential for messes seems... Read More

Straight Talk from a Comfort Foodie - Fast Food

My parents lived for convenience when it came to feeding... Read More

How to Make Kaiser Rolls

Want to impress your family and friends at the next... Read More

Serendipity Frozen Hot Chocolate

Serendipity frozen hot chocolate is a signature dish at the... Read More

Cucumber & Pork Soup

Due to the fact that cucumber is rich in all... Read More

Spanish Food - The Perfect Paella

Looking for a traditional Spanish recipe? Without doubt, the best-known... Read More

All About Strawberry Shortcakes

Strawberry shortcake may be a 200 year-old American invention. With... Read More