Sweet & Sour Fish

Sweet and sour fish is one of the most popular traditional Chinese dish, normally cooked with carp. The method to cook an authentic Chinese sweet and sour fish (Tang Tsu Yu) is to use what we call 'Liu', meaning 'quick-fry'. The fish should be tender inside and crispy outside. Its... Read More

A Pease Journey

Remnants of dried peas were found in Egyptian tombs. Hot pea soup was sold by Athenian vendors to passersby. The Romans served them with poultry or meat and vegetables added to them. In the middle ages, peas were a main staple food that kept the peasants well-fed during the harsh... Read More

Do I Really Need to Follow a Recipe?

These days, its seems like everyone is looking for different recipes to add to their tried and true favorites. Many people are looking for recipes that are low carb or that fit into the type of diet they are on. Or, they are looking for a new things they can... Read More

The Untold Secrets To Making Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Have you ever wondered if there was a healthful alternative to the sugar and preservative filled vanilla ice cream you buy in the supermarkets?If you have or if you would truly like to try homemade vanilla ice cream then this is for you. I have a recipe for homemade vanilla... Read More

Holiday Recipe: Filled Cookies

From the book: Christmas In Dairyland (True Stories From a Wisconsin Farm)When I was a kid growing up on our dairy farm in Wisconsin 40 years ago, cookies with a date filling were my dad's favorite kind. Here is the recipe.3/4 cup butter or margarine (softened)3/4 cup shortening2 cups sugar3... Read More

Straight Talk from a Comfort Foodie - Moms Remedy for the Blues

As puberty crept up and I became a passive passenger on the roller coaster of hormones, there'd come days that I just couldn't shake the blues. It was a Jekyll and Hyde scenario that would haunt me for most of my fertile years. I never thought to look at the... Read More

Fast Food at Home

Kids have to eat. Three meals a day, every day. All moms know how important it is to have an arsenal of quick meals handy. You never know when you'll have to put healthy food on the table in a hurry, or when you need ideas so dad can help.Dunk... Read More

Chinese Dumplings on Chinese New Year

One of my fondest childhood memories is the celebrations around Chinese New Year. This was a time of great excitement and joy, families came together, children were given gifts, and everyone enjoyed traditional New Year's foods. Perhaps my favorite New Year food was Chinese dumplings.Each New Year's Eve my entire... Read More

African Bean Soup

Yoruba ethnic group from the Southwestern part of Nigeria call this traditional soup 'Gbegiri'Most of the ingredients can be got at ethnic Nigerian or African food marketsIngredients:To serve 4 people Beans - 2 cups of size of small tinned milk Dried crayfish - 2-table spoonful Beef - 1kg African... Read More

Finding the Best Recipes

Trying to find a dynamite recipe to wow guests or cook up a special supper for your special someone? Finding the best recipes is simple. First, perform a careful analysis of the situation for which you are cooking to narrow down the search. Cookbooks are very specific, so whether you... Read More

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Cinco de Mayo Recipe

My ex reminded me last week that the holiday that... Read More

Frugal Outdoor Cooking

Firing up the grill is a great way to cook... Read More

Straight Talk from a Comfort Foodie - Simpler Times

When it was unfolding, I never thought I lived in... Read More

Oatmeal-Apple-Raisin Muffins

These muffins are not only tasty, but they're also a... 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... Read More

A Pease Journey

Remnants of dried peas were found in Egyptian tombs. Hot... Read More

Fortunate Lemon Chicken

A delicious chicken meal for you to prepare at home.... Read More

Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipes

What makes great homemade BBQ sauce recipes? Well, it could... Read More

Shake Things Up With Fun Milkshakes

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

Teas from Wild Plants and Their Benefits

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

Crockpot Cooking - Advantages and Disadvantages

In my 'un-biased' opinion, the crockpot / slow cooker is... Read More

Straight Talk from a Comfort Foodie - The Gravy Train

In all fairness to my mother and the great homemaker... Read More

School Lunches the Frugal Way!

It seems that school starts earlier every year. So it's... Read More

Chicken Mushroom Marsala ? Easy and Elegant for the Amateur Gourmet

If you are having company and want to make something... Read More

Sweet & Sour Fish

Sweet and sour fish is one of the most popular... Read More

All About Strawberry Shortcakes

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

The Perfect First Date Meal For The Culinary Illiterate

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

Oregano Dressing - Good for Allergies

An Individual Health Recipe to EnjoyAs the weather becomes warmer... Read More

Spanish Food - How To Prepare Boquerones

Whilst on your travels in Spain and pausing to take... Read More

Low Fat, Low Carb Baked Tortilla Chip with a Mango Salsa Dressing

Many low fat low cholesterol recipes are usually bland and... Read More

Low Fat French Toast

French toast was one of my favorite breakfast foods when... Read More

Farm To Market Days

Summer may begin in June but, for many parts of... Read More

How to Make a Seductive Chili

Dedicated Chili cooks always seem to be looking for an... Read More

Sweet & Sour Pork (Gu Lao Rou)

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

English Cucumber Sandwiches

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

Weird Foods Of The World - Chinese

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

No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

Homemade cookies from scratch in 20 minutes!!? 2 six-ounce packages... Read More

Italian Recipes ? Top 3 Dinner Recipes That You Should Prepare Tonight!

If you are wondering what to prepare for dinner tonight,... Read More

Swiss Cheese Fondue

Ingredients600g white bread (I recommend baguette or any other kind... Read More

Asparagus Quiche

½ lb. Asparagus spears (top part of asparagus with the... Read More

How to Make Gooey Grits Cake

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

Boneless Prime Roast Recipe

When it comes to prime rib and there are two... Read More

A Scone Recipe for Dinner or Lunch

There are two ways to pronounce scone. "Skon" in England... Read More