The winter will not only cause havoc in your mudroom but it will do the same for your kitchen. One of the first ways is with fat. Creaming butter and sugar is a common way to prepare a cake, but cold butter doesn’t cream as well and you may need to almost melt it to […]
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One skillet meals are a hit in many kitchens across the country. They combine simple ingredients, and in using one pan, they’re designed to cook, heat, and serve quickly and easily. This recipe is no different, using a good combination of penne, precooked chicken, cream and Parmesan cheese to make this dish. The best part […]
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Cinnamon rolls. Can they exist without cinnamon and still be delicious? The answer is yes and this recipe goes out to prove it. Substituting the traditional cinnamon and butter roll up with butter, ginger, lemon, and nutmeg, this tries to turn that dynamic all on its head. The new ingredients give it a special flavor […]
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Roasting is a perfect way to perk up those boring hothouse or imported strawberries. Being in the north means we won’t hit peak strawberries until July, so you may need to make them a bit more for the time being with roasting. Adding extra sugar, a bit of lemon juice and a vanilla pod is […]
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Cheesecake can often be a problem in the oven. The water bath, the springform pan, keeping the crust from getting soggy, all of it can be a problem. This recipe follows Martha Stewart’s foolproof plan in a slow cooker. The low and slow temperature helps you keep it at a constant temperature and the use […]
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This recipe using fresh Bok Choy and Udon noodles is delicious and filling as well as healthy. Ingredients are simple you will need chicken or vegetable broth, star anise, Udon noodles, eggs, bok choy, scallions and soy sauce. The eggs are poached in the broth as it simmers before you add the noodles. By following […]
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Potato soup is a wonderful comfort food. It is rich, loaded with carbs, but still delicate enough to please even the most discerning of palates. This recipe is no different taking those classic flavors and adding a sharp hit of lemon to give it that extra punch you are looking for. You can work on […]
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Broccoli is a versatile vegetable. While often appearing as the bane of children and adults alike, this can be sure to the prep. This recipe adds roasting to the mix to bring out those natural sugars and add flavor to it. You can start with frozen or fresh broccoli but you will need to make […]
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Potato soup is one of those easy meals you can make any night. This recipe is no different but there are a few more steps than just boiling potatoes. It uses a porcini oil to help give it that extra umami flavor, a literal combination of dried porcini mushrooms simmered in oil to impart that […]
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No Knead pizza dough is a very easy and satisfying recipe that lets you make your own pizza at home quickly and with minimal fuss. You only need to whisk together flour, yeast, and salt in a bowl, let it sit overnight and you are ready to make delicious pizza. Some important tips include using […]
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