Author Archives: Brenda
How to Cook Dried Beans – Dried Bean Tips
Beans have been given a bad reputation over the years. Beans have been often considered food for the “poor”, but that may be because they are so inexpensive. Many years … Continued
Basic Bean Recipe for Cooking Dried Beans
Stove Top – Slow Cooker – Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) Instructions I do not think there are many people out there who have children that haven’t heard the crude rhyme they come … Continued
Grocery Coupons
Coupon Clipping – Clues for the Grocery Coupon Clipper They’re lurking everyone. You’ll find them in the junk drawer, tucked in the pantry and wadded up in the … Continued
Coffee and Armagnac Parfait Recipe
Coffee and Armagnac Parfait dessert combines the pleasure of strong coffee with a shot of good brandy. For an authentic presentation serve it in traditional fluted parfait glasses. This French … Continued
Caramel Pear Tart with Graham Shortbread Crust Recipe
The combination of the graham flour in the crust and the creamy texture of the pears and caramel is sublime in this Caramel Pear Tart with Graham Shortbread Crust. This … Continued
Cooking Oils and Smoking Points
What Is The Best Oil For Cooking? Cooking Oils and Smoking Points are important factors when you choose to cook with oil. We have complied a comprehensive list for you … Continued
French Onion Marmalade
French Onion Marmalade – Confit d’ Oignon French Onion Marmalade is a wonderful condiment that can be used for a variety of meats, poultry, fish, or simply as a spread … Continued
Cilantro vs. Coriander
Cilantro – What is Cilantro? Photos from Iowa State University Extension. Cilantro or coriander not only has two common names, but two entirely different identities and uses. Cilantro, Coriandrum sativum, describes … Continued
Ladyfinger Cakes History
Ladyfinger Cakes Ladyfingers Cakes are oval-shaped cookies or cakes that are also known around the world as Boudoir biscuits, sponge biscuits, sponge fingers, Naples biscuits, Savoy biscuits (Savoiardi) and … Continued
Vegetable Gorgonzola Lasagna Recipe
Vegetable Gorgonzola Lasagna is my version of a recipe from a “foodie” friend of mine, Bonnie of Wisconsin. It is so creamy good – my family loves this lasagna. This … Continued
Garlic Hints and Tips
Learn How to Select, Store, Prepare and Cook with Garlic “Tomatoes and oregano make it Italian; wine and tarragon make it French. Sour cream makes it Russian; lemon and cinnamon … Continued
Fruit Dessert Pizza Recipe
A beautiful and delicious Fruit Dessert Pizza for brunch or any special occasion. It is very easy to put together and is a certain crowd pleaser. Your children will … Continued
Zabaglione with Fresh Berries Recipe
This Zabaglione (zah-bahl-YOH-nay) with Fresh Berries recipe is a famous Italian custard dessert that is usually served with sliced fresh fruit or berries – it is so beautiful and refreshing! The … Continued
Child Friendly Kitchen
Creating A Child-Friendly Kitchen By Lea Schneider, Professional Organizer The following is an excerpt taken from Growing-Up Organized: A Mom to Mom Guide, written by What’s Cooking America’s own … Continued
Wheat Free Cooking
Living in a Wheat-Free World – Gluten Free Living Wheat Sensitivities and their Implication for our Daily Bread By Charlotte Bradley Check out all of Charlotte Bradley’s Healthy … Continued















