mixed dried beans spilling out of a glass jar

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

Cooking Dried Beans

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 on a glass cake stand

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

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

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

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