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

Chocolate bowls are very easy to make.  You do not need professional molds to make these chocolate bowls.  Chocolate bowls are handy for holding candies, other chocolates, truffles, berries, strawberries, … Continued

Chocolate frosting does not have to come in a can that you buy in the store.  When I was young, cakes were made from scratch and the frosting was whipped up … Continued

Need a quick substitution for chocolate?   Here are some chocolate substitutions, but remember not always do they work as well as the original recipe ingredient   Chocolate, Bittersweet: (1-ounce) … Continued

Gather your recipes, menus, and ideas in one notebook   Watching a cooking show the other day, I began to wonder what I was going to make this holiday season. … Continued

  “Gosh, she made it look so easy!” – That’s what we all wish our guests would think when they visit.  Entertaining, on top of working, holiday shopping and company, … Continued

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

 Clarified Butter and Butter Ghee Clarified Butter and Butter Ghee are also known as Liquid Gold.  I know that regular butter is fantastic, but believe it or not, butter can … Continued

The French macarons cookie is beloved in Parisian tea salons and cities all over France.  With a variety of color palettes and flavors, macarons are a fashionable cookie for gifting … Continued

If you ever wondered if you have a deep, dark hole of clutter in your house – you might need to look no further than under the kitchen sink.  That … Continued

  Questions and Answers – Coconut Milk vs. Cream of Coconut     Question: I have a recipe for a pina colada cake that calls for Cream of Coconut or … Continued

Coddled eggs are made by very briefly immersing an egg in the shell in boiling water (to cook in water just below the boiling point) to slightly cook or coddle … Continued

Coffee bean’s two greatest enemies are air and moisture. Ideally, coffee should be ground, brewed, and consumed quickly to obtain the best flavor. Coffee beans are at their peak within … Continued

Have you added up your favorite coffee drink calories?   Your favorite coffee drink calories may surprise you!  Specialty coffee drinks are like a dessert, not something you should consume … Continued

Coffee Spiced Lamb with Minted Coffee Sauce Recipe is courtesy of Chef Mark Tafoya, chef/owner of ReMARKable Palate Personal Chef Service in New York, NY.  This recipe was adapted from the … Continued