Cooking Articles
Country Ham and Red Eye Gravy History and Recipe
Country Ham and Red Eye Gravy Learn how to make this Country Ham and Red Eye Gravy recipe. These are very popular in the South, anybody unfamiliar is really missing … Continued
Cornish Pasty History and Recipe
Pastie or Pasty (PASS-tee) – These are basically individual pies filled with meats and vegetables that are cooked together. They should weigh about two pounds or more. The identifying feature … Continued
Corned Beef and Cabbage History and Recipe
Stove Top – Slow Cooker – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Instructions My family and I look forward to enjoying corned beef and cabbage dinner as part of celebrating Saint Patrick’s … Continued
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe – Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe
My absolute early summer favorite is enjoying fresh strawberries combined with rhubarb in the form of a crisp or pie. Strawberry Rhubarb can be baked two different ways – as … Continued
Chitterlings (Chitlins) History and Recipe
Let us consider what chitlins are – they are hog intestines or guts Some people turn up their noses at the mention of chitlins; other leave the house while they … Continued
Chimichanga History and Recipe
Chimichanga, or “chimi,” has achieved cult status in Tucson. A Chimichanga is a Mexican-American fusion large burrito prepared with a choice of meat, vegetables, and spices. deep-fried to a golden … Continued
Chicken Fried Steak History and Recipe
In Texas, the reigning queen of comfort food or down-home cooking is Chicken-Fried Steak, or as Texans affectionately call it CFS. Every city, town, and village in Texas takes prides … Continued
Ceviche, Seviche or Cebiche History
Ceviche – the new “in” food of the beginning of the 21st century is actually an old world dish from South America called Ceviche. It has been one of … Continued
Crepes Suzette History and Recipe
Crepes Suzette is probably the most famous crepe dish in the world. In a restaurant, a classic Crepe Suzette is often prepared in a chafing dish in full view of … Continued
Eggs Benedict History and Recipe
Eggs Benedict make any meal an elegant special occasion. This egg dish is specially great for weekend breakfast or brunch, or a unique evening meal. To be honest with … Continued
Chocolate Substitution Chart
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
How to Melt and Temper Chocolate
Guidelines for Melting and Tempering Chocolate Melting Chocolate and Tempering Chocolate are not the same. It is not necessary to temper chocolate when it is used as … Continued
Hot Chocolate Drink History
Rediscover True Hot Chocolate The terms Hot Cocoa and Hot Chocolate are often used interchangeably, but technically they are as different as Milk Chocolate and bittersweet chocolate. Hot cocoa … Continued
Chocolate Glossary
All chocolate is not created equal. When shopping for your chocolate look at the label to find the percent of cocoa butter contained in the bar. The cocoa butter … Continued
Dark Chocolate Is Healthy Chocolate
The Best Medical News In Ages! Studies in prestigious scientific journals say dark chocolate is healthy chocolate Dark Chocolate – not white chocolate or milk chocolate – is good … Continued