Country Ham and Red Eye Gravy

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

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

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

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

Chitlins

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

Chimichange

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

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

Shrimp Ceviche

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

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

Melt and Temper Chocolate

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 History

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

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