Zucchini Salad with Shaved Parmesan is a refreshing, light, and a surprisingly filling, summer salad.  Another plus is, it is an easy way to use up those abundant amounts of zucchini … Continued

  Question: I have two questions concerning milk: 1. How long after the “sell by” date is an opened container of milk good? 2. How long after the “sell by” … Continued

  Lemon Rosemary Sorbet is so refreshing on a hot summer day.  The combination of lemon and rosemary are so stunningly delicious and unique – a great palate cleanser after … Continued

  Many New Orleans (Acadian, Creole, and Cajun) recipes start with “First you make a roux.” A Roux (pronounced “roo”) is browned in a mixture of white wheat flour and … Continued

Root Beer Barbecue Sauce has a nice sweet and tangy flavor that makes a great sauce for pork or chicken recipes on the barbecue grill. In this picture, I enjoyed … Continued

  Homemade Raspberry Jam – Tutorial Video   It is that time of year again – Raspberry season!  What better way to preserve the flavor of summer than making homemade raspberry … Continued

  Jalapeno Pepper Jelly recipe is fantastic served with cream cheese and Triscuit crackers or crackers of your choice!   It looks so pretty in red and green (for Christmas … Continued

Miscellaneous Cake Baking and Decorating – Questions and Answers Peggy Weaver answers your most frequently asked Miscellaneous Cake Baking & Decorating questions and shares many helpful tips and tricks. QUESTION:  One … Continued

Marbling Fondant Icing – Questions & Answers  by Peggy Weaver Marbling fondant icing makes beautiful and unique cake decor. Peggy Weaver answers all of your frequently asked fondant related questions. QUESTION:  … Continued

  Tarragon-Rice Stuffed Mushrooms are a great addition to any meal, plus this mushroom dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated prior to cooking.  These mushrooms are sure … Continued

Making Marshmallow Fondant Icing – Questions and Answers by Peggy Weaver Peggy Weaver answers all of your most frequently asked questions about making and decorating with marshmallow fondant icing. QUESTION: … Continued

Quick-Cooking Tapioca or Dry Tapioca Pearl Cooking Methods Tapioca Pudding is definitely considered a comfort food to most Americans.  My husband loves Tapioca Pudding and could eat it every day! … Continued

  You have heard of maple syrup, but have you also heard of Hickory Syrup?  I hadn’t heard of it until I found this wonderful Hickory Syrup made by Gordon … Continued

  Questions & Answers – Definition of Springform Pan   Question: Please tell me the difference between a 9-inch round springform pan and a regular round 9-inch pan?   Answers: … Continued

Troppo Squash Bomb Soup is a different and unique dish that is sweet but spicy.  It is the signature soup served at the Troppo Restaurant in Lansing, MI.  Executive chef, … Continued