You either love them or hate them. There is no middle ground on Brussels sprouts. I’ve often wondered why Sprouts haters became Sprouts haters, and I recently canvassed some cook books to see if they could shed any light on the situation. Now, I’m prepared to turn the haters around…Read More →
It is the scourge of Sunday suppers, the Frankenstein of festive feasts. I refer, of course, to lumpy Gravy. All family cooks have had it at one time or another. But there’s no need to ever suffer this embarrassment again – if you know the fundamental rules of Sauce making…Read More →
Don’t be put off by the heading ‘Frankenturkey’. That’s just a reference to the method one mom came up with to make sure that all her boys could have the part of the Thanksgiving Bird they coveted most. I have no reason not to believe this holiday tale, from a dear, old friend…Read More →
What’s easy to throw together, sticks to the ribs, encourages social interaction and can warm you up faster than an open fire on a cold winter’s day? It’s a big platter of Nachos, of course! And it’s time we all took a closer look at this iconic treat and learned how to make it properly…Read More →
I always have a couple of packs of plain Cream Cheese on hand, in case of emergencies. This trusty sidekick has gotten me out of more kitchen tight spots over the years than I can count. Inside that unassuming foil wrapper there’s a solution to just about every culinary conundrum you can imagine…Read More →
Good morning! I won’t take too much of your time with this post, but I just had to share a little discovery I made last night that will make a big difference in my post Holiday Feast ‘Turkey Encore’ menus from now on. And I think you’ll enjoy my new twist on ‘leftovering’ as much as I did…Read More →
Anything goes in a Taco, I hasten to clarify. I haven’t found anything (that’s not mainly liquid like Soup or Stew, that is) that can’t be dressed up in a Tortilla Shell with Lettuce and Grated Cheese, and celebrated as a Taco. To get you in the mood, let’s take a quick look at some of the crazier Tacos I’ve made…Read More →
I used to think that there was no better way to enjoy a Potato than the way my paternal Grandma made them: Steaming, light and fluffy on the inside, and crispy as a Potato Chip on the outside, with a big pat of Butter melting slowly in a lengthwise cut down the middle. But then something happened…Read More →