Ever noticed how some TV cooking shows blank out the labels on their ingredient packaging? Or wonder what goes on during the commercials between ‘hands off the food’ and presentation to the judges? An anonymous crew member who worked on several Food TV / Food Network shows tells all…Read More →
Remember when we said Noodles Romanoff might be considered a Russian analogue to Italian Alfredo? I’ve been getting inquiries about that. Why didn’t i offer an Alfredo recipe? Call it an oversight. But I’m now going to fix that, with a classic technique to make perfect Alfredo every time.Read More →
Chicken Fricassée is a super simple but elegant Chicken dish that can be made on the stove top or in the oven. Makes its own gravy! And you can add a wide variety of ingredients to make the dish your own. Prep time is minor and cooking time is just an hour. Perfect to get together some sides!Read More →
Mock Chicken Drumsticks or City Chicken is an old favourite from the Depression Days. It’s easy to make and really flavourful. And it will go well with almost any starch or veggie side. As fancy as it looks, it takes only a few ingredients and preparation is fast and easy.Read More →
Remember our Noodles Romanoff? How it combined only a bout five ingredients to make an elegant, delectable side dish that goes with just about everything? Today we continue our Classic Dishes series with a Rice dish that is just as easy to make and just as classy and versatile…Read More →
If you’ve never been involved in the production of a TV show before, you probably won’t question the food handling and kitchen safety practices exhibited on TV cooking shows. But researchers from the University of Massachusetts say the stars may not be setting us a good example…Read More →
While we’re in Russia, let’s look at a Classic Dish that everyone’s heard of but not so many have tried to make: Beef Stroganoff. It’s a celebration of Beef, Mushrooms, Onions and Sour Cream that comes together in one pot. You can even make a no-fuss version in the slow cooker if you want…Read More →
Moving eastward – to Moscow, in fact – we’ll stop at the historic home of the Tzars and learn learn the aristocratic secrets of Noodles Romanov. My recipe is very simple and yields a rich, Creamy, Buttery, Garlicy side dish that goes well with almost any protein entrée. Think of it as Russian Alfredo…Read More →