Spices have been used in Ayurvedic medicine in India and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in China for more than 5,000 years. There are 9 spices that may have health benefits, based on this ancient medicine. Note: the following is not endorsed by any physician, nor by this writer. All content is ... Read More about 9 Spices That May Have Health Benefits
Baked Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a great belly-warmer, especially in chilly months. Try my delicious, flavor-packed Baked Oatmeal. Terrific as a make-ahead. Perfect for a breakfast on-the-go that'll fill you up and hold you for the morning. I love oatmeal anytime, but especially when the weather turns chilly. But, one ... Read More about Baked Oatmeal
Banana Nut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
When bananas get just past the point of being good to eat, don't throw them away! It's time to whip up a delicious Banana Nut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. I grew up with a mom who never...and I mean never...threw anything away. She used all the foods bought or grown, and wasted nothing. As ... Read More about Banana Nut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
12 Easy Tips for Cooking with Spices
Herbs and spices are a great way to enhance the taste and color of food. Here are 12 Easy Tips for Cooking with Spices. Herbs and spices can make almost any recipe more flavorful without adding a lot of sugar, fat or salt. In fact, for people looking to cut calories, reduce carbs, and generally ... Read More about 12 Easy Tips for Cooking with Spices
13 Spices for Every Cook’s Kitchen
Whether you're new to cooking or well-seasoned, it's hard to know what spices to stock in your pantry for everyday use. Here are my top 13 spices for every cook's kitchen. The Investment Even though spices are not as exotic, rare and expensive as they once were thousands of years ago, they are ... Read More about 13 Spices for Every Cook’s Kitchen
The Magic of Tube Pastry – Crescent Rolls
The Best Invention Can I just say that one of the best inventions in the world is “tube pastry”, specifically the beautiful crescent roll, thank you Pillsbury? Sure the little pudgy guy is cute, but the never-ending versatility and speed at which you can whip something delicious up can’t be beat. I ... Read More about The Magic of Tube Pastry – Crescent Rolls
Two-Pot Fusilli & Sausage
Two pot meals make it so fast and easy to put dinner on the table. Here's my easy and delicious adaptation of the Giada deLaurentiis recipe that I call Two-Pot Fusilli & Sausage, including a vegetarian alternative! I admit that I'm a Food Network junkie. Thou shalt not interrupt my Saturday ... Read More about Two-Pot Fusilli & Sausage
Crunchy Steel-Cut Oat Granola
Granola is a delicious, crunchy and healthy add to yogurt or cereal, and a terrific energy boosting snack. Here's my riff on Chef Eric Greenspan's Crunch Steel-Cut Oat Granola, seen on "Guy's Ranch Kitchen" on The Food Network. It's simply delicious! Steel-Cut - Who Knew? I've made granola for ... Read More about Crunchy Steel-Cut Oat Granola
Global Spices and Their Use
Spices are used in every cuisine to season, and sometimes to color or preserve, food. Knowing global spices and their use will help you craft restaurant-quality meals your guests will love. The World in Your Supermarket I've experimented with spices for a long time, learning what things taste ... Read More about Global Spices and Their Use
Let’s Get Cooking: Spices and Their Origins
If you know a bit about spices you can make just about anything! In my Let's Get Cooking series, I'm going to teach you everything you need to know about spices and their origins, and how they're used, so that you can have super flavorful, restaurant quality meals in no time. What is a Spice? A ... Read More about Let’s Get Cooking: Spices and Their Origins
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