Thu Jun 12, 04:54:34 pm Views: 141The drink that Garth Brooks helped put on the current pop-culture map is the official beverage of Puerto Rico (and the official beverage of choice for many)! And with good reason too. There is something just oh-so refreshing about light rum, coconut ...
Thu Jun 12, 04:34:56 pm Views: 163 A telltale sign that the beverage is rum based cocktail is the presence of the little umbrella in the drink. This spirit, distilled from sugarcane, comes in a variety of grades (such as light, dark, spiced, and gold). Mixing one ounce of the light ...
Thu Jun 12, 11:07:08 am Views: 153Crème brûlée literally means "burnt cream" in French. To the home cook it's a super rich creamy baked custard recipe that is topped with a crunchy layer of caramelized sugar. Prepared and served in ceramic ramekins, cr&e...
Fri May 16, 07:09:51 pm Views: 154Debates rage over whether gumbo is a stew or soup, but we do know that it originated in Louisiana, and is found across the Gulf Coast and the South. It consists of a strong stock, meat and/or shellfish, and the vegetable "holy trinity" of c...
Fri May 16, 07:05:19 pm Views: 120Creamy and green, no party is complete without a bowl of guacamole and chips. Guacamole is made from avocados, lemon or lime juice and salt, but can include garlic, tomatoes, chiles, and onion as well. The word guacamole is actually not Mexican but c...
Fri May 16, 07:00:07 pm Views: 84What is red and white and green and black? Greek salad! A mixture of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and olives topped with feta cheese, Greek salad is usually dressed with olive oil and lemon juice and sometimes a pinch of oregano. This healthy and...
Fri May 16, 06:57:52 pm Views: 118Earthy, crunchy and positively delicious, granola is a breakfast cereal most commonly made from rolled oats, nuts, honey, and sometimes dried fruit and other grains. While originally sold as a health food, it can be high in fat and sugar. Making it a...
Fri May 16, 06:54:51 pm Views: 108When did popcorn become gourmet? We’re not really sure, but popcorn flavored with all kinds of things is available in tins, boxes, and bags for snacking and gift giving. Popcorn is a type of corn that explodes into light, fluffy bite-size piece...
Fri May 16, 06:51:47 pm Views: 94A fantastic centerpiece at Christmas, a gingerbread house is a cooking and arts and crafts project—if you make it from scratch. But there are also fantastic kits on the market that allow you to build your own from readymade gingerbread. In any ...
Fri May 16, 06:48:56 pm Views: 163German chocolate cake is not German but was created by a Dallas, Texas, housewife in the 1950s. It is named for the brand of chocolate used to make it. It is a layered chocolate cake, with a coconut and pecan frosting. Maraschino cherries are sometim...
Fri May 16, 06:45:14 pm Views: 115Why do so many people hate fruitcake? Probably because they've never had a good one. A fruitcake is made with chopped candied or dried fruit, nuts, and spices and sometimes liquor. There are records of fruitcakes dating back to the Roman era as well ...
Fri May 16, 06:40:05 pm Views: 172 Good things come to those who wait. Making French onion soup is relatively easy, but it can't be rushed. The key to the soup is the onions, which are slowly caramelized in butter, a process which can take upwards of 45 minutes. A tiny bit of su...
Fri May 16, 06:24:59 pm Views: 127Filet mignon is the prized and expensive cut that comes from the small end of beef tenderloin. It is usually only one to two inches thick and roughly two inches in diameter. It is extremely tender, but does not have as much flavor as some other cuts ...
Fri May 16, 06:21:39 pm Views: 112A staple on any Mexican combination plate, enchiladas are typically made with corn tortillas dipped in oil to soften, lightly sautéed, rolled with a filling of meat, cheese, or vegetables, then drenched in a red or green sauce and briefly bake...
Fri May 16, 06:17:31 pm Views: 156Eggplant Parmesan is a popular Italian dish that includes layers of breaded and fried eggplant with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese that is baked to form one gooey, hot, and delicious entrée. There are low fat versions that bake ...
Fri May 16, 06:10:09 pm Views: 99It might seem odd that a cold drink is popular in the winter, but eggnog, spiked with rum or brandy, is a festive drink for the holidays. Starting in October it can be purchased commercially in stores, but you can also make the milk, eggs, sugar, cin...
Fri May 16, 06:06:07 pm Views: 120 If making a cake seems like a bother to you, get ready for dump cakes. A dump cake does not involve sifting dry ingredients or whipping up egg whites, it just involves "dumping" everything into one cake pan. There isn't even any mixin...
Fri May 16, 06:00:03 pm Views: 113Quack quack! Is it a duck or a duckling? If you are buying it to cook, it is most likely the same thing. Domestic ducks available in markets are generally between eight and 16 weeks old and weigh between three and five pounds. You can also sometimes ...
Fri May 16, 04:08:29 pm Views: 119Devilishly good and a preferred cocktail party food, deviled eggs get their name from the spicy flavorings such as mustard, paprika, and onion. To make a deviled egg recipe, make hard boil eggs, let them cool and slice them in half, removing the yolk...
Fri May 16, 03:24:33 pm Views: 114Cream puffs are made from pate choux pastry and can be filled with sweetened whipped cream, custard, or savory fillings. They are airy and light and surprisingly easy to make. The pastry is made by cooking flour, salt sugar, water or milk, and butter...
