This recipe delivers texture and flavor—and also introduces the pleasant burn of horseradish.
Dark Chocolate and Pomegranate Bark
This is such a refreshing dessert, the pomegranates pop in your mouth and the are a lovely pair with the bitter chocolate.
Lime Sorbet Margaritas
Using sorbet you get the slushy effect with a lot less mess and effort! Plus they are VERY yummy.
Cantaloupe and Mozzarella with Prosciutto and Basil
Enjoy with crusty bread for a no-cook dinner, or serve as an antipasti platter at a party.
Crostini with Brie Dates and Toasted Walnuts
This nibble builds on the classic pairing of cheese, dried fruit, and nuts. A splash of balsamic vinegar helps bring together all the flavors. The crostini are best served right out of the oven, though they can also hold for an hour or two at room temperature.
Perfect Stovetop Popcorn
Making popcorn from scratch can be tricky. Not only do you want as many kernels as possible to pop, but you also want to keep the kernels from burning at the bottom of the pan. I used to take the easy way out and used (gasp!) microwave popcorn, which by the way, is not that good for you.
Pairing wine with food
Impress your guests with your amazing wine knowledge. There really are recommendations for optimal wine and food parings — mystery solved!
Cuts of Meat Cheat Sheets
Ever wonder where the different cuts of meat actually are on the animal? I certainly did. These great cheat sheets tell you where they are on the animal as well as the optimal way to cook the particular cut.
What’s In Season?
We all want to try to eat what is in season, but what IS in season? Well now you know, here are three charts that tell you when vegetables, fruit and herbs are in season.
Metric System Conversions
Have you ever received a recipe from Europe that you’re dying to try, but it’s in that pesky metric system? Problem solved 🙂
Cooking Time & Temp Cheat Sheet
Great reference for meat and vegetable cooking times. This also includes the internal temperature for rare, medium and well done meat.
Volume Conversion Cheat Sheet
How many cups in a quart? How many tablespoons in an ounce? This cheat sheet answers all of these questions.
Bacon-Bourbon Brownies with Pecans
This recipe came highly recommended by Elika and her daughter. If an eight year old tells you that these brownies are good, what more needs to be said?
Baking Substitutions
It happens to the best of us, you get home and you forgot to buy something you needed. This handy dany cheat sheet for baking substitutions can save you an extra trip to the store. Plus, it’s just good stuff to know!
Know Your Knives
There are many different types of Kitchen Knives for various uses, but which is right for you? Take a look at our handy guide which explains the use of each type of knife. Make sure you Know Your Knives !
Basic Wine Guide
Finally, a well designed and accurate wine guide for beginners. Make the connections between styles of wine, wine glasses, wine calories, temperature and how long a wine lasts open.
Blueberry Brioche Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Chunks
These are really yummy and very quick to make. The blueberries pop in your mouth, and even tough I’m not a huge fan of white chocolate, they are the perfect addition to this bread pudding.
Garlic-Herb Pinwheels
A few bar basics and some kitchen staples are all it takes to put together this crowd-pleasing party spread. Plus the ability to make theses ahead and freeze them for up to a month make them great for weeknight guests.
Pan Seared Filet Mignon
A classic and classy dinner. I always make this with Rosemary’s smothered mushrooms and onions, parmesan-roasted cauliflower and smashed potatoes. You won’t be sorry!
Basil Pesto
My favorite Italian sauce is pesto, I use it for way more than pasta! It’s great on lamb chops, sandwiches and just about anything!
Oysters Rockefeller
Oysters Rockefeller consists of oysters on the half-shell that have been topped with a rich sauce of butter, parsley, and spinach and cheese – then baked.
Cinnamon Star Cookies
These are a nice twist on the classic sugar cookie, the cinnamon is a nice addition and the glaze is just the right amount of sweet and spicy to make you smile.
Steak Tips with Mushroom Onion Gravy
This recipe is a great solution to the sometimes overcooked beef and low quality ingredients like cream of mushroom soup. With the fresh ingredients in this recipe you’ll be wow’d instead of disappointed!
Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies
Who doesn’t love chocolate and hazelnut in a cookie — Nutella… I mean ‘nuf said.