If you’re a “Shark Tank” fan, you already know aboutKim Daisy and her Daisy Cakes. But if you don’t, believe me—she’s someone that you’d like to know. Why? Because CAKE, people. Delicious cakes, like Southern favorites Red Velvet and Coconut Cake, that you can purchase online or now make at home with her new book, […]
The 1970s was the era of the Big Mac “attack” and the heyday of Hostess. As women began working outside of the home in greater numbers, homemade gave way to convenience. The Crock-Pot became popular as a way to ease women’s nightly dinner woes; it allowed moms to start a meal in the morning and […]
Garlic. No, thank you, on a first date. Yes, please, if your date is with a vampire. One of our oldest crops, it has been in culinary and medicinal use for more than 7,000 years. Garlic has spawned a subculture that other root vegetables—say, carrots or parsnips—have not inspired. Kitchen tools have been invented specifically for […]
When the autumn wind starts to blow, I reach for a cozy sweater and a bag of lentils. No, seriously! Nothing says fall cooking to me like legumes. Hearty and heart healthy, they’re a go-to food in our family. This lentil recipe from Pereg Gourmet is everything I want from a hearty vegetarian stew: lentils, […]
Skip the tricks; this Halloween is all about the treats. These spooky recipes are ghoulishly good and will help anyone get in the spirit this season. Whether you’re serving up snacks for a crowd or planning the menu for a creepy family movie night, there’s one thing that people won’t be scared of: the food. […]
These lively tacos meld flavors of the Caribbean and South Seas for a fresh interpretation of seafood tacos. With the addition of shaved coconut, this taco is reminiscent of coconut shrimp. A real burst of sunshine! Serve these with rice, beans and citrusy margaritas. Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Lime Smashed Avocado & Jicama Pineapple Salsa […]
Fall brings crisp leaves and apple crisps, cold weather and hot apple cider. At farmers’ markets and supermarkets, apples edge out summer’s peaches and cherries and angle for total produce domination. Their names are evocative, sometimes derived from flavor combinations like Honeycrisp and Gingergold or the places they were developed such as Cortland and Chinook […]
I grew up in the South, far from the brisk fall weather and seasonal crops we enjoy here in the Midwest, where corn is king. And yet, corn was on most of the menus from my childhood. My culinary roots lie in the messy Virginia and North Carolina kitchens of my grandmother and mother. These […]
Is the tomato a fruit or a vegetable? It’s an age-old question. Scientists deem tomatoes a fruit because of how they grow (with enclosed seeds), while many cooks categorize them as vegetables because of how they are used (in savory instead of sweet dishes). Tomato variety names skew us to the fruit side: grape tomatoes, […]
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this cake from Kaufman’s. It’s the perfect dessert to bring to your next gathering, or simply enjoy with your family. Either way, fans of chocolate need to keep this recipe on hand as summer turns to fall. Flourless Chocolate Cake Sponge Cake Layer: 8 egg whites 18 ounces chocolate 15 […]
