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Five Tasty Thanksgiving Treats
The nearer Thanksgiving draws, the more we seem to find ourselves instinctively pulled towards the kitchen to create comforting and scrumptious food. For some of us, this means pulling out a dusty old book full of perfected family recipes. For others, this means Googling “easy Thanksgiving recipes.” To save you the trouble, we’ve got five great recipes here that are a scrumptious way to satisfy your craving for holiday comfort food.Read More
Organizing Your Recipes
While many of us enjoy cooking, it isn’t always easy to keep track of our impressive recipe collections. In order to make your recipes easier to find (and not to mention giving your patience a break!), we’re going to talk about a few ways you can get your recipes organized.Read More
Entertain Your Child with Easy and Nutritious Snacks!
Have your children lost interest in their usual snacks? Kids become bored quite easily—especially when it comes to food. You don’t have to be a master chef or a child food specialist to create a healthy snack that will grab your child’s attention (and approval!) during snack time. Take a look at the following treat ideas that won’t hold you up in the kitchen for hours:Read More
Scrumptious Diabetic Friendly Recipes
Keeping your health or a family members’ health in mind when cooking can sometimes leave you challenged in the kitchen. You shouldn’t feel as though you have to suffer through bland meals just to remain in good health, because you don’t! –At least not with the recipes found in this article. You can still prepare meals and desserts that are kicking with flavor yet tolerant to the needs of a diabetic. Read on for a few great diabetic meal ideas.Read More
Busy Lifestyle? Try These Easy Salad Recipes!
You may feel that that there just isn’t enough spare time to cook three full meals each day. Don’t worry—many people all over the world can sympathize with you! If you have about half an hour free on the weekend, you can easily make a number of cold dishes that you can store in the fridge to use as a meal or to munch on throughout the weekdays. Below we have a few recipes for cold pastas and salads that will send your taste buds into a frenzy without a great deal of time spent on preparation.Read More
Five Traditional International Recipes
Do you find that you prepare a lot of the same dishes every week? Maybe you wish you could try something a little different, but nothing too crazy that will make your family blanch. Preparing international cuisine is a great way to experience the traditions of other cultures, and it also keeps your food schedule from becoming too dull! Take a look at the following recipes from nations all over the world.Read More
Cooking Help For The Single Guy
Sometimes you can spend all day cooking a meal that would be the envy of any great chef just to have it ruined by something as small as the gravy being too thin or the soup too salty. There are tricks around the most common of kitchen gaffs that might help you salvage your meal and your pride.Read More
Cooking Tips for the Single Guy: Spaghetti
Single men are not always known for their cooking prowess. There comes a time when a single man has to entertain a lady, and maybe the fare offered at the local oriental place will not quite impress her the way he hopes. Here are a couple of meals he can easily make to help “cheat” his way through a dinner.Read More
Crockpots And The Single Guy
Single guys aren’t known for their cooking wares and this is a well-earned distinction. After all, the single male in today’s world is too busy to cook a home-cooked meal. When given a choice between slaving in a kitchen for an hour or making level 80 while we wait on a pizza to show up—where’s the phone? Crock pots are a single guy’s best friend and he doesn’t even realize it. Crock pot cooking takes very little attention and most recipes consist of throwing the ingredients in and letting the pot do the rest. Here are a couple of “manly” favorites:Read More
Fun with Salad Dressings
We all buy salad dressings and with the exception of ranch dressing, most sit in our refrigerator until we move or they get up and walk out on their own. The salad dressing market is being dominated by the ranch dressing cartels. But you can single-handedly save the industry by implementing these simple—and sometimes unique—suggestions. Read More
Stress and Your Diet
Today’s lifestyle is full of stress. Competitive work stress, family and home stress, and even stress from leisure activities such as softball leagues, can add up to make life unhealthy for the most health-minded of us all. There are some foods that will help take some of the stress off your body so that your mind can do its thing.Read More
Simple and Scrumptious Bread Recipes
Homemade bread is one of the most delicious and comforting foods around. Walking into a kitchen teeming with the yeasty smell of warm bread is like receiving a warm hug from a dear friend; unless, of course, your oven is billowing black smoke and smells of charred food. It’s true that some types of bread do require a certain culinary finesse, however we’ve got a few recipes here that are virtually fool-proof—meaning even the most culinary-challenged can pull them off!Read More
Easy Twenty-Minute Meals
With many families operating around a schedule, and not to mention a budget, it can often be difficult to arrange mealtimes. Because of such, more families are adopting the “fend for yourself” conduct for meals, but it doesn’t have to be that way. We’ve got a few simple recipes here that are quick to make and don’t require a lot of ingredients—which means they’re also fairly cheap!Read More
Eat Well with an Ulcer
Peptic ulcers are often a side effect of having too much stress, smoking, excessive alcohol usage, and even bacteria. Whatever might be the cause—stomach ulcers affect nearly 10% of the population in America. The perception is that bland foods are part of the treatment is not entirely true. Here are a few flavorful recipes that you might enjoy. Read More
The Real Food Safety Rules
We are rapidly approaching the major “cooking holidays” of the year. We all want our family and dinner guests to have a pleasant dining experience. We spend days planning that special meal and hours preparing it so nothing goes off without a hitch, but did we do it safely? You might have pulled off the best beef wellingtons ever – you boss’ favorite—but if you poisoned everyone in the room, you can kiss that promotion good bye. So let’s look at some basic tips for keeping your food safe and you employed.Read More
Have Fun Cooking With the Kids
Probably one of the best and most memorable bonding experiences you can share with your children is preparing a meal or a snack with them. Letting your children help in preparing meals and snacks builds coordination, helps improve math skills, and establishes life skills. Besides that, it’s also fun and a nice break from video games and cartoons. Below are some no bake and “low” bake recipes for snacks and meals you and your children will enjoy making—and hopefully, eating together.Read More
Budget Meals for the Family
The worldwide economical decline has left many families feeling a pinch in their wallet. If yours is the same, you may even find that procuring three meals a day can be a burden. Meals can be scraped together with just about anything you have lying around the house—and that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to sacrifice flavor! We have a few recipe ideas that you can use for those times when you’re finding it difficult to get by; and most of the necessary items are already available in your kitchen (or are very fairly cheap to purchase). Read More
Dieting Myths: Fact vs. Fiction
Do you find that no matter what fad diet you try, you still can’t manage to lose those stubborn pounds? You’re not the only one! Cabbage soup, apple cider vinegar, and grapefruit diets probably grace your list of “Diets That Didn’t Work,” but do you know WHY they didn’t work? We’re going to talk about a few diet myths and why they usually don’t cause permanent weight loss, as well as facts about weight loss and how you can achieve positive results through a healthy weight loss program.Read More
Spice Up Your Cooking
Does your cooking seem a little on the bland side? Many of us have a least one spice rack from last Christmas, but how often do you really use it? Creating a well-seasoned dish does take a bit of practice, but you have to be willing to work on the basis of trial and error. Read on for a few tips that you can use when venturing into the world of herbs and spices.Read More
A Different Drink for Every Day of the Week
Everyone has a favorite drink—one they consume at least once every day. Whether your particular “poison” is black coffee or sweet iced tea, you might be getting a little worn out with the repetition of your daily drink. To help out, we’ve devised a “Drink for Every Day” schedule, which advises a different drink for every day of the week. (We’re not including alcohol or “fru-fru” drinks—this is strictly a list of typical “every day” drinks.) Mixing things up a bit with a different drink every day could help bring you out of a monotonous slump and rejuvenate your spirit.Read More
Southern “Down Home” Desserts
Whether on the plantation or in the trailer park, southern desserts are rich with tradition, taking the best of available fruits and even vegetables from many different sources. Banana Pudding No one is quite sure about who made the first banana pudding, but it’s a sure thing as to who’s eating most of it, so we’ll claim it down south--ya’ll. Read More
Foods that Encourage Weight Loss
Are you tired of fad diets and exhausting yourself with exercise? It can often seem like no matter how little we eat, we just can’t seem to lose as much weight as we want. The key to losing weight isn’t by eating a little and exercising a lot. Yes, exercise is important, but you can’t starve yourself and expect your body to cope with the energy that exercising demands. That’s why we’ve put together this article about foods that are good for weight loss.Read More
Homemade Fast Food Favorites
As tasty as fast food is, it simply isn’t economical to dine out as often as we would like, particularly if you have a large family. So if dining in is to be your fate, why not make the best of it and enjoy a nice home-cooked spin on your favorite fast food dish? We’ve prepared a few instructions to get the meal you’re craving at a price you can afford.Read More
Yummy Christmas Drinks
The holidays often inspire us to eat warm, traditional meals and spend extra time with our families. Add to that the fun of making up a nice spiced drink to sip near the fire and you’re ready to bask in the holiday season! Here are a few great drink recipes for you to try out (or, as a reminder if you’ve had them before).Read More
Gadgets to Add to Your Culinary Collection
Does your kitchen look a little sparse? Whether you’re just getting your own place or if you simply don’t have much experience in the kitchen, you could be missing out on great food (and fun!) due to lack of gadgets! Yes, gadgets can play an important role in the way your food turns out; not to mention the fact that the entire idea behind a kitchen gadget is to make cooking more convenient—thus you actually save time in preparing your meal. To give you an idea of which gadgets will save you a great deal of hassle, we’ve put together the following list…Read More
Meals: The Benefits of Planning Ahead
Do you know anyone who plans meals a week or even a month in advance? I once had a friend who kept a dry-erase board on the fridge, and written on it were seven squares, each with a day of the week noted above it. In each square there was a specific meal; Tuesday might have been taco night, or Friday might have been do it yourself pizza night. I asked why she did this, and she simply said, “If I plan ahead I never have to worry about throwing together a last minute meal.”Read More
Nifty Tools to Help You Organize Your Kitchen
Is your kitchen looking a little cluttered? Sometimes life can be so hectic that it’s hard to find time to create a place for every item in the kitchen or pantry, or perhaps your situation is one that stems from a simple lack of storage space. Whatever your needs may be for organization, there are plenty of ingenious items available that will not only free up space in your kitchen, but will making cooking and cleaning a much simpler task!Read More
Breakfast Suggestions for Morning Meal-Skippers
Are you one of many people who tends to skip breakfast altogether? Do you use the following excuses more often than not: “I can’t eat in early in the day—it upsets my stomach,” “Breakfast is one of the most fattening meals of the day,” and “I don’t have time to make breakfast.” Each of these excuses may SEEM true, but there are certainly ways around them. Keep reading for breakfast ideas to combat each of the three “breakfast excuses.”Read More
Foods to Eat With an Upset Stomach
Whether you are battling a stomach bug, are trudging through morning sickness due to pregnancy, or simply have an upset stomach, it can be very tempting to just ignore food altogether. Unfortunately, going without food not only weakens you physically, but it quashes any chance your immune system has at fighting off any viruses—if you’re sick. If you’re pregnant, you need the nourishment even more as you are supplying your child AND your own body with energy. This article is going to list a few foods that you might find easy on your upset stomach.Read More
How to Cook and Store Meat Safely
There are several variations drifting around as to how different meats should be cooked and stored. While you may understand the rules about cooking and storing chicken, what do you know about cooking and storing, say, venison? In this article, we are going to discuss the proper ways to cook and store a variety of common (and maybe not so common) meats.Read More
Three Terrific Holiday Treats
The holidays seem to have a particular “smell” to them, don’t they? Christmas, to most, smells like warm spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. To others, it may be peppermint or the spicy scent of rum. If your mouth starts watering at the mention of anything “spiced,” then it might be time to hit the kitchen and start whipping up some holiday treats! To get you started, I have a few recipes for some Christmas favorites that the whole family is sure to enjoy.Read More
Warm Breakfasts to Soothe the Winter Blues
Breakfast is well known as the most important meal of the day. That being said, you may not have that thought in mind when you stumble from bed on a cold winter’s morning. It can sometimes be tough to resist the lazy impulse to simply pop some bread in the toaster and settle for buttered toast, rather than cook up something hardy and filling. For mornings like this, you need something warm that doesn’t require a great deal of preparation (especially important for the non-early bird types!). This article has some great breakfast recipes that are tasty whether you prepare them fresh in the morning or the day before.Read More
Potatoes: A Versatile and Tasty Vegetable
Potatoes are one of the most common side dishes, and it’s no wonder why! Potatoes offer a solid source of starch, but they are also a very versatile vegetable. You can have potatoes as a side dish every night and never prepare them the same way twice in one week. That would explain why it’s the fourth most important crop in the world! This article is going to talk about four common and tasty ways to cook potatoes.Read More
Cool Breakfast Ideas for the Summer Months
To many of us, summer is an exciting season—as well as a dreading one! The warm sunny weather allows for plenty of trips to the beach or lake, outdoor barbecues that last for hours, as well as family vacations. However, the down side is that many of these activities involve a swimsuit and/or sweltering heat. Don’t get bummed out—this article contains a few great breakfast recipes that will not only start your summer day with a cool boost, but they are also weight-smart!Read More
Small Appliances No Kitchen Should Be Without
The world of technology is ever expanding, and thankfully these technological advances have spilled over into the culinary world in the form of appliances. The availability and variety of appliances are vast, with new inventions and improvements popping up every day! In this article, we’re going to talk about a few appliances that aren’t new inventions by any means, but have been improved nearly beyond recognition!Read More
Recipe Ideas for Cheese Lovers
Do you sometimes get a severe hankering for something gooey and cheesy? Cheese is a very versatile component for both meals and snacks. Whether you want a warm cheesy dish to chase away the winter chill, or a chilled hunk of cheese straight-up on a warm spring day, there are plenty of recipes to satisfy your craving. In this article, we’re going to list three great recipes that are sure to leave you with a happy tummy!Read More
Say Goodbye to Spaghetti
Are you finding that spaghetti night seems to be a getting a little dull? There are plenty of ways that you can still have “Italian” night without resorting to the same old spaghetti recipe. Italians are famous for their pasta recipes, and boy do they have a variety of them! –So why limit yourself to one dish when there are hundreds to choose from? This article features a few easy pasta recipes that will bring a little flair to your former spaghetti night.Read More
The Traditional Method for Losing Weight
Weight loss can be a very tricky feat for many of us these days. Whether you can’t fit in time for the gym or simply can’t get motivated to give up those sticky cakes you love so much, getting down to your dream size is not going to be easy no matter what diet or exercise you do. However, you don’t have to completely give up the foods you love in order to lose weight. In this article, we’re going to talk about the traditional (and healthy!) way to lose weight, although you should be warned that this is not a fad diet, nor will you lose 10 lbs in one week.Read More
Full-Flavor Vegetarian Dishes
Finding tasty new vegetarian recipes is certainly no easy task. Whether you adhere to a strict vegetarian diet, are testing the waters, or simply fancy a meal without meat, it can be quite a challenge to find a vegetarian-friendly dish that is bursting with flavor. Yet, I have four recipes here for you that are heavy in the taste department and are sure to leave your tummy happy!Read More
Delicious Desserts from Britain
The British have many fantastic traditional desserts that, unfortunately, many of us outside of the Isles haven’t had the pleasure of tasting. –Until now. We’re going to talk about four terrific dessert recipes that are sure to have you drooling by the end of the article. They don’t take much to make and are fairly easy to prepare. Hope you enjoy!Read More
Desserts: Four Guilt-Free Recipes the Family Will Enjoy
Are you tired of sneaking bites of sweets only to be left feeling guilty? You should know that you can still enjoy a nice treat without having to experience any guilt, and to prove it, you will find four low-fat recipes in this article that are big on flavour and won’t cause your waistline to grow! In fact, your family won’t even guess that these recipes are low in fat, which means that everyone can enjoy these tasty desserts.Read More
Recipes: Soup, Stew, and Chili – Oh My!
When the cold weather comes creeping in, one of the first foods we go in search of is something warm and savory; a dish that you can leave in the pot or slow cooker all day and munch on whenever you’re peckish. Soups, stews, and chili are on the top of the list for such dishes, as they are both hardy and deliciously warm! In this article we have a few recipes that are bound to add a little warmth to the winter months ahead.Read More
Mouthwatering Cajun Dishes
Are your taste buds dying to try something that’s just kickin’ with flavor? Introduce your mouth to the succulence of Cajun food. “Cajun food” can be traced back to roughly the 1770’s when the French-speaking Canadians were deported to the Acadiana region of Louisiana. As the Cajuns had to make do with whatever meat and vegetables were available at the time, most of their dishes were seafood-based. Read on for a few terrific recipes that will awaken your taste buds and have your stomach purring with satisfaction!Read More
Simple and Unique Salad Recipes
Sometimes a nice chilled salad is just the thing to hit the spot. Other times, a salad makes a great compliment to a main dish. Whether you just want a quick snack or a unique course for a meal to impress friends or family, you should start by opening your mind to new recipes. What better way to impress your friends’ tummies (and your own!) than to serve something different? To get you started, this article has four recipes for simple yet unique salads that you are bound to love!Read More
Savory Casseroles for the Family
This article is going to list a few casserole recipes that I think any family can enjoy. Some people shudder at the word “casserole,” however there are many great recipes that people simply aren’t aware of! A casserole can be savory or sweet, crunch or soft. There are just so many great and unique combinations! Casseroles are a great way to use up extra food items in a way that will feed families big and small, with the potential for leftovers the next day! Plus, an easy casserole dish is just the ticket for busy moms and dads who simply can’t spend hours cooking for a family! Read More
Traditional Christmas Cookie Recipes
When the Christmas season hits, it seems like our bodies instinctively start craving the delicious treats of the season. The foods traditionally enjoyed around this time of year vary depending on your family’s traditions, but I think it’s safe to say that there are at least three types of cookie that most people go out of the way to enjoy at Christmas time: sugar cookies, gingerbread men, and coconut macaroons. In honor of these three Christmas cookie “kings,” I’ve found a recipe for each that sticks as close to the “old ways” as possible, and have compiled them in this article. I hope you and your family enjoy these recipes as much as I do!Read More
Easy Recipes for the Culinary-Challenged
Do you have a severe lack of skills in the kitchen? Unfortunately, not everyone has the natural ability to throw ingredients together to yield a tasty masterpiece; however, I have a solution for those of us who lack culinary finesse! If you’re tired of stove-top Ramen and Hot Pockets, then get ready to wow your stomach with these simple recipes!Read More
Halloween Treat Ideas
Some people think that the greatest parts about Halloween are the candy and costumes…but I’m not so sure. Some of my fondest Halloween memories are of helping my mom make “gross-out” treats in the kitchen, and surprisingly enough, making spooky and gross-looking treats has become a bit trendy! This article has a few easy recipes that will not only entertain your kids while they help you make them, but it will also give them quite a bit to brag about at school the next day! These recipes are fairly simple, but keep an open mind and don’t be afraid to get creative with them.Read More
Recipes for a Cleaner Kitchen on a Budget
Do the prices of Lysol and other kitchen cleaners make you gasp in disbelief? With so much media hype surrounding name brand cleaning products, it’s no wonder that many people find themselves suckered into believing that these name brand cleaners are the only way to ensure that the kitchen is really clean.Read More
Easy Recipes for Football Night Favorites
Do you (or your husband) often host football nights with friends? Maybe you don’t have guests over, but simply enjoy making “family time” out of the occasional football game. What better to complete a game night than the traditional football snacks that no game should be without? This article features a few recipes for some excellent and easy to prepare snacks that make a great addition to any family’s football night menu. Read on!Read More
Three Super Sausage Recipes
Are you looking for a new recipe to try out when you get a hankering for sausage? It can become very easy to repeat the recipes we’re comfortable with cooking, but sometimes it’s nice to be a little adventurous in the kitchen and give something new a try. This article features three great recipes that are easy to put together and are sure to satisfy your sausage cravings!Read More
Muffins: Versatile and Easy Recipes
Sometimes, nothing hits the spot better than a good old muffin! Whether you are looking for an on-the-go breakfast or a snack to tide you over between meals, there are different types of muffins to suit all appetites and preferences. This article is going to feature a few of my personal favourites that are both tasty and easy to whip up!Read More
Hearty Chicken Recipes for the Family
Does your family love chicken? Mine does, but it’s so easy to get sucked into preparing repetitive recipes. I started hunting around for new recipes in an attempt to reignite my family’s taste for chicken—and boy did I get lucky! I found some really great recipes, but my family’s three favorites have been included in this article. I hope you, too, will take the initiative to try new recipes, especially if it means finding a new family favorite!Read More
Shake Up Dinnertime with a New Meatloaf Recipe
Meatloaf is probably one of the most secretly indulged-upon comfort foods in America. Admit it! Many of us aren’t opposed to having a thick slice of meatloaf with mash and green beans—so long as our pals aren’t around to witness! But in all seriousness, meatloaf has been a household favorite since the 1950’s, and will likely be around for many years to come. This article has three great recipes to show you just how versatile meatloaf can be, thus giving you three more ways to indulge in your guilty pleasure. I hope you enjoy them!Read More
Dessert Recipes for One
As a single guy or gal, it can often be difficult to shop and cook for just one person. Most items sold in the supermarket are geared towards family cooking—especially dessert items—but don’t get discouraged! There are still several ways that you can create your own single or double-serving desserts with very little preparation. To prove it, this article lists three terrific dessert recipes that won’t have leftovers crowding your fridge!Read More
Cajun Cooking for Non-Cajuns
As a Cajun might say, “no buddy’s perfect.” No need to be ashamed of your non-Cajun heritage, but no need to go through life without good food, either. Jokes aside, Cajun food offers so much in the way of flavors and texture that it has become recognized as one of the most unique cuisines in the world and is very much a part of Americana cooking. Here are a couple of Cajun favorites:Read More
Chinese Night at Home
A good and fun idea for family meal night is Chinese food. Yes, it’s one of the few “ethnic” foods that’s a little more expensive to make at home than to buy at the restaurant, but the price is well outweighed by the quality of the food at home, as well as the sense of pride that comes with making something at home.Read More
Cooking and Shopping for One
Let’s face it: a single person can eat well on a lot less than even two people can. –It’s not even a question of simple math. You have to take into account that you are looking and purchasing two types of snacks, drinks, etc. because tastes for those late night munchies sessions are different for each person. There are problems associated with this, though. So to help you out and help save you a bit of cash, we’ve put together some ideas on shopping and cooking for a single person.Read More
Meal Ideas for Two
Cooking for two can be a lot more difficult than one would suspect. No one could blame you for being tired of quickie dinners such as grilled cheese sandwiches or hamburger helper, but cooking from scratch often results in leftovers—leftovers that can sometimes take days for two people to finish off! This article contains a few recipes that will help you plan a delicious homemade meal for two.Read More
Snack Ideas for Movie Night
Is there something lacking from your movie nights? Of course a good movie and a comfy couch are important aspects of movie night, but what is movie night without a handful of your favourite treats? However, you don’t have to spend a fortune on food when there are plenty of great snacks you can make yourself. This article has four terrific snack ideas that you can whip up whether you’re catching a flick by yourself or hosting a movie fest night for family or friends!Read More
Recipes for American Comfort Foods
Whether you need a pick-me-up after a rough day or you want to celebrate a good one, you might find yourself rummaging around the kitchen for some good ole’ fashioned comfort food. For many of us, comfort foods are simple in nature and often times remind us of pleasant childhood times. Some people might associate good childhood memories with apple pie and ice cream, eggs and bacon arranged in the shape of a smiley face, or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. If you aren’t sure which comfort food YOU are in the mood for, I encourage you to read through the following recipes of popular comfort food favorites.Read More
Recipes for the Tastiest Fried Foods
Sometimes we just have to give in to the urge to indulge in our favorite fried foods. Whether you are craving a sweet fried treat or a savory southern fried favorite, this article has several recipes that even the inexperienced cook can master! So if you’re in the mood for a nice fry-up, have a look at the following dishes:Read More
Creative and Appetizing Burger Recipes
Sometimes nothing hits the spot better than a nice, juicy burger! The good news is that you don’t have to dine out to experience a new and creative burger. This article has several great burger recipes, each one offering a delicious twist that will not only surprise your taste buds, but will cost you a fraction of the price of dining out! I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I do!Read More
Recipes: Amazing Party Appetizers
If you’re looking to host a party soon, you’re probably racking your brain for the perfect party foods that everyone will enjoy. Finding great recipes isn’t too difficult, as this article is going to gear you up for a veritable party-army; what MIGHT be a problem is recruiting a clean-up staff for after the party! The following appetizer recipes are great whether you’re having a small get-together or a huge shindig—just double (or triple, if you have to!) the ingredients if necessary.Read More
Mouthwatering Cookie Recipes
You never know when the craving for a really good cookie will strike someone in your family. There’s no need to spend a small fortune on store-bought gourmet cookies when you can just as easily fill the cookie jar with fantastic homemade cookies. If your idea of homemade cookies involves breaking apart some Tollhouse cookie dough squares or slicing through a cookie dough log, then you have a lot to learn about the homemade cookie universe that your taste buds are missing out on! I’ve put a few great cookie recipes in this article that even the most inexperienced cookie maker can whip up. Enjoy!Read More
Snack Recipes for the Budget-Wise
Many people don’t realize how easy it can be to spend about the same amount of money on a snack food as one would for a small meal. Instead of opting for an unhealthy or expensive store-bought snack, why not make your own? The following recipes will not only give you the much needed mid-day boost of energy, but they will do so at a very low price!Read More
Delicious Guilty Pleasure Recipes
Sometimes the temptation to give in to a sweetie craving is just too much to bear. For those times, I like to whip up something that the whole family can enjoy (mainly so I don’t pig-out on my own!). In this article, I have included a few recipes that are my family’s favorite “guilty pleasures.” When your tummy is rumblin’ for something gooey and sweet, I hope you will try one of the following recipes! Read More
Perfect Pie Recipes for All Occasions
Whether you seek that fresh out of the oven masterpiece to warm you on a winter’s night, or if you want a nice chilled and light-tasting pie, there are certainly hundreds out there for you to choose from! Finding the right recipe could pose a bit of a challenge, though! To aid you in your quest for a great tasting pie, this article will include several of my favorite pie recipes. Try them out; you never know if there is a new favorite in store for you!Read More
Chow Down with These Great Chicken Recipes
Chicken is a very versatile meat, so why stick to the typical southern fried chicken or baked chicken recipes? If you are up for a culinary adventure, why not try a new recipe? This article includes several great chicken recipes that are easy to make yet also great for experimenting with your own twist of flavors!Read More
Beef Recipes for All Seasons
There is never a bad time for beef! Whether you want a nice hardy meal to get you through the cold weather months, or if you want a nice steak to grill up on a sunny evening, this article has a recipe to suit! Read on to learn some excellent recipes for each season of the year. I hope you enjoy them!Read More
Easy Cake Recipes for Baking Newbies
If you fall into the novice rank of baking, you are probably on the lookout for less complex but tasty recipes. Sometimes a nice home baked cake is just the thing to brighten a dull afternoon, but you don’t have to be a trained baker to pull off a simple, yet delicious cake. In this article, I’ve included a few of my favorite cake recipes that should be quite do-able for people with all kinds of baking experience (or lack thereof!). I hope you enjoy them!Read More
Four Terrific Pasta Recipes
One of my favorite meals to cook for the family is pasta. It’s relatively cheap, easy to make, and can easily serve a handful of people. If you haven’t had much experience in making something other than spaghetti, then you might very well be missing out on a potential favorite dish! This article features a few great pasta recipes that both the cooking novice and pro can accomplish and appreciate. They’re oh-so-tasty and I hope you enjoy them!Read More
Recipes for Seafood Lovers
Seafood is not only a flavorful addition to a meal or party snack, but it’s also a great source of Omega 3. Whether you are health-conscious or not, having a fish-based meal once or twice a week is a great way to break the monotony of beef and chicken dishes. This article features four fish dishes that are definitely worth the time to try. They are a sure hit with most seafood lovers and I hope you enjoy them!Read More
Get the Tex-Mex Restaurant Flavor at Home!
Do you often strive to squeeze in a meal at your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant? The good news is that you don’t have to go out to enjoy the flavors of the South! With a bit of time and some typical household ingredients, you can whip up your own Tex-Mex feast in the comfort of your own kitchen! What’s better than kicking back on the sofa with a steaming plate of enchiladas and a good flick? Not much! Take a look at some of my favorite recipes and don’t be afraid to experiment with the spiciness to suit your own tastes.Read More
Spicy Curry Recipes for the Adventurous
Are you looking for a spicy food that is unlike any Tex-Mex or Oriental dish you’ve ever had? Curry is a very rich sauce that is chock full of spices. Not for the faint of heart (or stomach, I suppose)! If you have never had curry before, you might start with the Madras recipe in this article. It’s the mildest of the four curries I’ve listed. If you HAVE previously experienced the wonderful world of curry, feel free to have a go at any and all of these great recipes!Read More
Recipes: Delicious Sandwich Fillers
Sandwiches make a great snack or meal; whether you lead a busy life and need a quick meal or if you want something cheap and tasty to serve to your guests. However, you don’t have to limit yourself to a simple equation of the standard meat, lettuce, and tomato ingredients. In this article, I am going to include several recipes for delicious sandwich fillers that are not only cheap and easy to whip up, but they’re also bursting with flavor!Read More
Recipes: Easy Casseroles and Meat Pies
Finding the time to cook a balanced meal that is also tasty can be difficult, especially for those of us with busy lifestyles! This is where casseroles and meat pies can come in handy! They are easy to put together and won’t cost a lot as far as ingredients go—you usually have the ingredients on hand! In this article, I am including some of my favorite casseroles and meat pies. I hope you enjoy them!Read More
Easy and Delicious Candy Recipes
For some of us, store-bought candy just can’t compare to the flavors of the homemade sort. Many people mistakenly believe that candy creation is a very complex process, but it doesn’t have to be! There are plenty of candy recipes available that are not only quite easy to make, but quick, as well! In this article I have included a few of my favorites for you to try out.Read More
Diabetic-Friendly Dessert Recipes
If you or a family member have to stick to a strict diabetic diet, it can often be difficult to satisfy cravings for sweet treats without risking a fluctuation in blood sugar levels. –But you don’t have to give up treats entirely! This article has four dessert recipes that are not only diabetic-friendly, but non-diabetic family members won’t be able to tell the difference! I hope you enjoy them!Read More
Recipes: Flavourful Vegetable Dishes
Vegetables, as you know, are an important source of nutrients. It is recommended that we consume three servings of vegetables each day! This is much easier said than done, and if you are worried that your family might not be getting enough vegetables through their daily diet, it might be time to open your mind to new veggie recipes. This article features four veggie recipes that will give your family the nutrient-boost they need.Read More
Five Spins on Macaroni and Cheese
Does good old fashioned mac and cheese entice memories of your childhood? Now that you are an adult, you can still appreciate the simplicity and creamy cheesiness of macaroni and cheese without forfeiting “sophisticated” flavor. Boosting the flavor of your mac and cheese is a great way to fuse the familiar taste you treasured growing up with the new tastes you have acquired throughout your adulthood. Take a look at the following five recipes that add a real spin to macaroni and cheese.Read More
Slow Cooker Recipes: Part 1
The slow cooker is perhaps one of the most useful yet underappreciated small kitchen appliances around. Not only can you toss in a bunch of ingredients to cook while you go about your daily chores, but the meal will be bursting with flavor that has had hours to simmer. Most people tend to wait until the weather takes a turn for the cold season before digging the “crock pot” out of the back of cabinet, but the versatility and convenience the crock pot offers makes it a terrific cooking tool year round!Read More
Slow Cooker Recipes – Volume 2
Slow cookers are a terrific tool for making savory, flavourful dishes, but their usefulness doesn’t end there! Did you know that you can also create fabulous desserts with your slow cooker? This volume of slow cooker recipes features some tasty recipes for sweet treats that are a breeze to put together. I hope you enjoy them!Read More
Slow Cooker Recipes – Volume 3
In previous volumes of Slow Cooker Recipes we have covered savory dishes and desserts made via a crock pot. This volume features terrific recipes for slow cooker beverages. Mulled cider, fruit punch, and hot chocolate are just a few of the great recipes included in this article. I hope you enjoy them!Read More
Slow Cooker Recipes – Volume 4
In previous volumes of Slow Cooker Recipes, we covered savory meat dishes, desserts, and beverages. Now I would like to share with you some of my favorite slow cooker recipes for dips and nachos. A slow cooker dip makes a great party treat or family snack, plus you can keep it warm all day in the slow cooker without worry of burning. Aside from convenience, a crock pot can add tremendous flavour to an otherwise simple dip! For great nacho and dip recipes, read on!Read More
Slow Cooker Recipes – Volume 5
In previous volumes of Slow Cooker Recipes, we have covered savory dishes, desserts, beverages, and dips—but it doesn’t end there! In this volume, we are going to look at some great breakfast recipes that you can put together using the help of your slow cooker. I hope you enjoy them! Read More
Cook an Impressive Meal for Your Date
Preparing a homemade meal is a great way to impress your date with not only your cooking skills (don’t worry if yours are lacking) AND your thoughtfulness! Cooking is, in some ways, an art. –But you don’t have to be an artist to make a good tasting meal. This article is going to help you cook a terrific meal, complete with sides and dessert, without bogging you down with confusing and time-consuming techniques. This won’t be head chef work, but by golly you’ll certainly convince your date that you can do a thing or two around the kitchen!Read More
Cooking High-Yield Recipes for a Crowd
Have you suddenly found yourself stuck with the task of feeding a group of people? I think we’ve all been dealt that responsibility at one time or another! Cooking for business colleagues, get-togethers with friends, or family events can often leave you wondering what on earth you could make to feed so many people without leaving you stuck in the kitchen for days in preparation. To answer your question, I am including a few of my favourite high-yield meal recipes in this article. I hope one of them works well for you!Read More
Quick and Easy Dessert Recipes
Is your family tired of eating the same desserts? Maybe you’re tired of spending a fortune on store-bought desserts? You don’t have to limit yourself to the costly treats in your grocery store. This article features several dessert recipes that don’t cost a lot to make and won’t have you prepping in the kitchen for hours! I hope you enjoy them!Read More
Tasty Cold Salad Recipes
A cold salad is great as either a side dish or a chilled meal or snack. If you’re short on ingredients or budget, you might find that a cold salad is a just the trick! In this article I am including several easy cold salad recipes that you can whip up in a matter of minutes, plus the leftovers will keep in the fridge for several days. I hope you enjoy them!Read More
Three Traditional Dutch Recipes
Traditional Dutch food is rich in diversity. Savory fish and stew dishes, sweet treats and sauces, and hardy breads are just a few of the great foods that the Dutch culture has to offer. In this article, I am going to include some of my favourite traditional Dutch recipes. I hope you give them a try and enjoy them as much as I do!.Read More
Three Traditional Portuguese Recipes
Portuguese cuisine is well known for being comprised of simple, handy ingredients. However, the country’s people have an uncanny way of preparing “simple” ingredients in the most delectable ways! Most Portuguese dishes have a particular emphasis on ingredients easily found in local markets, which includes fish, seafood, vegetables, and spices. This article has three great traditional Portuguese recipes that are easy to make and extremely tasty!Read More
Three Traditional German Recipes
German cuisine has become very popular not only in Europe, but all over the world. Most of their food is comprised of beef, poultry, fish, or pork—pork being the most popular choice of meat. Most German foods are not spicy, although mustard is an extremely popular condiment for sausages (the form in which most of their meat is prepared). Roasted meat and stews are also very popular ways to prepare meat. In this article, I have included three of my favorite traditional German recipes. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!Read More
Three Traditional Polish Recipes
Have you been hunting around for a descent traditional Polish recipe? While it’s difficult to find truly authentic polish recipes online, I have come across three recipes that keep the preparations fairly true to the traditional Polish style. I hope you enjoy the following recipes for Polish meat and potatoes, halushki, and kugelhopf. Thanks for reading!Read More
Three Traditional Italian Recipes
Italian food is very diverse in both ingredients and flavor. Many people tend to associate Italian food with the thought of pastas and tomato-topped bread, but there is much more to Italian cooking than that! Soups, savory breads, saucy meat dishes, and delicate desserts are just a few of the great dishes that Italian cuisine has to offer. This article features three of my favorite authentic Italian recipes. I hope you enjoy them!Read More
Three Traditional Spanish Recipes
Spanish food is very diverse in flavor. The wide variety found in Spanish recipes is laregly due to the geographical differences in the country. Most dishes are based on what is available in the area, which is why most recipes include seafood and fresh vegetables—available all over the country. In this article I am including three of my favorite authentic Spanish recipes that are likely to be found in many Spanish homes!Read More
Three Traditional Australian Recipes
For a long time, Australian food had a great resemblance to British food, largely due to the fact that most Australian settlers were of British origin. Yet over time, Australian cuisine has taken on its own unique fusion of Mediterranean, British, and Asian flavors. This article features three of my favorite Australian recipes that I’m sure you will enjoy!Read More
Three Traditional Irish Recipes
Irish cooking is quite notable for being hardy as well as consisting of cheap, everyday ingredients. The recipes I have included below are a few of my favorites and are quite easy to make. If you are looking for a filling and nutritious family dish, try these recipes and give your family a peek at traditional Irish fare! Read More
Three Traditional Scottish Recipes
Scottish food is generally very hardy and often comprised of ingredients found on-hand. Many popular ingredients include fish and other seafood, lamb, beef, and oats. The recipes I have included in this article are all savory, however the Scottish also have a reputation for producing terrific biscuits (cookies) and cakes. I hope you will give these recipes a try and that you enjoy the tastes of Scotland as much as I!Read More
Three Traditional Welsh Recipes
Welsh cuisine is, unfortunately, often overlooked in cookbooks and online recipe collections. Many Welsh dishes are quite simple in both ingredients and flavor, but should not be forgotten! On a cold day, a hardy Welsh soup or tasty cake can be just the ticket to perking up both one’s attitude and energy. In this article I am including three of my favorite traditional Welsh recipes and I hope that your family enjoys them as much as mine does! Read More
**************************************************************** Three Traditional English Recipes
The cuisine of England has had a large influence on food all over the world. Many versions of traditional English dishes can be found in other cultures, perhaps with slight differences. English food itself, however, has adapted to tastes from all over the world! Indian curries and Asian sauces have become very popular in England, as have spicy Mexican dishes. This article features three of my favorite traditional English recipes that are still very common in England today. I hope you enjoy them! Read More
Three Traditional American Recipes
There is no denying that American-style food has had a very large impact on cuisine all over the world! No, I don’t just mean fast-food, either! Traditional American foods such as the Coney Island-style hot dog, potato chips, fried chicken, and hamburgers with fries are just a few things that, while not all being essentially American, have reached the world through popularity in America. While it is hard to narrow them down, I have included in this article three of my favorite American recipes. I hope you enjoy them! Read More
Four Delicious Fish Recipes
Many people underestimate the health benefits that fish can provide. Fish is a low fat food that provides an abundance of vitamins and minerals, as well as protein. It also contains the Omega 3 fatty acid. This is an essential fatty acid that has been proven to help fight heart disease when included in a healthy diet. In fact, many health professional recommend eating fish twice a week. Finding a tasty fish recipe can sometimes be a challenge, which is why I have included four of my favorite fish recipes below. I hope you enjoy them!Read More
Four Tasty Salmon Recipes
Eating two portions of salmon each week is a great way to get a healthy dose of omega-3 fish oils. This is a fatty acid that encourages brain growth and reduces your chances of heart disease. On its own, salmon has a tendency to be quite bland; however we are including four tasty salmon recipes that will ensure that your salmon is bursting with flavor!Read More
Tasty American Dessert Recipes
Everyone has heard of good ole’ American apple pie, pecan pie, and key lime pie, but those desserts are just the scraping of the surface when it comes to the terrific desserts that the American culture has to offer. The desserts in this article are also traditional American favorites, but they rarely get the attention they deserve. So, if you are looking for easy recipes that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave your tummy purring, I definitely recommend the following. Enjoy!Read More
Have Fun Cooking Catfish
Probably one of the hallmarks of Southern culture has to be the catfish fry. Everyone has pretty much agreed for a few decades now exactly how catfish should be prepared, and the verdict seems to be: fried in a cornmeal batter. But how about other ways of preparing the southerner’s tuna? Here are a couple of recipes to help break up a little of the monotony—or at the very least get the neighbors talking!Read More
Easy Indian Food Recipes
In the last few years the rich and flavorful foods of India have come into Western culture with a bang. These delicious and exotic dishes always go better with the proper condiment, so here are a couple of authentic (and easy) recipes for you to try out at home.Read More
Germany: Home of Winter Comfort Food
The Germans know winter and they know how to make the type of food that will help keep you warm all winter long. German food is pretty heavy, but often after a long, chilly day one looks forward to that satisfying full feeling that comes with a good German sit down in December. Below are a couple of traditional German favorites to help keep you and your family cozy and full.Read More
Cheap and Filling Recipes
We all are trying to tighten our budgets without tightening our belts. Buying in bulk and freezing the extras is not always enough, sometimes being frugal has to come with a little imagination. Being successful with frugality is often not measured in dollars and cents but rather in the end product. Here are a couple of recipes to help you do just that.Read More
Jamaican Cooking for the Novice
The spicy sweet flavors of the isle of Jamaica are sure to brighten up a dull meal any time. Here are a couple of recipes that are sure to bring some spice to the table! One of the most popular and well known signatures of Jamaican cooking has got to be the jerk rub. Here is a very good and relatively simple jerk seasoning recipe. Read More
**Note: We are not medical professionals and the subject matter presented is for informational purposes only. These recipes are not intended to treat or cure any medical conditions. Further, the use of these recipes should not be viewed as a substitute for professional medical attention.
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