With the dog days of August upon us, expect sweltering hot summer days for the next weeks. Instead of retreating into air conditioning over the next month, why not try a technique used by people living in the warmest climates: eat spicy foods. This may seem counter-intuitive, as spicy foods are called hot for a […]
Gourmet Meatloaf
At first glance, that title seems like a contradiction. Gourmet? Meatloaf? For most people, meatloaf conjures up rather negative images. For most of my life, it did for me too. My mother made meatloaf when I was younger, but it was not very good at all. I used to have negative connotations of meatloaf. That […]
Retooling the Pantry: 6 Kitchen Staples with Surprising Uses
Every kitchen pantry is stocked full of non-perishable staples, items that do not go bad that we buy for those rare occasions when we need them in a recipe. For most people, the pantry is full of canned goods, non-perishable items and other food stuffs, and those food stuffs mostly dormant and unused. Don’t let […]
How to Cook with Frozen Vegetables
There’s nothing I love more than fresh veggies, and nothing I dislike more than subprime veggies. Cooking with fresh vegetables is a flavor revelation. Right now, delicious fresh veggies are easy to find. Unfortunately, I know this will not last. I can always find fresh veggies in July and August, but not always in December […]
Absolutely Fabulous Chili
One of my favorite things about the weekend is that it gives me time to make longer-cooking dishes. Over the week, I reach for quick and easy dinner recipes that I can make in minutes. Over the weekend, I have more free time to make longer-cooking dishes. This past week, I have had an unbearable […]
6 Cooking Tips for Beans
How To Mess Up Brownies
When I was a sophomore in high school, my friend convinced me to come with him one day after school to the community service club. That day, they were going to be making food to distribute at a local soup kitchen. I couldn’t turn down a good cause, so I decided to come along. I […]
Guest Blog Post: Mom Can We Have Chicken Fingers and Fries?
“Skinny Jim”, professional chef and creator of Skinny Jim’s Blends, brings you his helpful tips for making healthy and flavorful kids treats. Mom can we have Chicken Fingers and Fries? Yes they can if you can follow these techniques. You will provide your kids with a low fat; low sodium and flavorful experience while at the same […]
Easy Lunch Recipes: Sandwiches
In a past life, I used to work at a deli counter making sandwiches. As such, I consider myself a bit of a sandwich snob. After making so many sandwiches for other people, I became rather good at making sandwiches. It’s one of my many skills. However, because of that job, I am now a […]
Guest Blog Post: Skinny Jim’s Seasoned Burger Tips and Tricks
“Skinny Jim”, professional chef and creator of Skinny Jim’s Blends, brings you his helpful tips for summer cooking. No Meatball burgers Allowed After you form the burger patties put an indentation with your thumb in the center of the patty – this is an Ancient Burger Secret that prevents the “doming” effect of your burger […]
