Food Articles

Maybe you are like so many of us who are burdened by the constraints of limited counter or cabinet space, or perhaps you just remodeled your kitchen and are looking for clean lines, shiny stainless steel, or a natural wood finish to match the new decor. Whatever the motivation, just about everyone has, is, or will be looking to purchase a new spice rack complete with filled spice jars. But after the purchase, do you know how to use most of those spices? When was the last time you had a recipe…

With as many recipes that I’ve posted featuring capers, I figured it was about time for me to write an article about this tasty little ingredient. If you don’t already know by now, I love capers! I could eat an entire bowl of capers as if they were a snack. They are that good! Besides for being one of my finger-foods of choice, I also enjoy cooking various recipes that feature capers as an ingredient.

Could you imagine eating something that is considered a fungus? Just the sound of that makes me cringe. Well, when it comes to mushrooms, this well-known food ingredient is characterized as a fungus! It’s true!

I don’t know about you, but when it comes to seafood, shrimp is one of my favorites! Actually, shrimp is the most popular seafood in America. My favorite thing about shrimp (besides for it’s delicious flavor) is that it is a great ingredient in many types of recipes.

There is sooo much you can do with ground beef. So many excellent recipes. Whether it’s stuffed peppers, your famous meatballs, a hot pot of chile, or a beautiful day outside grilling burgers, ground beef is a must have ingredient in your freezer. It can be used in thousands of recipes!

I would like to share with you my new favorite cooking tool…the BonJour Pro Torch with Fuel Gauge.

I was out to dinner one night with my girlfriend and ordered one of my all-time favorite desserts, Crème Brulee. As I was eating the dessert, I thought to myself how I would love to be able to make this on my own. I knew that the key to the Crème Brulee recipe was the final stage when you torch a top coat of sugar to create that crispy, candy-like surface (which is my favorite part).

Spinach isn’t just for building big muscles like Popeye anymore. Spinach can be the feature ingredient for many delicious dishes. “Baby” Spinach, is a variety of the spinach family. Besides for being flavorful, baby spinach is packed with nutrients that can provide the perfect additive to a healthy meal.