Are you concerned about using wine in your cooking? Do all your dishes end up swimming in Merlot or drenched in Chardonnay? Not sure how to balance the natural flavors in your food with the wine you have in your home? Get some great advice about how to do so without covering the flavor of your food and, before you know it, you'll be visiting your wine rack as often as you visit your spice rack when turn on your stove!
Do you have a go-to recipe for an easy dinner when you're not feeling like fussing much in the kitchen? I do. And it's a fantastic way to feed your family and leave your house smelling fantastic. Super simple baked chicken thighs can be easily paired with rice and a green salad and you've got dinner with minimal work.
Wondering how to lose weight for the upcoming summer without sacrificing flavor and satisfaction? Look no further in this quick look into how your favorite foods can remain favorites without destroying your weight loss goals.
When you're putting together a casserole, what's your go-to topping to give it that extra flavor and texture? I'm sharing my favorites and asking you to do the same. Some are tried and true, while others are a bit more unexpected. Add in the option of layering and the possibilities are endless!
Seafood is quick and easy to make. Using your microwave makes it even moreso. Before you get concerned that rubbery seafood is a guarantee, consider this guide to cooking delicate fish and seafood perfectly using your microwave and get a great recipe for Mussels With Garlic Cream Sauce.
Did you know beer has ideal serving temperatures, just like wine? It can also be paired with foods and other beverages. It even has health benefits! Find out more about beer with a fun infographic from FrugalDad.com and then check out Madison's Craft Beer Week event guide and, if you are in the area, get out and learn even more.
A little nostalgia for a favorite carnival treat becomes the inspiration for a great cake. Layering a beautifully spiced apple cake with pillows of apple filling and a rich coating of sweet, sticky caramel results in bliss. Add a generous sprinkling of chopped peanuts and you've got a cake that's paying proper homage to the best carnival caramel apples.
Mexico's "Fifth of May" festivities are a perfect excuse to entertain friends. Hosting a Cinco de Mayo party to celebrate Mexican culture doesn't have to be overwhelming. You can turn up the heat with outstanding party decor and a menu to match from author and television host, Sandra Lee.
In the Lebanese culture -- even in the most humble of abodes -- coffee, tea, cookies and sweets are offered as soon as guests walk in the door. Turkish Coffee is the essence of what coffee should be. From how it is prepared, served, and enjoyed. Learn how to make it for yourself.
The preparation of cocktails is somewhat an art with its own terminology and methodology. Cocktail bartenders are true artists that are able to entertain their customers while preparing tasteful and exotic drinks. One of the most famous and recognizable methods is cocktail shaking. Learn more in this great guide.
