If the idea of going out to a fancy restaurant, braving the crowds, and draining your wallet doesn't sound appealing for Valentine's Day, Sandra Lee has just the ticket. Why not enjoy a lovely dinner at home that saves you time, money, and effort without leaving romance on the curb.
A winter nearly devoid of snow and full of far more grey than seems necessary requires drastic action. Ideally, with something involving caramel and chocolate. Maybe a cookie crust. No, not a trip to the grocery store for a candy bar. It's time for something sweet from the kitchen!
Seasoned Cooking celebrates its 14th anniversary this month. A lot of hard work and effort by a lot of people has gone into making it what it is and there's a great big thank you for you all. Also, might we suggest this festive fruit salad as part of the celebration? Even those that aren't margarita fans will be asking for seconds!
Sure, you can go out for an expensive dinner on Valentine's Day. But why not consider an elegant Valentine's Day party for you and your friends? Festive cocktails, elegant appetizers, and decadent desserts will have you and your guests swooning in style. What's more, it won't break the bank. How sweet it is!
Think there's not enough time to plan a Super Bowl party? Think again! You can pull together a great gathering in just a few days and still have an event everyone is sure to remember. It's time to get things together before another year goes by.
Cajun food is a great way to give January weather the cold shoulder. Besides, it gives you time to try your hand at it before it's time for Mardi Gras! Get recipes for a good, basic Cajun seasoning as well as a shrimp recipe that's fast, easy, and delicious.
January is a great time of the year to enjoy beautifully-spiced ethnic cuisine. Part of that tradition also includes some of our favorite hot beverages, which is perfect this time of the year. Get simple instructions on how to make chai at home and make changes to the mix to suit your personal tastes.
Those that understand I'm both a foodie and a nerd are not at all surprised that I am thrilled to pass along links to content that combines the two. Today, a fun article in the New York Times science section that looks at the complex geometries of pasta shapes. This is the sort of thing that makes me smile when it comes across my desk in the morning!
When winter arrives all at once and you don't want to venture out of the nest, what's a girl to do? Cook, of course. And there's nothing quite like putting together a slow-simmering chili that leaves your space smelling of warmth and comfort. If you can do it without a lot of fuss and using leftovers, all the better.
A snow day brings with it the desire for comfort food. Something nourishing, delicious, and easy to make for this foodie recovering from surgery. So when simple oatmeal presents itself, it's time to consider the many ways to make it something special and worthy of a quiet lunch hour surrounded by snow.
