Seasoned Cooking: 13 July 2012 Announcements

Get secrets to making the perfect frosty summer drink in this great guide to figuring out how to blend drinks and tweak existing drinks to improve flavor, texture, and more. Plus, get a bunch of great recipes to get you on your way to a cooler summer.

Summer is a busy time of the year for most everyone and, if you're like me, you want to be able to enjoy your time without spending money on things you don't need or can easily make yourself. So it's time to share some tips for some of my favorite time and money savers.

Learn all about garlic and how to use it in your kitchen in this fun and fascinating read that will have you chuckling while you plan your next meal with this favored flavor king. As the old New York saying goes: "Three nickels will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat." What it brings to the table is well worth it.

We all love a great outdoor party in the middle of the summer. Time to relax, spend time with friends and family while sparking up the bbq and lounging in the pool. Here are some helpful tips on how to make entertaining outdoor easier and whats new for hosting parties this summer!

Cooking a delicious Asian meal on a budget can be quite the challenge. Luckily, with some savvy grocery shopping and basic kitchen know-how, anyone can enjoy great Asian cuisine at home. Here are three great recipes that use basic, inexpensive ingredients so you can bring a delicious Asian feast right to your home, without spending an arm and a leg.

The first in a four part series on Chinese cooking looks at Peking: the northern cuisine. Figure out where your favorite foods hail from and how to put together a beautiful, authentic Chinese meal featuring food from the many culinary regions of China.

The second in a four part series on Chinese cooking looks at Szechuan: the western cuisine. Figure out where your favorite foods hail from and how to put together a beautiful, authentic Chinese meal featuring food from the many culinary regions of China.

The third in a four part series on Chinese cooking looks at Shanghai: the eastern cuisine. Figure out where your favorite foods hail from and how to put together a beautiful, authentic Chinese meal featuring food from the many culinary regions of China.

The final installment in a four part series on Chinese cooking looks at Canton and Fukien: the southern cuisine. Figure out where your favorite foods hail from and how to put together a beautiful, authentic Chinese meal featuring food from the many culinary regions of China.

Blueberry crumb bars come to you in a form that's easy to make, is highly versatile, and maintains its flavor and quality over days ... if they last that long! Plus, they incorporate one of summer's favorite seasonal berries. What more could you ask for? Something that can be made in less than an hour? Done.