Seasoned Cooking: 12 September 2014 Announcements

Time to jump on the bacon bandwagon and leap the final hurdle. Time for bacon to star in its own creamy, decadent ice cream. And time to rejoice because you don't need eggs or an ice cream maker to make it yours!

If you've found yourself wondering whether you ordered cheesecake or vanilla ice cream when at the ice cream shop or scooping it out of a carton from the store, it's time to make your own. It's an easy, no cook method that won't have you wondering anymore!

If you've ever had Mexican hot chocolate, you know how wonderfully cinnamon and hot pepper blend with chocolate. Now it's time to reunite them all in a decadent ice cream that doesn't require any cooking or special equipment.

In about as much time as it takes to boil some noodles, you can have a sweet and spicy vegetable lo mein on the table. Make it a one bowl meal or add some simple sides to make it a no fuss gathering for friends.

Lest you think I'm suggesting that you clean the kitchen floor, let me hasten to add that mops are very thin, flavorful basting sauces used when grilling. Read on to get my favorite mopping sauce for chicken!