What do you do when your kids are off of school for an afternoon? Recently, I spent one baking cinnamon-raisin bread and reading a chapter book with mine. If you've not done that, consider the built-in reward awaiting you when you finish the book: a chance to discuss it over slices of warm bread slathered with butter!
Sometimes, we spend a lot of time looking at our differences or finding the gaps between us. Well, when it comes to the kitchen, I've found there's a lot more commonality to celebrate than differences. Let's continue an adventure that takes a look at just a few kitchen gems that unite us by spending some time with stews.
If you steer clear of round steak when choosing beef for recipes, you're missing out. Get a great recipe that will yield tender, seasoned meat for your favorite fajita dinner and you'll be singing the praises of this oft-villainized cut of beef.
People are used to using slow cookers to make soups and stews, but have you considered turning to it to make spicy, tangy orange beef? If you happen to have a rice cooker, you can have a brilliantly flavored asian treat without much in the way of hands-on time at all.
Sometimes, we spend a lot of time looking at our differences or finding the gaps between us. Well, when it comes to the kitchen, I've found there's a lot more commonality to celebrate than differences. Let's start an adventure that takes a look at just a few kitchen gems that unite us!
Turkey legs are notoriously tough. Instead of trying to chew through them or, worse yet, throw them out, consider using your slow cooker to render them a wonderfully tender ingredient in a tasty south-of-the-border soup.
With February focusing attention on fancy dinners and romantic opportunities, let me hasten to suggest that both of those things can happen at home and keep more money in your wallet. Or at least allow it to be used for that amazing chocolate and wine you have for dessert!
Filling bread seems like a challenging task until you get a bread maker to do all of the tough work for you. Before you know it, you'll be trying a new filling each week and your home will always smell like fresh-baked bread!
Biscuits and gravy get a makeover when cheese-filled waffles stand in for the biscuits. This fun set of recipes will have you waiting for the weekend even more than usual!
If you are looking to eat healthier this year, consider meals that blend lots of vegetables with smaller portions of protein: like stir-fries. Get one loaded with amazing vegetables, tender venison (or beef if you don't have access to venison), and a healthy dose of heat.
