Late last week, Seasoned Cooking turned 20! That's right, this little corner of the Internet has been sharing food wit, wisdom, and recipes for 20 years. To celebrate, last weekend, the old version of the site which was presented in an electronic magazine format instead of the newer blog format got an internal update that has added more 1,700 articles and 2,700 recipes to the existing blog content in Drupal, the software we use to organize and publish this website.
When braising traditionally tough cuts of meat, it used to mean having a pot on the stove for hours and no way to leave it unattended. Now, with a crockpot or instantpot, you can have Korean Beef Short Ribs any day of the week without a lot of work.
You might notice a few more soup recipes here and there this time of the year. That's because winter is for soup and embracing our favorite flavor combinations in its warm embrace. This time around, stuffed cabbage rolls are the inspiration.
Everyone has a go-to comfort food. South of the border, it's pozole - a thick soup loaded with lots of vegetables and tender hominy and featuring roasted meat, usually pork or chicken. It's a joy when made entirely from scratch over many hours, but a quick version using leftovers, convenience items, and the InstantPot is a weeknight joy!
Whether it's putting together a menu of complementary dishes or building layers of flavor in one dish, spending a bit of time thinking about what kinds of flavors play well together can help you become a better cook and enjoy the time at your table more.
When winter offers you nothing more than snow and ice, fight back with a fruity coleslaw that is bright, beautiful, and nutritious. In a month where the dominant colors are grey and white, embrace purple, green, orange, red, and more!
Make a sandwich extra special by roasting pork and then pressing it with your favorite ingredients into a warm, crisp panini. Everything from roasted red peppers to fresh mozzarella come together to make your meal memorable.
Halfway through January, it's time to reward ourselves for not being frozen solid (yet) with a glorious breakfast or brunch of savory crepes. Congratulations for staying thawed!
With the holidays over and winter setting in, it's easy to find more than the weather cloudy and grey. Brighten things up with an easy treat that will have you remembering recent holiday gatherings and the brightness of the season.
Eating healthier in the New Year doesn't have to be a chore if you choose foods that contain their own natural sugars and give them their own stay in a hot oven for a bit. You get a healthy side dish and a warm kitchen!
