Archive

Every year since 1998, Seasoned Cooking has posted over a hundred articles each year. Do the math and you're looking at thousands of articles chock full of all manner of recipes, tips, and ingredient & kitchen tool focuses that help you in your culinary adventures and beyond. And while it's all searchable and there's even a clever multi-select tool to help you find the perfect recipe for your needs, sometimes we all just want to take a stroll down memory lane.

That's where this Archive comes in. Just click on any year and drill down by clicking on any month within that year. Before you know it, you'll be seeing that July 1999 had us taking a tour of Chinese cuisine and March 2013 treated us to sliders with an Irish twist! So if a little wander through the site is just your speed, we have a whole lot of paths for you to take on your journey. Enjoy!

Making Specialty Pizzas At Home

Just hearing the word "pizza" is often enough to make our mouths water with anticipation and our stomachs grumble with intense hunger. Most of us have only one or two types of the familiar food that we prefer over all others but there are countless kinds of specialty pizzas that you can make at home and experiment with. The only limit is your own creativity.

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Learning Opportunity

The end of the week (and the month!) seems like a great time to share some fascinating and fun foodie items I've wandered across this week. You'll be seeking the hottest peppers you can find and heads of garlic for peeling this weekend! Enjoy and see you next week.

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Jewish Bacon

If crispy chicken skin is your secret craving, its time to consider its place on your table and at more and more restaurants around the country. What was once considered crazy is now making its way onto the menus of casual eating venues as well as fine dining establishments. Find out more about this growing trend.

Crunchy Comfort

Oven-fried chicken is easy to make and puts a crunchy bit of comfort food on your table. With autumn in full swing, pair it with a simple salad of greens and baked apples or applesauce and welcome the season. An extra benefit? The warmth of the oven and aroma of cooking chicken fill your home!

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Dueling Pickles

As gardens and farmers' markets everywhere offer fresh produce and the last of the harvest before winter arrives, pickle-making offers a blend of art and science in a jar. Get the details on two jars of refrigerator pickles that involved the same solid ingredients and two different approaches to brines … and the differences between the results. And, of course, a suggestion for a quick and easy jar of your own!

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Falling Salads

September is a great time to take advantage of the last of summer and the beginning of autumn, in terms of produce. That means it's also a great time to enjoy salads, especially ones that combine interesting ingredients and contrasting flavors. To that end, here's Bacon-Apple-Arugula Salad.

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Sunday Brunch Heaven

A trip up north to celebrate birthdays introduces others to the joys of Bacon Belgian Waffles. If this is something you've yet to experience, I highly recommend choosing a lazy weekend morning and get ready for a treat. Make them mid-to-late in the morning and enjoy alongside cups of hot coffee and fresh sliced melon. Before you know it, you'll be planning weekend brunches featuring these waffles monthly or more often still!

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Baby Back Ribs: You Won't Order Them Out Again!

Making baby back ribs isn't hard, but it is time-consuming. But don't let that stop you. Most of the time doesn't require your attention and it is oh-so worth it. And as summer gives way to fall, there's no better time to slow-roast them in the oven and then follow up with grilling. They are the perfect seasonal transition food!

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Generations

On the shores of Waneta Lake, four generations of family gathered with old friends and shared food, drink and laughter. Stories were shared. Chicken was grilled. Memories were made. This is what summer is all about. Enjoy it before we have a new season to greet!

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The Art of Zen Fishing

Hilarity ensues when the itty child discovers the joy of fishing … her own special way. It would take a 4-year old with little knowledge or care about the connection between putting bait on a hook and dropping it into the lake and pulling a fish out of the water to make fishing the ultimate comedy routine. This plus the secret to transforming smoked salmon into perfect lake food.

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Nostalgia

A vacation in a strange new place becomes sentimental when the family connection and memories associated with the surroundings takes center stage. Blending traditions around the dinner table makes it all the more sweet.

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Let's Have a Barbecue Party

A wonderful way to entertain family and friends in an outdoor setting is with a backyard barbecue party. With proper planning and the right environment people will be talking about your party all summer. Important factors to think about when entertaining are things like the barbecue grill, seating, lighting, and of course the menu planning.

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What To Do With All That Zucchini!

If you have found yourself with an overabundance of zucchini, then fear not! Everything from the sweet to the savory to the procrastinating solutions await you in this article inspired by over two months of constant summer squash overload.

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Wings, Meet Pizza

Anyone that's a fan of buffalo wings should give this fun pizza pie a try. It's easy to put together, but will have you looking for other ways to combine your favorite game day foods and snacks!

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Making Pickles Without A Stove: A Guide To Making Refrigerator Pickles

If preserving the bounty of your garden has you thinking you need to slave over a hot stove and pull out a pressure canner, it's time to introduce yourself to the joys of refrigerator pickles. No cooking, no hot kitchen, no sterilizing jars. Simply mix the ingredients and pour over your jarred pickle wedges and put in the refrigerator for a day. Easy!

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How to Make Ice Cream With Or Without a Machine

The last days of summer are upon us. That means it's time to enjoy homemade ice cream. If you haven't tried making it before, now is the time. If you don't have a machine, that's no excuse! We've got directions for homemade ice cream ... with or without a machine.

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Best BBQ Sauce Recipe? No Such Thing

Picking out the best BBQ sauce recipe is like trying to decide which of your children you love the most. It's just not that cut and dried. Get some insight into the different kinds of sauces and a good, basic sauce recipe for you to experiment with to find your own version of best.

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Coffee Break

Why should a coffee break just involve an afternoon cup of coffee? I'm taking the practice to task and suggesting the addition of mocha cupcakes with vanilla latte buttercream frosting. Now there's a reason to have a cup of coffee!

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The Baking Bot

Fun to watch (as long as it's sped up) and interesting to think about, the New York Times shares video and information about a cookie-baking robot put together by the folks at MIT. Glad to know they love cookies, too!

BLTs ... But Better

A hankering gets a nudge from inspiration and, before I knew it, a new sandwich was born. BLTs might never be the same! Cheddar-jalapeno bread, avocado and a fried egg transform an old favorite into a new favorite!

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Getting Hitched Without a Hitch

A recent wedding -- my own -- offers ideas on how to help things run smoothly and make it a fun event for everyone, including the bride and groom. I share my lessons on how to put together a small wedding that can cater to not one, not two, but three different food allergies ... without causing any headaches at all.

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My Ode to Coffee

The love of coffee is a widespread and intensely passionate affair. Get one man's read of it ... complete with amusing poetry and comforting words. Then, fix yourself a perfect cup and join the rest of us in singing the praises of this fantastic brew!

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Up Close and Personal with Food

Get a different perspective on the food you eat when viewed through the lens of photographer, Caren Alpert, and her love of science. It's a fascinating adventure into the familiar from an unfamiliar place. Enjoy!

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How To Plan the Perfect Barbecue Menu

Enjoying the great outdoors with a barbecue get together is a great way to bring family and friends together. It's also a great way to feast and enjoy the best summer has to offer. Get a great guide on how to put one together and what is on the must-have list.

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Summer Mornings

Blackberry season means straining yogurt to make my favorite weekday breakfast. Is it worth the extra time to make Greek-style yogurt? Yes! Yes, it is. Just add fresh berries and honey and you'll be wanting it every morning.

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