Sure, you can go out for an expensive dinner on Valentine's Day. But why not consider an elegant Valentine's Day party for you and your friends? Festive cocktails, elegant appetizers, and decadent desserts will have you and your guests swooning in style. What's more, it won't break the bank. How sweet it is!
It's soup season and that means kitchens filled with the aroma of slow-simmering soups and stews. This simple article is all about sharing some time-tested recipes for all-time favorite soups, including Roasted Chicken Soup, Cream of Spinach Soup, and Meatball Vegetable Stew.
Another find in a series of good cooking advice, sometimes found in unexpected places. This time, an article in Cracked shares some truly good ideas while tickling the funny bone.
A steaming hot bowl of soup is wonderful to warm up to on a cold winter day, while a bowl of chilled gazpacho or fruit soup can be perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day.
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.
Quackwatch examines health advice and product purveyors to help us - and the legal system -- distinguish who's selling science from who's selling bull.
Many people are feeling the post-holiday slump, which can lead to depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Fortunately, spending time in your kitchen can actually help and now therapists are embracing what home cooks have known for a while: cooking helps.
Bacon is very hot right now. You might even say sizzling! (I couldn't resist!) But have you spent any time investigating how well-suited it is as a wrapping for your favorite foods? Consider it the most delicious ribbon for keeping your favorite foods together in the pan, oven, and/or plate!
Enjoy the best of the holidays by hosting a casual party. Forget dinner. Forget dessert. Just focus on cheese, a few items to complement cheese, and a couple of bottles of wine. Suddenly, you get a fun evening without a hassle.
With Easter just around the corner, many of us are spending time considering eggs, particularly hard-boiled eggs. But to focus there alone ignores the incredibly versatile egg and its many, many roles in cooking and baking. It's time to sing just a few of its praises.
Summer has its own flavors and spice blends for the grill are front and center. Get a few of our favorites and learn about how many of our favorite spices look much different before they make it to the store shelves!
When was the last time your chiropractor asked you about what you are eating? Get some insights from one who will tell you that your diet can absolutely impact your back health. Find out what he recommends for helping you recover from back pain.
Decadent croissants become the base for a fall-inspired French toast that's crisp at the edges and oh-so creamy within. Choose your favorite toppings - including maple syrup, pears or apples, and a touch of cinnamon or pecans to make it fit the season fully.
When time allows, I enjoy putting together decadent weekend breakfasts and brunches. It's a sign that this isn't an ordinary weekday. No, there's time to relax and enjoy a lazy, luxurious meal that leaves the nest smelling of crisp autumn days and coffee.
