Chocolate and mint pair together like lovebirds. Put together a festive dessert featuring both to help celebrate St. Patrick's Day and the coming of spring.
We've all heard of the benefits of drinking tea. There are so many different kinds and they all seem to have something good for your physical health, your mind or your soul. Tea is so versatile, you don't have to simply drink it. There are a lot of recipes that call for types of tea as an ingredient. Tea can make unique, healthy and, of course, delicious desserts that are simple to make at home.
If the economy has you tightening your belt, you'll want to check out this month's guide for setting up and using your pantry to help stretch your meal dollars.
My nod to late summer soup comes in the form of a chowder that's been kissed with just a bit of cream, is packed with great garden vegetables, and packs a lot of smoky flavor from bacon and smoked paprika. Add some tender shrimp right at the end and you've got a chowder that's giving more than a subtle nod to the season. It's enthusiastically head-banging!
In the middle of the heat of summer, keeping dinner off the stove can be a great way to cut effort, reduce energy consumption and keep your kitchen cool.
