Move over microwave ovens, electric can openers and fancy-pants mandolin slicers, there are some new high tech tools in town that can help make even novice chefs true masters of the kitchen. From machines that actually remove heat from food to coffeemakers that do what you tell them to, a gaggle of gastronomic gadgets can make creating meals easy, fun and exciting.
Cinnamon, cayenne, and chocolate collide in these super simple cookies. Grab a chocolate cake mix and a few other ingredients and have a batch of cookies - or keep the cookie dough balls in your freezer to bake on demand cookies - freshly baked in less than an hour.
One pan. A couple chicken breasts. Some pasta. And all kinds of flavor. This quick dish brings together fresh and sun dried tomatoes, capers and olives, onion and garlic, chili flakes and anchovies, and so much more to bring you a meal that is bursting with flavor.
The holidays are upon us and if you are feeling like sitting down and eating a bowl of cookie dough, consider a safer and more festive option and make these stunning Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles and become a hero to friends and family alike!
Since Easter has just come and gone and you might have a couple of hard-boiled eggs on hand, we’ve created an easy guide on how to make deviled eggs. They’ll earn you the best spot at the dinner table — guaranteed!
It's time for another time-saving dinner idea. Imagine tossing some ingredients into a baking dish, sliding it into the oven, and being able to serve it less than an hour later? Just enough time to get the kids to do their homework, throw together a green salad, and pour yourself a glass of wine!
If you can think of a way to make your kitchen high tech (or even if you cannot), there's probably a gadget or device to help you make that a reality. But not all tech is created equal and some items are a little more helpful in the kitchen than others. Time to explore!
Summer is a great time for bringing a great host or hostess gift along to that stellar backyard BBQ or swanky garden cocktail party. But are you at a loss for ideas? Never fear, we're here to help you find a perfect gift for all kinds of food lovers.
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!
When Mother Nature gives you a giant pile of snow, there's something to be said for firing up the oven and making your home smell sweet. There's also something to be said for taking a bit of time to brave the elements and make snowmen, snow dogs, and snow bridges! Welcome, winter!
A quick and tasty salad brings together a lot of flavors while leaving things flexible enough to let it play starring or supporting role in your next meal. Simply add a bit of your favorite protein source to make it into a fantastic quick lunch or light dinner.
I love gift-giving that involves using my kitchen magic and enjoying return gifts that showcase the talents of my friends and family. In that spirit, I'm sharing my easy truffle recipe. Yep, I mean it. These are simple to put together and get rave reviews every time!
With a lot of soup recipes and soup ideas afloat, it's time to look at what you might want to put in your soup … mainly, crackers. But I'm not talking just any crackers. I am talking about little oyster crackers swimming in a seasoning of ranch and dill. Best of all: they take about 5 minutes to whip up!
Many think of the hottest part of summer as ideal salad days, but I also think the beginning of the end of winter is also great for salad. And I'm not talking about any old salad; I'm contemplating spicy-sweet flavors with as many textures as your heart desires. It's time to start thinking spring!
Order an old fashioned cocktail just about anywhere in the country and the bartender is likely to grab whiskey from the shelf. However, in Wisconsin, that will be brandy, thank you very much. The Brandy Old Fashioned is a state tradition and one of my favorite drinks … but I'm not above tweaking it a bit!
Crispy coconut shrimp sings of summer to me and as April gives way to May, quick and delicious ways to remind us of the warmer weather on the way are a welcome treat for our springtime dinner menus. So preheat your oven, grab a handful of ingredients and get ready to feel downright tropical!
