September 2016 – Cooking Clarified

How to Make Salted Caramel Sauce

One of the first things I messed around with in the kitchen was caramel, even though I had no idea that’s what I was doing. I was what we once called a latchkey kid, which […]

How to Make Bowie Steak Seasoning from Scratch

This steak seasoning is straight outta Bowie. Bowie, Maryland, that is. There’s none of that store bought Montreal Steak Seasoning in my kitchen. Well, yes, there is, but when I want something a little different I […]

How to Make Strawberry Shortcakes

I’m in dream crusher mythbuster mode today, which means I’m about to drop truth about a thing you’ve probably thought was true but really isn’t. So, here goes. Those round, yellow, cakey cups in the produce […]

Low Country Boil vs Frogmore Stew

I love a good party, especially the casual get togethers that don’t require a lot of fuss. As much as I ❤️ a fancy shindig, every now and again I want to throw a party […]

Veggie Spaghetti Salad

This Veggie Spaghetti Salad is a no-brainer. Boil a little pasta. Chop a few veggies. Toss with an out of this world delicious Italian Dressing and your too-hot-to-turn-on-the-oven salad’s ready to serve. That’s it. Some […]

How to Make Italian Dressing from Scratch

Salad is a big deal in my kitchen. A BIG deal. I mean HUGE. It’s not unusual for dinner menus at Chez Turner to solely consist of some yummy salad like this, this or this. Not only […]

Boozy Peach Cobbler with Almonds

I’m pushing it with these peaches. I know it but I can’t help myself. Peaches are in their prime from spring to late summer, usually making their debuts at farm markets in May and gracing […]