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How to Roast Broccoli
My oven temperature is directly related to the weather. Seriously, when outside temperatures drop I abandon 350 degrees Fahrenheit and crank my oven well into the 400s. It’s roasting time — time for baking sheets […]
Tips for Cooking Fresh Greens | Braised Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
Do fall and winter leave you longing for farm fresh veggies? If so, grab a bunch of fresh greens next time you’re at the market. Greens — from collards to kale to mustards — are […]
Retro Desserts – Milky Way Cake
Yes, Milky Way Cake. Seriously, what kind of crazy person would melt 8 candy bars with a stick of butter and fold them into a cake batter containing a full cup of shortening? I don’t […]
Tips for Making Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Every cook should have a basic chicken noodle soup recipe in their collection. Yes, there are dozens of canned varieties lining store shelves but nothing beats the taste and comfort of homemade. I make this […]
Retro Desserts – How to Make Watergate Salad
I was born with a serious sweet tooth. Dessert has always been my favorite part of every meal and as much as I love the fancy confections I learned to make in cooking school, I’m […]
Honey vs Sugar
Sugar……ah, honey, honey. Sugar and honey are so often used interchangeably in recipes, but while both are sweeteners they are different. Honey is a natural sweetener created by honey bees from the nectar they collect […]