The crockpot, or more common term slow cooker, has to be one of the best food preparation inventions ever. It lets me make everything all in one pot throughout the day while I am doing other things. I do not even have to be home. How great is that? Not only that, but the food …
Knowing how to make stir-fry that you enjoy, there’s the key, gives you a simple, healthy food option that requires just a few ingredients and steps to complete. The following recipes have the same Asian theme; however, they vary slightly regarding the ingredients, preparation, and cooking methods. A Chicken Stir Fry recipe with excellent instructions …
Although there are many recipes for other meats, chicken is one of the most versatile proteins we add to our recipe list. It comprises dark and light-colored meat and is low in fat. We can cook chicken in various ways, and country cooks from every part of the world have a favorite recipe. Mine is …
If we can’t cook anything else, the one thing you’re guaranteed to not spoil is sausage and spaghetti. After all, there are so many variations to preparing them we’ve all created a recipe or two without noticing. Now it doesn’t have to be an Italian dish, especially since pasta is made in so many places …
Cottage Pie is a classic Irish recipe. Some people may read the recipe and think, “Hey, isn’t this the same as Shepherd’s Pie?” The recipes are quite similar. However, the biggest difference between the two casseroles is that traditional Shepherd’s Pie is made with ground lamb or mutton, and Cottage Pie is made from ground …
Tacos are a perennial kid favorite dinner, but for the adults in the family, they can get just a bit old. Fortunately, the flavors and textures of tacos can be served in a variety of menu items. To change up Taco Tuesday, you can serve burritos, fajitas, or enchiladas. Most kids like these things just …
The funniest day in sociology was when we learned about how important beans and rice are in our everyday life. Along with learning about food as part of world cultures, we also discovered having a sociology degree meant earning an income meager enough to make you live off of rice and beans. Much to their …
Pan frying is a meat cooking technique that many people may be unfamiliar with, especially since modern cooks prefer methods of cooking chicken that are lower in fat. Yet, our grandmothers were very familiar with pan frying and used it often for chicken, pork chops, and other breaded meat. With this method, a thin layer …
Made similarly to a meatball or meatloaf, Polish Hamburgers feature various seasonings to take these meat patties to a more interesting place. Particularly, the inclusion of dill gives the flavors of these Polish Hamburgers an unusual, distinctive, tangy twist. Rich and filling with tasty, tender hamburger patties and the umami flavor of sauteed mushrooms smothered …
Chicken and rice are two things that seem to pair very well together. These two foods have fairly mild flavors which make them the perfect ingredients to experiment with various flavors and textures. Chicken and rice can go with Asian cuisine, like in stir-fry. It can also be a plain basic dish as in a …
This recipe is a great make ahead meal to cook on the weekend for weekday lunches. If you do this, be sure to store the rice, chicken and cucumber salad separately from one another. Otherwise, the salad will make the other ingredients slimy. Keep these in the refrigerator in tightly covered containers for up to …
Made from wheat flour and water, most people associate pasta with the European nation of Italy. However, the earliest creators of pasta were actually the Chinese. Archeologists have found evidence of pasta making from the Shang Dynasty which occurred between 1700-1100 BC. And while Marco Polo claimed that he brought pasta back in 1295 from …
What could go better with tomatoes and basil than cheese and pasta? This amazing combination is something that the Italians got right. Our recipe for Creamy Basil Tomato Pasta uses both. Additionally, our recipe makes things pretty easy for you by using frozen ravioli. You can choose whether you want cheese stuffed ravioli or meat …
An all-American side dish, baked beans originated with the Native Americans who lived in the New England area of the United States. The native people grew beans every summer, let them dry for winter storage, and later cooked the beans topped with maple syrup. New England colonists learned this cooking method from the Native Americans …
Making pizza dough is one of my latest baking obsessions. I have gone through four pounds of this super fancy Italian flour, and I’m trying a new kind already. I want to spend less money, so the idea of making my own pizza pans out financially. They sell hand stretched mozzarella here locally, for only …
There’s a lot of uncertainty when it comes to the origin of the Sloppy Joe sandwich. But if there’s one thing that remains true, it’s that we need to thank whoever invented this. Sloppy Joes are an American staple. If you’re not making them, you’re buying them, and many restaurants across the country have them …
Everyone probably has a bag of frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts in the freezer or refrigerator. This kind of chicken is popular because it cooks quickly, is a good source of protein, is low in fat, and is relatively inexpensive. That is the good news about boneless skinless chicken breasts. The bad news is that …
How many times have you come around to the dinner table only to want something comforting, warm, and complete in a single casserole dish? Welcome to the world of casserole cravings. We have the recipes you need to meet these with these ground beef casserole recipes as part of our weekly recipe roundup. Save yourself …
While Chicken Parmesan was not created in Italy, it has its foundation there. Growing up in an Italian household, I am no stranger to Chicken Parmesan. What is there not to love when combining chicken and cheese as a base for a dish. There are many variations of this dish; some many have not considered. …
If you’ve got chicken in the fridge or freezer, you may be looking for new and interesting ways to prepare it. If you and your family love Mexican-inspired meals, salsa chicken is the perfect dinner entree. It’s low-carb, high-protein, and features all the flavors you love in chicken tacos. Here are a few chicken salsa …