Mashed potatoes surpassed simple comfort food when world-famous chefs took to televising their culinary masterpieces. This gave home cooks the confidence to jazz up their food in unique ways. Today, we bring you mashed potatoes – “we’re delighted to think they’re just great,” as Cheryl Wheeler sang. One of my favorite things to do when …
Pasta salad is one of those things that many people take for granted as a ho hum side dish that will do nothing more than accent the main dish on the table, especially when you are cooking outdoors or having a picnic. However, this recipe for Easy Peasy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a stand-alone …
Many people use rice as a staple in their diets. All across the globe, rice is a grain that people of all walks of life eat on almost a daily basis. In fact, in many countries, rice is eaten every day for almost every meal. Rice is included in soup, rolled up into tortillas or …
Cornbread has been a staple of cuisines across the Americas for centuries. Thanks to the cheapness and abundance of cornmeal, it has been a dish for everyone! The result is years and years of recipes, some of which we’ve preserved right here. Sweet or savory, cornbread is for everyone. 1. It’s a Tradition =>Click here …
While broccoli has been cultivated for human consumption since the time of the Roman Empire, farmers in the United States have only been growing this nutritious vegetable since the 1920s. Immigrant farmers from Italy first grew this green veggie in California, and they began shipping it eastward by railroad on ice in 1924. They marketed …
There are currently more than 10,000 recognized mushroom species. Even though that might appear like a high number, mycologists believe that this is only a small portion of the total number of fungi on Earth! Mussels are associated with numerous health advantages, in addition to promoting strong bones and a strong immune system. An article …
Potato bread, potato pancake, potato farls–all of these are favorite mealtime components of the Irish. Potato farls are fried cakes simply made from mashed potatoes and flour. The dough is patted into shape, divided into fourths, and pan-fried until brown and crispy. There are versions of this tasty bread in other countries. In Scotland, these …
As a chef working on a cookbook, my job involves quite a lot of researching recipes. Pasta salad is a good example of a recipe that has a lot more volume than you would expect. I knew with the variety of pastas on the market there would be plenty to go around. But really there …
Shroom stuffing, am I right? As I develop a recipe book for my fans in the cookbook work, I always start with a single ingredient. This time around, that ingredient is mushrooms for party foods. Fortunately, this ingredient has endless varieties of flavors, textures, smells, and tastes. You can use mushrooms to boost vitamin D …
If you need a great side dish that almost everyone will love, look no further. Our recipe for Air Fryer Roasted Carrots and Potatoes gives you all the goodness of oven-roasted, charred veggies, but without the mess and in much less time than the traditionally made recipe. While most of us love complicated recipes that …
If you are having a party, having a selection of delicious appetizers will make your guests feel welcome. This recipe for Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms will absolutely impress your guests. This is one recipe that seems difficult and time-consuming, but when you have an air fryer, it isn’t. Something that good has to be difficult, …
With a fresh, nutty taste, our recipe for Whole Wheat Vegan Tortillas is delicious and free from any preservatives or unnecessary ingredients. If you are hoping to clean up your diet and want to know what is in your food, this recipe can give you a great substitution for commercially produced Whole Wheat Tortillas. Related: …
Finding after-school snacks that kids love can be hard. Parents want their kids to eat things that are at least somewhat healthy, while kids naturally gravitate toward snacks that are loaded with fat, sugar, salt, and artificial flavors. If you are tired of the complaints about the fruit and nuts you’re offering after school, you …
One thing that is really great about this vegetable dish is that you can customize it to your own tastes. If you have a favorite vegetable that is not included in the ingredients list, you can add it to the mix. You can include things like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, Brussels sprouts or any other veggie …
Some people like creamy pasta salads that include mayonnaise or sour cream, but others do not care for mayonnaise at all. This recipe is one that you can serve to pretty much everyone, whether they like mayo or not. With its light, vinegar based dressing, the dish itself is the perfect accompaniment for a heavier …
A pilaf is a culinary term for a rice recipe in which the rice is sauteed in butter before the rice is boiled in water. Rice pilafs take many forms with many additional ingredients and seasonings. Some rice pilafs include vegetables like peas and carrots. Our recipe for Mushroom Rice is a rice pilaf recipe …
Featuring the classic flavors of bacon and tomato along with the crunch of delicious romaine lettuce, our recipe for BLT Pasta Salad goes great with summer barbecue menus. Coming together in less than half an hour, this recipe only requires basic cooking skills. Even a grade school student can create this tasty recipe. When the …
Most people consider that things like tacos and quesadillas to always be in the category of Mexican food, but did you know that this categorization may actually be incorrect, depending on what is in the food? Mexican food has been around in Central America for thousands of years. This genre of food features lots of …
Those rice mixtures that you buy in the stores that include rice, dried veggies, and a seasoning packet are quick to prepare, tasty, and convenient. However, did you know that you can make these kinds of rice mixes in your own kitchen on the stove for much less money? Additionally, these delicious mixtures only take …
Most people who like mushrooms simply love them for their flavor, and others enjoy them as a topping for pizza, salads, or spaghetti. But many people are not aware that mushrooms have plenty of health benefits. Researchers claim that mushrooms can help lower one’s cholesterol, and they contain B Vitamins that many people are …