How To Series

A how-to series of basic kitchen recipes and methods every home cook and baker will find helpful.

Rotisserie Chicken Recipes for Quick and Easy Meals
Rotisserie Chicken Recipes for Quick and Easy Meals Having a collection of easy rotisserie chicken recipes at your fingertips can make planning lunch or dinner so much easier. With minimal prep and simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, these satisfying recipes help take the stress out of answering that daily question: “What’s for […]
Corn on the Cob Fritters
Corn on the Cob Fritters Corn on the Cob Fritters are for when you have a hankerin' for corn on the cob, but you're feeling a little extra frisky, and a whole lot more fun!! Who doesn't love fresh summer sweet corn? Since you're here, I'm fairly certain you do...or know someone who does. Since […]
Easy Texas Hash - Retro Recipe
Easy Texas Hash - Retro Recipe Texas Hash is a recipe I used to make on a regular rotation when I first got married way back when. It's an easy skillet dinner with simple ingredients and big flavors. Making it again, after all these years, brought back so many memories; and isn't that what food […]
Cake-Mix Blueberry Crisp
Cake-Mix Blueberry Crisp Cake Mix Blueberry Crisp is a retro recipe I found while recently paging through my 1990 copy of The Mr. Food Cookbook - "Ooh, It's So Good." This vintage blueberry crisp is easy to make with only a handful of simple ingredients. I have quite an extensive cookbook collection, but more than […]
Asian Carrot Salad with Snow Peas
Asian Carrot Salad with Snow Peas Asian Carrot with Snow Peas is a bright, colorful, and refreshing vegetable side dish with a subtle Asian-inspired flair, thanks to a creamy dressing made with peanut butter, soy sauce, and lime. If you're a fan of quick and easy side dishes that get more flavorful over time, I […]
Sweet Corn Risotto with Shrimp
Sweet Corn Risotto with Shrimp Sweet Corn Risotto with Shrimp is a delicious seafood main course that can be on the dinner table in approximately 30 minutes. READ: Sweet Corn Risotto with Shrimp
BLT Puff Pastry Tart
BLT Puff Pastry Tart I've created this recipe for a BLT Puff Pastry Tart in honor of #BaconMonth 2017 when tomatoes are at their peak of flavor. The tomatoes make this tart fresh and delicious, but the bacon makes this tart outstanding!! READ: BLT Puff Pastry Tart
Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps
Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps come together in about 5 minutes with grocery store convenience items, such as rotisserie chicken, bottled Caesar dressing, and grated Parmesan cheese. Using store-bought rotisserie chicken can be one of the best ways to get a fast, easy, and delicious meal on the table without much effort. […]
Traditional German Potato Salad
Traditional German Potato Salad Warm and tangy German Potato Salad is the perfect side dish for just about any main course. It's especially good at a backyard BBQ or party. READ: Traditional German Potato Salad
Salsa BBQ Sauce Baby Back Ribs
Salsa BBQ Sauce Baby Back Ribs This recipe for smoked BBQ Salsa Baby Back Ribs came out of necessity. Making BBQ salsa sauce is one of the most flavorful kitchen hacks EVER! READ: Salsa BBQ Sauce Baby Back Ribs