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Even if you don’t cook, there’s something here for everyone who likes to eat good food and learn about ingredients, methods and cuisines from all around the world.
This is the season for fresh green beans, tomatoes and other goodies from the garden. Before you know it, a grand feast of fresh-cooked produce will grace your table and impress your friends and family. Happy Summer Cooking! Take advantage of the season with this …
This recipe for shrimp is one of my favorites. It is so very tasty, and also quick to prepare. It is perfect for busy weeknights when gathering around the table is in the evening’s program. Enjoy! Need something quick and elegant to fix for …
Annatto is the seed from a shrub native to tropical America. Achiote paste is made from this seed. You will find it growing in Central and South America. Also, in Mexico and the Caribbean islands. It has a slightly spicy and peppery flavor. But, …
Annatto seed is a rising star in American kitchens. Annatto seed has been little-known and under-used by home cooks. Commercially, though, it is well-known. Considering it is an original native of the Americas, the general public in the U. S. does not even know …
In Texas, many people don’t think of soup in summer. At least, not until the weather cools down a little in the fall. For certain, nothing warms you up like a thick, stick-to-your-ribs type of soup. But, a bowl of summer soup with a …
Since I was a little girl, the knowledge that female lions do most of the hunting for the pride intrigued me. Not because they are the Goddess Diana of their species. It is because they are not the first in the chow line once the …
Asian Beef and Noodle Soup This recipe for Asian Noodle Soup can have all the components prepared ahead of time. Once mealtime comes around, just cook the noodles and assemble. Heat the broth and pour over the bowl of noodles. Serve with a simple salad …
About five or so years ago, I drove to Bowie, Texas to visit the Bowie Trade Days. This market is held the weekend preceding the second Monday of every month. It is the usual flea market/trade day that traces its history back to simpler …
There have been books upon books written about sandwiches. I even watched a show on PBS about nothing but sandwiches across the nation. It proved that the sky is the limit when it comes to creating a hand-held meal. My childhood was filled with lots …
When trying something new in the kitchen, most times it is a wise move to follow a tested recipe first; one that calls for that particular spice you are interested in trying. Want to see what it tastes like? Sprinkle on cooked rice, potatoes …