Pantry Raid: How to Cook Black Eyed Peas
If you haven't yet stocked up on some black eyed peas for the upcoming New Year celebration, you'd better hurry up. Black eyed peas on New Years day are about as traditional as a champagne toast at midnight. And while most people know about black eyed peas as an...
6 Heart-Warming Christmas Traditions from Around the World
While large chunks of the world celebrate Christmas, they aren't all celebrated in the same way. In fact, there are quite a few interesting and unique Christmas traditions that are celebrated from South America to the far reaches of the East in China. Here are some of...
Pantry Raid: How to Make Eggnog
Eggnog is almost synonymous with Christmas time. It's a seasonal drink and you only manage to find it in supermarkets sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas, which is a shame because it's such a tasty beverage. Usually made from a basic combination of eggs, milk,...
How To Make Cannoli: The Chip and Dip Method
How To Make Cannoli - The Chip and Dip Method Who does not like cannoli? It is one of the best desserts ever - a crisp, crunchy shell surrounding a creamy sweet filling. It is nothing but yum! I always like the tube and cream configuration, too. It's not something you...
Pantry Raid: How to Make Gingerbread
Shortbread isn't the only Christmas cookie in town this year. Nope, not by a long shot. You can't forget about the other holiday cookie favorite: gingerbread. Gingerbread cookies can be shaped into little dancing men or even houses, but either way, they're a...
Can I Refreeze Defrosted Meat?
Contrary to how grocery shopping is done in parts of Europe, where you buy fresh meat and vegetables every few days to be eaten quickly, in the U.S. it's often more common to buy meat in bulk and freeze it until you need it. Freshness aside, it's not a bad idea and...
No Bake Recipes For Fruit And Nut Balls
No Bake Recipes - Fruit and Nut Balls The whole premise of no bake recipes relies on the idea that simple can be delicious and, for all intents and purposes, hassle free. It is true. Although there is always some effort involved with cooking, there are a lot of tasty...
Stuffed Dates – The Easy Appetizer
Stuffed Dates - Appetizers Dont Get Easier We have all had it happen. People are coming over and nibbles are needed but serving chips and salsa is getting old and, while onion dip never goes out of style, it would be nice to put something new on the menu. It...
4 Hanukkah Food Items Everyone Should Try
We're on day 5 of the 8 days of Hanukkah, which means we're right in the thick of gift giving and time with family. It also means that we're smack dab in the middle of a week's worth of delicious Hanukkah food. If you're not celebrating Hanukkah this season, you...
Pantry Raid: How to Cook Cranberries
If chestnuts aren't a sign of the holidays, then surely cranberries would be. Cranberries become a staple in the grocery store around the holidays, but sadly most people forget about them during the rest of the year, which is a shame. Cranberries are tasty, healthy...