Archive for August, 2007

With the cooler days just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about easy to prepare casserole dishes. One of my favorites is pork chops and potatoes. This recipe requires very few ingredients and only needs a casserole dish and a medium mixing bowl to prepare. What you’ll need: 4 pork chops. (I prefer... »

It’s never too early to start thinking about the holiday season, so today I decided to post up a great Sweet Potato Casserole. What you’ll need: 6 cups Sweet Pototoes. 1/3 Cup Milk. 2 Cups sugar. 1 cup butter. 6 eggs. 2 Cups Brown Sugar. 1 Cup Flour. 1/2 Cup melted butter 2 cups chopped... »

The only thing that makes spaghetti better is big juicy meatballs. This recipe is pretty easy to put together and is sure to make everyone at your kitchen table happy! What you’ll need: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef. 1 medium onion, chopped. Dash of Pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce 3/4 cup... »

It’s that time of the year when casseroles start to come back into fashion. This is one of my favorite comfort casseroles. It doesn’t require a lot of ingredients but really satisfies the “meat and potato” lover in the family. What you’ll need: 5 potatoes, peeled and sliced. 4 carrots, peeled and sliced. 1/2... »

Looking for a great side dish for your next meal? Then be sure to give this easy scalloped corn a try. It requires very few ingredients and tastes great with fried chicken or BBQ ribs. What you’ll need: 16 1/2 Can of whole kernel corn; drained. 16 1/2 Can of cream style corn. 1 stick of melted butter. A... »

Monster cookies aren’t recommended for someone that is trying to watch their diet. They are completely decadent and are the first to go off of the dessert table! This recipe will yield about 100 cookies per batch. If you have access to a Kitchenaid or other type of commercial mixer, it’s highly recommended that you... »

Here’s a recipe that will satisfy your hunger for toffee! What you’ll need: 1 Cup Butter 1 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Egg Yolk 1 Teaspoon Vanilla 2 Cups Flour 1/2 Cup chopped nuts 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 4 Hershey’s Chocolate Bars. (Try dark chocolate for something different!) Cream butter, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla. Stir in flour... »

This is a bulk batter for fresh fish of all sorts. Use as needed and store the rest in airtight containers or a Ziplock baggie. What you’ll need: 5 pounds Corn Meal 3 ounces garlic powder 1 cup flour 2 Tablespoons pepper 1 Tablespoon salt 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Red Pepper Mix all dry ingredients well. When breading fish, beat 2 eggs and... »

Let’s face it, some families aren’t as big as they used to be and cooking for two is becoming more common in many households. Here are some tips and tricks of you only need to cook for two people, whether it be for yourself and a child, a spouse or a roommate. Use cooking... »

You’re only as good as your tools. And in the case of being a chef, those tools can be very expensive. This young chef had his knives stolen: Waller, 19, who just graduated from culinary school in June, says he had his kitchen knives stolen by three men while walking home last week. He... »