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Holiday Sweet Potato Casserole

Wednesday, December 24, 2008
By Heather

There’s nothing quite like the holidays, and one tried and true holiday favorite is Sweet Potato Casserole. If you’re looking for a great holiday sweet potato recipe, be sure to give this recipe a try. What you’ll need: 1 40 ounce can sweet potatoes, drained or 4 large sweet potatoes peeled, cooked and sliced. 1... »

Cast Iron Cookware

Monday, December 22, 2008
By Darren

Cast Iron cookware is extremely popular with cooks, and it’s not hard to understand why. Cast iron cookware has a number of advantages over its’ counterparts. Every year marketers come up with brand new types of cookware, but loyalists stay true the classic iron. Are they being old fashioned, or is... »

Breakfast Casserole - Farmer’s Recipe

Monday, December 22, 2008
By Heather

If you’re looking for a hearty way to start your day, this breakfast casserole - farmer’s recipe is relatively quick and easy to make and satiates even the largest of appetites. It can easily be doubled if you’re hosting or have a large family. What you’ll need: 6 Strips of Bacon. 3 tablespoons chopped onion. ... »

America’s Best Loved Recipe Contest

Monday, August 11, 2008
By Heather

Are you looking for a way to showcase your favorite recipe? Taste of Home, the world’s largest cooking magazine recently announced their America’s Best Loved Recipe Contest which has four different cooking categories with a $25,000 grand prize. Categories include: Classic for tried and true family favorites, Light for recipes that are lower in fat and... »

Easy Garlic Green Beans

Tuesday, July 8, 2008
By Heather

Summer is the best season for garden fresh vegetables. Green beans are one of my favorites. This garlic green bean recipe is quick and easy to prepare and goes well with chicken, fish or steak. What you’ll need: 3/4 pound of fresh green beans with ends removed. 1 tablespoon Olive Oil. 1 tablespoon minced or slivered... »

Top Chef Winner - Stephanie Izard

Thursday, June 12, 2008
By Heather
Top Chef Winner - Stephanie Izard

Congratulations to Stephanie Izard, the winner of the fourth season of Top Chef. Stephanie Izard smiles with a win under her chef hat. Stephanie Izard prepared lamb with olives, braised pistachios and berries to secure her win. For her efforts, she was awarded $100,000, a showcase at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen and a... »

Baking Becoming Quite Expensive

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
By Darren
Baking Becoming Quite Expensive

If you love to bake, you’re probably beginning to notice just how expensive the hobby is becoming. It’s even worse for professional bakers in Canadar, who are losing money as supply costs soar. Nina Dumanski of Tazzi’s Cafe and Bakery in Ontario, Canada, says the situation is getting bad. “Flour, butter, eggs, sugar... »

Olive Oil Is Now The Most Popular Cooking Oil

Monday, May 12, 2008
By Darren
Olive Oil Is Now The Most Popular Cooking Oil

Move over you other fats, in the United Kingdom, cooking oil has now become the most popular oil that people cook with. This indicates a new, healthier way of cooking is catching on. Some 50.1 per cent of homes are buying olive oil, up from 47 per cent last year, according to manufacturer Filippo... »

Pea And Cheese Salad

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
By Heather

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to turn off the oven and start thinking light! This pea and cheese salad is great at picnics or get togethers. It’s easy to prepare and is just plain good. What you’ll need: Chopped lettuce. 1/2 cup chopped onion. 1/2 cup chopped green pepper. 1/2 package thawed... »

Easy Microwave Meltaway Fudge

Wednesday, April 2, 2008
By Heather

This microwave meltaway fudge is easy to prepare and only requires three ingredients. This recipe is great when you’re in a pinch for a potluck. What you’ll need: 10 ounce can sweetened condensed milk. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 12 ounces of semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips. Put all ingredients into a medium size microwave safe bowl... »