The art of cooking proves useful in many situations. A meal at home is fresher and more delicious. Many people would like to learn how to be better cooks. As your cooking abilities grow, you can be confident in attempting to make more difficult dishes. When cooking with skewers, be aware of some important facts.… Continue reading How To Brine A Turkey For The Holidays
Author: Hayley
I'm Hayley. I'm the bubbly chef because food is always a celebration! I love wine, holidays and tasty food. It's so much fun to get together with friends over good food & drink. Whether it be at home or out on the town, you'll find me taking notes in the kitchen!
Best Beer Mugs For Freezers
Using a specific Beer mug for the freezer is the best way to keep your draft or craft beer cold, so you can sip on it longer. These mugs are also multipurpose and can be used for other drinks like root beer, tea, or say even a milk shake. So ,if you want your beverage… Continue reading Best Beer Mugs For Freezers
Best roasting rack for turkey
The best roasting racks for turkeys are going to get you a nice golden brown, crispy and delicious roast turkey. Whether it is thanksgiving or any other day of the year, getting a perfectly cooked roast turkey is a wonderful and satisfying experience. No matter how many turkeys you have cooked, there is always room… Continue reading Best roasting rack for turkey
Best springform pan for cheesecake
Cheesecake is delicious but can be difficult to prepare even if you have the perfect recipe. And if you want to bake that perfect cheesecake, then you need a good springform pan. Springform pans come in a variety of shapes, looks, sizes, materials, and qualities, not to mention prices. How can you know if you… Continue reading Best springform pan for cheesecake
Best smoker grill combination
Nothing beats the delicious taste of smoky grilled meat and vegetables. The best way to get that fantastic flavor is with a combination smoker and grill, but buying one can be frustrating. There are a lot of different types, styles, sizes, and prices out there. They vary a lot with their features, from the simple… Continue reading Best smoker grill combination
Best meat grinder for venison
Why pay for a butcher to grind your venison, when you can do it yourself for only a small investment? Homemade, fresh-ground meat brings out the best of your venison, and you can adjust the fat content or add spices for your own prefered tastes. Choosing the right meat grinder can be a frustrating process.… Continue reading Best meat grinder for venison
Best pizza stone for Kamado grill
Pizza stones let you create a fantastic pizza that will impress everyone, and using one on your grill adds that special smokey flavor. Grilling a pizza with a quality stone on your Kamado also gives you a talking point to impress your friends. Using a Kamado is a lot cheaper than building your own pizza… Continue reading Best pizza stone for Kamado grill
Best Probe Thermometer for Smoking Meat
Smoking is a delicious way of cooking or preserving meats, from fish to beef to kangaroo. Whether it is a slow cooked brisket, a pork belly for making bacon, juicy ribs or turkey breasts, smoking will bring out a fantastic and rich flavor. It leaves the meat succulent and falling off the bone. You can choose… Continue reading Best Probe Thermometer for Smoking Meat
Best infrared thermometer for grilling
For perfect steaks, pizza, vegetables, chicken or anything else you choose to cook on your grill, an accurate temperature reading will help immensely. While some grills have thermometers on their hoods, those are usually quite inaccurate and only provide you with the temperature of the hood itself and not the surface temperature. With an infrared… Continue reading Best infrared thermometer for grilling
Best ice cube tray for baby food
Freezing your baby’s food will not just save you money, but also save you time and add convenience to your hectic life. There is a lot to consider when buying ice cube trays for baby food. Quality and price are important of course, but is that product really safe for your baby? Many trays are… Continue reading Best ice cube tray for baby food
Best rolling pin for pizza dough
Homemade pizza is wonderful for its incredible flavor and freshness. Making pizza is a lot of fun, but if you’re going to prepare your own dough, you really need a good rolling pin. Using that old wine bottle or a plastic pin you got at a toy store will both technically work, but the results… Continue reading Best rolling pin for pizza dough
Best rolling pin for pasta
Fresh pasta is amazing. The texture and flavor of homemade pasta will really impress just about everyone. Making your own pasta is satisfying work, but can be difficult. If you are planning to roll your own pasta at home, you don’t just need a good rolling pin, you need the best. A lot of rolling… Continue reading Best rolling pin for pasta
Best pizza stone for a charcoal grill
Everyone loves pizza! Instead of waiting for an average commercial pizza to be delivered, why not get outside and use your charcoal grill? Grilled pizza is a fantastic way to prepare personal flavors of homemade pizza for any meal or party. As the crust is cooking and the cheese is melting, the charcoal will add… Continue reading Best pizza stone for a charcoal grill
Best meat grinder for bones and the best for the money
A meat grinder is an exceptional investment, both financially and for the health of you and your pet. Grinding your own meat is a great way to save money, especially if you’re a hunter or use a lot of ground meat. A grinder means your ground meat will be the freshest, with the exact ingredients… Continue reading Best meat grinder for bones and the best for the money
Canning Basics: How To Home Can Tomatoes
How many times have you dreaded going into the kitchen to make breakfast, lunch, or dinner? You might need a new perspective. Cooking can be enjoyable and relaxing if you try to see it in another way. Here are a few cooking tips that are sure to get your taste buds tingling and entice your… Continue reading Canning Basics: How To Home Can Tomatoes
Easy Baked Risotto
This basic recipe serves as a perfect blank canvas for whatever you want to pair with it. This risotto is creamy and subtle on its own or dress up with caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, or peas. Ingredients: 5 cups chicken stock, divided and heated 4 tablespoons butter, divided 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic,… Continue reading Easy Baked Risotto
How to Pickle
Relish the Taste of Summer With Easy Homemade Pickling Yes, it is possible to extend the fresh flavors of summer just a little longer. In my childhood, the solution was pickling and canning vegetables, like corn, beets and cucumbers, that peak during the warm weather months. In those days, we learned how to pickle when… Continue reading How to Pickle
Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons butter or margarine melted 2 pounds cream cheese 1 cup sugar 8 ounces sour cream 1/4 cup cocoa 2 eggs 1 cup flour 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream In a 5 quart mixing bowl place 2 pounds of cream cheese and 1 cup granulated… Continue reading Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Cabbage Soup Recipe
6 large green onions 2 green peppers 1 or 2 cans of tomatoes (diced or whole) 3 Carrots 1 Container (10 oz. or so) Mushrooms 1 bunch of celery Half a head of cabbage 1 package Lipton soup mix 1 or 2 cubes of bouillon (optional) 1 48oz can V8 juice (optional) Season to taste… Continue reading Cabbage Soup Recipe