I am always looking for new dinner ideas. It is great to have a large rotation of convenient, quick and easy family dinners up my sleeve because I like home cooked meals without too much time and energy involved. This time of year, I enjoy working some easy grilling vegetables into my recipes to celebrate […]
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How To Cook Artichokes [Steamed]
Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables not only ensures your meal is fresh and full of flavor, but it also reduces your carbon footprint as it requires limited refrigeration. If you are looking for a seasonal vegetable this month, artichokes are an excellent choice for you. It is a delicious, fresh vegetable that many people only […]
Okra Patties From My Pinewood Kitchen
Okra is a real popular dish down here in the south. My mother always loved okra every which way from boiled, to sautéed, to fried. I, on the other hand, was more picky about which okra recipes were acceptable. I didn’t like the mucilaginous, slimy nature of certain okra recipes even though my mother assured […]
How To Can Tomatoes In Jars
If you’ve had a successful garden crop season, you may be harvesting more produce than you can consume! A great way to prevent that food from going to waste is by storing it away for the fall and winter months. Tomatoes are one of those in-season fruits that can easily be preserved. If you are […]
Hanger Steak Recipe With Moroccan Harissa Sauce
It’s grilling season and here is a great hanger steak recipe that is just delicious served with a Moroccan Harissa Sauce. Don’t worry! It is pretty easy to whip up this tasty meal and it includes lots of fresh, healthy ingredients. This recipe was shared by chef and lifestyle expert, Pace Webb, on Home & […]
Make Your Own Homemade Ketchup with this Easy Recipe
Ketchup is a family condiment staple. Who can imagine being a kid without ketchup? The problem is it can be chock-full of stuff we don’t really want our kids to eat like high fructose corn syrup, salt, potassium chloride, starches, and preservatives. So what’s the alternative? How about making your own ketchup? Here is a […]