By Eric Theard The unique cuisine of New Orleans is a melting pot of many diverse cultures from French, Spanish, German, and Italian to African, American Indian, and Caribbean. This diversity of settlers in and around New Orleans gave birth to the two styles of cooking known today as Cajun and Creole. Gumbo is the perfect example of the marriage between these two styles of cooking. Gumbo originated in New Orleans, but it is the mix of cultural influences on the city that makes gumbo the quinte Read more →
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Mustard Chicken with Soy, Ginger and Garlic Glaze
As we head into our second week of school and sports for the fall season, we have yet to eat dinner together as a family on a weeknight. Our after school and evening time is spent on a number of sports’ fields, doing homework, and getting to bed early. After a summer of late nights staying up past midnight watching movies and eating popcorn, The Kids can barely keep their eyes open after 10 p.m. Each school year brings a new set of challenges. No Thank You Boy is more confused by all the folder Read more →
Growing Rosemary Tips
Rosemary, a durable evergreen ’sub shrub’, is also known as Rosmarinus officinalis. Growing rosemary has been a pass-time for ages. Well-known for its aromatic leaves, which are used for seasoning food. Rosemary oil can also be used for medicinal needs. The herb has a dark and glossy feel to the leaf, with a white, woolly underside. The plants can grow up to six foot high and live for years if protected from extreme winter conditions. Its pretty name, rosemary, is from Latin, meaning ‘dew o Read more →
Midweek Morsels: Corn and Crab Soup
Yet another recipe from the LCBO ! (I’ve said this before, but seriously, they put out the Best Magazine Ever.) I made this on Monday night for dinner – fresh corn in any kind of soup is one of my favourite things – had it for lunch on Tuesday, and froze the leftovers… I’ve never frozen a soup with crab meat in it before. I hope it will be okay. Ingredients 3 to 4 cobs of corn, shucked 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil 2 green onions, finely chopped 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh ginger Read more →
Cooking and Making Simple Healthy Snacks are a Great Way to Cook …
Cooking is the act of making food for eating, and it consists of a wide range of techniques and methods; mish mashing of different ingredients which adds f… … Careers (2), Childhood Education (1), Chocolate (1), Coffee (2), College And University (1), Comedy (2), Computer Games (1), Cooking Tips (51), Cosmetics (2), Crockpot Recipes (3), Culture (1), Debt Consolidation (1), Desserts (7), Diseases And Conditions (10), Economics (2), Education (1), Entertainment (12) … Read more →
Cooking and Making Simple Healthy Snacks are a Great Way to Cook …
Cooking is the act of making food for eating, and it consists of a wide range of techniques and methods; mish mashing of different ingredients which adds f… … Careers (2), Childhood Education (1), Chocolate (1), Coffee (2), College And University (1), Comedy (2), Computer Games (1), Cooking Tips (51), Cosmetics (2), Crockpot Recipes (3), Culture (1), Debt Consolidation (1), Desserts (7), Diseases And Conditions (10), Economics (2), Education (1), Entertainment (12) … Read more →
Caribbean Lamb Kebab with a Tasty Dressing
Coriander or Cilantro is one of the world’s most commonly used herbs – in spite of the fact that the name comes from the Greek, koris, meaning bed bug! Native to southern Europe and the Middle East, the plant is now grown worldwide. Coriander or Cilantro tends to be associated most with Asian and Central and South American cooking. Both the fresh leaves and the berries – which are dried and called coriander seeds – are used for cooking. The herb has a fresh, citrus taste and is best added to dis Read more →
Reviving some favorite recipes
This week, I have been home at lunchtime. The new schedule has me reviving my culinary skills to make some of my favorite dishes. Yesterday I made cheese and onion enchiladas with a surprise element — black olives. It wasn’t much of a surprise since I was the only one who ate them. And I finished the leftovers at the end of the night. No worries. I only made a total of five enchiladas. Some people have a hard time cooking for one. Not me. I just make smaller batches and, if there are leftovers Read more →
Need Ideas for Birthday Cake Decorating? Check Out These Great Ideas for a Kid’s Birthday Party!
Trying to think of birthday cake decorating ideas? If you want to prepare a cake for a kids birthday party, you need to make sure its memorable! If theres one thing kids love about birthdays (other than presents), its the cake. Instead of going to the store and buying the same ole cake that all kids get, you should make a special, unique one! Read more →
How Hot and How Long to Grill a Steak?
Lots of us associate breaking out the grill with making the perfect steak. While there are all kinds of foods that grill up well, from steak and shrimp to fruits and veggies, steak is still an all around favorite. However, it can take a while to learn how to make your steak come out its best. Lots of people will tell you they know how to do it right, making it even harder to choose. Here is a look at some of the best ways to cook your steaks. Read more →