Jun 29
Of all the jams, preserves and marmalade that I attempt in the kitchen, the one that provides me with the most personal sense of accomplishment is the Garden Grape Jam. The reason is very simple, whereas all of the other fruits are source from east Texas, the grapes used in making this jam come entirely …
Jun 24
Fresh picked peaches are one of the finest fruits to be enjoyed. Once you have had filled your craving of fresh peaches, having made peach jam, sorbet, ice cream and even baked a dessert or two, what else can you do with the extra peaches? How does one capture the essence of a perfectly sun …
Jun 23
I sometimes consider cooking a chicken or turkey not for the first meal, but the homemade pot pie that will be made with the leftover meat. I love homemade chicken pot pie and can think of few meals that I enjoy better. Whether you are using leftover chicken from a chicken roasted at home, a …
Jun 22
One of great additions to any meal, especially a roasted chicken, turkey or a grilled steak is a medley of roasted vegetables. Roasting the vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and goes well with simply seasoning them with salt and black pepper. There are few constraints on which vegetables are best for roasting except the …
Jun 21
To brine a chicken or a turkey is nothing new or revolutionary when it comes to adding additional tenderness and flavor to the bird. Hundreds recipes available on-line provide the basic ingredients (sugar, salt, water and seasoning) and the steps required. What I have learned is that to brine a chicken is very simple and …
