Improvisation is a word I had never used to describe one technique used in good cooking. What is it that needs to be improvised in cooking to create mouthwatering food? What is it that enhances and deepens flavor? It is salt that has a greater impact on flavor than any other ingredient. Minimizing Bitterness Salt […]
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Quick and Easy Fried Fish
We do our best not to eat fried foods very often, but this recipe caught our attention. My family has always loved Long John Silver’s fish and their coating. So, this recipe has now become a favorite for occasional fried meals. The thick batter causes the fish to remain juicy and cooked to just the […]
Orange Chicken
What is the secret to a tasty chicken with the added flavors of Asia? I would have to say very little patience but a little bit of love. By love I mean adding just a few ingredients at a time after the chicken is fried. The Orange Sauce Before perusing the numerous Asian restaurants in […]
Meal Planning to Save Money
Don’t Buy What You Don’t Need When do I have the most problems buying groceries I really don’t need? That is when I don’t have a complete list based on the ingredients of the meals I plan on making throughout the week. Besides, who needs to plan a meal when you can just look for […]
Roasted Cauliflower Chili with Cornbread Biscuits
After spending days racking my brain over what in world I could make with all of the beans in my pantry I finally decided to take a leap of faith and create a delicious meal out of beans and cauliflower! When my son asked, “What is for dinner?” I just said, “Why, we are having […]
White Bread in a Bread Machine
Necessity is the mother of invention when it comes to finding bread during this pandemic. Next, creativity comes into play. So, I have included my white bread in a bread machine recipe that turns out wonderful every time. The creativity that will soon come into play with this recipe is that I have included a […]
Merry Berry Gluten Free Muffins
So far, this is my favorite easy gluten free recipe. After receiving my favorite Christmas present of a Kitchen Aid Stand Alone mixer, this recipe became even easier. I simply use frozen fruit I have in the freezer to add sweetness. A wonderful festive variation of this recipe is to add colored sugar to the […]
What Is So Special About the Gluten-Free Diet?
When I first heard about the gluten-free diet I did not understand why in the world anyone would want to remove gluten from their diet. Besides, wasn’t wheat and whole grain bread good for everyone to eat? The Truth Revealed After discovering that my young son was experiencing extreme joint pain from wheat, corn, eggs, […]
Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies
After reading the book Grain Brain by David Perlmutter, MD, I began my gluten-free journey. Can inflammation contribute to the decline of the brain? Dr. Perlmutter thinks so. He outlines his research into the damaging effects of gluten and inflammation on the brain. He also emphasizes the importance of eating fewer carbohydrates. With the holidays […]
Gluten-Free Pepperoni Pizza
This delicious recipe may take a while to make, but it is worth every minute of waiting. My entire family just loves pizza. So, I told them that I was going to make different recipes of gluten-free, grain-free pizza for them to try. This is my first in a series of pizza recipes to be […]