Anyone familiar with regions that have their own native cuisines is probably aware that one of the things that makes these cuisines so identifiable is that they tend to use the same basic ingredients over and over in a variety of ways. These repetitive ingredients have been the foundation for many of the best restaurants in the … Continue reading »
Healthful Brownies
I was watching TV the other day and saw chef Rocco DiSpirito doing these black bean brownies to help this guy lose weight. He explained how his recipe was not only low-fat, it was actually healthy and you could eat as much as you want. This sounded like a great approach to getting my kids … Continue reading »
Nine Tips for Eating Healthy On A Budget
Reblogged from Will Hayes Fitness of Charlotte, NC: By Vanessa Rodriguez For Active.com Although we know good nutrition is crucial for training, shelling out those extra few dollars for healthier groceries can be painful. These practical tips can help you meet the needs of both your budget and your body. 1. Establish your priorities. How … Continue reading »
Cooking with wine… without wine
In my last video, we used red wine to braise some short ribs. But not everyone has a gallon of dirt-cheap Carlo Rossi’s burgundy wine that just collects dust most of the time. When you take into consideration that you are going to be boiling away most of the alcohol anyway, and wine is really just fermented … Continue reading »
5 meals for the beginner cook – Part 2: Braised Short Ribs
Braising is a great technique for infusing big flavors into meat while also making it so tender it will melt in your mouth. One of my all-time favorite dishes is braised beef short ribs in a red wine sauce. Its a pretty fancy dish, but its really quite easy to do. What you need For … Continue reading »
Multitasking on Taco Night
While taco night may not have a lot of wow factor to it, its one of those great family meals that doesn’t take a lot of time or skill. Of course, some of us food snobs aren’t satisfied with the traditional boxed taco kit and have come up with our own spins on this classic … Continue reading »
5 meals for the beginner cook – Part 1: Stir Fry
When you are first learning to cook, you’ll want to start out with a good foundation of techniques and cooking styles. This series will demonstrate 5 unique dishes using 5 unique cooking styles. The first dish is an Asian inspired stir fry. Here we will be learning the art of wok frying.
