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How to Perfectly Roast a Chicken
One of the interesting quirks of the law is how the FDA labels food. For example, to call itself "Fruit Cocktail" there has to be a specific proportion of certain fruits, including cherries. Another example is chickens… -
Recipe: Nontraditional Calabaza con Pollo
There's a saying in Texas about non-Texans: "You weren't born here, but you got here as fast as you could!" Well Mister and I were both born in Texas, but only one of us had the good fortune to have a Hispanic backgroun… -
Hobbit Feast!!!
When I heard that a local dinner theater would be showing the Lord of the Rings trilogy, I nearly jumped out of my office chair! Watching the three was always a holiday tradition at home, plus this had delicious food. I… -
Under $7: Ultimate Macaroni
Some days, you just want comfort food. Ice cream is nice; sloppy joes make me feel like a kid. But what really makes a blue day better is macaroni and cheese. You know us: when we do something, we do it right!! Behol… -
Thai Chicken Coconut Stew
When we were in graduate school, Thai food was one of the few ethnic options in our small town. There were actually several competing restaurants, and all of our friends had their favorite. Mine was the one closest t… -
Holiday Favorite: Mulled Wine
Ingredients: 1 bottle of mid-range red table wine (we used Kitchen Sink Red) 2+ tablespoons of mulling spice** 1 orange, quartered (optional) -
Recipe: Under $7: Tilapia al Tuscani
We love fish -- it's inexpensive, low-fat, high in protein, and cooks up fast. We also love spicy food; and everyone loves pasta. In the mood for a quick and easy dinner, tuscan-style fish came to mind. This is the re… -
The Best Chocolate Cake You Will Ever Put In Your Mouth
This recipe is originally a Hershey's powdered cocoa box original, but has kindly been re-posted all over the internet as "Black Magic Cake." And I swear - it really is magic! We have a family friend who lives out of… -
Recipe: Southern Fried Chicken
Surprisingly simple, with guidance. -
Homemade Buttermilk Baking Powder Biscuits
This recipe is from Grandmother's cookbook. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tablespoons baking powder 3 tablespoons shortening or butter 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 2/3 c. milk Mix flour and bak…


