Tag: cooking
What Exactly Is Turmeric? It’s Not Just a Spice!
Turmeric is one of those everyday ingredients we see everywhere—on spice racks, in curries, and even in wellness drinks—but few people ever stop to ask where it actually comes from or why it has mattered for thousands of years.
Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped Potatoes are a classic side dish recipe made with layers of thinly sliced potatoes in a simple Béchamel sauce. They pair perfectly with steak, chicken, and pork, but because of their simplicity can be served with so many main dishes. It's a comf...
Louisianna Meat Pie (Natchitoches)
This recipe is straight out of Natchitoches Louisiana. The delicious flaky pastry along with the wonderfully seasoned meat filling makes these pies so addictive you'll be reaching for another, and another...
Southern Green Beans and Potatoes
Step up your cooking game with this Southern-style green beans dish. Bacon, potatoes, onions, and garlic can make a delicious classic dish!
History of Latkes
Latkes as we know them today have a history that include a miracle, a woman saving a city under siege, the failure of crops in eastern Europe, and the migration of Ashkenazi Jews to the United States. With such a long history, latkes vary a lot, and this...
5 Easy Slow Cooker Soups Perfect for Winter
Looking for cozy winter soups that practically make themselves? In this video, Nicole shares five easy slow cooker recipes that are hearty, comforting, and perfect for cold nights.
12 Mashed Potato Hacks That Go Way Beyond the Side Dish
Think mashed potatoes are just a side dish? Think again! We’re transforming this classic comfort food into 12 creative recipes that go way beyond the side dish.
Dracula’s Paprika Hendl from Bram Stoker’s 1897 Novel
This recipe from 1892, just five years before Dracula was published, is absolutely delicious. The galuska are a lovely accompaniment, but you could also serve this forth with rice or other noodles. It’s a perfect homey, heartwarming dish for the fall and...
Creamy Lasagna Soup
This Lasagna Soup has everything you love about a classic lasagna — rich tomato sauce, hearty ground beef, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella — all simmered together in one comforting pot. It’s a cozy weeknight dinner that tastes like home, ready in und...
How It's Made: Hot Sauce
Hot sauce is a type of condiment, seasoning, or salsa made from chili peppers and other ingredients. Many commercial varieties of mass-produced hot sauce exist.
Toad Bread and Witches and Crafts oh MY!
First up you learn how to conjure a Toad Bread! From there we discuss witches familiars and dabble in some witch crafts by wood burning charcuterie boards in a historic witchy style.
Chicken with Roasted Red Peppers and Mozzarella
Chicken with Roasted Red Peppers and Mozzarella combines thinly sliced cutlets topped with roasted red pepper and mozzarella cheese, broiled until bubbly, and topped with a garlicky lemon white wine sauce. Easy enough for weeknights but special enough for...
The Easiest Chinese Noodle Soup Recipe
A classic from the Jiangnan region, especially popular in Suzhou and Shanghai. It only involves 4 ingredients and takes 5 minutes to make but it is so delicious and satisfying.
Rosemary Salt
This simple recipe has the best work to reward ratio. It takes about 5 minutes to make but you get weeks (or months) of enjoyment out of it.
5 Chicken Casseroles So Good You’ll Make Them Every Week
Looking for cozy, comforting dinners that come together with minimal fuss? In this video, we’re serving up five easy chicken casseroles that are cheesy, hearty, and so good you’ll want them on repeat for weeknight meals, potlucks, or family gatherings.