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When grilling season comes around, everyone loves the idea of juicy flavorful chicken sizzling on the barbecue. But too often, there’s a lot of confusion about grilling chicken: what to buy, how long...
03/26/2012
Of course, the best way to enjoy berries is straight off the plant, when the sweet and often puckery-sour fruit is sun-drenched and luscious! But berries are also delicious served with just a dollop...
03/27/2012
Gorgeous, mouthwatering cakes and cupcakes start with Grandma's treasured recipes, but sometimes it helps to know the ins and outs of cake-baking to create just the cake you want. Here is ...
03/27/2012
No need to run to the store when you need to frost those sugar cookies, or top those cupcakes. That's because making your own white frosting is a snap and uses ingredients you probably have on hand....
03/27/2012
Confused about what you need to do to bell peppers before slicing, chopping or dicing? It's quite easy: Simply remove the stem and seeds. Here’s how:1. Cut the pepper in half lengthwise.2. With a...
03/27/2012
Cooks like Grandma have been marinating foods for decades, and for good reason! A flavorful "bath" of acid, oil, and bold seasonings does wonders for beef, lamb, pork, chicken and seafood, adding...
03/27/2012
Who doesn't love a juicy steak, hot off the grill? Here are Grandma's best tips for grilling the juiciest beef steaks:1. For even cooking, remove the steaks from the refrigerator about 30 minutes...
03/27/2012
The delicate sweet scent of fresh basil is enticing to the senses. This member of the mint family has a warm, zesty flavor with a slight licorice accent. Most of us first tasted basil in Italian...
03/27/2012
Perfect pasta should be served al dente, which means tender, yet firm to the bite. Here's how: • It’s important to cook pasta in lots of fast-boiling water. Bring the water to a boil...
03/27/2012
Herbed butter, sometimes called compound butter, is simply softened butter with herbs and other seasonings mixed in. A small pat of herbed butter adds a nice finishing touch to steaks,...
03/27/2012
