Southwest Spice Mix (Fajita Seasoning)

Southwest Spice Mix (Fajita Seasoning)

I've been cooking fajitas for as long as I can remember, at least since I could reach the grill and use a pair of tongs. But what spices are considered appropriate for this dish? While researching this dish I discovered that the name "fajitas" really refers...
Refreshing Summer-time Drinks: Lemonade

Refreshing Summer-time Drinks: Lemonade

What says Summer more than freshly made lemonade? Do you know how to make a great lemonade? Here's a quick and easy recipe to make fresh lemonade exactly the way you like...
Pickling Jalapenos

Pickling Jalapenos

There is some mystique around pickling. It’s what your grandmother or great grandmother did. Walking into the kitchen and smelling the vinegar, sugar, and spices, watching in wonder a few weeks later when the pickled vegetables were pulled out of the jar; it was...
Creamy Coconut Polenta Cakes

Creamy Coconut Polenta Cakes

In the world of professional cooking being able to make a good polenta is just as important as mastering the art of risotto. The careful watching of the pan. The constant stirring. Adding the fat and the liquid at just the right time. Turning out the polenta. Setting...
Crispy Fried Vegan Onion Rings

Crispy Fried Vegan Onion Rings

It’s National Onion Ring Day and all over America restaurants and fast food joints are serving up this crunchy fried treat. The history of this mostly American invention can be traced back to the 1920’s. There are reports of them appearing before that, but...