For many people, pork roast is hands-down the most delicious meat. It’s rich and super savory and can be satisfyingly crunchy or fall-off-the-bone tender. In this article, I’ll explain the best way to cook pork tenderloin in the oven with foil. This is an easy and delicious pork recipe that can be adapted with various spices and flavors. As its name suggests, tenderloin is more tender than pork loin. It’s …
I can’t think of enough good things to say about chili. A thick, hearty chili is a great all around food with a wide range of variations to help it please any palate. It’s nutritious, with a great balance of protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables, making a complete meal in one dish. Plus it’s the perfect meal to keep you warm in the fall and winter. Chili is one of my …
If you’re looking to add a little variety to your dishes at home, orzo can make for a fun and flavorful experience. Orzo is nice because it has a firm texture that gives some structure to your food. It also cooks pretty quickly, so it’s easy, too! What is orzo? While it looks like rice or slivered almonds, orzo is actually pasta. It means “barley” in Italian. It is used …
As a busy mom of young children, I often find myself going the extra step in creating meals for my family from scratch. There are occasions when life gets in the way and the pre-planning for meals does not go as planned and you are stuck finding shortcuts to unforeseen challenges. This article will walk you through 5 different options on how to soften cream cheese. So, when faced with …
Cream cheese is liked by almost everyone because of the super delicious taste. It also helps to add that punch of flavor in many of the recipes. I myself am a huge fan of this heavenly food! I usually hoard my freezer with as much cream cheese as it can hold. The best part of cream cheese is that you can use it in a variety of recipes such as …
How to dry Basil? A very common question and query coming from home cooks’ regarding food plating and styling is: “How can my plate of food become pretty and attractive?” Most often we strive to achieve the balance of flavors and over-all look of the plate that exist in the restaurant quality dishes. A very simple solution to achieve THAT level of expertise, flavor and plating is to master the …
Garlic is probably the most common ingredients in the food industry. It is used in a wide array of dishes and cuisines, including Italian, Asian, American and many more. But there is one itsy bitsy problem that most people have to deal with. This article will take the age old question, how much minced garlic equals one clove. You see, most recipes would indicate a certain amount of minced garlic. …
Is it Possible to cook pasta in the microwave and if so, how can this be done?If you have ever been faced with no option to prepare your pasta, then you might appreciate the following steps outlined to enable you to utilize the microwave for that purpose. When stuck with no other choice, you can become more adventuring and search out what opening is there to explore. When I first …
