Great Garnish Ideas

This will be an ongoing feature that we will update as we get ideas and ideas are sent in! Check back! Garnishes for All Occasions Fresh Cranberries Cut-Out Cheese Shapes Fresh Herbs Fresh Holly or Poinsettias A hollowed out bell pepper, small pumpkin, squash, or bread make attractive bowls for your dips. Do you have…

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Let’s Have a Barbecue Party

“A wonderful way to entertain family and friends in an outdoor setting is with a backyard barbecue party. With proper planning and the right environment people will be talking about your party all summer. Important factors to think about when entertaining are things like the barbecue grill, seating, lighting, and of course the menu planning.”…

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How To Prepare The Perfect Garlic Lemon Chicken

If you want to prepare the perfect garlic lemon chicken then you should try this recipe. This is one of the easiest and best recipes around for creating delicious garlic lemon chicken. Let’s get all of the ingredients together that you will need to prepare this wonderful chicken dish. You can either purchase a whole…

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Dutch Oven Cooking Basics

When you think of a cast iron Dutch oven, what comes to your mind? Pioneer cooking? Stews over the open fire? Of coarse both are true, but they are still very much in use today and as for the Dutch oven, the possibilities are endless. Dutch ovens can be used for frying, baking, boiling, and…

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Cooking Terms

Bake: To cook in oven. Baking uncovered keeps food dry (ex. bread or chicken), and covered keeps food moist (ex. casseroles). Baste: Pour liquid or pan juices over food while cooking. Batter: A thin mixture of eggs, flour, liquid, etc. (ex. for pancakes) Beat: To mix ingredients quickly with a whisk, fork, spoon, or electric…

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