Food & Drink

Slow cooked pork loin is wonderful with potatoes and carrots, and it also makes wonderful barbecue. Here are some tips and suggestions that will ensure your slow cooked pork loin turns out perfectly each and every time.

Horseradish belongs to the mustard family, and the mustard oil in the horseradish gives it that fantastic kick. If you know how to grow horseradish, you'll always have a way to liven up even the most boring of recipes.

Lobster bisque is an impressive appetizer. You can use most of the meat from the lobsters for the main dish and use the shells and heads to make the soup. Many people shy away from making bisque, thinking it is a difficult soup to make. No need to fret. There are many easy lobster bisque recipes to choose from. 

When the cold November winds begin to blow and snow threatens, stew recipes are just what the doctor ordered to keep away the chill. Thick and robust Brunswick stew recipes hit the spot every time.

Every cook should have a buttermilk substitute at the ready because buttermilk is not an item that can be found in every refrigerator. Here are several easy fixes when you can't find buttermilk at home.

Grilled scallops can turn a regular steak dinner into a simple surf and turf entrée or they can stand alone as a lovely seafood main dish.

This kosher dill pickle recipe will let you enjoy a classic deli taste at home, but be prepared to wait a few days for the pickles to reach their maximum flavor.

Pina colada mixes are available (just add ice and blend), but you'll want to find the best pina colada recipe and try blending one from fresh pina colada ingredients to find out how luscious this sweet treat can be.

Like anything you bake, learning how to make a cake is part art and part science. The first step is choosing what kind of cake you want to make and then using the best quality ingredients you can find and measuring them carefully. Be sure to follow the recipe's instructions for mixing and soon you may find that when you make a cake, you're not only creating something tasty, but expressing your own creativity through baking.

For coffee lovers, there's little better than starting the day with a perfect cup of coffee. The act of making coffee may seem simple, but really, brewing your perfect cup of coffee is more of an art. Start by investing in quality equipment, knowing your palate and how to select, store and brew your favorite beans.

Knowing how to grill ribs is one of the most important grilling skills you can learn. Grilling BBQ ribs correctly is a guaranteed way to get compliments at any picnic, potluck or party.

To start incorporating healthier foods in your diet, look no further than this list of legumes. Legumes are low in fat, high in fiber, and are an excellent source of protein. They're also high in vitamin B and rich in antioxidants. 

If the only iced tea you drink is from a bottle you bought at the grocery store, or worse, a can, you'll be sorry you never learned how to brew iced tea before now. Home brewed iced tea is refreshing, invigorating and best of all, there are so many variations of this classic summertime beverage you can tantalize your taste buds while you're taking in the natural health benefits of the antioxidants that occur naturally in tea.

Don't wait for the county fair to opens its gates again: If you've got access to a commercial or home fryer, this funnel cake recipe will have you turning out this street-food classic in no time. Serve with powdered sugar, canned apples or chocolate sauce.

Knowing how to freeze squash can help you retain the taste of summer during the cold winter months. When you freeze vegetables fresh from your garden, you not only retain as much of the nutritional value as possible, but you also keep the delicate flavors. 

Making lasagna has always been a family favorite. The delicious aroma of bubbling cheeses and tomatoes mixing with noodles is a quick reminder of dinners past.

Cake frosting, glazes and icings aren't only for eye appeal. They also add flavor and hold in the moisture. Some cakes need to be refrigerated and others need to be kept at room temperature. The type of frosting you choose should complement the cake in flavor and coloring and also is dependent on how the cake is best stored.

When canning peppers, be aware that vinegar is the only way to ensure they're canned safely.

If you want to make homemade pickles, you'll want to check out this refrigerator pickle recipe for details on how to make crisp, delicious pickles without bothering with canning.