I use the ham-bone every time I’ve made a ham to make pea soup or navy bean soup. You can also use smoked ham shank, 2 ham hocks, or ½ lb. Beef shank – but I think the ham bone is the best. There are 2 versions. Version 2 is the standard version. Version 1…
The tradition is to put these magic cookies in the oven on Christmas Eve so they are there to greet you Christmas morning. But I think we could use some magic more often than that!
Ham is not a particularly healthy choice, but we enjoy it once or twice a year. It’s pretty easy. This was actually the way my grandmother did it, and I still make it this way – Place the ham in the roasting pan, cut side down. Score the ham lengthwise at 1 inch intervals…
Yes, I really did document everything I do to get a turkey dinner for 12 on the table. Buckle up buttercup! Here is the real test of character. Getting the big meal prepared and on the table and still having enough energy to enjoy it! Here we go- The time you have to get up…
Cook this one only if you want to be responsible for the turkey forevermore. Everyone tells you to uncover the turkey during the last half of the cooking. This makes for the dry turkey everyone has grown up with. I‘ve even come up against a cooked in the bag turkey, at the same dinner….
Article is from the CDC and is available here for free At a glance Prevention steps and strategies Clean: wash your hands and surfaces often. Separate: don’t cross-contaminate. Cook to the right temperature. Chill: refrigerate promptly. Resources Safer Food Choices
My friend called the other day and said, “ your turkey is always sooo good. I love the way you let the natural flavors come through. I don’t understand why my turkey never tastes so good.” I asked her how she cooks her turkey. Here’s what she told me – Step 1: Go buy a…
When I was growing up, we had a basic balanced meal at dinner. It consisted of these 3 courses – With a little imagination, you can make these simple 3 course dinners most of the time. They are the fastest dinners you can make. Here’s the formula. Pick your protein – Steak Hamburger Chicken Breast…
These are so good! 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, crushed 1/4 teaspoon marjoram Fresh ground black pepper 6 small onions, halved (or 3 quartered) 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1 inch chunks 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch piece Heck,…
I learned from this video years ago. I think this was the first one, but I’m not sure. Hey, the old guy is cute, isn’t he? I’ve been doing corn on the cob like this ever since.