Food and Drink Articles

Crab Stuffed Salmon with Lobster Sauce - Posted by JmL.

I served this dish at an event I catered and people are still talking about it a year later. The lobster base used in the sauce can be found at stores offering specialty foods or you can order it off...

Grilled Scallops with Ginger-Lime Sauce - Posted by JmL.

Summer time is great for barbequing, but aren't you tired of burgers and hotdogs? At your next party why not try something a little classier. This scallop recipe is so easy, but so good. If the weat...

Choosing a Wine Gift Basket - Posted by JmL.

During the holiday season, most of us are in a frantic search for presents for loved ones and friends. Next time, instead of the usual hassle of selecting a gift which will suit him or her, try sendi...

Bacteria and Food-borne Diseases - Posted by JmL.

Types of Bacteria Bacteria are all around us, in the air, water, ground, on our skin and in our bodies. They are classified in a variety of ways, but for our purpose we can categorize them in a more ...

What's the Thick on Roux? Thickening Soups and Sauces - Posted by JmL.

Soups and sauces can be thickened in a variety of ways. A sauce must the thick enough to cling to the food, but not so thick it stands up on its own. Starches are by far the most common thickening ag...

Season Your Pans for Non Stick Cooking - Posted by JmL.

Nothing is more frustrating than trying to cook a delicious meal and having it stick to the bottom of the pan. A well season or cured pan will make cooking more fun, easier to clean and create better...

Cooking Lobster at Home - Posted by JmL.

Lobster has always be one of those extravagant meals which few people ever try because of the high cost. With restaurants paying thirty dollars a pound, by the time they put their markup on it, you'r...

Oatmeal-Apple-Raisin Muffins - Posted by JmL.

These muffins are not only tasty, but they're also a good source of fiber. In recent years, health experts have come to realize that fiber is an important part of a heart-healthy diet. Using Canola o...

EASY No-Roll Pie Crust - Posted by JmL.

EASY No-Roll Pie Crust 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar 2/3 cup cooking oil (I like to use Canola oil) 1/3 cup water or milk Measure all ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir w...

Edith's Cake That Thrilled the French - Posted by JmL.

Twenty-three chefs who cooked for world royalty and heads of state (The Club des Chefs des Chefs) were, during their 1987 visit to the U.S., wined and dined with the best our finest chefs had to offe...