Created in the late 1800’s in New York City, a Waldorf Salad of apples, celery, walnuts, dressed in mayonnaise, served with or without lettuce is a classic. History notes that the hotel maitre’, Oscar Tschirky is the person to receive the credit for this creation. And when he published a cookbook with announcements of this…
Origins of balsamic vinegar are from northern Italy. It’s one of the most popular salad dressings and wakes up the flavor of every vegetable mixed with it. Authentic balsamic vinegaris still produced from the area of Modena, Italy. If you are looking to add a natural flavor to your salad, I recommend either the Modena red or…
Homemade beef stew is perfect for those cold evenings that fall brings. This easy homemade beef stew recipe gives everyone a taste of home cooking. When you think about home cooking; homemade beef stew comes to our mind! What other dish brings back your memories of childhood with the aromas filling the kitchen with warmth…
Chicken soup is like no other. If you can boil water, and enjoy chicken, this wonderful broth is yours. It was in my teens that I decided not to replicate my mother’s cooking. For one thing I had no knowledge of cooking and found it a mundane process of constantly thinking what to make. The…
These easy, healthy recipes will keep your diet on track through the cold winter and holiday season! During the chilly winter season, people generally tend to seek hearty, calorie-rich foods to keep them warm. But with all the holiday parties- notorious hotbeds of high fat foods and alcohol- not to mention decreased physical activity due…
For centuries, people all over the world have begun their day with a bowl of meal or porridge, considered to be the finest and healthiest breakfast For a healthy start to the day, a bowl of porridge topped with fresh or dried fruit can’t be beaten. Two thousand years ago, the Roman goddess of agriculture…
Cold weather meals are basics during the winter season. No matter where you live these easy soup recipes will fill your soup bowls with a warming meal. The cold weather and our busy schedules during the holidays makes this the perfect season to take advantage of delicious, easy and quick soups that turn into terrific meals. In…
My interpretation of Caesar salad has no secret elements. The key is putting a crunch into every bite. I think people invite me to dinner just for my salad. Caesar salad in good restaurants used to be a special treat. Now, it’s a throw-away item. I started making my own Caesar when the real thing…
Asparagus is a tasty, simple, and healthy low calorie side dish. How to saute asparagus in olive oil and garlic for a delicious & healthy vegetable dish. Asparagus is a delicious and flavorsome green vegetable. Asparagus is especially affordable during the early spring, but is available all year round. Asparagus is a delicious and easy…
Learn how to choose healthy carbohydrate choices, instead of processed, fattening foods. Carbs can be healthy if they come from their natural sources. There are different types of carbohydrates, which are found in various foods. One form of carbs is sugar, either naturally occurring or processed. Another carbohydrate is dietary fiber, which offers a number…