Add Eggs to Salisbury Steak

Salisbury steak

When preparing Salisbury Steak When preparing Salisbury steak from low fat meat, try mixing in one well beaten egg for every pound of meat. This well add taste and keep meat moist! Our Salisbury Steak recipe includes a well beat egg! Head over to the blog for our free printable recipes, tutorials, blog post and always […]

Low, Slow and Foaming

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Bubble and Foam Did you know?  Low, Slow and Foaming is best.  It’s best to slowly heat your “cold” butter.  Much better than using softened butter.  When heating your butter you may find it better to cut your butter into small tablespoon sized tabs. Butter, for sauces or sauteing, should first bubble and foam before […]

Lemons tenderize chicken

A bowl of creamy chicken pasta

Lemon is a natural tenderizer for chicken and it gives it a unique flavor. We used fresh lemon juice in our recipe for our Creamy Chicken Pasta. Click “Here“ for our simple yet delicious Creamy Chicken Pasta. Not To Long Marinating chicken with lemons should not exceed a few hours, as this will begin to […]

Delicious Strawberries

Strawberry Chicken Salad

Delicious Strawberries In California strawberry season begins in April, peaks in June and often continues thru November.  They are packed with nutrients; Vitamin C, folate, fiber, and potassium.   Culinary Tip:  It isn’t necessary to wash and clean the fruit until you are ready to enjoy them.  When you do place them in 8 cups water […]

Beurre Bosc Pears

Did you Know… Did you know of a pear variety called, Beurre Bosc or Bosc pear? Bosc pears are a beautiful amber color, with firm dense flesh and ideal for baking.  It has a spicy-sweet flavor and usually doesn’t require additional spices. Head over to the blog for a delicious, simple, easy dessert recipe, including […]

Did You Know This About Artichokes

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Artichokes Artichokes are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, low in sodium, fat free and only 25 calories! They are also, an unopened flower bud from a thistle like plant.   Who Knew!! Almost 100% of Artichokes are grown in California.  There are 50 varieties and best purchased between March and May.   Chose compact, […]

Water Bubbling Over?

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Did you know when preparing pasta you’ll need a Large Pot and Plenty of Boiling Water? If bubbly foam overflow is a problem add a “Small” amount of oil to the water.  Water and Oil doesn’t mix and The oil acts as a bubble-breaker! There is a great lasagna recipe and video tutorial on the […]

Can You Reduce the Acid In Tomato-Based Dishes?

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Did You Know You Can Reduce The Acid In Your Tomato Based Dishes? Add grated carrots to spaghetti sauce and other tomato-based dishes.  The carrots will help reduce the acidity without affecting taste! We have a great spaghetti sauce recipe on the blog and it includes adding grated carrots.  Head over to the blog for […]