My wife was craving lasagna so I thought I would oblige her and make it, of coarse I love it too, and it is one of my favorite Italian dishes to make. I would have to make as many as 15 full size hotel pans of lasagna in a day where I use to work, [...]

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Pots and pans are two of the most essential cooking elements. Pots are effective for creating soups, cooking pasta, and preparing chili as well as sauces. Pans are necessary for frying and sautéing. There are several various options when it plays a part in both of these cooking must-haves, from stainless steel to non-stick options. [...]

Garlic – Green garlic – Black garlic Garlic: is a species in the onion family. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, and chive. Garlic has been used throughout history for both culinary and medicinal purposes. The garlic plant’s bulb is the most commonly used part of the plant. With the exception of the [...]

I thought this was an interesting article so I thought I would pass it on. Exercise & Nutrition by Dr. Mitra Ray What I’m about to tell you is considered heretical by many, but it’s the absolute truth. At the risk of seeming self-important by including myself in the company of Copernicus and Galileo (both [...]

American children are moving toward ‘constant eating’ with three snacks a day as well as three regular meals, according to a paper published in the journal Health Affairs. Childhood obesity rates have tripled over the past 30 years, with about one in three American children currently overweight or obese, according to government figures. In 2006, [...]

Braising Once you understand a few simple principles it’s easy to create braises as elegant and flavorful as those you find in great restaurants. As a technique, braising couldn’t be simpler. You just brown whatever it is you’re going to braise (in oil or butter), add liquids like wine, stock or even cider or Armagnac, [...]

Up to this point you may have found it perfectly acceptable to eat off paper plates, or out of the pot you cooked in, this can’t last forever. When your parents come for dinner (and they will), they’re going to want to see that you can put a table together. The best way to do [...]