Heather says: Tri-color roasted potatoes. Pretty? Yes. Delicious? You bet. Is the recipe simple? Totally. Company worthy? Yes. This year I’m doing an American-Italian twist on recipes in the Countdown to Turkey Day Example menu. While I still plan on getting traditional mashed potatoes added to the recipe index, I thought this simple, but beautiful …
Dear Home-Ec 101, I was wondering if I would be able to use Bechamel sauce in the Crock Pot, for an extended period of time, without it seperating or breaking down? I am wanting to do a pork loin with a creamy mustard sauce, and instead of using condensed soup and what not, I was …
Heather says: Well, we’re already here, Labor Day Weekend, the last official hurrah of summer. Oh, here in the Lowcountry of SC, we’ve still got a long way to go before cooler temperatures set in, but this is still the last weekend that says watermelon and lemonade, sprinklers and popsicles, beaches or lake, picnics, and …
Heather says: Did you know that I’m currently looking to re-enter the whole 9 – 5 world? It’s true, I’ve been sending out applications, going to interviews and while nothing has happened, yet, I’m sure at some point I’ll find a good fit. Don’t worry, Home-Ec101.com isn’t going anywhere. Home-Ec 101 represents more than 5.5 …
Why do green cabbages and other cruciferous vegetables taste bitter? What can we do to fix this when cooking?
Heather says: If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you probably have noticed that I have a strong affinity for Cajun and Creole food. What can I say? I live in the South and I love garlic and shrimp and when they simmer with trinity, then life, at least at supper time, …
Dear Home Ec 101, My wife and I made chicken stock and usually put it in plastic bags or plastic freezer storage. However, we canned tomatoes last year and we were wondering if you can do the same thing with stock, put the stock into clean jars and then water bath for 1 1/2 hours? …
Heather says: You have seen one of my favorite recipes Sausage, Peppers, and Onions, right? This simple variation is great for those nights when you need something lower carb, have gluten free guests, or simply want to incorporate more cruciferous vegetables into your diet. You can substitute any of your favorite greens, cut into shreds, …
Heather says: Yesterday at lunch I couldn’t face another PB&J (for myself, I’ve really been a slacker lately, the kids eat way better than I have been). I opened up the cupboards and freezer -and yes, I could hear my mother fussing in my head- and stared, and stared, and stared. I talk about menu …
Heather says: Pork spare ribs cooked low and slow on the grill -whether propane or charcoal– are one of the great joys of summer. I’m currently in Erhard, MN visiting family; and for yesterday’s special occasion I made three kinds of ribs: my rib rub, McCormick’s Sweet & Smoky Rub, and for the youngest in …