Raspberry Yogurt Cheese with Gingersnaps

Cake making
January 27, 2012 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups raspberries, plus extra for garnishing 4 tablespoons honey 3 cups plain whole-milk yogurt 12 gingersnaps Preparation Place the raspberries and 2 tablespoons of the honey in a medium bowl and stir gently. {More...}

Mushroom-Prosciutto Pizza

Food making
Ingredients Cooking spray 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar 1 (10-ounce) Italian cheese-flavored thin pizza crust (such as Boboli) 2 ounces prosciutto, cut into thin strips 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) shredded fontina cheese {More...}

Chicken Cacciatore

Food making
January 26, 2012 Ingredients 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper Cooking spray 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms 3/4 cup prechopped bell pepper 1 1/2 cups tomato-basil pasta sauce 1/4 cup dry red wine 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 {More...}

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

Cake making
Ingredients 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 30 braided honey-wheat pretzel twists (such as Snyder’s of Hanover) Preparation 1. Line a jelly-roll pan with parchment paper. {More...}

Hoisin Barbecued Chicken

Food making
January 25, 2012 Ingredients Barbecue sauce: 2/3 cup hoisin sauce 3 tablespoons rice wine or sake 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce $ 3 tablespoons ketchup $ 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon minced garlic Remaining ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks, skinned and trimmed (about 2 pounds) $ 8 chicken thighs, skinned and trimmed (about 2 pounds) $ Cooking spray {More...}

Overnight Coffee Crumble Cake

Cake making
Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cinnamon-Nut Crumble Sweet Bourbon Drizzle {More...}

Layered Peppermint Cheesecake

Cake making
January 24, 2012 Ingredients Peppermint Cheesecake Layers: 3 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 2/3 cup crushed hard peppermint candies Sour Cream Cake Layers: 1 (18.25-oz.) package white cake mix 2 {More...}

Antipasto-Style Penne

Food making
Ingredients 1 medium red bell pepper 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped 1/3 cup refrigerated pesto 3 ounces prosciutto, chopped 1 (7-ounce) jar oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves, drained and chopped 1 (6-ounce) jar marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta (about 2 cups) 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, {More...}

Paula Deen’s Baking Recipes Led To Diabetes

Food making
January 23, 2012 I don’t think anyone was shocked today when the reports came out that Southern home cooking chef Paula Deen has type-2 diabetes. Most of us know and love Deen and her cooking, but we also know we can’t eat her cooking every day. She’s always been heavy handed with the butter and probably couldn’t exist {More...}

The Hidden Gems On Food Tours Make The Best Food

Healthy Food
When foodies are asked what their favorite restaurant is, you never here them say TGI Friday’s or some other chain restaurant. Chain restaurants are boring, to say the least. You can expect some pretty basic dishes -bacon burgers, lemon and butter salmon, some piece of grilled chicken with mashed potatoes. There is nothing new or {More...}