Italian Beef Sandwiches

I found this recipe as a result of a Facebook page a few years ago. I believe the name was Tasty or something like that. What I can tell you is that this is a truly delicious and easy recipe to make. The beef is so tender and juicy, and the tang from the peppers … Read more

Cooking on a Tight Budget

So far, I have talked a lot about kitchen essentials, basic cooking ideas, not going overboard on kitchen gadgets, and so on. What I have not talked about is pretty important in this day and age. Much of my content so far has been kind of geared toward people just beginning to cook. What I … Read more

Baked Garlic Pork Tenderloin

I found the base recipe for this on a website named Sweet C’s. The lady that posted it is Courtney O’Dell. I checked it out, and it sounded really good. So I tried it, with a few modifications of course. It was delicious. Ingredients:   2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp sea salt … Read more

Quick and Easy Cheese Sauce

This is my own recipe for a quick and easy cheese sauce that can be poured over vegetables, added to a sandwich, or served as a dip. It is simple to make and takes about 20 minutes or so. Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons of butter About 1/3 cup of flour 1 1/2 to 2 cups of … Read more

Basic Cooking Skills Everyone Should Know

You can watch any number of videos on the television or a computer and see someone cooking a fancy looking dish. You can watch them cut, chop, dice, toss, flip, and many other techniques. Most of these people you watch have been cooking like that for a long time. Many of them are actual chefs. … Read more

Cooking Terms for Beginners

If you have ever watched a cooking show on TV, a YouTube video, or read a cookbook, you have come across a lot of terms related to cooking. Some are pretty straight forward, and some are more obscure. Many of them are French words that may or may not make sense. A little research, actually … Read more

Easy Chicken Parmesan

  Chicken Parmesan is not a traditional Italian meal. It is actually an Italian-American dish. It is a delicious meal and can be combined with any form of pasta, polenta, or maybe just a salad. Garlic bread or fresh Italian Bread (preferably warm) is a perfect side. I did not use a recipe that was … Read more

Getting Started-What Kinds of Stuff Do I Need?

If you are just getting started cooking for yourself, there are some things you will need. A modest selection of pots and pans, some decent kitchen knives, cutting boards, mixing bowls, and a few other things. In this article, I will be listing and discussing a few of the most essential things you’ll need. This … Read more

Kitchen Gadgets-Do You Need Them?

There are any number of kitchen gadgets out there. Sit down and watch television for an hour or so, and you’ll see any number of advertisements for some new item that makes cooking or food preparation easier. Some even claim to make you a chef right in your own home.”But, wait, there’s more. If you … Read more