Can you really make chicken stock from chicken feet? Sounds a bit crazy, but it’s actually a very healing food. Our grandmothers knew a thing or two about using all parts of the animal when cooking – they weren’t nearly as skittish as many modern-day cooks. And surprisingly the most flavorful parts are also in […]
Recipes
Lentil and Sausage Soup: High in Protein and Fiber
The inspiration for making lentil and sausage soup came from a friend of mine since it is one of her husband’s favorites. I picked up a package at the store and what do you know, but they had a recipe for lentil and sausage soup right on the back, so I had to try it. […]
Homemade Beef Stock and Bouillon Cubes
Prepared beef stock is easy to buy and definitely has a place in the kitchen, especially for busy cooks. However, there is nothing quite like the taste of freshly prepared homemade beef stock. There is a richness about it that is just not available in commercially available stocks. Store-bought stock is also very heavy on […]
Chicken and Potato Casserole – One Pot Meals
One pot dishes have many benefits. Not only are they less work since you don’t dirty every pot in the kitchen while making a meal. You can also choose cheaper cuts of meat since the longer cook time makes the meat very tender. This chicken and potato casserole is cooked in a dutch oven so you […]
Overnight Marinated Steaks
This is an easy way to prepare steak that is full of flavor. Plan ahead since it is preferable to marinate the steaks overnight. This gives the vinegar more time to tenderize the meat. The next day, all you need to do is cook up the steaks & dinner can be ready in 15-20 minutes. […]