Year: 2013

How to make mayonnaise: Garlic and Sriracha Aioli

How to make mayonnaise: Garlic and Sriracha Aioli

Plain mayonnaise is not my favorite thing. I generally try and avoid putting much of it onto or into things I make. However, make your own mayonnaise, add great flavors, call it aioli and it transforms into an awesome way to enhance a sandwich or provide delicious creamy yumminess […]

Recipes from India: A Fascinating Journey to the Southwest

Recipes from India: A Fascinating Journey to the Southwest

If someone from another country were to ask you what is the typical American cuisine, your answer would most definitely vary based on what area of the country you live. It’s obvious to Americans that the food in the Northeast, South, Southwest, Midwest, Northwest, Gulf Coast, […]

Getting rid of fruit flies

My husband is pretty much a genius. Don’t tell him I said that. He just seems to know everything. Anyway, we had some fruit flies that hitched a ride home in either the bag of lemons or container of tomatoes I brought home from the […]

The Best Salsa Ever

The Best Salsa Ever

I love salsa. The salsa you buy in a jar is ok, but not fabulous. My sister gave me this recipe that she found from www.mountainmamacooks.com about a year ago. The first time I saw it, I was a little skeptical due to some of […]

Horseradish Sauce

Horseradish Sauce

I love food and sauces with a kick. This horseradish sauce adds just enough heat without it being too overpowering. It was found in the November/December 2010 issue of Clean Eating and is a great compliment to a nice steak or tenderloin! Level of Difficulty: Easy Time […]

Fried Vegetables – Tempura Style

Fried Vegetables – Tempura Style

I love my fresh, steamed vegetables, but as a good Southern Belle, I love them fried too!! What’s not to love really?! Level of Difficulty: Easy Time Required: Prep Time – 10min; Cook Time – 8-30 min (depends on quantity, about 8 min per batch) Ingredients: […]