And the winner is…. I’ve put together some fun “Oscar Appetizers” that will be a “Blockbuster” addition to your Oscar Party. These appetizers are not only delicious, but they’re quick to prepare and most of them can be made ahead of time to get you out of the kitchen and watching the Oscars! I suggest...

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Welcome everyone from Fox Q13 Morning News!  Below you will find all of the recipes from this morning’s Superbowl Snacks segment.  If you have any questions or comments please feel free to leave them.  Enjoy! Recipes from today’s segment: Pregame Pita Pizza Bites Recipe Kickoff Potato Skins with Chili and Cheese...

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There are many reasons to buy organic food.  Fruit and vegetables that bear the USDA Organic label tell you that they weren’t grown using harmful chemical pesticides, fossil fuel and/or genetically modified seeds.  On meat, the label indicates that the feed provided met those same standards, and that the animals weren’t...

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I recently purchased a CuisinArt Elite 14-cup Food Processor.  This food processor has 3 bowls of varying size to fit any size task, a dough feature for perfect breads and adjustable slicing blades that makes grating cheese a snap. There are two features that are my favorite improvement over the last CuisinArt food processor, 1.) the locking...

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Quick Ginger Tips Ginger root is used in many Asian dishes and adds a nice spice to any marinade. When purchasing ginger, look for a thick root with no dried spots. All you need is a spoon and a Mircoplane to have freshly grated ginger. With a spoon scrape off the rough skin.  You can peel only part of the ginger and save the rest...

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Butterflying a chicken breast is a great technique for making a nice pocket to stuff the chicken breast or for reducing the size of the chicken breast allowing it to cook quicker. Start with a long, sharp knife.  I use a slicing knife. Press your hand on the top of the breast  and with a sweeping slicing motion begin to cut into the middle...

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When my husband and I traveled to Sonoma a few years ago, we met a charming couple named Roger and Joyce from Hamilton, Ontario while wine tasting at one of the many fantastic wineries in Sonoma.  After chatting with them about cooking and food while enjoying some spectacular wine, we learned that Roger was Mr. Vinegar and that he has a passion...

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Makes 12 Tacos Before you judge an all veggie taco, you’ve gotta try it.  I made them for my husband and he was suspect, wondering where the meat was, but after one bite he was hooked. The sweet roasted veggies with the creamy avocado cream sauce and Pico de Gallo is a winning combination! Taco Ingredients 2 cups or 1 yellow onion, sliced 1...

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Quick Garlic Peeling Technique Peeling garlic can a bit tricky, but with the right technique is can be done quickly and easily. Remove one clove from the head of garlic. Place the flat side of a wide knife on top of the clove (the blade should be horizontal and not facing up. With the palm of your had smash the knife in the garlic...

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I just got a 14” All-Clad, non-stick stainless steel sauté pan for Christmas.   I have slowly put together a great collection of All-Clad pans, all full stainless, until the newest one arrived.  I usually cook with full stainless because it caramelizes better and I don’t have to worry about the non-stick surface when I use metal...

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