Category Archives: cooking

7 Techniques to INSTANTLY Upgrade Your Vegetables

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Stella

Brian is back with some ideas for cooking vegetables. See recipes (below). I actually like very plain vegetables, but I have been pan roasting broccoli lately, and like it very much. I also roast beets, and prefer that method to … Continue reading →

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Meatloaf – American or Italian?

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Stella

In the USA we call it meatloaf. In Italy they call it Polpettone. I have made meatloaf a couple of times lately. It’s a good and fairly reasonably priced dish that can feed a family for a couple of meals … Continue reading →

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Fermenting Apples, Preserving Spiced Apples for Nutrition

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Stella

I have never done this, but Ruthann recommends apples as a delicious way to start fermenting. She lives in Iowa, and was brought up Old Mennonite. She and her husband have left the Mennonite faith, but still follow many of … Continue reading →

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Another way to make pasta – Timballo!

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Stella

Most Italian pasta recipes are really quick and easy to make, and can usually be prepared in the time it takes to heat a pot of water and boil a box of pasta. Not this one… Every few years, we … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Make Chicken Thighs Less Boring Under 30 Minutes

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Stella

I love chicken thighs, and Brian always has well-crafted recipes that are inventive. These are inspired by dishes from all over the world! And they are perfect weeknight meals because they are quick to prepare. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Kao Soi 5:24 … Continue reading →

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The best Chili Dog I’ve ever made | Sam the Cooking Guy

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Stella

Well, it’s on czarina’s list for today! 00:00 Intro 00:49 Cooking bacon 1:05 Cooking ground beef 2:28 Seasoning 2:53 Adding wet ingredients 3:55 Adding beer 5:05 Prepping the hot dogs 5:39 Grilling hot dogs 7:28 Prepping the buns 8:25 Building … Continue reading →

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Why you should buy whole chickens instead of chicken parts

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Stella

The short answer: To save money. The longer answer: More and better products. This guy explains why and how. For the best way to make stock (my opinion) check out this post: Making superior stock for your pantry

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30-Min Meals That Start With a Rotisserie Chicken

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Stella

Chef Brian has a bunch of recipes to make with a rotisserie chicken. Good ideas! My personal experience with his recipes is that they always work. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Enchiladas 4:36 Chicken salad 7:43 Tikka masala 12:04 Creamy Tuscan chicken pasta … Continue reading →

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The Last Meal Before D-Day

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Stella

Max Miller explains another side of D-Day!

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I love lemons!

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Stella

I do love lemon desserts. My mother made the best Lemon Meringue pie, and it was my dad’s favorite. My own favorite has always been lemon bars – the kind with a curd-like lemon layer topping a sweet short crust, … Continue reading →

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