If you haven’t tried smoked pork steaks, you’re in for a treat. Cut from the pork shoulder used for pulled pork, pork steaks have abundant marbling and connective tissue that break down during smoking, producing exceptionally tender, flavorful meat. Pork steaks capture much of what people love about smoked pork butt but in less time. … Read more

It wouldn’t be a proper holiday without at least one of these show-stopping Easter desserts — cakes, cupcakes, pies, tarts and other springtime treats that turn any table into a celebration. Sarah Kieffer 1 of 15 Kulich Kulich is a traditional Eastern European Easter bread, similar to panettone. Enriched with cardamom and saffron, the dough … Read more

Cauliflower and Broccoli Cheese is an ideal side to serve with a roast beef dinner — a match made in dinner heaven. This creamy, cheesy bake takes the classic cauliflower cheese up a notch by adding broccoli for extra flavour and texture. The rich cheese sauce blends beautifully with roast gravy, making it a perfect … Read more

Smoked Ham makes a wonderful centerpiece for holiday meals like Christmas or Easter, and it’s equally delicious sliced for sandwiches. A rich brown sugar and honey glaze elevates the natural flavor of a pre-cooked smoked ham. Vindulge Highlights This recipe works with bone-in, spiral, or boneless pre-cured ham and is ideal for a first-time holiday … Read more

I could eat Mexican food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Start the day with huevos rancheros or chilaquiles, then move on to tacos—tacos, tacos, tacos. A simple grilled chicken becomes extraordinary when topped with tangy tomatillo salsa and a handful of quick pickled red onions. While crispy carnitas or a juicy brisket make excellent fillings, … Read more

When I posted the photo of my 50th Birthday Basket a girlfriend of mine who has twins in college emailed and asked if I would make one for her son for Valentine’s Day…. Well, of course I said yes! All boxed up I wanted it to look fun and practical, so I thought about what … Read more

These chocolate chip cookies are crisp at the edges and soft and cakey in the center. Loaded with semi-sweet chips, milk chocolate chips and mini chips, they get their unique texture from melted butter combined with brown sugar and powdered sugar. My family loves chocolate chip cookies, and these are a favorite — right up … Read more

Is There Gluten In Cheerios? General Mills’ decision to market some Cheerios varieties as “gluten free” sparked controversy after consumer reports of illness and evidence of gluten contamination in certain production lots. Below is a clear, concise overview of what happened, what testing methods were used, and the reactions from celiac and gluten-free communities. Gluten … Read more

Table of Contents Loaded Chicken Bacon Ranch Russet Potatoes – Ultimate Hearty Dinner Recipe Loaded Chicken Bacon Ranch Russet Potatoes Perfect Russet Potato Baking Techniques for Crispy Skins Chicken Thigh Advantages and Seasoning Science Strategic Assembly and Temperature Management Step-by-Step Instructions Frequently Asked Questions Loaded Chicken Bacon Ranch Russet Potatoes – Ultimate Hearty Dinner Recipe … Read more

Traditional Good Friday Buns For Easter Good Friday Buns, historically called “Cross Buns” and commonly known today as Hot Cross Buns, are a spiced yeast bun traditionally eaten on Good Friday. For centuries Christian communities have served them at breakfast, warmed or toasted with butter. The characteristic cross on each bun recalls the Crucifixion, while … Read more