Maque Choux
This is a delicious way to prepare sweet corn, and it is a traditional recipe in the Cajun areas of Louisiana. The name Maque Choux (pronounced mock shoe) is believed to be a French interpretation of a Native American dish.
Month: March 2022
Catfish Courtbouillon
Here is a different, delicious and savory way to prepare fish. Pronounced <Coa-bee-on>, this is most often used for catfish and shrimp, but I think it will work with most any fish you like. I make it with trout since that is what I most …
Norpro Sauce Maker
We bought this tool several years ago to speed up the processing of tomatoes. Instead of boiling, peeling, seeding and then mashing we could do it all in one step. We have also used this to make apple sauce, and additional screens are available to …
Farberware Open Hearth Grill
We received this as a wedding gift, and have used it regularly for 30 years now. When it’s not nice enough outside to grill, it’s very nice having this option. The electric heating unit vaporize the dripping so there is very little smoke. You get …
Cuisinart MultiClad 12 Piece Cookware Set
This is a very good set of stainless steel cookware, which I choose to purchase with a gift certificate. I have found this set to have excellent heat transfer, they are easy to clean and maintain, and they posses excellent fit and finish. You can …
TC Teardrop
Why is a camper listed as gear on a cooking website? Because I think one of the main reasons to go camping is to cook outdoors!We were a tent camping family for years, but with the boys all gone and our bones getting older we …
AeroGarden
The AeroGarden is one of those things I probably would not have bought on my own, but my kids got it for my Christmas gift one year and now I see how useful it is. We can now have fresh herbs for cooking or garnish …
Tuna Noodle Casserole
There are easier versions of this recipe (not that this version is difficult) but you won’t find a better tasting versions. This brings the classic comfort food to the next level with several layers of flavor.
French Bread Pizza
When you want something different, or perhaps you got a day old load of French or Italian bread, this is a great way to make a pizza. Making pizza on garlic bread will give you a meal with tons of flavor. A key step is …
Easy to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
When you need hard boiled eggs for a recipe this is a good way to make sure they are easy to peel. This doesn’t take much more time, but it definitely makes a difference if you need nice looking eggs. If you’re wanting soft boiled …