by Melody on August 22, 2008
Welcome, since you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to the RSS feed or sign up to receive your free Herbs, Spices and Seasoning Guide plus you’ll receive updates delivered to your inbox when new recipes and tips are published. Thanks for visiting!Watkins spices and spice rack are sure to compliment nearly any kitchen [...]
by Melody on August 19, 2008
It’s corn season so I thought it would be a good time to share with you how to cook corn on the cob. There are several ways you can cook corn but we’ll start with the easiest. First husk the corn, this is simply peeling off the leaves and corn silk that cover the vegetable. [...]
by Melody on August 18, 2008
Cooking can be a relaxing and enjoyable pastime. Unfortunately, the kitchen is also the most common room in the home where accidents occur. These kitchen safety tips will help keep you and others safe while you’re cooking and eating. Hot pots and appliances, boiling water, splattering grease and oil, sharp knives; all these things are [...]
by Melody on August 15, 2008
Learning how to cook a pot roast is something even a beginner can do. You’ll find this roast beef with vegetables is an easy to prepare, economical one pot dinner and it’s great to have for leftovers too. I always cook extra so we can enjoy it for several meals and have enough for sandwiches [...]
by Melody on August 13, 2008
I love beets, they are good for you as they contain lots of fiber and are rich in folic acid, calcium, and iron. The good news is, beets are really easy to cook, here’s how! Prepare beets by cutting off the tops leaving a half inch of the stem, wash well but do not scrub, [...]
by Melody on August 13, 2008
Are you new to cooking or need some help? I’ve been cooking for years so am fairly experienced with it and thought I’d give you some quick tips: Taste as you cook, after all taste is what good food is all about! Taste and add more seasonings as you go, remember you can always add [...]
by Melody on August 11, 2008
Flavored butters like garlic butter are easy to make and they all pretty much follow the same recipe, simply mix softened butter and the flavorings or seasonings of your choice. You can make savory spiced, and herb butters to season bread, meat, poultry, fish, pasta, rice and vegetables, or nut and sweet butters to spread [...]
by Melody on August 9, 2008
Try this quick and easy spice cake recipe, your family or guests will love how the carmel frosting compliments the flavor of the spices. Ingredients for Cake: 1 box (18.5 oz/525 g) yellow reduced-fat cake mix1/4 tsp/1.2 mL baking soda3 egg whites1-1/3 cups/330 mL water1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Orange Extract1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Purest Ground [...]
by Melody on August 9, 2008
This is a quick cooking tip brought to you by DJ and Panda in their own unique style. This pair have a series of quick, healthy dishes that can be made in normal kitchens. Duration : 0:1:23 [youtube BQVbMvgo7_M] What’s the difference between spices and herbs? This video gives you a pretty simple answer. Looking [...]