Jun 26Frozen Salmon Doesn’t Need Thawing Before Cooking Says Food NetworkSay What?! This isn’t news to folks who can’t afford to buy fresh salmon. — Once again, the so-called crème de la crème of cooking experts have stumbled upon a cooking technique that many home cooks like me have known for years. They then promote the technique as if they just discovered it.Food2 min read
Published in The CookBook for all·May 31This is the Deliciously Healthy Taco You’ll Want to Eat Every DayThe temps are heating up in Atlanta — a little reminder of why the city is affectionately called Hotlanta. When the weather is warm, I want my meals quick and light. …Recipe2 min read
Published in The CookBook for all·Mar 14This Ratatouille (Eggplant Stew) is Surprisingly Simple and DeliciousIt’s also budget-friendly. — If you love cooking eggplant as much as I do, then you want to add ratatouille (rat-ah-too-ee) to your list of favorite dishes to make. If you’re not familiar with ratatouille, it’s simply a stewed vegetable dish, using eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs. …Recipe2 min read
Jan 2This is the Healthy Food Challenge to Try in 2022You just might learn to love the food and start eating healthy. — I’ve often failed at New Year’s resolutions, so I avoid making them. I’ll refrain from asking you to add yet another item to your resolutions list — that is, if you have one. I will, however, ask you to try a healthy food challenge, which, if followed, may bring you…Food2 min read
Dec 25, 2021This Healthy Holiday Appetizer is Amazingly DeliciousYour guests will love that it’s guilt-free. — The holidays not only bring us an abundance of delicious foods and treats but extra pounds can appear as an uninvited guest. If you’re planning to host a small holiday party for New Year’s Eve, help your guests eat healthier by serving healthy holiday appetizers. …Food2 min read
Published in The CookBook for all·Nov 19, 2021Try These Tips to Stress Less When Hosting Vegetarians at ThanksgivingYou and your guest will enjoy the day much more. Imagine this: Thanksgiving dinner is at your house this year, and you’ve got the meal all planned out. You’ve collected all the family recipes, including grandmom’s recipe for cooking the turkey and ham — you’re ready to wow your guests…Food2 min read
Oct 24, 2021When Our Food Memories Haunt UsThe remembering, not the food, becomes more palatable. Is there food from your childhood that sparks intense negative emotions — a food so hated that not only the taste but the thought of it can make you gag? My late mama loved eating cornbread and buttermilk — I never understood…Food3 min read
Published in The CookBook for all·Sep 22, 2021Now is the Perfect Time To Stock Up on These Must-Have Soup StartersYou’ll want to be ready when soup season arrives. Fall is my favorite season. I look forward to feeling the crisp, cool air, wearing cozy clothing, and, most of all, cooking soups. Nothing is more comforting than a hot bowl of soup. A great-tasting soup is like love in a…Food3 min read
Sep 12, 2021Does Food Network Have a Heart for People of Color?I’d like to believe so, but its actions say otherwise. Since Food Network’s launch in 1993, I’ve been an avid watcher of its cooking shows. From the very first time I watched a Food Network show, I was hooked. …Food3 min read
Published in The CookBook for all·Sep 6, 2021Get Inspired with this End of Summer MealYou might just forget that summer is ending. Although Labor Day generally marks the end of summer, we do have a few more weeks to enjoy the season’s bounties of fresh fruits and vegetables. …Food1 min read
