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Yes, we already have a perfectly good recipe for spare ribs and sauerkraut which we’ve been making for years. No, that’s not enough to deter the siren call of something potentially even better. Dad found a recipe for spare ribs in The Niman Ranch Cookbook to which he incorporated a completely different way of cooking the sauerkraut, one that includes slow cooking cabbage and sauerkraut together with beer. Okay, spare ribs, cabbage, sauerkraut, and now beer?...

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I recently brought home a whole tilapia from our local Asian fish market and made quite a mess of trying to fillet it myself. Dad pitched in, with no more luck than I, and we ended up throwing the pieces (you couldn’t quite call them fillets anymore) into a fish stew. Now we know better. Just buy the straight fillets. Fresh Tilapia Recipe Tilapia are mild tasting, and fresh vegetables can really shine and highlight this relatively inexpensive fish....

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Remove the chops from the pan and place into a high-sided baking dish or roasting pan. (If your pork chops are very thin and have cooked through at this point, skip the oven step and tent them loosely with aluminum foil while making the sauce.) Related Video

The quick answer is: yes, you can! Of course you’ll need good quality freezer bags and a canning funnel (to help you get your broth and soup INTO those darn bags). The slightly longer answer is: of course, but there are a few things to consider to optimally use the space in your freezer and store them well (we call this “Freezer Tetris”). First, always freeze them flat – they take up less space, and during these times when we’re all stocking our freezers more than usual, this is more important than ever....

If you have a meat thermometer (which is quite a lifesaver on such occasions), the answer is: it depends! How Do I Use a Meat Thermometer? Used properly, a meat thermometer can take a lot of the guesswork out of determining when the turkey is done. You’ll need a probe-style thermometer, either instant-read (which you can only use when you take the turkey out of the oven) or a true meat thermometer....

Before you click away because you think you hate olives, let me just say that Castelvetrano olives are the gateway to becoming an olive lover. They are mild, green olives that taste how you’d imagine a perfect olive tastes like: fruity, briny, and buttery. They are salty in a pleasant way and with just the right amount of punch, but not so salty that you can only eat one or two....

Aunt Lana’s Lasagna Our dear Aunt Lana always made the very best lasagna, the best I ever remember tasting! It was a treat every time we visited her house, and we were so thrilled when she agreed to share her delicious recipe with us. Two kinds of spicy hot sausage, plump tomatoes, Italian spices and lots of glorious cheese layered between tender pasta, this recipe is easy to make and always a crowd pleaser!...

They labeled me a “jibara” (a hick or country girl). The fact that I’d never even visited Puerto Rico at that point was irrelevant to my classmates. I was mortified. I swore I’d only bring PB&Js to lunch in the future. But as an adult, this dish has become important to me, because it serves as the link to my Puerto Rican culture. What Is Bacalao Guisado? Bacalao Guisado, or salted cod stew, is a rich, tomato-based stew flavored with onions, peppers, and garlic, then bulked up with potatoes....

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These sweet, edible Chocolate Cherry Mice are a favorite in our family. Our mom saw the idea on television once and then put her own spin on these sweet treats to make them even cuter! We loved to help her make them when we were kids, and now the grandkids love making them too. Ingredients in Chocolate Cherry Mice Milk chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips or candy melts – I love using chocolate candy melts in this recipe....

A good, classic patty melt has a crispy crunchy bread, melted cheese, a thin beef patty, and salty and slightly sweet onions. It’s a perfect flavor and texture combo! It’s a hearty sandwich, for sure, and is pure comfort food in my opinion. It’s one of those sandwiches that I don’t really consider making at home very often, but then when I do make it I ask myself why I don’t make it more often?...

The starchy residue that lies beneath the kernels thickens the corn, and in this version, cream seals the deal. Even summer has its cool and rainy days, but a warm bowl of these sweet golden kernels can cheer you while you wait for the sun to come out. Video: How to Make Creamed Corn Fresh vs. Frozen Corn In corn season, fresh corn is always optimal, and it really is the sweetest, most irresistible choice....

A Favorite Fantasy Fudge Recipe Turns out the recipe comes from the back of a seven-ounce jar of Kraft’s marshmallow creme. It is known as “fantasy fudge” and is just as good as I remember it. The recipe makes about three pounds of fudge, so I can see why he hasn’t made it in a while; that’s a lot of fudge! If I make this again I think I will double the amount of walnuts, and substitute almond extract for the vanilla just to see how it goes....

Edamame are like bar nuts—they’re salty and go great with beer. Turning Edamame Into a Dip Now that edamame have become popular in the States and you can usually easily find them frozen, both shelled and shell-on. They are rather tasty beans, so I thought we would make a simple bean dip with them. So good! This edamame dip includes cilantro, lime juice, yogurt, and a whole avocado. Also just a little bit of Tabasco and dark sesame oil for some sparkle....

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Homemade Refried Beans from Scratch Making homemade refried beans from scratch may take slightly more effort than opening a can with a can opener, but the difference in taste and quality really can’t be beat. When you have control of the seasonings and aromatics, the flavor possibilities are endless. Not only is this recipe easy, it is also foolproof. You don’t need exact measurements and you can always make the texture to your preferred consistency....

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