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Caring For Your Stoneware Bakeware

The idea for using fired clay for baking and cooking is ancient. The Chinese used to take slabs of clay and heat them in a kiln of around 2000 degrees. The result is what we now call stoneware. There are several advantages to using stoneware: *It is safe to use in the microwave, oven or freezer. *Over time it develops a non-stick surface. *It’s long lasting if you care for it properly. However, stoneware must be cared for properly. It also needs to be re-seasoned from time to time. You cannot put stoneware in the dishwasher as the finish will … Continue reading →

Families.com 2007 Cookbook ‘A’

The families.com cookbook is organized according to ingredients rather than by type of dish. This way if you have an ingredient on hand, and are wondering what to do with it, or if you want a recipe that uses a specific ingredient, then you can look it up in the cookbook. If you want a certain type of dish. . .use the categories on the right! Acorn Squash Ranchy Breaded Fish and Candied Acorn Squash Adobo seasoning Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Tex Mex Marinade Allspice Chai Spice Cutouts Spicy Mixed Nuts Oatmeal Waffles with Homemade Apple Butter Healthy Pumpkin Brownies … Continue reading →

Cookie Exchange: The Nanaimo Bar

There is some speculation as to the origins of the Nanaimo bar. But it’s thought to have been named after Nanaimo, a city in British Columbia. It was submitted to a magazine in a national recipe contest by a housewife and when it won, it garnered national attention. Some other stories suggest that the bar originated in New York. Regardless, apparently, the city mascot of Nanaimo is known as the Nanaimo Barney and has the appearance of a giant nanaimo bar. There is even an official recipe of the city although various variations exist. Essentially, a nanaimo bar consists of … Continue reading →

Frozen Peppermint Cheesecake

I love peppermint and of course, my darling spouse hates it. He was only too thrilled when they started making orange and cinnamon flavored toothpaste so that he never had to endure the minty taste of peppermint again. So as much as I hate to say it, this dessert will never grace my table. On the other hand, today marks the beginning of a massive, several days long, menu planning session that will include feeding a crowd of fifty, as well as a couple of potlucks and some other gatherings that require food. So if I want a taste of … Continue reading →

Apple Bread Pudding with Warm Butter Sauce

Yesterday we had our first snow of the year. (I know, we’re horribly late.) I don’t generally think of comfort food until that first snow. For some reason, comfort food tastes better when it’s really cold. It’s not as good when it’s 50 degrees outside. . .it has to be a good solid 32 degrees or lest for comfort food to really hit the spot. Furthermore, I tend to mostly like sweet comfort foods. A good shepherd’s pie or macaroni and cheese is okay; but truth be told, I love baking on a cold day. So with that said, I … Continue reading →

The Families Cookbook Winter ’06 Eggs to Green Bell Peppers

I’m introducing a new feature here at families.com. Have you ever wanted to find a recipe based on an ingredient you have on hand? If so, you’ve likely encountered the same problem I have when looking at the categories to the right–there are simply too many recipes to find what you’re looking for. So I created these cookbooks so that you could easily search for your ingredient and easily find all the wonderful recipes here at families.com! (Check back periodically; this is a work in progress!) Note: Kitchen staples are not categorized. You will not find flour, sugar, salt, pepper, … Continue reading →

The Families Cookbook Winter ’06 Cilantro to Enchilada Sauce

I’m introducing a new feature here at families.com. Have you ever wanted to find a recipe based on an ingredient you have on hand? If so, you’ve likely encountered the same problem I have when looking at the categories to the right–there are simply too many recipes to find what you’re looking for. So I created these cookbooks so that you could easily search for your ingredient and easily find all the wonderful recipes here at families.com! (Check back periodically; this is a work in progress!) Note: Kitchen staples are not categorized. You will not find flour, sugar, salt, pepper, … Continue reading →