Ready for some cheesy history on America’s favorite comfort food? Historians say macaroni and cheese was made popular in the U.S. by Thomas Jefferson, the third president and author of the Declaration of Independence and an apparent foodie.
Celebrated the first Friday in June, National Doughnut Day is much more than a stunt, as its origin holds a sweet place in U.S. history. It was created by the Salvation Army in 1938 to honor the women who served doughnuts to the soldiers during World War I.
Ask any Alaskan, as they know firsthand that the popular cheesy and spicy Kenai Dip makes the sun stay up longer and the fish grow even bigger. OK, while that might or might not be true, it’s without a doubt one of the most addicting dips you will ever try.
KFC was my Grandma Nancy’s favorite fast-food restaurant in Anchorage, Alaska. (And I’m pretty sure that it also is where my love of fried chicken started.) As a frequent customer, she came to know the sweet, short and always welcoming employee behind the counter, Tuoi Yungbauer.
Spicy New Orleans Shrimp starts with a simmered marinade of butter, olive oil, sweet chili sauce, Worcestershire, liquid smoke, Sriracha, garlic, and lemon juice, along with spices.
Ignore the countless displays of flowers for Mother’s Day this year and give Mom something more personal and special: meringue roses. They’re elegant and edible, too!
All you need for a quiche is eggs, milk, cheese and whatever strikes your fancy. You’ll need a pie crust too, but it won’t ruin the dish to go without.
If decking yourself – or your food – out it green isn’t your thing for St. Patrick’s Day, celebrate with this delicious classic Irish dish, shepherd’s pie.
With my husband’s obsession for P.F. Chang’s Mongolian beef, I knew I had to give it a try. And – dare I say it? – it turned out even better than theirs.
