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The Idiot's Guide to Cooking
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This is a quick and inexpensive recipe that I’ve learned to love. Most of the stuff you probably already have in your pantry. Except the clams. Learn to love clams. -
Written by WC Dish’s newest writer; The Barbecue Bachelor
July 4th is just around the corner and, if you’re like me, you’ll be outside, grilling, enjoying a few drinks and hanging with your friends. Odds are that you’ll whip up some weiners and burgers. Now, I like burgers. In fact, I like ‘em a lot. You could do this and it would probably turn out great. But then again, you could also do steak. And that would turn out even better than great. -
Ahh… stromboli. It’s like a pizza envelope of goodness and an easy way to please a crowd. Stromboli is so easy to make, easy to eat and has cheese. Lots of cheese. -
A holiday that revolves entirely around food and giving thanks? Sign me up. Unless, of course, I have to host. For those of you who are opening up your home for Thanksgiving, I thought I’d put together a few WC Dish tips on what to do when you play host. -
The Great American Thanksgiving comprises a few key concepts: football, turkey, stuffing, gluttony, leftovers and pumpkin pie. For my first Thanksgiving with a “what can I bring?” responsibility, my Aunt Michele assigned me the pie. Oh crap. -
It’s late in the work week, so not exactly an ideal bar night. Your dinners of late have consisted of old standbys, like frozen pizzas. It’s time for a change. It’s time to make your gal a dinner that will impress her while being quick and easy for you kitchen-wary guys. -
The Idiot's Guide to Cooking
Pizza Soup and ABC Grilled Cheese with a Little Mozz
November 3rd, 2007 1 Comment
Each Halloween my mom made me and my brother grilled cheese and tomato soup as our pre-trick-or-treat meal. With this being my first married Halloween I wanted to continue the tradition. No American cheese or Wonder Bread here though… -
As a new cook, I find the toughest part of getting a good meal on the table is the timing. If things are going well, I am the good wife (ie, Mrs. Hyde) who happily prepares a meal for me and my husband. If things aren’t going well, out comes the cursing and yelling (ie, Dr. Jekyll). -
As the week goes on, my cabinets empty — it’s a natural process. But, my pantry is never without a select few items. Check out the list below for some of my staples that create shortcuts and tricks to great meals — you never know what could become a staple in your pantry! -
One of my favorite comfort foods, Arroz Cubano, makes a great mid-week meal after a long day at work. By the name, you would think it was a Cuban dish, but it’s actually a staple on the kitchen tables of most Spanish households.