Diane Watkinsby: Mimi Cummins Many bakers ask for tips and instructions on decorating cookies. Well that’s a tall order because there are as many ways to decorate cookies as there are cookies! Here are a few …
Cookie Baking Tips
Cookie Baking Tips by: Michael Paetzold Making better cookies is a lot easier if you understand the difference between the average commercial bakery and the home kitchen. These tips will allow you to make better …
Muffins and Quick Breads
Muffins and quick breads are really the same bread baked in different pans. The secret to making a good muffin or quick bread is in the mixing. The batter should be stirred (never beaten) only until the dry …
The Perfect Cake
The Perfect Cake By Diane Watkins The perfect cake is easily recognizable. It’s shape is perfectly symmetrical with a golden brown crust. It has a feathery velvet texture. It is moist and light. The taste …
How to Cook Collard Greens
It seems the last holdouts in my winter garden are collard greens. Believe it or not, even with the weather we have had recently, I still have collards. Well, it is time to begin getting …
Easy Southern Grits
In the south, grits go with everything! All Southern cooks should know how to make grits, but unfortunately, this easily dish is being lost . Basic instructions for making all types of grits follow, including …
How to Cook Rutabagas
Useful Tips on How to Boil, Steam and Microwave Fresh Rutabagas Steps in Boiling Rutabaga Surprisingly, you will find that plain boiled rutabaga taste so delicious even though it was boiled with just a little …
How to Make Traditional Southern Biscuits – with Recipes
Making biscuits is a skill that all good southern cooks should master. There is nothing more satisfyingly southern than a light flaky biscuit with gravy or homemade jam. Biscuits are quick and easy to make …