An Italian Herb Garden - Basil,Oregano,Thyme,etc

Herbs are fascinating little plants. They almost have a personality. Each one infuses a difference fragrance, each one lends its special magic to meats and vegetables that can transform a standard bland dish into a work of art. They are the little darts that explode your taste buds and make you go 'wow, what's in that??"

Why is an Italian Herb Garden perfect - because it contains the four main classes of herbs: Aromatic, Culinary, Medicinal, and Ornamental herbs.

I love herb plants because I get to eat them, they are easy to grow, and they can be grown quite successfully in containers. My herb plants have all been grown in plain, cheap plastic containers from the local discount store.

The idea that Italy consumes vast quantities of meat is another Italian food myth. There are a few exceptions, however most Italians do not enjoy a great deal of meat. Plain meats, such as a grilled steak, are rarely consumed. When meat dishes are prepared, they tend to combine lots of flavors and vegetables. Popular meat dishes include: Abbacchio al forno con patata, roast lamb with poatoes; grigliata mista, mixed grilled meats (such as pigeon, sausage, beef, or chicken); osso bucco, ...

Americans love Italian food and this even includes the foods that many would consider very fancy. Some of the most posh Italian restaurants in North America offer foods from the native land, many of which are very difficult to make and include some hard to obtain ingredients. This makes the dish expensive and by all accounts fancy. The American culture is not phased by the cost or the complexity of these dishes, as they are actually fascinated and in love with the food as a whole. F...

For centuries, seafood has been the top ingredient of eastern and western civilization. People across the world enjoy the delicious seafood and take advantage of its immense health benefits

After you are done with serving the guest for the dinner, and he is quite pleased with the type of the treatment he is dished out, one can easily win over his heart by serving him with the possible delicacy of the night: dessert.

If you're thinking about picking up cooking, but aren't sure what to do and where to start, then you've come to the right place. When it comes to cooking the more knowledge you gain, the more you have to apply towards making a great meal. Knowledge such as contained in this article can help you to become a better cook.

Smells coming from the kitchen can many times evoke childhood memories of grandmas famous apple pie or thanksgiving dinner. Creating lasting memories like these for your little ones today is important. The following cooking tips will help you to savor those old memories as well as cook up some new ones for generations to come.

Is cooking a scary frontier for you? Are you nervous about entering your kitchen, remembering a previous disaster? If this is you, never fear! Plenty of people have trouble with cooking, and all it takes is a little practice and proper education to cook like a pro! Read on to find out how.

I enjoy making breakfast on Sunday mornings for the family, and the country or breakfast sausage is one of the family favorites. You can serve the sausage as sausage links or patties. We sometimes like it between a biscuit or English muffin with cheddar cheese. You can also add an egg to the breakfast sandwich. There are a number of variations to the recipe below. I sometimes add a bit of ham, chervil, and/or savory.

I have been trying to present cuisines from a variety of countries, and the recipe below is no exception. Coq au vin literally means "rooster in wine" en Français. I use chicken in my recipe, but this classic French stew is typically made with old rooster. Old roosters apparently create a rich broth for what eventually becomes the gravy/sauce. There are hundreds of variations throughout France, but I think you will find the recipe below to be fit for special occasions.

Many salmon glazes use honey, but adding a wee bit of cognac along with citrus gives it a superb taste. Hope you agree.

In this typical Chinese dish, you need to make sure that you use fresh shitake mushrooms. You can find them in some grocery stores and Asian markets. The five-spice powder and hoisin sauce are common ingredients found in most grocery stores.

Chicken in Burgundy wine is of German origin although it reminds me of some French dishes I have made. If you are familiar with my cooking, you know I have made a few changes to avoid too much fat and improve the taste. It is a rich dish, but everyone needs to live it up once and a while. Let us know what you think.