January is National Slow Cooker Month so we’ve gathered some of our favorite slow-cooker recipes to share with you. So get out your slow-cooker and fill your home with the fragrance of one of these tantalizing meals. Slow Cooker Beef and Gravy Over Arkansas Rice Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Root Vegetables Chicken, […]
The humble turnip. It doesn’t get the respect it deserves. During winter it thrives, and we should embrace them in the prime of their season. To be honest, I don’t think I ever ate a turnip when I was a child. I don’t even know if I ever saw a turnip before I hit my […]
If you are determined to eat healthier this year, here are some recipes to get you started. Who would think that eating healthy could taste so good. Infused Water Spinach and Sun-dried Tomato Turkey Wrap Sautéed Parmesan Mixing Up Breakfast: Protein Cereal for a Filling Morning Meal
It’s January. It’s cold. And it gets dark early. The thought of leaving the warm house to go to the grocery store or a restaurant is unbearable, but the family must eat. Use what you have in the kitchen to make this “refrigerator soup,” so named because we just toss in whatever is leftover in […]
When winter settles in with those long, gray days, I turn to heartier menus. Soups, stews and chilies form the basis of many of our weekly meals. They’re economical, filling and warming and can usually be made in quantities sufficient for 2-3 meals. This Slow Cooker Spicy Smoked Chicken Chili is one I rely upon […]
Fats and oils for cooking are a hot topic these days. There’re so many different types that it can be overwhelming to choose the right fat or oil for the job. Here’s a list of my favorites to point you in the right direction. Top Fats and Oils for the Job: Sautéing: My go-to oil […]
Get to rinsing those greens, grab your good luck peas, and of course, make a cast iron skillet of corn bread to start 2016 off right. Here are some recipes to help you get going. Happy New Year from Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Taste Arkansas. Going Green with Southern Collards Spicy Garlic Collard Greens […]
Is there anything better at the end of a cold winter day than enjoying a warm bowl of soup with a big chunk of bread? This is certainly one of the best things about winter, and it makes those “dark at 5:30” days a little more bearable. Of course, with a belly full of warm […]
In a season when we’re inundated with holiday recipes, we don’t get a pass on preparing regular meals. In addition to potluck and party appetizers and the Christmas Day turkey, the family cook has to continue making all the regular December meals in between. Open-faced toasted sandwiches with apple and bacon are easy to make […]
I love Christmas breakfast! Growing up, we always had a big, hearty breakfast on Christmas morning. It was a post-gift-giving tradition that always included some kind of delicious baked good. Over time, I’ve become more and more fond of scones. They’re buttery, light and dense at the same time; and capable of a numerous different […]