Tips & Tricks

Stir fry (that quick and easy method of stirring and frying thinly sliced vegetables, meat, fish, and poultry) is an excellent and nutritious way to make any meal. Frankly, you don’t need recipes to make a great stir fry dish. Just…

Soup is one of the easiest, heartiest cold weather meals you can make. And while there are many fine soup recipes available, it’s also easy to create your own recipes for soup. Here’s how. Preparing the Food Whatever…

Regional culinary peccadilloes are a big topic on internet food forums. Two popular subjects I’ve seen discussed are fried potatoes and soda pop, which goes by different names in the U.S., depending on where you live. I hail from a…

OurDeer is known for its recipes from Michelin chefs. But, many people ask, "What is a Michelin chef?" Utmost Honor from an Unlikely Source When you think of the most recognized rating system for restaurants or chefs, you may…

As the holidays descend upon us, we are faced with a surplus of Christmas goose, ham and turkey, depending on your individual family tradition. While delightful for the day, the leftovers can be tiresome. Chicken breasts are a great way…

Nothing says "festive" quite like a well dressed dining room table. This Christmas, try spicing the meal up with a new way of trimming the table. Here are a few easy, inexpensive ideas. The General Look For an elegant table,…

Christmas is nearly here, but there’s still time to find the perfect present for the foodie on your list. Try these quick and easy food gifts ideas: Coffee is always an excellent gift for coffee drinkers. Go for something…

In the U.S., Hanukkah is a bigger, more important holiday than it once was. If you’re one of the many people thinking about how you can make the traditional day prettier, more meaningful, and better in every way, one thing you’ll want to…

Thanksgiving is nearly here: Are you ready? If you’re still scrambling for ideas or are pressed for time, try some of these last minute ideas for making the day flow smoothly. Don’t have time to roast a whole turkey? Just roast a…

A proper cookie display is an essential part of any holiday party. There is nothing more festive than a proper cookie display. They can be fun and playful and can be quite a lot of fun to find or put together. I have a few ideas for you…