The Cook’s Kitchen

When growing up, BBQ was a Weber Kettle Grill and Kingsford briquettes. I’m sure propane grills existed, but I don’t recall seeing many as a kid. Now the kitchen has literally moved outdoors with sinks, gas burners, refrigeration, and more. 2007 was a record setting year in the BBQ industry. 2008 looks to be even […]

Armstrong Cabinet Products’ ChefCenter™ was named a winner in HOME Magazine’s 10th annual Kitchen and Bath Awards. Based on style, efficiency and innovation, HOME editors selected 10 products that have raised the standard for the modern-day American home. The winners were honored at a gala awards ceremony at Chicago’s N9NE Steakhouse, Ghost Bar during the […]

Well what do you know, there’s a Penzey’s within a couple miles of where I work.  I’m so in trouble!  Walking in for the first time was like sensory over load.  There were six different paprikas, several curries from around the world, and so many custom blends that the combinations were endless.  Each spice is […]

For quick biscuits that taste close to homemade, I gotta give two spatulas up for Grands! Southern Style Biscuits.  These frozen biscuits go from hockey pucks to fluffy rich biscuits in 17 minutes in a 375 degree oven.  The resealable bag means that you can prepare two or three biscuits now and have more for […]

After a long Easter binge of milk chocolate rabbits, the family that was looking for something different, delicious, and a little more healthy. Now I said a little more healthy, so don’t confuse this with text book diet food. We’ve got some green stuff there and turkey instead of red meat for a […]

My four year old son has been seeing the many TV infomercials running on the cartoon channels for pancake puffs. “Dad we need to get some of those!” I hear it every time. Doing some quick research (thanks to Google) I learned that they are a traditional Danish snack. Having a […]

March 20 is the spring equinox.  It is one of two days each year where we have equal day and equal night. A strange phenomenon that only occurs on the equinox is that you can balance an egg on end.  Now it is not as easy as it seems, but does work.  It took me […]

This dish was inspired by Rick Stein’s recipe. A co-worker who lives on and operates a small family farm, offered me some fresh ground lamb. The lamb was organic and free range. It was wonderfully fresh, flavorful, and tender. Kefta is known throughout the Middle East as spiced meatballs. The meatballs, tomatoes and onion were […]

BlueStar™, manufacturer of high-performance gas ranges and cooktops for the residential market, introduces the new built-in Gas Wall Oven available in 24”, 30” and 36” sizes and 190 different colors to its line-up of professional cooking equipment for the home.
The 24” features a standard left to right swing door, […]

Nicky Morse is the chef for Team Jegs. He is labeled “The Racing Chef”. He travels with Jeg Coughlin Jr. (4 time National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) defending champion). Chef Nicky is in his seventh season with the team. You can look for his TV show “The Racing Chef” on Time Warner “On Demand.”When speaking […]