“The cookie that has a little bit of everything” Surprise cookies from Rainy Day Foods products. Still have some left over candy from Christmas? Try chopping them up to bake a batch of cookies! They can make for a very special dessert for Valentine’s Day, along with a little note saying, “Here’s a sweet treat to help show you that...
unbaked cookies UNBAKED COOKIES As you may know, we are already into February, which means Valentine’s Day is coming up fast! (Unless you go into some of the stores, then you would think St. Patrick’s Day and Easter is here, too) If you plan on baking something special for your loved ones, but haven’t decided what to do yet...
Honey is the world’s oldest sweetener, one of the few foods that will never spoil. In its liquid form, honey is used to enhance all kinds of sweet and savory foods. As you know, it is made by bees using nectar from flowers. In ancient Egypt, honey was used to sweeten baked goods as it is today and also to...
Fall is in the air and that means it’s soup time at my house. One of the ingredients I use in my soups is chicken bouillon that I get from Rainy Day Foods. They sell it in a #2.5 can or #10 can. This bouillon is made by adding a ½ teaspoon of it to a cup of hot water. ...
Here is a simple recipe that makes pasta night a little more interesting. This cheesy sauce is a healthy twist on regular alfredo, and the beans add protein and a creamy texture to the pasta. Use grated parmesan cheese for the most authentic alfredo flavor, or substitute your favorite freeze-dried cheese. I like mozzarella, but cheddar or colby could turn...
This is the perfect meal to help you with the transition from summer to fall: it is bursting with the fresh flavors of tomato and corn, but it's also a warm casserole for when the evening temperatures start to dip. The leftovers freeze well, and this could be easily converted into a soup by adding more water in the first...
I’ve made cornbread for my family from a mix but never really used cornmeal before so I thought I would try it. Cornmeal is a kind of flour that is made from ground sweet corn. After grinding it, you will sometimes see black specks in the cornmeal. These are safe to eat. It comes in yellow, white, blue or red...
My grandmother makes the world's best rice pudding. She always made it for me when I was home sick from school and needed a warm treat to restore my health. It's amazing that I didn't try to skip more school just for an excuse to indulge in this delicious custard. It wasn't until college that I realized that rice pudding...
Chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, are a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine and are the star of dishes like hummus and baba ganoush. I like them stirred into soups or paired with a curry sauce, but one of my favorite chickpea recipes is also the simplest way to eat these protein-packed beans. Roasted chickpeas are made with olive oil and...
Golden Carrot Soup Do you love carrots as much as I do? This simple soup is flavorful and versatile enough to be made in any season. It's a refreshing appetizer when served chilled in summertime, or it can be a warming side dish or light main course when served hot in the autumn or winter months. The bright, beautiful...
