Why Your Stuffing Shouldn’t Be Fancier Than Your Turkey… For many of us, the traditional Christmas feast is a repeat of our Thanksgiving meal: turkey with all the fixings. And …
A Spud-tacular Delight
The Ultimate Mashed Potato Recipe… Ah, mashed potatoes. The unsung hero of the Thanksgiving dinner table. The creamy comfort food, smothered with gravy, has always been my favorite part of …
Having a Moment
Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole… From humble beginnings, the casserole is having its moment of prominence … again. No matter what you call it – casserole, hot dish, covered dish …
Street Cred
Tiny Tacos Go Big Time… When you think of tacos, do your thoughts immediately go to popular fast-food chains that offer cardboard-flavored shells loaded with shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese and …
Keep You Cool
4 Tips to Keep Comfy When the Temps Hit 100+… News flash! It gets hot in the North State in the summer. And it seems as if each year the …
Happy Trails to You
Make your Own Trail Mix… If you’re a nature lover, Redding is for you. We are smack dab in the middle of one of America’s greatest regions for outdoor activity …
Franfurters to Fireworks
Hot Dog Burnt Ends… Have you ever stopped to wonder how and why hot dogs became the unofficial meal for the Fourth of July? Why do we eat German sausages …
Blooming Delights
Pickled Rose Petals… In the vast expanse of culinary arts, edible flowers have blossomed into a trend that’s as visually stunning as it is tantalizing to the taste buds. These …
Grilled Perfection
Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken… When the sun-kissed days of late spring/early summer arrive, our tastebuds yearn for vibrant flavors that transport us to tropical paradises. This Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken recipe is the …
Grilled Perfection
Herb Butter Tomahawk Steaks… About 15 years ago, I saw a tomahawk steak for the first time. I was in one of those fancy-schmancy steakhouses that cater to wealthy beef …