Are Salt Baked Potatoes really worth their salt? With the help of a few expert recipes, a boatload of salt and one very curious Potato Popper, I put salt baking to the test with Idaho Potatoes. Watch the How to Make Salt Baked Potatoes Video and see for yourself! LET'S GET POPPING! Get … [Read more...]
Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR MORE TIPS! The seductive red color, irresistibly moist cake and thick, rich crown of Cream Cheese Frosting make Red Velvet Cupcakes the celebutante of cupcakes! This recipe makes either 24 cupcakes or two eight inch layer cakes. Check it out! This recipe was … [Read more...]
How to Make Red Velvet Cupcakes Video
Folklore and intrigue surround the classic Southern dessert, Red Velvet Cake. Not to fear! Sara shares her tips for making Red Velvet cake and cream cheese frosting, as well as an interesting fact about Paula Deen and Red Velvet cake that might surprise you. Watch the Red Velvet Cupcakes video to … [Read more...]
Hasselback Potatoes Video
Sara makes Hasselback Potatoes, parodies Justin Timberlake and shares a little history on this Classic Potato preparation from 18th century Sweden. BRING HASSELBACK Get the Idaho Hasselback Potatoes Recipe as seen in the video. For more great recipes using Idaho Potatoes, check out the … [Read more...]
Spaghetti Alla Chitarra Video
Gotta get up to get down! Team Betty heads uptown to Culina at Four Seasons to meet with Chef Victor Casanova for a cooking demonstration of one of his signature dishes, Spaghetti Alla Chitarra, which is fresh Spaghetti with San Marzano Tomatoes, Peperoncino and fresh Basil; otherwise known as … [Read more...]
Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! The eighties are back in a big way. And by big I mean big hairdos woven with feathers, leggings and over-sized tunics, high waists and ballet flats. And if there is one thing that really deserves a comeback from the eighties, other than the Beastie Boys, … [Read more...]
Lemon Scones Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Perfect for breakfast with coffee, brunch with champagne or an afternoon snack with tea, these Lemon Scones are easy and elegant. The Lemon Glaze adds just the right amount of moisture, sweetness and lemony goodness. Enjoy alone or with Devonshire Cream, softened … [Read more...]
Bradley Ogden’s Maytag Blue Cheese Souffle Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Elegant and deceivingly simple, this Twice Baked Maytag Blue Cheese Souffle served with seasonal fruits, nuts and Ver Jus Vinaigrette is classic Bradley Ogden. Well known for establishing close relationships with American farmers, ranchers, and … [Read more...]
Soda Bread 2011 Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Eating Corned Beef, Cabbage and Soda Bread on St. Patrick's Day was not a tradition in my family. So, when I wanted to try my hand at Soda Bread, I asked my mother in law, Maria, for her recipe. She referred me to The New Basics Cookbook on her bookshelf, … [Read more...]
Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is perfect for sharing. And because this recipe has no mayonnaise, it's perfect to share with your friends that have a mayonnaise aversion. Fresh spinach replaces frozen and creamy ricotta cheese replaces the mayo. Fresh lemon … [Read more...]
Merry Cheesecakes Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! I came across my Mom's recipe for Merry Cheesecakes wedged in the pages of a cookbook. Written in her very legible, left-handed cursive writing on the back of a dry-cleaning coupon circa 1995, I knew right away it was the perfect holiday recipe to share. … [Read more...]
Barbara Fairchild’s Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! According to a pericope, This Pie in History from Barbara Fairchild's new cookbook, Bon Appetit Desserts, the Pilgrims didn’t have pumpkin pie at their first Thanksgiving feast. I don't think Libby's was around then either. The fact is, Pumpkin pie didn't … [Read more...]