Cast iron Cooking

Lately several of my friends have found themselves low in iron and it seems to manifest itself in sluggishness and loss of energy.   Iron is a trace mineral that supports growth and development in children, is involved in the production of hemoglobin, and helps to...

Pots and Pans

Being somewhat of a collector of pots and pans, it seems that I have a different one for each and every occasion.   From hand hammered copper pots from France to five cast iron pans I found nested in the trash outside a relative’s home, I just love cooking things.  I...
8 Bone Frenched Rack of Lamb

8 Bone Frenched Rack of Lamb

There is not much that rivals the look of a rack of lamb plated, just waiting to be cut up and served barely drizzled with a succulent sauce. This impressive looking cut can also be very intimidating to those unfamiliar with how to prepare this wonderful cut of lamb....
Grilled Rack of Lamb

Grilled Rack of Lamb

Grilled Rack of Lamb – Charcoal Grill INGREDIENTS   Large disposable aluminum baking pan(12 by 8 inches) 4 teaspoonsolive oil 4 teaspoonschopped fresh rosemary2 teaspoonschopped fresh thyme leaves 2 mediumgarlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press...

Tips for Cooking a Great Steak

From Debbie’s Kitchen:Decide before you start cooking on how you want the steak done. A few people like “blue” steaks but most tend to prefer their steaks from medium rare to well-done. If you decide in advance, you’re more likely to pay...