The first Boston brown bread recipe was invented in New England during the colonial time. It was made with the use of cornmeal, rye flour and a little amount of wheat flour. The first brown breads were either steamed or cooked in the fireplace. Today, there are a lot of variations that came from the original recipe. The contemporary Boston brown bread (whose recipe can be found below) gets its flavor...

This scallop recipe is Asian inspired, a merry mix of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, green onions and celery flavors. This recipe is good for four servings. Ingredients: 1/2 pound sea scallops, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry or 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 ribs celery, sliced thin diagonally 2 green...

This is a delicious variant recipe of Cranberry bread. It matches the sweet citrus flavor of freshly squeezed orange juice with the tartness of fresh cranberries. Ingredients: 1/2 cup (50 grams) pecans or walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped 1 cup (120 grams) fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped 2 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour 1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking...

A variation in serving Smokies. This appetizer is a sure best seller in your event especially those who love Smokies. Ingredients: 4 can refrigerated biscuit dough 1 cup barbecue sauce 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 package cocktail Smokies Instructions: Unroll the dough. Flatten slightly each biscuit. Get a teaspoon of barbecue sauce and place it in the middle of the biscuit dough. Get a teaspoon of...

What better way to enjoy fresh corn during its bounty than to make corn fritters! It’s great for a snack or even a lovely side dish for barbecued meats. Ingredients: 2 large ears fresh sweet corn (or 1 packed cup of thawed, drained, frozen corn) 2 large eggs 1/4 cup whole milk 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 2 1/2 teaspoons baking...

This savory, candy-like delight is marinated in sweet honey, soy sauce and garlic making it a favorite only by the kids but also kids-at-heart. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups honey 6 tablespoon soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds chicken wings Instructions: Boil in a saucepan the honey, soy sauce and garlic. Meanwhile, place the chicken wings on a baking pan (preferred size: 9 x 13 inches). When the honey...

These rolls are fluffy white flour dough mixed with shredded orange rind, sugar and butter as fillings. These are zesty and tangy rolls which are ideal for parties or other special occasions. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons active dry yeast 2/3 cup warm water 1 cup butter, diced 1/2 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 cups scalded milk 2 egg, lightly beaten 6 cups all-purpose flour 14 tablespoons butter, softened 1...

Self rising flour can be used as a base for many bread and cookie recipes. It sounds fancy but in reality, it is only a mixture of flour, baking powder and salt that are blended well together. This mixture provides a nice lift to your breads without using yeast. Self rising flour is relatively easy to make. So if you are up to the challenge of making it yourself, here is a simple self rising flour recipe that...

Looking for an alternative to the traditional tomato salsa for a new way to enjoy your tacos, nachos or burritos? Then the avocado salsa is the answer. It is easy to make, new to the taste, and very delicious indeed. Ingredients: 4 pieces seeded and chopped tomatoes (15 ounce drained and diced canned tomatoes) 1 piece diced and peeled avocado with no pit ¼ cup finely chopped red onion 3 tablespoon coarsely...

The Tuna Pate Recipe is very convenient and easy to do. Any type of smoked fish aside from tuna can also be used in this simple recipe. You can even do it in less than 10 minutes! Tuna Pate is a great dip for parties and special events. This can be served as an appetizer, to be served up with chips or crackers. Ingredients: 1 can tuna (drained) 1 small onion 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 dash Tabasco...