Turmeric has been used for thousands of years and is a common spice in Southeastern Asian cuisine (especially Indian cuisine). During the 13 century, Marco Polo described the spice as very similar to saffron, but "not really saffron". It provides dishes with a brilliant yellow color, as often seen in curries. Turmeric has even found its way into Western foods, and is commonly used as a natural food coloring for butter and mustard, and as part of the pickling process. It is a mild tastin...

Join Zach Breeding AKA Mr. Cook-It himself as he guides 20 participants through a 5 course Soul Food-Inspired Tasting Menu, with his book, The Slice Plan: An Integrative Approach to a Healthy Lifestyle and a Better you as inspiration! On The Menu: - Mini Cornbread Muffins with Honey Butter - Macaroni with Pepperjack + Andouille - Jalapeno Manchego Grits - Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Thighs + Rosemary Walnut Waffle with Habanero Maple Syrup - Sweet Potato Tarts with Maple Cre...

Homemade Dressing - made simple! This DIY Video on making homemade vinaigrette/dressing will mean no more buying the processed sodium-laden versions in the condiment isle! Just a few simple ingredients at home is all you need! TIPS: You can substitute any citrus fruit juice for vinegar. You can add fresh pureed berries or fruit juice/concentrate/jam/jelly to this mixture! Fresh herbs of your choice make this a perfect accompaniment to any vegetable or protein, too. ...