Cast Iron Cookware: What You Need To Know

Cast Iron lost it’s luster when non-stick became the rage starting in the late 1960s. And now it has been rediscovered. Find out how to choose the best for your home. Take a look at bare “seasoned” cookware vs the French (and French inspired) porcelain pieces. Take a gander at the various types including: frying pans, dutch ovens, roasters, and more. Find out what’s worth buying now.

Foodal’s In-Depth Guide to Top Rated Pressure Canners: 5 Great Brands Reviewed

Foodal's In-Depth Guide to Top Rated Pressure Canners

Preserving your garden’s harvest, or seasonal produce when it comes on sale, is just flat-out smart. A pantry full of jams and jellies, chutney and pickles for the year is economical, you get to control what goes into the foods you eat, and it’s fun to produce them as well. You can produce a variety of low-acid foods, including garden veggies, fish, poultry, game, and meat. And while they make look a little complicated, they actually have a simple design and are easy to use. Get the whole story now!

Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti

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Are your taste buds begging for Buffalo sauce? Turn to this fiery spin on spaghetti. Savory spice-rubbed chicken breasts are seared, braised in a blazing homemade sauce, shredded, and tossed with tangy blue cheese and oniony scallions. Read more now to add this spicy pasta dish to your list of red-hot recipes.

Backyard Charcoal BBQ Grills: Picking the Best for Your Budget

The Best Charcoal Barbecue Grills on the Market Today | Foodal.com

Looking for a new grill for your backyard, deck or patio? Check out this guide – it’s guaranteed to be the most comprehensive on the net to assist you in your search for your new full sized charcoal-based grilling machine. From kettles to kamados, we look at all of the options. Get the Foodal’s in depth guide now.

Best Home Deep Fryers For Fish, Fries, and More

Best Home Deep Fryers For Fish, Fries, and More | Foodal.com

Food that has been deep fried can be light and crispy without being drench in greasy or it can be heavy and oily, with a chewy and doughy consistency. Understanding the proper methods for preparing food with hot oil, and utilizing the appropriate products will make a significant difference in the outcome of your meals. Read the included tips and deep fryer mini-reviews to get the very best results for your fish fries and other cooking projects.

Homemade Spelt Ravioli with Ricotta Cheese Filling

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Homemade pasta gets a rustic and nutritious makeover with this basil and ricotta-filled spelt ravioli. Even if you don’t have a pasta roller or ravioli molds, you can still treat your family to this impressive pasta dish. Read more now on Foodal to get the recipe, with step-by-step instructions and sauce ideas.

Mini Mac and Cheese Bites: Comfort Food Goes Handheld

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There’s nothing like the comforting warmth of tasty mini mac and cheese bites fresh out of the oven. The dish that you grew up with is turned into a homemade masterpiece that you can hold in the palm of your hand. It’s ideal for parties and gatherings, whether it’s served as an appetizer or a snack. Get the recipe now.

The Easiest Sweet and Savory Balsamic Chicken

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This balsamic chicken is a skillet dish that packs a big punch of sweet and savory flavor. After the poultry is marinated and cooked, it’s finished with an easy sauce that’s also made from the marinade. It’s a juicy and tender one-pan entree that goes with all of your favorite side dishes. Get the recipe now.

Spiced Spelt Flour Almond Wafers: The Perfect Cookies for Fall

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Buttery, nutty, and crisp, spiced spelt flour almond wafers are the perfect small treat for fall. With each crunchy bite, enjoy a lovely mix of spices and a subtle depth of flavor from the spelt flour and unrefined sugars. Serve them with any hot fall beverage, like a cappuccino, apple cider, or a hot toddy. Read more.

Barbecue Chicken Soup Is the Best Busy Weeknight Dinner Solution

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Barbecue chicken soup is a recipe that can be on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes – which is pretty much the best thing in the world. The base is loaded with flavor from barbecue sauce to garlic, shredded chicken to sweet pops of corn. It’s ideal for those busy nights when you need a fast dinner. Read more now.

Easy Homemade Chunky Applesauce

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Forget air fresheners. Fill your home with the aroma of juicy, slow-simmered apples infused with earthy cinnamon and cloves. In this recipe, the fruit is stewed with warming spices over low heat and then delicately mashed. Keep reading to add this chunky, rustic applesauce to your list of sweet, simple sides.

Chili Lime Chicken with Black Beans and Rice

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This chili lime chicken offers the ideal combination of poultry, rice, and black beans. The mixture is spicy, tangy, and savory, making for a dinner that will please the whole family. It’s a meal that you can make burritos or a salad out of, or enjoy it simply on its own. Get the recipe now.