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University of Wyoming Extension can help. The Real Food program is based on the Social Cognitive Theory. It includes hands-on cooking and interactive discussion through five 2-hour lessons. Results

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Soufflé Secrets

A hallmark of French cooking, the soufflé is magical. Making a soufflé is actually a simple process, despite its reputation for being difficult to make.

Two Quiche

Quiche: A Custard Pie

Why should sweet pies have all the fun when making quiche yields such a satisfying savory meal? Quiche is a pie that originated in northeastern

Pot of Kentucky Burgoo

Kentucky Burgoo

Derby weekend in Louisville is much more than horses, roses and My Old Kentucky Home. It is a three-day festival of eating, drinking and merrymaking.

Horse Racing on track

It’s Derby Time In Kentucky!

The first Saturday in May means celebrating the Kentucky Derby, and watching the Run for the Roses. The Kentucky Derby, the longest-running sporting event in

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Dragon Fruit

Exotic Dragon Fruit

Do you like to try new and unusual foods? Then dragon fruit is for you!

Souffle

Soufflé Secrets

A hallmark of French cooking, the soufflé is magical. Making a soufflé is actually a simple process, despite its reputation for being difficult to make. It uses air to transform eggs into a masterpiece, puffing and browning in the oven before collapsing at first bite. The word itself comes from “souffler,” meaning “to breathe” or “to puff,” which is what the whites do to the base once they hit the oven’s heat. A soufflé has two main components, a flavorful

Two Quiche

Quiche: A Custard Pie

Why should sweet pies have all the fun when making quiche yields such a satisfying savory meal? Quiche is a pie that originated in northeastern France in the Alsace-Lorraine region. The key to great quiche is a flaky crust and a creamy custard filling that holds a cut edge. The secret to getting a creamy custard is to find the perfect ratio of milk to eggs – too much milk, and the custard won’t set properly; too little, and it

Baked biscuits on cooling rack

Straight From The Oven: Better Biscuits

With just a few ingredients that I bet you already have on hand, homemade biscuits are simple to make from scratch. Biscuits are easy, but technique is crucial to properly make them! No matter whether you make simple drop biscuits or cut-out biscuits, some simple principles remain constant. I am going to arm you with useful tips to make sure you end up with fluffy, flaky biscuits every time. Basics Of Better Biscuits Ingredients Start with good ingredients. Biscuits only

Pot of Kentucky Burgoo

Kentucky Burgoo

Derby weekend in Louisville is much more than horses, roses and My Old Kentucky Home. It is a three-day festival of eating, drinking and merrymaking. The most famous of all Derby dishes, however, is the one known as burgoo. Burgoo. Um, what? Burgoo, also known as ‘Kentucky Burgoo’ is a thick multi-meat and vegetable stew, which is a specialty of Kentucky. With as many versions of burgoo as there are cooks who make it, you can never be too sure

Horse Racing on track

It’s Derby Time In Kentucky!

The first Saturday in May means celebrating the Kentucky Derby, and watching the Run for the Roses. The Kentucky Derby, the longest-running sporting event in the United States. Churchill Downs, the world’s most legendary racetrack, has conducted thoroughbred racing and presented America’s greatest race, the Kentucky Derby, continuously since 1875. Let’s Celebrate! Whether you’re hosting a Kentucky Derby party this year or you want to make a simple meal at home to celebrate and watch the races on TV, these

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