Hey, everybody. I hope you’re enjoying a long weekend. I know many of you have been going to cook outs and family events this weekend. As you make your plans for today, consider adding one of these fine recipes to your mealtime menu: Homemade Lemonade (I actually made a pitcher of this recipe yesterday afternoon [...]
Martha and I want to publish your recipes in a free cook book. I know you have recipes you want to share with the world. That’s why for the next two weeks we’re accepting submissions from you and everyone else who reads Cook on a Shoestring. Just leave the recipe in a comment below or [...]
Spring is in full swing, and with it comes a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables that are a little more expensive at other times of the year. One of those is asparagus. Asparagus has many health benefits, but it’s a tad on the pricey side–except when it’s in season. So as you enjoy the [...]
Quesadillas are one of my favorite foods. In college, I used to go to the California Cafe in our student center, where I would order a chicken quesadilla–sometimes on a daily basis. As a result, I had hundreds of opportunities to watch the cooks behind the counter whip up these tasty treats in a matter [...]