How Long Will Chicken Broth Last in the Fridge?


Updated 12/10/09 1:34 PM · Posted by partysugar · 16 comments

The Shelf Life of Open Chicken Broth

Store-bought chicken broth is a staple ingredient in my kitchen, but the other day when I went to make soup, I did a double take. I couldn't remember the last time I used chicken broth and the container was open. Although the expiration date said November 2009, I wasn't sure if the stock was still good. After doing some research, I learned that once a box of chicken broth is open, it should be Read more

Make Your Own Chicken Stock


Updated 03/10/09 12:47 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 7 comments

Make Your Own Chicken Stock

After making a scrumptious roast chicken, I decided to make my own chicken stock to not waste the carcass. I've purchased plenty of store-bought chicken broth and in a pinch it works perfectly. However, it doesn't compare to the homemade variation, which has a rich, strong chicken flavor and insanely delicious smell. While the entire process is long, it requires little attention — only a Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Greek Lemon and Orzo Soup


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by partysugar · 9 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Greek Lemon and Orzo Soup

Looking for a comforting new soup to introduce to your family? Take them to Greece with this variation of avgolemono, the classic Greek soup made with chicken broth, eggs, and lemon juice. Traditionally rice is added to thicken the soup, but this recipe calls for orzo. The consistency is rich and the flavors clean and soothing. To learn the effortless technique, read more Read more

What Would You Make?


Updated 01/08/08 9:45 PM · Posted by partysugar · 17 comments

What Would You Make?

Here's the scenario: you are at home and hungry. You have to cook up something scrumptious for you and your boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse/child/friend/etc., but the ingredients you have on hand are limited. You have Italian sausage links, fresh mushrooms, and chicken broth. Using these products, along with whatever you currently have on hand in your cupboard and refrigerator, what would you Read more

Pigging Out on Easter Ham Alternatives


Updated 04/06/12 4:44 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Other Types of Ham For Easter

A spiral-cut ham seems right at home as the centerpiece of a hearty Easter meal. Of course, deliciously elegant substitutions exist, but why not have some fun with other kinds of cured or smoked pork? Ham, which comes from the hind thigh of the pig, is a cut revered internationally for its marbled fat content and complex flavors when cured, smoked, or cooked. So while picking up a prepared Read more

Packaged Dinners That You'll Feel Good Feeding Your Family


Updated 03/21/12 3:20 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Healthy Frozen Meals

It happens to the best of us, those weeknights when everyone's running in different directions, and cooking dinner is simply not an option. While frozen and packaged foods may have a bad rap, our friends at Dinner: A Love Story are providing us with eight nutritious and totally tasty options for a quick and easy meal that the whole family can enjoy together. PJ's Organic Chicken Burritos These Read more

Food For the Seoul: A Korean Cuisine Primer


Updated 03/17/12 6:33 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Basic Korean Foods and Ingredients

Source: Flickr User aemosion The Korean Peninsula's position between China and Japan might lead you to believe that the cuisine is heavily influenced by both countries, but over the centuries, Korean food has developed into a genre quite distinct from its neighbors. Perhaps best known for smoky barbecue and spicy pickled cabbage kimchi, the cuisine actually is heavy on seafood and vegetables Read more

Turning Japanese: a Japanese Cuisine Primer


Updated 02/28/12 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Basic Japanese Dishes and Ingredients

We know it best for sushi, ramen, and teriyaki chicken, but Japanese cuisine actually encompasses a vast range of dishes and flavors. Japan may be a relatively small island nation, but its topography is peppered with snow-capped mountains, broad agricultural fields, and plenty of seashore. Pasture land is at a premium, so the diet tends to be low in animal fats and relies heavily on locally Read more