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Very few people use Tahini - a ground sesame seeds - although it is available practically everywhere. Tahini seeds are inexpensive, they can survive longer and can be best stored in domestic refrigerators.

If you are from a Middle Eastern family, I’m pretty confident that you know what Tahini is. Just a little dash of it will make any Middle Eastern dish awesome.

Tahini is a bit tricky to use. When it is mixed with other ingredients, it thickens really fast. If you are cooking Tahini paste after mixing, you will have a really hard time stirring it.

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I’m not a wine connoisseur. I don’t even own a decanter. (Some of my married friends own several.)

But I like wine, especially trying different kinds. There are tons of resources out there to help you learn about wine. But I don’t have time to read them. Instead, I choose to learn by doing, or . . . by drinking. My only problem is knowing which bottle to pick.

If you put me in a wine store with over a thousand bottles, I either need a sommelier or a psychiatrist.

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Throughout recorded history there has always been alcohol in of some variety,think of this, when you are sitting on a Friday night with your vodka and coke or Pernod and lemonade, does it ever cross your mind how exactly the drink came about. Below is a history of some of the more popular drinks that are enjoyed today such as vodka, gin, Pernod and cachaca.

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The Mis Quince is also known as the La Quinceanera and is a gigantic family and friends celebration of your child’s 15th birthday. You may have planned a parade down to the local church where you can attend a special service and your daughter can formally accept her new roll of adulthood.

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The other day I picked up a kitchen gadget called the “Pasta Magic” and today I allowed it to approach the wonderfulness that is my spaghetti sauce. After judging the results of this supposed time-saving device, I have to give it a hearty thumbs-down. Actually, not only do I have to give it the thumbs-down, but I really want to.

Opening it up and looking at the contents, I found two containers, two strainer lids, two lock-down sealing lids, instructions, and a thermal sleeve that’s supposed to help you not burn your hand while pouring out the water you’ve just used to cook your pasta. I’ll go through each of the components, because I have something to say about each.

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If you have need of a party for a group of youngsters who are obsessed with going outside and searching every party of the yard or even city, then you most certainly should consider a Dora the Explorer theme. The title says it all; it’s a series that focuses on exploring in between showing kids various morals of day to day life. Shovels, hard hats, kakis, rope, lanterns, and anything else that you can think of that has to do with exploring such as boots and tents, can all be used a props for this theme. As for the background, you might be able to obtain exotic wall scrolls such as forest, cave, or desert scenery if you look around.

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Pasta has existed since the days of the Roman Empire and remains one of the most versatile cooking ingredients, as no storage room or cupboard should be without it. It can be combined with meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, or even a simple herb sauce to create a mouthwatering and nutritious meal within minutes.

Most pasta is made from durum wheat flour and contains protein and carbohydrates. It is a good source of slow-release energy and has the additional advantage of being value for money.

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A hearty meal of shepherds pie will give you that warm glow during the colder months. This recipe features ground beef, potatoes, cheese and mushroom soup.

5 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 pound ground beef
6 slices American cheese
1 (10.75oz.) can condensed golden mushroom soup
3 teaspoons butter (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Place the potatoes into a large saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and mash.

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BBQ Chicken and Corn on the Cob
Of course there’s nothing better than grilled corn on the cob but what meat does it go best with? When grilling outdoors at your favorite picnic site, pairing finger foods like barbecue chicken and grilled corn on the cob is enough to make your mouth water. Add a quick side of lite coleslaw and you have the perfect healthy menu.

Perfectly grilled corn on the cob is easy. Simply place 4 ears of corn, shucked, onto a large piece of foil. Place two ice cubes and two tablespoons of butter on the corn and wrap tightly. Grill for 15-20 minutes; remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Carefully unwrap and enjoy!

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This is a great sitting on the couch and watching TV recipe. You’ve got two kinds of chili, onion, cheese, sour cream and of course, corn chips.

1 (15oz.) can chili, no beans
1 (15 oz.) can chili with beans
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup of corn chips
1 cup onion, chopped
3/4 pound cheddar cheese, grated
1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray a 1 1/2-quart or 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

In a saucepan, combine both cans of chili with water; heat to boiling; stirring occasionally.

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