Recipe 101: St Petersburg Doughnuts

St Petersburg Doughnuts: in Russian, these tasty treats are called pyshki. They are inexpensive and eaten daily by all. There is, in fact, a cafe that serves pyshki in St Petersburg since 1960 on Bolshaya Konyushennaya street, in the center of the city. The cafe still uses an old-time soviet recipe and antique machines for pyshkas-making. In the sprite of the St Petersburg Pyshki's and its tradition of making a dam good doughnut, we are sharing this recipe classic pyshki recipe below. 

Recipies 101: Brownie Cookies

Brownie Cookies - You'll love how these scrumptious double-chocolate cookies are similar in taste and texture to thick and fudgy brownies.

Guide to Cooking Great Oysters

Philadelphia, PA - A dare. A local curiosity. A southern specialty. These are enticements you heeded in your intro to Louisiana oysters. However, the mystique of oysters may scare some home cooks away. The Louisiana Seafood Board brings you a handy guide to selecting and preparing oysters so that you can serve this delicacy fearlessly.

Recipes 101: Simple and Easy Apple Crisp Crumble

Simple and Easy Apple Crisp, Yield – 6 servings, Cook Time – 25-35 minutes

Cocktails 101: The Perfect Chocolate Martini

Philadelphia, PA - Chocolate Martini's are hands down one of the best dessert cocktails you can drink. This chocolate martini recipe is so good, so refreshing that you won't want to share.

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Philadelphia, PA - Sea scallops happen to be sought after items. Revered by top chefs and diners alike, they are regarded by many to be the most desirable of the shellfish. The most sought after of the scallops are generally the largest specimens, that have a sophisticated flavor, tender texture and consistency. Scallops are best served when fresh, however may also be frozen.

BBQ 101: Grilled Watermelon Desert

As summer time draws near its time to break out the grill and enjoy the great outdoors. But way stop at the main course, most people do not know that deserts can also be cooked on the grill, like this Grilled Watermelon recipie.

Time Honored Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipie

Philadelphia, PA - This is a fantastic recipe for chocolate oatmeal cookies. Even though oatmeal cookies usually are not regarded as a stylish, modern dessert by many, you will find there is actually a reason that time-honored recipes endure over time. And this particular recipe confirms it -- often times traditions are the best and you may even find that your young ones will want to get involved.

BBQ 101: Melted Chocolate Stuffed Bananas on The Grill

Philadelphia, PA - Chocolate Bananas Dessert Recipe: OK, the kids are going to love this creamy melted chocolate stuffed banana recipe, served warm right off the grill. And it's simple to do as a side dish dessert to do while the grill is still hot.

The Best Brownie Cupcakes

Philadelphia, PA - Cupcakes have gone beyond children's party fare. All the world, it seems, has a passion for cupcakes these days. Cupcake bakeries are opening across the country. Cookbooks devoted to the art of the cupcake are turning up in bookstores.