Roasting red peppers is super easy to do and gives you a great tasting result that is so different from the pepper’s natural taste. If you have never eaten a roasted red pepper, fresh from the oven, you don’t know what you are missing! The roasting process brings out the natural sweetness of the peppers. This…
If you love caramelized onions, check out the 20 recipes using caramelized onions that are linked below. Each one of the dishes is enhanced by the sweet, mellow flavor of caramelized onions. Most people make caramelized onions in batches, because it takes about an hour to cook them. With large batches, sometimes it’s easy to…
Lemons aren’t just for cooking. In addition to recipes, you can also try using lemons in other spaces in your home including the kitchen to the bathroom. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, or so goes the saying. But think again! Get out the citrus and see how you can put them to great…
Learning how to measure flour correctly is one of the easiest ways to improve your baking. Too much flour can make baked goods dry, dense, or tough. The best way to measure flour with a measuring cup is to spoon it lightly into a cup and level off the top. Avoid scooping flour directly from…
A streusel topping is a buttery, crumbly mixture that adds a delicious, crunchy finish to muffins, pies, crisps, cobblers, and other desserts. Learning how to make streusel topping is easy, and this simple recipe comes together in just minutes with a few basic ingredients. What is streusel topping made of? Most streusel toppings start with…
Try making these oven-baked crispy sweet potato fries! The recipe is easy to make and comes with a few simple cooking tips to ensure your fries turn out perfectly crispy! Since this recipe is made in the oven, it’s more healthy than regular fries, without sacrificing any of the flavor. Sweet potatoes pack a nutritional punch. They…
Want to add tons of flavor to your recipes? Try using fresh herbs for cooking! The various herbs may look quite similar, but their taste can vary a great deal. Herbs are suited to different styles of cooking and this guide to fresh herbs will show you my favorite ways to use them in recipes….
Have you ever been in the middle of cooking a recipe on a busy night and discovered that you are out of an ingredient? Then you might find this list of common food substitutes really helpful. One thing to keep in mind with this list of recipe swaps is that when you substitute one food…
Do you know which knife to grab for a cooking task? If not, it’s time to have a look at the various types of kitchen knives and their uses. Choosing the right knife can make all the difference in your kitchen recipes. From dicing vegetables to carving a roast, every knife has a specific purpose….
Want to bake cute Valentine’s Day cupcakes that will be the hit of the dessert table this year? Learn how to make heart shaped cupcakes with the tutorial below. The best part is that you don’t need to spend extra money to buy any special kitchen tools, or heart shaped cupcake pans. All you need…
This homemade Paleo Worcestershire sauce recipe is a healthy twist on the classic pantry staple—and surprisingly simple to make. Traditional Worcestershire sauce contains soy, sugar, molasses and is high in salt. This recipe calls for gluten-free swaps and Paleo-friendly replacements for a cleaner, healthier flavor. The homemade sauce features three Paleo-friendly ingredients: fish sauce for umami,…
Let’s learn how to make clarified butter (also known as drawn butter), which is a staple on both the Paleo and Whole30 diet plans. What is clarified butter? Simply put, it’s butter that has been processed to remove water and milk solids, leaving behind pure butterfat. It is often used by those following the Paleo diet…
It’s so hard to remember all the kitchen conversions you need for cooking. This common kitchen measurements cheat sheet help keep that information handy! This free printable has the most common kitchen measurements in one handy chart. Just a quick glance and your conversion is done for you! How easy is that? Get this free…
The best mashed potatoes are fluffy but not too airy, seasoned perfectly, lump free, and have just the right amount of butter. These cooking tips will show you how to make the perfect mashed potatoes every time. Nothing says comfort food to me like a bowl of creamy and fluffy mashed potatoes. Combining this delicious…
Here is one of my latest cooking tips for the holidays – make your own homemade pumpkin puree. Pumpkin puree is a staple in Halloween and Thanksgiving cooking. From oatmeal to smoothies, to fudge and energy bites, making fresh pumpkin adds an earthy flavor to many of your fall recipes. You can buy it…
This recipe for roux shows how to do a white roux, step by step. It also gives suggestions for making a blonde, brown and Creole roux, as well. A basic roux starts with butter and fat of some sort. The traditional recipe is 1:1, but it depends on how thick you like your finished sauce…
The difference between brownies and blondies comes mainly from the color and the main ingredients. I have seen many recipe makers call a blondie a butterscotch brownie. While technically this is somewhat true, in actual fact, a blondie and a brownie are two completely different dessert options. There is even a special food holiday called…
Have you ever needed to convert a recipe from Fahrenheit to Celsius (or vice versa)? Print out this free oven temperature conversion chart and you’ll never have to wonder how to adapt your recipes again! This oven temperature conversions chart includes Fahrenheit, Celsius and gas marks, for all of the most common cooking temperatures. For…
Today we are going to explore the world of sour cream substitutes. Whether you’re following a special diet, want to try new flavors, or find that you have run out of sour cream, I’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll explore a variety of alternatives that offer similar taste, texture, and versatility, ensuring that…
If you don’t know how to caramelize onions, you’re in the right place. Below you’re going to learn how to make easy caramelized onions and get cooking tips to avoid common mistakes. There is nothing quite like the taste of caramelized onions. Raw onions have a strong bite, but caramelizing them releases their sugars and…
A cookie exchange is not just for Christmas. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, and Easter are also popular times for cookie swaps. This type of party is a fun way to share your favorite cookie recipes since many holiday gatherings include a party dessert table. December 22 is recognized each year as National Cookie Exchange Day. To…
A crunchy crumb crust (AKA crumble crust) is a cooking technique that I use for a lot of my recipes. It is super versatile and useful in pie recipes, bar recipes, cheesecakes, and so much more. This delicious crust can form the bottom layer of bar and cheesecake recipes and can take the place of a…
Outdoor parties are so much fun, but how do you make sure that the summer desserts ideas that you choose are those that melt IN your mouth and not on the table? Keep these handy tips in mind for a fun outdoor summer dessert table that can take the heat. Outdoor entertaining is a fun…
This post will help with roast vegetable cooking times and give you some tips for perfect oven roasted vegetables every time. Roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and is a great way to get kids to eat veggies. It’s also an easy form of meal preparation, since all you have to do is cut…
Traditional Amish food is very simple and something that we associate with the group today. We think of it as comfort food. It usually has simple, plain ingredients. Keep reading to find out more about the Amish people, their cooking, and get some tasty Amish recipes. Where are Amish people living in the US? The…
Making homemade biscuits isn’t hard but there are a few things to keep in mind if you want them to turn out successfully. These cooking tips will help you get the most out of your recipe. Who doesn’t like the taste of a Southern-style fluffy and flaky biscuit made from scratch? They are a staple…