How To Carve A Turkey – Video Of Easiest Way To Deconstruct The Bird
When it comes to actually carving (or deconstructing) a turkey, there are many schools of thought. I happen to like the method that Alton Brown from the Food Network uses. It’s simple and gives you a nice display of meat instead of a pile that looks like scraps. Click on and take a look:
What did you think? He sure makes it look easy!
How To Butterfly A Whole Chicken – Video
A wonderfully easy and frugal meal that I often recommend for feeding a hungry family is cooking a whole chicken. With a few hearty sides, like baked potatoes and a vegetable or salad, a 3 to 4 pound chicken should feed a family of four.
To make roasting a chicken even easier (and faster) I often use a technique in which I “butterfly” the chicken. This is nothing more than flattening the chicken out to make it lay out in the roasting pan. It then roasts more evenly and in less time, and is easier to cut up and serve. Watch this video and the next time you’re struggling with something simple for dinner, give this method a try:
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Easiest Crispy Chicken Drummies – Video
One of the best ways to get kids cooking is to use fun ingredients – foods they know and already love. Take, for instance, corn flakes. Another thing kids love is miniature food. This is a simple way to make crispy little mini-drumsticks that kids will gobble up! [Read more...]
Slightly Spicy Allison Crowe Cocoa – Video
Canadian musician Allison Crowe shares her slightly spicy hot chocolate recipe with us. Like many people who enjoy cooking, she has a the little secret ingredient that makes this cocoa special. [Read more...]
No More Frozen French Fries – Video
Yes, you can rid those pre-packaged French Fries in your freezer for once and for all! There is a secret to making good homemade fries, and this video shares that secret with you. It’s all about soaking the potatoes and getting them super cold before frying. If you don’t have a deep fryer, don’t fret. Use a large, deep cast iron pan filled with high-temperature cooking oil. It works just fine. If you’ve been frustrated trying to make your own homemade fries, I hope you’ll give this recipe a try. [Read more...]
Anytime Waffle Sandwiches – Video
Fill these easy waffle sandwiches with anything sweet or savory for a filling and satisfying snack, or even a meal. [Read more...]
Smokies In A Blanket – Video
This is a super simple snack that kids can make with just a little adult supervision. The preparation is fun and easy, and the results are delicious. I’m all for fun in the kitchen with kids, especially when the recipe is this easy. [Read more...]
Teen Approved Macaroni and Cheese – Video
You don’t have to resort to those boxes of mac and cheese when feeding hungry teenagers. This video shows an easy recipe that your teens can make themselves – easily and frugally. [Read more...]
No-More-Expensive Microwave Popcorn – Video
Our family loves popcorn for snacking anytime day or night. What I don’t like is the salt and additives that I see in the store-bought microwave popcorn. Yes, they are convenient, but how much easier can you get than throwing popcorn in a bag and throwing it in the microwave? Check out this video for the simplest, cheapest, and healthiest microwave popcorn you can get. [Read more...]
Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast – Video
Making breakfast special is a struggle, but with so many great ingredients, it shouldn’t be that hard. Think fruit, cream cheese, and French toast … you can’t go wrong. [Read more...]
Terrific Toddler Smoothie – Video
Smoothie’s can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make them. This video shows that even a toddler can help prepare a tasty and nutritious smoothie for breakfast, lunch, or a delicious snack. And smoothie’s are the perfect beverage to carry along in a sippy-cup! [Read more...]