I posted a yummy peanut brittle recipe a few days ago. It’s an easy recipe, but it’s a bit like making biscuits. You’ve got to do things right to make it turn out the way you want it to. This morning I came across a great instructional video by the “Food Network’s” Alton Brown. I […]
Continue readingChicken thighs are on sale at my local grocery store this week. In the past I’ve cooked them with just a little oil and seasoning salt, but I was looking for something a little different this week. I came across this video and thought I’d share. And here’s the recipe. With a dish like this […]
Continue readingYes, I’m a little dump cake obsessed right now. A reader asked if I could post a video on how to make my pineapple cherry dump cake. I didn’t think to film it the other day (just took pictures) and am a bit camera shy, but I did find a great video for you here. […]
Continue readingI came across this cooking video this morning. It has some great tips on how to make a perfect plate of scrambled eggs. I used to make these dusty little chunks of egg that needed to be covered in ketchup to be edible. Thankfully I’ve gotten better at this and make some decent scrambled eggs […]
Continue readingSo you’ve bought a big bag of Kale and now what? You’ve added it to your favorite smoothie and enjoyed it as a yummy avocado and kale salad, but there’s still half a bag or more leftover. Whatcha gonna do? Make kale chips of course. I shared my favorite recipe with you a few days […]
Continue readingIn our house, back to school time means getting lots of lunches, snacks, and quick dinners together with the least amount of work, time, and trouble. Sometimes an assembly line process for making meals works best, especially if our calendar is really scheduled like crazy. We’ve been turning to wrap sandwiches more and more as […]
Continue readingWhen 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 […]
Continue readingA 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 […]
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Continue readingCanadian 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. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click […]
Continue readingYes, 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. […]
Continue readingFill these easy waffle sandwiches with anything sweet or savory for a filling and satisfying snack, or even a meal. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingThis 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. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no […]
Continue readingYou 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. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you […]
Continue readingOur 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 […]
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