This Sous Vide Honey Garlic Chicken Wings recipe makes a delicious dinner the entire family will enjoy or an easy appetizer for your next party! Have you ever tried cooking chicken wings? It can be a little tricky to get them cooked all the way through without burning the outside. When I was a kid myRead More
How to Freeze Cream Cheese
Have you ever wondered if you can freeze cream cheese? The answer is yes, you can! Use the directiosn below on how to freeze cream cheese and tips for thawing frozen cream cheese when you are ready to use it. Can you Freeze Cream Cheese? Cream cheese is something that every so often you can findRead More
7 Hacks for Baking the Perfect Pie
Are you baking pies this holiday season? If so, use these 7 Hacks for Baking the Perfect Pie. They will look amazing with these helpful tips! One of the stars of Thanksgiving dinner isn’t just the turkey, it’s the pies! Pies are one of the best parts of the meal and a perfect way to endRead More
How to Cook Quinoa – 3 Easy Methods
Have you wondered how to cook quinoa? Here are directions for 3 different methods of cooking quinoa: stovetop, slow cooker, and Instant Pot. Quinoa is not only delicious and healthy, it is fast and easy to prepare, making it a great substitute for rice and other grains in recipes. Quinoa is naturally gluten-free, so I also enjoyRead More
I will be Teaching Cooking Classes in Phoenix 10/6 – 10/7 at the Pinners Conference
I will be teaching 2 cooking classes in Phoenix at the Pinners Conference October 6th and 7th. You can find the details below. I am excited to be teaching two cooking classes at the Pinners Conference in Phoenix. I will teach the Quick and Easy Meal Prep Techniques Class on Friday, October 6th. I will teach the Prep-AheadRead More
I will be Teaching Cooking Classes in Dallas 9/29 – 9/30 at the Pinners Conference
I will be teaching 2 cooking classes in Dallas at the Pinners Conference September 29th and 30th. You can find the details below. I am excited to be teaching two cooking classes at the Pinners Conference in Dallas. I will teach the Quick and Easy Meal Prep Techniques Class on Friday, September 29th. I will teach the Prep-AheadRead More
8 Must-Have Canning Supplies
These 8 Must-Have Canning Supplies will make it easy to preserve your own food. Not only does canning save you money, it is also a great way to enjoy your favorite recipes any time of year! There is something that is very satisfying about canning your own foods. It saves money and is a way to enjoy yourRead More
Tips for Cooking with a Cast Iron Skillet
Interested in cooking with cast iron cookware? These Tips for Cooking with a Cast Iron Skillet include helpful do’s and don’ts when using cast iron. Cast iron skillets used to be a well-known cooking amenity. However, as new and “improved” skillets have come out, ins and outs of a cast iron skillet have slipped outRead More
8 Ways To Make Boxed Cake Mix Taste Homemade
Everyone loves the taste of homemade cake, but not everyone has the time to make a cake completely from scratch. Luckily, there are ways to make boxed cake mix taste homemade! Here are some of my favorite tips that are ideal for making that box in your pantry turn into a delicious dessert! Here areRead More
7 Ways to Use Cookie Cutters in Your Holiday Baking
Cookie cutters can be used for so much more than just sugar cookies. Check out these 7 Ways to Use Cookie Cutters in Your Holiday Baking this year. Cookie cutters are so fun because they literally come in every shape you can imagine. While you might have traditionally used cookie cutters to make whimsical sugarRead More
How a $1 Pack of Tortilla Shells Can Be Used in Every Meal
Tortilla shells are a delicious and inexpensive way to stretch your food budget. Here are 6 ways a $1 pack of tortilla shells can be used in every meal. Tortilla shells are quite inexpensive and can often be found for about a buck per package. You might think that tortilla shells are only good for tacos orRead More
7 Foods You Can Serve in a Pumpkin Shell
If you love decorating with pumpkins in the fall, consider using them as a perfectly functional bowl for your favorite recipes. You will find instructions how to prep your pumpkin as well as 7 Foods You can Serve in a Pumpkin Shell. One of the coolest ways to serve food at Halloween time is toRead More
Ways To Streamline Back to School Breakfasts
Every mom needs a bit of help staying on top of things at the beginning of school season. These Ways To Streamline Back to School Breakfasts are sure to keep you going easily. No need to panic each morning, nor to give in to feeding your kids unhealthy options. These useful tips will make backRead More
Secrets of the Grill Masters
Summer may not officially start for a few more days, but the temperatures and summer spirit say otherwise. Besides that, grilling is a pastime that can be enjoyed year round, even with snow on the ground. Do you want to master your grill this season? Read these Secrets of the Grill Masters and get outRead More
Frugal and Flavorful Depression Era Recipes
These depression era recipes are both delicious and budget-friendly. “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” is something we hear a lot of these days, but this not a new concept in the wake of trying to make the world a better place to live, or just a trend to hop on. During the depression era the mantra, “Use itRead More
7 Canning Tips for Every Season
Do you wish to do more canning? Here are 7 helpful canning tips for every season. Canning is a great way to reserve healthy homemade or homegrown foods for your family to enjoy year round. Canning can save you money and prepare your family for hard times or emergencies. While canning was once a dying artRead More
7 Simple & Healthy Recipe Substitutions
A new lifestyle change that involves giving up your favorite foods can be stressful, unenjoyable, and therefore unsuccessful! Who wants to feel deprived of their favorite flavors and textures? These 7 Simple & Healthy Recipe Substitutions include alternative ingredients that you can use in place of sugar, dairy, and flour in your favorite recipes. 7 Simple &Read More
How to Freeze Raw Ginger Root
In my cookbook Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch, I share money saving tips and easy cooking hacks as well as over 100 recipes. This tip for freezing raw ginger root prevents food waste and makes it easier to grate fresh ginger. I love the flavor that fresh ginger lends a dish, but I can never useRead More
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
You can cook bacon in the oven. Seriously. This tip for how to cook bacon in the oven is from my cookbook Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch. You are going to love this method once you realize how easy it is to bake bacon instead of cooking it on the stove top. When I cook bacon, I like to batch cook severalRead More
Quick and Easy Garlic and Herb Crouton Recipe
This is a quick and easy crouton recipe that is made using sliced bread, olive oil, and spices. Homemade croutons are so good! Croutons also happen to be easy to make and cost so much less than buying them from the store, especially if you make them with homemade bread. Making homemade croutons also gives youRead More
