Hosting the holiday dinner this year? You are going to love this easy turkey gravy recipe! There is absolutely no reason to buy gravy. Ever. Homemade gravy is not only out-of-this-world delicious, but it is also easy to make. For some reason, people have heard stories of lumpy gravy and have the impression that itRead More
How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
You don’t have to buy pumpkin pie spice mix! Use this recipe on how to make homemade pumpkin pie spice mix to make it at home using spices in your pantry. I never buy pumpkin pie spice at the store, because it is so easy to make it at home. Many holiday recipes call forRead More
How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave
It only takes 15 minutes (or less) in the microwave on high to make this Microwave Spaghetti Squash recipe! This evening I did not feel like turning on the oven to roast a spaghetti squash for dinner. So I didn’t! I made microwave squash instead and was quite happy with the results. How to CookRead More
How to Cook Corned Beef in an Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
Want to save time and learn how to cook corned beef in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot? You are going to love how quick and easy this pressure cooker corned beef recipe is! In fact, after making Pressure Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage, I don’t think I will ever cook it any other way.Read More
How to Make Watermelon Cupcakes
If you are trying to cut back on processed sugar, you will love these fresh watermelon cupcakes! Use the tutorial below on how to make cupcakes with real watermelon to make a healthy dessert for your next party. I am trying to cut back on the amount of refined sugar that I consume. August isRead More
How to Make Fluffy Dairy-Free Frosting
Have you been looking for a dairy-free frosting to enjoy in place of buttercream frosting on cakes and cupcakes? You are going to love the taste and texture of this fluffy dairy-free frosting recipe. On several occasions, I have mentioned that my oldest son is dairy-intolerant. What I haven’t mentioned before is that he isRead More
How to Make Dairy-Free Ice-Cream in a Bag
Ice-cream in a bag is a staple at summer camps and Vacation Bible Schools. It is an easy and fun treat, but one you have to abstain from if you are dairy-intolerant. I decided to try making a dairy-free version using Silk Soymilk, so my son could participate in this fun activity this summer. IRead More
How to Make Chicken Broth in a Slow Cooker
Making homemade chicken broth is not that time consuming and is a great way to stretch your groceries budget a little farther. Use this tutorial on how to make chicken broth in a slow cooker. Chicken broth is easy to make in a slow cooker. I buy organic free-range whole chickens because I can oftenRead More
How to Make Lemonade
Use this recipe and tips for how to make lemonade with fresh lemons to quench your thirst on a hot summer day! I walked into the kitchen and discovered my son juicing lemons. He had already located the sugar and told me he was going to make lemonade. I took a picture because I wantedRead More
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
f you find you are out of taco seasoning while cooking dinner, you don’t have to run to the store. Instead, you can make homemade taco seasoning mix using this recipe. My taco seasoning mix recipe was born out of necessity. Years ago, I had started preparing dinner when I realized I didn’t have a packet ofRead More
How to Prepare and Eat Clover
Use these tips on how to prepare and eat clover to add this common plant to your diet. Do you love the sight of clover blossoms popping up in your yard? Clover blossoms come in all sorts of colors from soft pink to purple, to white and are quite pleasing to the eye. But didRead More
Instant Pot Tri-Tip Recipe
This Instant Pot Tri-Tip recipe is perfect for when it is too cold to grill! If you are not from California you may never have heard of Tri-Tip, but it is one of my favorite roasts. Tri-Tip is great roasted or grilled, but when I am craving a roast and don’t have a lot of timeRead More
How to Keep Turkey Moist & Prevent Turkey Slices from Drying Out
Use these tips for how to keep cooked turkey moist and prevent your cut turkey slices from drying out during your holiday parties. Even if you have taken every precaution to create a moist and tender turkey, the meat can still dry out fairly fast after it has been cut. Nobody enjoys dry turkey! And itRead More
How to Season and Clean Cast Iron Pots and Pans
To some people cooking with cast iron seems a little outdated. If you are not familiar with cast iron you might be a little intimidated by the maintenance of seasoning your cast iron. However, cooking with cast iron is very easy and once you get used to it you will be sold! This is theRead More
How to Make Chipotle Seasoning Mix
You can easily make Chipotle Seasoning Mix using ingredients in your spice cupboard. You may need to pick up ground chipotle peppers, but the other ingredients are probably already in your pantry. I have been seeing Chipotle seasoned items everywhere. Maybe it is because I have had chipotle peppers on my brain, but at theRead More
How to Batch Grill Chicken with Different Marinades
You can save time on meal prep during the week by batch grilling several pounds of chicken on the weekend. Here is how to batch grill chicken using different marinades. My husband is always happy to help out with dinner by grilling. Unfortunately, his job requires him to work quite late Monday through Friday. IRead 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
Corn Syrup Substitutes + Corn Syrup Substitute Recipe
A corn syrup replacement can be used in many recipes. You can also use my corn syrup substitute recipe if the flavor of one of the corn syrup alternative suggestions would distract from the flavor of a dish. Whether you are cooking for someone with a corn allergy, avoid high fructose corn syrup for personalRead More
How to Store and Use Up Leftovers
Here are tips on how to store leftovers and ways to encourage your family to eat up leftovers. Creating a homemade meal is a great way to save money while providing healthy food for your family. The one thing that comes with every home-cooked dinner that must be dealt with is leftovers. How you decide to dealRead More
How to Substitute Maple Syrup for Sugar and 15 Recipes Using Maple Syrup
Maple syrup can be used to sweetened anything you would normally sweeten with sugar. Here is how to substitute maple syrup for sugar in recipes, as well as 15 recipes using maple syrup. While I realize that maple syrup is a spring food since the trees are usually tapped in the spring. The long shelfRead More
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