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
How to Cut an Acorn Squash + 10 Acorn Squash Recipes
Learn how to cut an acorn squash and enjoy these 10 delicious acorn squash recipes! Acorn squash is a versatile, mild squash that can be substituted for both pumpkin and butternut squash in recipes. It can be used in anything from savory side dishes to sweet desserts. Besides all of the dishes you can make with theRead 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 Batch Cook – Batch Cooking Video Tutorials and Tips
In my cookbook, Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch, I share multiple ways to prepare large batches of different staples that can then be quickly combined into a variety of easy meals through the week. The cookbook includes batch cooking techniques for beef, chicken, pork, beans, and rice. By batch cooking, you can prep the ingredients for multiple family-friendly meals at once, ultimately savingRead More
Surprising Uses for Kitchen Appliances
Most of us have the common kitchen appliances such as a coffee maker, high powered blender, dishwasher and microwave. You use them for their intended purpose, but doesn’t it sometimes seem like with the amount of money you spent on them you should be able to use them for more? Here are some awesome andRead More
How to Freeze Cottage Cheese
Use these tips on how to freeze cottage cheese to store it in your freezer for up to 6 months. Freezing can be a great way to stretch your money! It allows you to be able to stock up on items when they are on sale and when you need them, you can just walkRead More
Make it from Scratch Recipes from the Hearth and Soul Hop
Welcome to another Hearth and Soul Hop, the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls! This week I am featuring basic items that you can make from scratch like ketchup and mayonnaise from last week’s contributors to the Hearth and Soul Hop. Make it from Scratch RecipesRead More
Freezer Cooking: Once a Month Cooking and Other Methods
Most people have heard of the once a month freezer cooking method. It has been around for a long time. Creating a schedule where you can save the most amount of time and money creating your family’s meals is a perfect solution for any busy home. Once a month cooking usually involves taking one whole dayRead More
How to Prevent Peeled Potatoes from Turning Brown
You can prep potatoes a day in advance by peeling and chopping them. Then use these tips on how to prevent peeled potatoes from turning brown and keep your potatoes white until you are ready to cook them. I like to peel and chop potatoes the day before a holiday to cut down on theRead More
How to Substitute Dried Herbs for Fresh Herbs
Many of us have started drying herbs from our garden in preparation for the first freeze. If you have been using recipes that call for fresh herbs all summer, most of the time, you can use dried herbs instead. Here is a simple guideline for substituting dried herbs for fresh herbs in recipes. How toRead More
Use a Vase or Glass as a Rolling Pin Substitute
When I was making Chocolate Chip Scones, I could not find my rolling pin any where. I knew that there was a good chance my 4 year old was behind its disappearance, but when I asked him where it was he couldn’t remember where he put it. Rolling Pin Substitute I gave up trying toRead More
Easy Way to Roll Out Shortbread or Sugar Cookies + Shortbread Recipe
The great thing about Shortbread, besides the fact that it is made of pantry staples, is that your children can pretend it is Lembas Bread. The bad thing about shortbread is trying to roll it out! After discussing the problems of rolling out shortbread with a friend, I decided to post pictures of how IRead More
