A cube full of ginger makes the dollars stretch further… and can save you time later on. I’m sure you’ve found yourself purchasing a nice sized thumb of fresh ginger for a specific recipe, and then you wrap and store the rest in the refrigerator only to take it out a week later for another […]
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Using Fresh Seasonal Veggies, Fruits and Herbs
Using seasonal and fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs is the optimal way to utilize them for maximum great taste. When fruits and veggies are fresh, they need to do very little to enjoy them to the fullest. Here’s a quick list broken down by season to help you with your seasonal meal planning year-round using […]
Precious Zest
Citrus zest is one of my favorite flavorings for a whole variety of recipes. However, if you just need the just need the juice for a recipe, it’s a shame to waste the zest. Zest the citrus before you juice it and store the zest in a sealed storage container in the refrigerator and save […]
The Shelf Life of Chocolate
The shelf lives of different chocolates vary. If stored properly, unsweetened and dark chocolate can last for about 2 years. However, you should count on milk and white chocolate only having a shelf life of about 6 months because of the higher sugar and fat content. Be sure to put a date on any chocolate […]
Ice Cube Tray Time Saving Re-purposing
Those old ice cube trays now sitting in storage can be used for so many new ideas… You can make up a batch of pesto, fill with your cold unused brewed coffee, use your food processor to finely mince fresh garlic, squeeze fresh lemon juice, etc., etc. The list can be as long as your […]
Spice and Herb Substitutions
Sometimes you can find yourself ready to cook a recipe, but you’re missing a key spice or herb. Here’s a quick spice and herb substitutions chart to help you out. Some of these spices are exotic and hard to come by and you’re not sure you’ll use them enough to warrant purchasing them. This substitution […]
Easy Peel Eggs
Eggs are always hard to peel without damaging the cooked egg white. To make the egg’s shell easier to peel off, add 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda to the water when making hard boiled eggs.
Herbed Butter | Don’t Cry Over Extra Cream!
I always seem to have left over heavy cream for a recipe. Instead of leaving it the refrigerator forgotten, make an herb or flavored butter. Pour the cream into your food processor and pulse until it firms up and holds a shape. Then throw in the herbs and pulse a few more times. You can […]
Easy Slice Mozzarella
Slicing a fresh ball of mozzarella thinly and evenly can be a real pain and impossible to do. I freeze my ball of mozzarella about 45 minutes before I need to cut. Use a serrated knife and work quickly. You’ll find it a lot easier and your slices will be uniform.