Creamy Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup with Sausage
When the winter winds chill me to the bone, I make a pot of my hearty mushroom and wild rice soup with sausage. This creamy, earthy soup is so simple […]
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How to Steam Shrimp – Basic Kitchen Skills
Everyone loves shrimp, but most people overcook it by boiling it. Steaming is much gentler on seafood and locks in the flavor. Learning how to steam shrimp is easy and […]
How to Make Farro Salad with Chicken – A Healthy Mediterranean Salad
Have you ever hear of farro? This great alternative to rice is a whole grain that has a chewy texture and nutty flavor. It’s the star of my farro salad […]
Sausage and Egg Cups | Easy Make Ahead Egg Muffins
Are you tired of the same old sausage and eggs for breakfast? My sausage and egg cups will deliver a handheld flavor packed breakfast in only fifteen minutes. These versatile […]
Homemade Rum Eggnog That People Will Want To Drink
The holidays are here, and that means someone brought a carton of eggnog. You know that stuff that’s just super thick and way too sweet. Instead of that, I am […]
How to Make a Pear Martini with Pear Puree and Pear Vodka
My Pear Martini, made with pear puree, is combination of light, fruity, sweet, smooth and refreshing! Fresh lemon juice adds just enough brightness to wake up all the flavors. === […]
Sweet and Savory Fried Rice – Better Than Takeout
Fried rice is blank canvas that will take on whatever flavors you like. I am making my sweet and savory fried rice that has a hint of spice from pickled […]
Flipping Your Food with One Hand – Basic Kitchen Skills
You’ve seen chefs do it – they shake a pan of food and it jumps up and falls right back in the pan. It’s almost like magic. Flipping your food […]
How to Make Rum Balls | No Bake Adult Holiday Treat
A sweet holiday treat for the grown-ups, rum balls are the perfect blend of a cookie and a candy. This no-bake recipe is so easy that you’ll want to make […]
How to Make the Sidecar Cocktail and Cider Sidecar
The Sidecar cocktail is usually made from Cognac, Cointreau and lemon juice. This classic can also be adapted to the seasons and today we’ll make both the classic sidecar and […]
Pan Fried Potato Cakes – Use Up Those Leftover Mashed Potatoes
What do you do with a big bowl of leftover mashed potatoes? You do what I do and make pan fried potato cakes and have a plate full of golden […]
How to Blanch Fresh Vegetables – Basic Kitchen Skills
How to blanch fresh vegetables is a basic kitchen skill that can be applied to a variety of fruits and vegetables. All you need is a pot of boiling water, […]