How to Cut Cauliflower
Some vegetables can be a struggle to prepare, cauliflower being one of them so I just uploaded a tutorial on YouTube showing you an easy way so check it out-
One Way To Eat Healthy for Less
Who doesn’t love good for you foods but hate that they can take a huge bite out of your budget? I’m always looking for ways to eat great food for less. I know it’s getting harder these days but one resource I’ve been using for about five years is Imperfect Foods. What I like most…
Cream Cheese-A Cook’s Best Friend
I love creamy soups and sauces but sometimes I’m not in the mood to make a roux and stand at the stove slowly adding milk to make sure it doesn’t burn. One item I’ve come to love for a go to shortcut is cream cheese. It gives soups a great finish with its velvety texture….
CookingGrubHub Tries the 3 Ingredient Scone Recipe
I have to admit when I see a scone recipe I have to try it. One recipe that had intrigued me was the 3 ingredient one. I’ve always used butter, sugar and well the list goes on. As well as liking scones, I also like simplicity in the kitchen so I decided I’d give this…
Easy Ways to Prepare Squash
Love squash but swear endlessly when you attempt to peel and cut it in half or even into cubes? The slow cooker comes to the rescue again. You can either cook it entirely in the slow cooker or simply cook it long enough for it to become soft enough to peel and cut without the…
The Potato Ricer
Mashed potatoes…one of the most loved side dishes. Those creamy spuds that sit on the plate besides everything from steaks, chicken and sausages. I’ve tried using a potato masher, mixer, adding cream cheese, butter, cream, half and half but I never got the results I wanted for those light fluffy potatoes. Then one day I…
Make Lettuce Last Longer
If you love salads, you probably have lettuce sitting in the refrigerator. It’s a water dense food so it can spoil quickly but I’ve found a useful tip that keeps lettuce fresh longer. When you’re washing and preparing it, remove any of the white membranes that run down the middle of the leaf. That’s the…
Budget Bytes by Beth Moncel-A Cookbook Review
If there ever was a time to learn to cook budget meals, this is it. Some of you might know I’ve run a site called Budget Smart Girl www.budgetsmartgirl.com since 2005. Food has always been a popular topic, especially buying and eating healthy food on a budget. A few years ago, a book called Budget…
Cooking Tip-Pastry and Biscuit Shortcut
Have you ever thought about using a cheese grater when you make pastry or biscuits? I’m one for shortcuts and saving time in the kitchen so one day I reached for the cheese grater when I needed to mix in butter into the flour when I use making biscuits. The butter has to be cold…
Ways to Use Radishes in Summer Recipes
Radishes are plentiful in stores throughout the year but they can often be found in gardens around the country. People enjoy eating them raw but may not know of other ways to use radishes in summer recipes. Continue reading to learn more about using radishes in your meals. Many people don’t realize that radishes have…