Preparing & Cooking Food

How To Make Shark Fin Cupcakes For Shark Week Or A Shark-Themed Party

Shark fin cupcakes are an easy addition for a shark-themed party or to celebrate Shark Week. I recently made some for a party — so I thought I’d share a few tips I’ve learned and show you how to make shark fin cupcakes yourself.

High-Tech Holidays: 4 Cool Kitchen Gadgets To Simplify Your Thanksgiving Dinner

It’s time to trade in your old analog cookware for new digital cookware! These 4 hi-tech kitchen gadgets will completely transform your Thanksgiving dinner. Now it’s faster & easier to prepare food at home for the holidays!

Turkey Brining 101: Ever Wonder How (Or Why) To Brine Turkey?

What I’ve learned about turkey brining: Brining works best for roasting / grilling a turkey. You need to thaw the turkey completely first. Soak the turkey 8 to 24 hours in the brine marinade. Finally, dry off the turkey and cook it.

5 Easy Halloween Treats Recipes With Just 3 Ingredients Each!

5 simple Halloween treat recipes that kids love. You can hand them out to trick-or-treaters instead of candy bars. Or serve them at your Halloween party!

Marshmallow Fluff Never Fail Fudge Recipe – My 4 Best Tips For Tasty Results

One of my favorite dessert recipes is Marshmallow Fluff Never Fail Fudge. Here’s how to make this classic fudge recipe + My personal tips for the best results

How To Clean A George Foreman Grill – 3 Ways To Make Your Grill Practically Clean Itself!

Wish your George Foreman grill wasn’t such a chore to clean? Here are 3 tricks to make cleaning George Foreman grills super easy. The foil idea is the best!

Making Bread At Home: My Review Of The Zojirushi Bread Maker + The Best Bread Slicers And Bread Knives

Thinking of making bread at home yourself? We recently invested in a Zojirushi bread maker and have found the best bread slicers and bread knives too!

Healthy Fried Chicken Recipe: It’s SO Easy To Have Crispy Chicken… Without All The Fat!

I figured there had to be a healthier way to enjoy crunchy chicken… without frying it. The fried chicken recipe that I came up with leaves the deep fryer in the cupboard. It also eliminates most of the fat by removing the skin from the chicken pieces. Here’s my crispy — but not fried — chicken recipe that you’re going to love!

Simple Party Food Ideas To Eliminate The Stress Of Cooking For A Crowd

The next time you’re hosting a party or preparing to feed a big group, don’t panic. Just keep it simple and try some of these quick & each recipes that will keep yourself unstressed and your guests’ stomachs satisfied.

Whole Wheat Pasta: Another Diabetic Friendly Meal Idea

I’m diabetic. I also like spaghetti. Here are my best tips for turning whole wheat pasta into a diabetic friendly meal.

All The Best Kitchen Shortcuts & Cheat Sheets For Quick Food And Cooking Tips!

A super handy reference guide for anyone who spends time in the kitchen cooking and preparing food. I refer to these kitchen shortcuts ALL the time!

Fun & Easy Tips For Making Layer Cakes

Good News: It really doesn’t take much more effort to make layer cakes. A layer cakes shows that you think the recipient is just a little bit more special and deserves more than just your average birthday cake. The trick to assembling layer cakes is to use a revolving cake stand so you can spin it as you decorate. More tips here.

Gluten Free Recipes Using Buckwheat Flour: A Safe Alternative For Those Allergic To Wheat

There is one type of flour that passes the gluten free test: buckwheat flour! Here are some gluten-free buckwheat pancake recipes, along with tips for making the best buckwheat pancakes. Plus, lots more gluten free buckwheat recipes — because there’s more to make from buckwheat than just pancakes!

Potato Skins: A Simple Potato Recipe That Makes A Quick Snack Or An Easy Meal

Whether you’re looking for a party appetizer or a quick and easy meal, these Potato Skins are super simple and really quick to make. This potato recipe will be one that you refer to often!

My Favorite Kitchen Gadget: The Egg Slicer

Recently I was asked, “What is the one kitchen gadget that you can’t live without?” Generally speaking, I just don’t do gadgets. After long thought, however, there is one item that I really like. I get more use out of a simple egg slicer than just about any other item in my kitchen!

5 Ways To Use One Whole Chicken & Get The Most For Your Money

I would never have thought you could do much with one deli chicken, but the mom in this video proved me wrong! These are all the ways you can use a single deli chicken (you know, the whole roasted chicken that you can buy already seasoned and cooked at most grocery stores) to save time and money.

15 Frugal Recipes That Taste Great & Save Money

15 different frugal recipes that taste great! They were all created with the intention to save you money!

Best Potato Peeling Tips + What To Do With All Those Potato Skins (And Leftover Potatoes)

Where do you peel your potatoes and what do you do with all the potato skins? Do you toss them down the drain?… STOP! Here’s why, plus lots of fun uses for all of those potato skins, and even unique ways to use whole potatoes.

How To Make Ice Cream At Home Without An Ice Cream Machine

Here are 2 mouth-watering ice cream recipes that can be prepared in just 30 minutes, plus videos and tips for making homemade ice cream yourself WITHOUT an ice cream maker!

Buy Potatoes In Bulk? How To Store Potatoes And Prepare Interesting Potato Recipes

It’s cheaper to buy potatoes in bulk, like in 20lb bags or larger sacks of potatoes. This sampler of fun potato recipes shows that no matter what meal you’re preparing, there is a way to include potatoes and make it unique!

5 Reasons To Buy A George Foreman Rotisserie

The George Foreman name is synonymous with nutritious meals, and the George Foreman rotisseries are no exception. Here are the top 5 reasons to own a George Foreman rotisserie oven.

Easy Clam Chowder Recipe – A Great Soup For A Winter Day

On a cold, blustery day, there’s nothing better than a hot bowl of hearty soup to warm the soul! If you’re looking for a thick, creamy chowder that will stick to your ribs and satisfy a big appetite, this recipe for New England Clam Chowder fits the bill.