Homemade cheese is easier to make than you think. All you need is full fat milk, an acid (such as lemons or vinegar) and a fine mesh strainer and you can have fresh cheese on your dinner table in no time. I have tried a few different techniques for making ricotta and I think this […]
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Did you know that you can make delicious salsa from a few tins of stewed tomatoes? You can, and this recipe will prove it. My Restaurant Salsa recipe is so easy to make. All you need is a food processor and five minutes and you can have delicious, restaurant quality salsa on your table in
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Instant Pot Refried Pinto Beans are a staple in my house. They are inexpensive, easy to make (thanks to the Instant Pot) delicious (thanks to my heavy hand with spices) and good for you too. Pinto beans are not only low in saturated fat, they are a great source of fiber, protein, carbohydrates and minerals
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I recently picked up a flat of beautiful mushrooms from the Columbia Mushroom Company and have been happily cooking with them all week long. I love mushrooms and their unique earthy and umami flavor. They offer interest to any dish they are added to and this is especially true in my Mushroom and Thyme Compound
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These Beet and Sweet Potato Fritters are my new favorite go-to meal! They are simple to make and really delicious. The fritters are slightly sweet and earthy and have a great texture – tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. These fritters are great on their own, but really good when served alongside
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If I were stuck on a deserted island and could choose only one one food to bring with me, it would definitely be the avocado. I love avocados and I eat them almost daily. They are creamy, slightly sweet and fantastic with a spritz of lime and sprinkle of salt. I know of only one
Who says you can’t have a great tapenade in the middle of winter? Well, you can and this recipe is perfect for chasing away those winter blues. This tapenade is bright and fresh and screams summer, especially when served with crisp, raw vegetables. It’s a nice departure from the hearty winter stews and meat dishes
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Some people may think that turkey is the star of the holidays, but for me, it’s cranberry sauce. Cranberry sauce is the powerhouse at Thanksgiving. A dollop on your plate adds brightness and acidity to what would otherwise be a rather one-dimensional meal. It cuts through the fat and salt and provides both balance and
I am the queen of condiments and sauces. Seriously, they take up most of the room in my refrigerator (…and I know that many of you can relate). But, as good as these bottles of yumminess are, most store-bought varieties are full of weird ingredients and preservatives. I guess that’s what we are expected to
Who doesn’t love a good onion and dill dip for their raw vegetables or potatoes chips? I certainly do. But, the problem is that most dill dips you buy at the grocery store are filled with weird preservatives or off-putting aftertastes. Plus, they almost always come in plastic containers that can’t be recycled (at least
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