Cooking at home is usually the healthier and cheaper option but some might steer clear of cooking at home with fresh ingredients because of the time it takes to prepare a meal. There are ways to cut down on the time it takes to prepare a meal by using kitchen appliances to help with the process.

It is so much easier to have a few kitchen appliances on hand when it comes to cooking meals. One of the best appliances to have in the kitchen is a large food processor that grinds, chops, slices, and purees.The full explanation Continue reading »

Spices and seasonings can elevate your food from bland to exciting. Many confuse the word “herb” with “spice”. Herbs come from the leaves of a plant, while spices come from the seed, fruit, berry, or bark. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice are commonly known spices, frequently used in baking. However, they can also add flavor to savory dishes. Use these to enhance cream sauces, like when making stroganoff. Cumin, coriander, curry, ginger, and turmeric give a bold, exotic flavor to a dish. These are commonly used in Indian, Thai, and Asian dishes.

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There are plenty of things you can make from your beautiful garden vegetables. Often times I will make a large batch of vegetable soup and freeze or can the majority for the fall and winter months. However, nothing beats a delicious vegetable stir fry made with fresh zucchini, yellow squash, onions, and tomato or red bell pepper.

First bring in one or two of each item depending on how many will be eating. Chop everything bite size, I usually slice the zucchini and squash. Then toss all the cut vegetables in about 2 Tablespoons of olive oil. Stir fry over medium Continue reading »

In each and every pantry, there is a wide variety of different food items. Most pantries, however, have a few basic items – flour, sugar, salt, etc. – that commonly get looked over. Most people consider these items ingredients just random things, or don’t really consider them useful at all. The truth is, there are tons of easy recipes using basic items in the pantry. In fact, most of these basic recipes use fiver or fewer ingredients.

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Simple, healthy and quick breads make great gifts for anyone. How often have you met someone who does not like homemade bread? And with today’s health awareness going on, there is no way that anyone could turn down a wholesome, healthy home-made treat that reminds them of the grandmother’s in story-books.

Homemade breads are on the rise, and the endless recipes for quick, healthy loaves is ever-growing.
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