Techniques
Whole-wheat Sandwich Bread
Of course you can buy your sandwich bread, and most of the time I do. Occasionally though (and more often now that I’m beginning to realize what sorts of additives and preservatives they use to increase shelf-life) I like to make mine at home. Besides, it’s so simple and there’s really nothing better than the smell of fresh-baked bread straight from the oven. This recipe is an adaptat…
Using Agave Nectar in Recipes
by Rawls Agave Nectar is a natural sweetener made from the Agave plant (Agave plants also give us Tequila). It is similar to honey, though many prefer the taste of agave. It is sweeter than sugar, yet has a low glycemic index so is a sweetner that can be used (in moderation) by diabetics and those on weight-loss diets, and it’s completely vegan. The nectar is usually processed at low temperatures…
How to (effectively) freeze ground beef
Dot’s Note: I had to add the word ‘effectively’ to the title of this post because the nosy husband was reading over my shoulder, mocking me that freezing ground beef should just require putting it in the freezer. Sigh. Men. We’re all looking for ways to stretch our food dollar these days, and also–if you’re anything like me–we like to have common ingredients…
How to pre-cook and freeze meatballs
I love the convenience of reaching into the freezer and grabbing a few handfuls of meatballs for something like a quick spaghetti dinner. When my child was a toddler, meatballs were a great alternative to whatever meat the adults were having (like steak!), so I’d pull out a few frozen meatballs, and quickly have a great kid-friendly main dish. But those bags of meatballs from the grocery store free…
How to prepare Really GOOD Tofu, I swear!
My husband is not a big fan of tofu. I mean, he’ll eat it, but it’s not something he really cares for. When we go out for Pad Thai, he’ll usually get chicken, and I’ll usually get tofu for me and the picky 5 year old (who IS a big fan of tofu, much more so than chicken). So when I made Pad Thai the other night (recipe tomorrow!), and he looks at the dish, his first comment was “Ther…
How to Cook Fava Beans
I must confess, I don’t know that I’ve ever had fava beans…My first though when I hear the phrase tends to also go to “a nice chianti”! I’m pretty sure they aren’t common here in the South, but I’m inspired to go look for them after watching Diane’s videoblog: CraftyPod Video Blog #5: Let’s Cook Fava Beans! Go check it out! Photo Credit>>
Technique: Make Marshmallow Fondant
My son’s 5th birthday was this past weekend, and this is the first in a series of posts with some how-to’s from his birthday brunch! I baked his birthday cake (Perry the Platypus from Phineas and Ferb) and also Clone Wars clonetrooper cupcakes. For both of these, I used marshmallow fondant. (Tutorials: Clone Wars Cupcakes | Perry Cake) If you’ve never tried marshmallow fondant, it…
Poured Sugar Icing
I ran across these adorable cookies the other day at the decorated cookie. Cute, huh? I love the little birds. But I also love that she shares the technique for decorating the cookies with Poured Sugar Icing… which I think I just might have to try! These birdies are the result of my experimenting with poured sugar icing, that is, an icing you pour rather than spread or pipe. Usually, poured sugar is u…
How to Make French Toast
French toast is one of my favorite weekend breakfasts. It’s quite easy to make, requires few ingredients, and is infinitely customizable. Following is a basic technique for making your french toast, which is quite good with just some maple syrup or powdered sugar. But once you have the basics down, you can start making it something really special with toppings or by using interesting breads. …
How to boil an egg (so the shell peels off easily)
Anyone who has ever tried to peel an egg shell easily (and unsuccessfully) knows that this isn’t as intuitive as one may think. 1. Place eggs in deep pot. 2. Cover eggs with cold water. Cover pot with lid. 3. Place on stovetop over high heat. Bring to boil. 4. Immediately at boiling, move pot to cold burner. Set timer for 15 minutes. Leave it alone. 5. Fill large bowl with cold water. After timer goe…
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