If you plan on freezing vegetables, then it’s a good idea to blanch vegetables. Blanching destroys enzymes that cause vegetables to rot. It will also help to keep them fresher looking and tasting. It tends to brighten the color of vegetables, cleanses the surface and also helps to slow down the loss of vitamins. If…
Archives for April 2010
Tomato, Asparagus, Mozzarella Pizza
As I mentioned earlier this week, we’re heading to Chicago this weekend and I wasn’t lying when I said that I had pizza on my mind. It seems like I’ve had pizza every day this week…the big question is — will I even want pizza when I get to Chicago? Like that’s even a question…of…
BBQ Chicken Pizza
We’re heading to Chicago this weekend and I could not be more excited because it’s one of my favorite cities. Chicago is filled with great places to visit and amazing charm…and I can’t forget to mention the delicious food! Just thinking about Chicago-style pizza is making my mouth water. The buttery, deep-dish crust and all…
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been noticing a lot of people mention that they were cooking and baking with rhubarb. Now, I must be honest, I have never tasted rhubarb and I certainly have never prepared a dish with it. With that being said, I knew I had to see what this rhubarb craze…
{Tips & Tricks} Making Homemade Whipped Cream
Whipped cream can be the perfect addition to any dessert. However, many people often make the mistake of buying whipped cream from a store because they think that it’s convenient since it’s ready-made. Is the store-bought kind really whipped cream, though? Hardly. The store-bought “whipped cream” is packed with air and tends to liquefy faster…
Bread Dipping Oil
Have you ever been to an Italian-style restaurant only to find that instead of getting butter with your bread they place a bowl of herb-infused oil on the table? The bread dipping oil is a huge staple in these types of restaurants and it is one of my favorite combinations. I’m a carb enthusiast and…
Simple Black and Blue Cobbler
This post originally appeared on The Confident Mom’s Blog, where How To: Simplify regularly contributes monthly guest posts filled with tips, tricks and recipes to simplify life in the kitchen. If you ever look inside your refrigerator and notice that you have a lot of fresh fruit rolling around in the drawers, don’t let it…