For many cooks, there is always at least one type of food that can always be found in their kitchen. I have a few that I have a tendency to keep stockpiled in my kitchen: Tomatoes … I have come to realize that not a day goes by that I do not eat a tomato-based…
Archives for June 2010
Quick and Easy No-Bake Scotcheroos
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. As part of the gift portion of my bridal shower, my Mom thought it would be a great idea to ask all of the guests…
{Tips & Tricks} Making Mayonnaise
For those of you who don’t like mayonnaise, I want to take the time right now to apologize for this post. I know that there are some severe mayo haters out there who wish to ban it from existence. Me, on the other hand? I love mayo. Plain and simple. I love it in potato…
Simple Fresh Fruit Tart
Yesterday my husband said, “Do you know what I want to do for dinner?” Immediately my mind started racing. You see, my husband has come a long way since we met. He used to be a very picky particular eater and would stand over my shoulder as I cooked asking, “What’s that? Why are you…
Garden Couscous
I’m just going to come out and say it: I’m in love with my herb garden. This is the first year that I planted herbs and I could not be happier about the outcome. My Rosemary, Chives, Mint, Basil and Parsley have grown and provided me with so much since I planted them in the…
{Tips & Tricks} Baking Muffins
Let’s play a little guessing game…You usually see them (or smell them) as soon as you step into a coffee house, cafe, bakery…or my house. They are flavorful, hearty and come in a variety of different flavors. They tend to have a crisp top with a piping hot inside that is light and fluffy. They…
Taco Soup
I’ve been on a huge Mexican food kick lately. If it were up to me, I would be eating tacos, enchiladas, fajitas and quesadillas every day. I love everything about it…thinking about it, cooking it, eating it…I love it. Another type of food that I crave, and have for lunch on most days, is soup….