One of the most useful tasks a home cook can learn is how to make soup. Simple soups are an inexpensive, low-fat meal solution. They can be a kid-friendly source of vegetables plus a great way to use leftovers. Soup has become a trendy diet alternative to juicing. To make a good … [Read more...] about How to Make Soup out of (Almost) Anything
19 Ideas for Holiday Leftovers
Let's be honest: We all tend to buy and make too much food for holiday meals. I do it every year. And you must have too, or you wouldn't be looking for ideas for Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers, right? Personally, I love holiday leftovers. They may even be the best part of … [Read more...] about 19 Ideas for Holiday Leftovers
How to Make Healthy Ramen
It’s hard to beat the guilty pleasure of instant ramen. It's inexpensive and endlessly versatile, but as sold it's just empty carbs and a ton of sodium. So how to make ramen healthier? Here's my strategy. For those purists who will balk at this version and say, “Hey, that’s not … [Read more...] about How to Make Healthy Ramen
From a Box or Homemade? The Great Thanksgiving Taste Test
For years, my father-in-law's second wife served boxed stuffing at her holiday gatherings, spiced up with cut-up precooked turkey sausage. When I offered to make some homemade stuffing one year, she waved me off. “No one can the tell the difference, anyway.” I could tell, but … [Read more...] about From a Box or Homemade? The Great Thanksgiving Taste Test
Kat’s Thanksgiving Turkey Tips & FAQ
That's me, age four, stuffing a Thanksgiving turkey. I've been doing this holiday dinner thing a long time. So much information exists on the humble turkey, a curiously popular bird. Here are simple answers to common questions from reliable sources. Please note this page includes … [Read more...] about Kat’s Thanksgiving Turkey Tips & FAQ
