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
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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
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
Recipe: How to Make Risotto
Question: I am looking for good, super flexible budget-friendly dishes. A friend mentioned risotto. My store was sold out of the usual rice to make it. Can I make it with other rice? What other things can I substitute? There are only two of us, so what can I do with the … [Read more...] about Recipe: How to Make Risotto
How to Roast a Chicken
You don’t need a fancy roasting pan, just any kind of oven-proof pan, skillet or sauté pan with sides one inch or higher in which the chicken fits comfortably will work. A rack is nice, but you can just roughly chop up carrots, onion and potatoes to spread them across the bottom … [Read more...] about How to Roast a Chicken
