Updated May 28thBy now, most of us have spent a lot of time cooking and doing dishes. You may be sick of your basic repertoire and now that the obvious use for supplies has started to dwindle, it becomes more challenging to figure out meals from what you’ve got on hand or how to … [Read more...] about Stay Calm and Cook On
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Recipe: Easy Peppermint Bark
A confession: I don't like chocolate. I don't loathe it, I just don't love it. This news always takes people by surprise. Somehow by the mere fact of my gender, it's assumed that I must immediately be in love with all things dark and sweet. However, taste can be so highly … [Read more...] about Recipe: Easy Peppermint Bark
19 Ideas for Holiday Leftovers
Kentucky Hot Browns: a masterful use of holiday leftovers Personally, I think leftovers are the best part of any holiday dinner. When I go shopping for the main meal, I think ahead to what I'll do with the leftovers. Will ham be on the table? I'll pick up split peas or beans. … [Read more...] about 19 Ideas for Holiday Leftovers
Roast Turkey Breast with No-Fuss Gravy
With so many people opting for smaller holiday meals this year, I wanted to share my foolproof method of roasting a turkey breast. I rarely roast a whole turkey. I usually break my turkeys down and cook the dark and white meat separately as they require different cooking … [Read more...] about Roast Turkey Breast with No-Fuss Gravy
Tips on Freezing Meat, Cheese, Milk, Butter and Fish
Reader question: “I have bought far more meat and cheese than usual due to the pandemic and now I am worried about it going bad. Is freezing meat OK? What about butter and cheese? How long will it last?” – Rebecca, Orlando FL Answer: I have been teaching people cooking in … [Read more...] about Tips on Freezing Meat, Cheese, Milk, Butter and Fish
How to host a small Thanksgiving
Q. I normally fly home for Thanksgiving for a big dinner. This year, I am staying put, so it will just be me and two close friends in my “pod.” I love the traditional dinner, but a whole turkey with trimmings seems too much. Options? A. We are in the same place this year. … [Read more...] about How to host a small Thanksgiving
