Need a quick and easy dinner this evening? Check out this yummy shrimp scampi that you can get on the table in just 30 minutes! Enjoy! Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 1 16-oz. box spaghetti 2 T. …
Caring For Your Cast Iron Cookware
The one piece of cookware I find myself reaching for over and over again is my heavy-duty 15" cast iron skillet. (affiliate link) Without question, it meets my personal trifecta for the perfect kitchen tool: it's durable, versatile and economical. …
Look, Ma! No Chemicals! Homemade Taco Seasoning
I almost wish I never started reading food labels. Back then, I didn't realize Aunt Jemima isn't really maple syrup and Ramen noodles aren't actually a food group. Now, I sometimes wonder if there is some high-level conspiracy between big …
Perfecting the Art of Making Homemade Soup
There's a reason I'm a much better cook than I am a baker: Cooking is an art, Baking is a science. Cooking allows you to be creative and is much more forgiving of the occasional misstep in measurement. Baking, on the other hand, demands …
How to Make Light and Fluffy Potato Gnocchi
Whenever I hear someone say they don't like gnocchi, I wonder if it's because they've only had the dense, chewy flavorless lumps that occur when the dough is overworked. That's not how it should be. At its best, gnocchi is light and fluffy - …
Fresh Basil Pesto with Toasted Pine Nuts
Fresh Basil Pesto with Toasted Pine Nuts is a versatile recipe you can use in so many ways. Try tucking some under the skin when roasting bone-in chicken breasts - or simply toss your favorite pasta, gnocchi, noodles or roasted vegetables in it. My …
Making Sense of Chicken Labels
Please note: This article was originally published in 2014. Current laws and regulations may be different. Few things get me as riled up as what is going on with food labeling these days. Thanks to legislators who care more about catering to …
Beyond Skillets: 4 Must-Have Cast Iron Cookware Pieces
Cast iron skillets are so easy love. Whether inherited from a beloved grandmother, found at a bustling flea market, or purchased brand new, the origin of these durable and dependable skillets doesn’t really matter. Once one makes its way into your …
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Slow Cooker Pork Loin with Apple Cider
This recipe is so easy I almost didn't post it here. But then it turned out so good - even better the next day (!) - I figured "what the heck, maybe someone else will enjoy it, too." So here you go... By the way, I used one of my favorite …