17 Ways to Serve Potatoes on St. Patrick's Day
Boiled, baked or fried, I love a good potato. The Irish have myriad ways of preparing the revered root, but you don’t have to hail from the Emerald Isle to enjoy these carb-packed treats. From...
View ArticleCheap, Quick Homemade Breakfasts
I’m not a morning person, but that doesn’t mean I skip breakfast. Because I am slow-moving in the a.m., though, I don’t like to take a lot of time to eat before launching my day. So, I have discovered...
View Article25 Things to Do With Rotisserie Chicken
A rotisserie chicken is a busy cook's best friend. Whether you get yours from the farmers market or from your local grocery store, nothing beats being able to have dinner on the table in about five...
View Article23 Fantastic Uses for Apples
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, think of what you can do with a bushel. From apple desserts and ciders to potpourri and candles, here are 23 things you can do and make with apples this fall....
View ArticleOne Recipe, Lots of Food: 10 Great Main Dish Casseroles
There was a time when the word "casserole" mostly made me think of less-than-appetizing options, like the dreaded tuna-noodle. But over the years, I have learned to love casseroles — they are easy to...
View Article25 Tasty Ways to Use Chicken Stock
Chicken stock is one of those ubiquitous bases for soups, sauces, stews, and more. I’ll bet, however, that I can impress you with at least one new use for this versatile ingredient. (See also: 25...
View Article25 Tasty and Affordable Salad Dressing Recipes
Many people start eating more salads immediately after switching to a plant-based diet. Perhaps it’s because greens are one of the more popular cheap weight loss foods, or because before they complete...
View Article8 Fancy Ways to Use Leftover Food
When it comes to wasting food, a little goes a long way. Throw out a few slices of bread here, some uneaten leftovers there, and before you know it, we’ve collectively thrown away millions of tons of...
View ArticleCooking With Kale: Easy Recipes for Real People
Kale is packed with healthful and disease-fighting nutrients. Plus, it’s cheap. A bunch that contains several servings can be had for a dollar or two at the grocery store, or a large bag with washed...
View ArticleFrom Sweet Tea to Chai: Delicious Homemade Tea Recipes
"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me." – C.S. LewisI have the drinking habits of an English pensioner. I pretty much require a cup of hot tea with every meal. I...
View ArticleDelicious Ways to Prepare Affordable White Fish
I often hear that many people are mystified about how to choose and cook fish or how to find fish that fits their budget. White fish, of which there are many types, is usually very affordable. Even...
View ArticleHow to Make Whipped Cream by Hand
Fresh, homemade whipped cream is one of my favorite things. That's right, I love it so much that it's not just a favorite food, it's a favorite thing. It's delicious on its own, divine on desserts,...
View Article25 Great Non-Sandwich Work Lunches
Experiencing peanut butter and jelly fatigue? Can’t stomach one more turkey on rye? Ditch that old school approach to brown baggin’ it and get creative with these 25 ways to think outside the bread...
View Article20+ Ways to Use Sriracha (AKA Awesome Sauce)
Athough it’s a staple at Asian food markets, Sriracha (sometimes called by its street name, "Rooster Sauce") is an all-American product, manufactured in a suburb of Los Angeles.It is also a masterpiece...
View Article20 Delectable, Frugal Pineapple Recipes
Pineapples are in season, which means it’s spring! (See also: Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, by the Month)It also means you’re going to be seeing a lot more of this exotic, fragrant fruit in the grocery...
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