As I was working through some of the recipes for my college kids, it dawned on me that I didn't really know how long it took to boil water. After some research, the answer is extremely simple: It depends. Unfortunately it depends on: The size of the burner The size of the pot The type of pot you're using (stainless steel is much less effective than copper or … [Read more...]
Get Creative with Yogurt Parfaits
Yogurt parfaits are a great way to start your day. They are easy to create and you can be as creative as you'd like when making them. The Base - Yogurt Use what you like, what's on sale, or whatever you find in the refrigerator: Plain Yogurt Vanilla Yogurt Flavored Yogurt Greek Yogurt Vanilla Greek Yogurt Flavored Greek Yogurt Add-Ins It's a breeze to … [Read more...]
Ways to Make Oatmeal More Flavorful and Fun
Oatmeal doesn't have to be boring. In fact, if you mix and match the cooking liquid, add-ins, and toppings you can come up with a new oatmeal combination almost every day. You could nerd-out and make a chart or figure out how many combinations there are...but this isn't Math Class, this is breakfast. Cook your oatmeal as you normally would, either on the stove top or in the … [Read more...]
Hectic Kitchen Hacks – Salad Fixin’s Basket
One thing that drives me crazy is a disorganized fridge or pantry. With ten or more people living in our household, everybody has a different approach to putting things away and different ideas where things belong. As a card-carrying OCD Kitchenaire, I believe that everything has a place, and every place has a thing. I'm getting a bit better about not melting down when I … [Read more...]
Pounding chicken breasts
I've run across several recipes lately that have called for "beaten" or "thin" chicken breasts. I've even had a number of stuffed chicken breast recipes, but have avoided them because pounding chicken breasts is such a messy, loud, and icky business. I was talking to one of my daughters about this, and she came up with a unique solution that uses gallon zippered storage … [Read more...]