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...]
Browning Ground Beef
Like boiling water, browning ground beef isn't all that hard. On the other hand, if you don't pay attention to a couple of details you can end up with something that isn't like Mom (or Dad) used to make it and you'll be disappointed. Be sure to thaw the ground beef (or cook it soon after purchase). There's a completely different process for rushing things and trying to brown … [Read more...]