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How to Make Butterscotch Sauce From Scratch
Butterscotch sauce is my go-to topping for ice cream and white cakes. I prefer it to more traditional toppings because of the rich flavour and beautiful colour. It reminds me of honey, but it is not really as healthy for you. That’s probably why I love it so much. You can buy butterscotch sauce in […] More
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How to Make Fig Newtons – Beginners Guide
Fig Newtons are a delightful treat that is great for an anytime snack. The rich, fruity flavour of figs cushioned in a soft, doughy outer crust makes them a delightful combination of cake and cookie. They are the kind of snack that you don’t feel too guilty about eating as well, as they are packed […] More
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How to Make Hot Fudge Sauce For Desserts
What a delight to pour hot fudge over cold ice cream or to smother a brownie in warm, gooey fudge sauce. I know buying fudge from the store is a perfectly fine way to get fudge sauce for your baking and desserts, but it’s not a difficult food to make. I’ll show you how to […] More
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Ultimate Homemade Hot Cheetos Fried Chicken Recipe
Sometimes, I will do something very unhealthy and sit in my bed watching Netflix while snacking on a bowl of Cheetos. The Flamin’ Hot Cheetos are my favourites. I love the kick that they have, putting just enough spicy flavour in my mouth to make them exciting to eat. I’m not one for very spicy […] More
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How to Make Steamed Milk at Home – 2 Ways
I need my cup of coffee in the morning to boost my energy levels and wake me all the way up, and I know a lot of other people feel the same way. Some people need a couple cups in the morning just to get started, but I don’t have it that bad, yet. I […] More
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How to Make Animal Style Fries at Home
In-N-Out has a very small menu but is known around the country for their animal style fries. It’s pretty amazing that a fast food joint with so few choices does do well and has such a great reputation. I guess it is a case of making what you know and getting really good at it. […] More
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Can You Substitute Coconut Oil for Olive Oil?
I know that to some people, each kind of cooking oil is interchangeable. One seems just as good as another, but substituting one for the other doesn’t always work out well. I know some people are curious about when cooking, can you substitute coconut oil for olive oil vs canola oil? All of these different […] More
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How to Cook Turkey Burgers in a Cast Iron Skillet
Turkey burgers are the leaner, healthier (and some would say tastier) burger patties. They are a better choice for those of us who like to indulge our cravings for burgers far too often. Instead of stopping by the fast food restaurant to grab a greasy, artery-clogging cheeseburger, we can make up a turkey burger patty […] More
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How to Use Guava Paste – Sweet & Savoury Dishes
Guava paste is a common Latin American condiment, used in a lot of different ways, but it’s not as familiar to us in the United States. I came across some in a gift basket I received not that long ago and wasn’t entirely sure what to do with it, and you may have had a […] More
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Slow Roasted Sweet Potatoes – The Most Delicious Cooking Option?
I think the sweet potato gets overlooked sometimes and is considered a not quite standard potato. The slow roasted baked potato is a favourite for family dinners, as it shows effort was put into the meal and honestly tastes amazing. The slow roasting creates a delicate texture and brings out all of the lovely flavours, […] More
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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe – A Healthy Alternative
Can anything really top the gooey, chocolatey goodness of chocolate chip cookies? I don’t think so, and this cookie is a staple of many a picnic, sporting event, cookout, and school lunch. It’s the dessert we all have in common- popular among kids and adults both. If you have ever made chocolate chip cookies, then […] More
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5 Best Salads to Go with Pizza
I love pizza as much as the next person, but I know how unhealthy it can be. Even homemade pizza can be oily and loaded with carbs, so I feel like I need to balance it out with something healthy. Instead of loading up the dinner table with buffalo wings, fries, or cheese sticks to […] More
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Guide to Making Traditional Barefoot Contessa Zucchini Bread
One of the most respected and well-known cooks in the world is Ina Garten, known more widely as Barefoot Contessa. She has her own series of cookbooks, a television show, and a large following online. People often come to her first as a source of advice for how to make foods they have never tried […] More
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in ChickenHow to Make the Best Baked Chicken with Parchment Paper
Have you ever tasted juicy tender chicken breasts and wondered how they turned out so succulent? I was always asking other people what their secrets were for making food taste a certain way when I first started cooking. I still do that, and I learned some good tricks and tips on how to make chicken […] More
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Authentic Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken Recipe
Piri Piri chicken is a traditional Portuguese food that isn’t very common in the United States. There is a chain of restaurants called Nando’s that serves Piri Piri chicken as its signature dish. You won’t find these restaurants all over the states, though. They are only located in Chicago and Washington, DC. You may not […] More
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in TravelBest Vacation Destinations for Wine Lovers
Every area of the world serves wine, but there are some places that are known for their wine. If you are a wine lover, then these are the destinations you should have on your travel list. Perhaps not all of them are in reach, but, hopefully, we can provide some inspiration to help you pick […] More
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How to Make Cheese Quesadillas on Stove
If you have never made cheese quesadillas before, you might be surprised at how easy they are to make. The trickiest part, really, is just getting the right cooking equipment for it. Flipping the quesadilla over while it is cooking can be tricky as well, but I will get to how to do that later […] More
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How to Cook Haddock in a Pan – My Top Tips
Pan fried fish is one of the simplest and quickest ways to cook your haddock. I will show you how to cook haddock in a pan and make it come out beautifully crispy every time. You won’t need a lot of ingredients for the recipe I am going to show you, and you don’t need […] More
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Substitute for Eggs When Breading
Who doesn’t love the crispy, crunchy taste of battered fish? It pairs nicely with some steamed vegetables and mashed potatoes or with a plate of fries. Battered or breaded fish filet is very simple and quick to make. It’s much easier than fried chicken, I find, cooks faster, and is a whole lot healthier. Now, […] More
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How to Carve a Leg of Lamb – On & Off the Bone
One of the most challenging parts of cooking a leg of lamb can be carving it. Some people get intimidated by the work they have to do, and not having much experience in carving this particular cut of meat can make them hesitant to even try cooking the lamb. The way you carve the lamb […] More
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16 Healthy Food Swaps You Can Make In Your Life
We all want to be healthier, but it’s such a big commitment. Joining a gym, stocking your fridge with special food, and forgoing all the little treats that make life worth living. Why does being healthy have to be so hard, when being unhealthy takes no effort at all? It doesn’t have to be this […] More
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in How To Guides, RecipesHow to Make Campbell’s Tomato Soup Better
Campbell’s soup is already pretty good, and even though I like to make a lot of foods myself from scratch, I don’t feel bad about popping open a can of Campbell’s and having it for a meal sometimes. But at the end of the day, it’s still canned soup, with all of its shortcomings and […] More
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How to Keep Burgers from Shrinking When Frying & Grilling
There are some common mistakes people make with burgers that they will keep on making until they learn a better way. I know some people cook burgers that crumble when they grill them up, and they think it is because of the quality of the meat rather than their cooking method. Yes, the meat’s quality […] More
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How to Get Capsaicin off your Hands After Cooking
Why is it the spicy foods that tend to stick to your fingers? After cooking with chilli powder to slicing hot peppers, I can feel and see the residue on my fingers afterwards. As much as I love cooking with hot and spicy stuff, I don’t like having to struggle to get my fingers clean. […] More
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How to Get a Cake out of a Bundt Pan Without it Breaking
I like the idea of a bundt cake and how the cake comes out looking decorative and is shaped differently from the traditional rectangle to simple circular shape of a regular cake. However, I have had some bad experiences with bundt cake, especially the bundt pan. It’s not the cake that is so much to […] More
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How to Cook Frozen Zucchini to Stop it Going Soggy
Let me count the ways I love zucchini- I love it in zucchini bread, I love it grilled, and I love it in soup. It’s great as a kebab or as part of a stir fry, and I like to add it to salad as well to give the salad a bit of variety. Zucchini […] More
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How Do You Dry Rosemary at Home?
Why buy rosemary in the store and pay money for sad-looking herbs when you can grow it yourself? Then, you can dry the rosemary to use in your own foods, adding some flavour, a wonderful aroma, and some colour to a variety of dishes. How do you dry rosemary? I want to show you my […] More
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The Ultimate Guide on How to Bake Cake in a Convection Oven
If you own a convection oven or are looking to get one, you probably have some questions about how it differs from a regular oven. It will cook your food differently, so you cannot use the same recipes you would use for a traditional oven with your convection oven. Baking cake in a convection oven […] More
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How to Cook Pasta Sauce from a Jar to Enhance Flavour
I never grew up in a home where pasta sauce was made from scratch, and I am not a big fan of making it myself. There are plenty of foods I will make using the base ingredients, but pasta sauce isn’t usually one of them because of how messy and time consuming it can be. […] More
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How to Keep Pie Crust from Getting Soggy
Pie is my reward food when I am on a diet. I take a little slice at the end of the week if I have done well on eating what I am supposed to and avoiding what I’m not supposed to eat. I would eat more pie if I didn’t know very well what it […] More
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Things to Do with Cherry Peppers: 5 Ideas
Cherry peppers are delightfully sweet and so cute. I just love these little guys, and they make for some great dish once you know how to use them. They cannot be cooked and prepared the same way as spicy peppers and then you expect the same result. Because of their sweet flavour, you want to […] More
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How to Roast Peppers on the Grill
I am not a big fan of raw peppers. Bell peppers can be okay raw when used in a salad, but when I am having peppers in any other food than a salad, I prefer them to be cooked a bit. I like how cooking them makes them softer and easier to eat. It eliminates […] More
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How to Tell When Turkey Is Done – Breast, Bacon, Burgers & More
Can you trust your nose to tell you when a turkey is done cooking? When you smell the lovely scent wafting through the kitchen and the rest of the house, does that mean the turkey has finished cooking? It would be a shame to take it out of the oven, slice it open and find […] More
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How to Make Dark Brown Sugar – Healthier Alternative
Brown sugar has a look and a flavour to it that takes it useful in recipes for cookies, brownies and a variety of baked goods and desserts. Dark brown sugar is even richer and browner and might not be available in stores near you. Did you know that you can make your own brown sugar […] More
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How to Cook Tri-Tip Steak on a Stove
Tri-tip steak refers to the triangle cut of the loin butt from the cow. It’s a muscular part with a bit of fatty tissue to it, so it’s savoury and can be a little tough if not cooked properly. This is of the those pieces of meat that a lot of people have heard of […] More
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How to Can Cherry Tomatoes
If you are growing your own cherry tomatoes or buying them in large bags to save money, you probably need to know how to can cherry tomatoes. Preserving them will help them last much longer, so you don’t feel obligated to use them quickly and you don’t end up throwing any of them away. Like […] More
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How to Use Dry Ice & What to Use it For?
When I looked up what dry ice is made from, I was kind of surprised, and I bet you will be surprised to learn as well that it isn’t made from water. It’s not technically ice, as it comes from a gaseous form of carbon dioxide. I thought that was so weird, and what is […] More
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How to Make Food Less Spicy Without Ruining Flavour
I like a bit of spiciness to some dishes, especially Mexican foods and Cajun dishes. That heat that’s added by chilli pepper, jalapenos and other seasonings can take a dish that is simply decent and elevate it, making it more interesting. I’m a fan of adding the unexpected spiciness as well, putting a bit of […] More
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How to Debone A Chicken Thigh To Savour Meat
Probably one of the best inventions after sliced bread is the boneless chicken. Since chickens are full of bones, you have to put in the work to debone them. I want to tell you my method for how to debone a chicken thigh, which is one of the tougher cuts of chicken to remove the […] More
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How to Cook Pearl Barley & Different Methods of Cooking
Pearl barley is a nutritious grain that has gained some popularity lately. People like cooking with it because it is a great stock for stoups, and it is good at absorbing flavour from liquids. So, the barley gets to be packed with flavour no matter what you are using it to make, which is helpful […] More
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How to Cook Frozen Pizza – 3 Best Methods
I love fresh pizza from Pizza Hut, Dominos or one of the other major chains, and I like to make pizza at home from scratch. The downside to ordering pizza is that it is expensive and often very unhealthy. Those pizzas are usually drowning in fat and oil. The homemade pizza is great but it […] More
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Best Way to Reheat Rice Without Affecting Taste Or Texture
You have to be careful how you reheat rice. Most people will just use the microwave, but is that the best way to reheat rice? If you reheat the rice improperly or wait too long to reheat it, you could experience food poisoning. There is a bacteria called Bacillus cereus that latches onto rice and […] More
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How to Freeze Butternut Squash Safely
When you use butternut squash to make a soup or chilli or some other dish, do you end up with some leftovers? I usually do if I used a whole squash, because butternut squash can be quite big and you don’t usually need a lot of it for an individual recipe. Even when making butternut […] More
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How to Make Tomato Puree At Home
I look at tomato puree as a base ingredient, as I use it to make tomato paste, tomato sauce, and tomato soup. I like to use it for a number of recipes, and having it at home and prepared to use is convenient for me. It tastes way better than the store bought stuff packaged […] More
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How to Make Garlic Butter Sauce
Probably my favourite dipping sauce, garlic butter is great for making steak, shrimp, Italian bread, and pizza more appealing. If you make it right, garlic butter sauce can be packed with flavour and is the perfect addition to any number of meals. It can be used to transform decent or even bland foods into something […] More
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How Long Can You Marinate Chicken Before It Goes Bad
A good marinade can really change up the flavour of chicken and make it far more savoury. The length of time you marinade makes a different, and you don’t always need to marinate for a long time for the marinade to do its job and be effective. You can change up the marinade times based […] More
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How to Heat Corn Tortillas Perfectly
One of the most versatile flatbread types is the corn tortilla. It’s not just healthy, but it can be used to make so many of my favourite dishes. I use them for burritos and enchiladas, of course, but you can also use them for pizzas, homemade corn chips, taquitos, chimichangas and more. How you heat […] More
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in Food ReviewsRice Vinegar Vs Rice Wine Vinegar – What Is The Difference?
When rice is fermented, it can be used to make rice vinegar, or rice wine or rice wine vinegar. All of these can be used for many of the same dishes you cook, but they don’t produce the same flavour. Your food will taste different and have different characteristics depending on which one you use, […] More
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in Cooking Guides, PorkHow to Brine Pork Chops to Keep Them Tender
Do your pork chops turn out a little on the dry side when you cook them? Do they sometimes come out tough and chewy when you would prefer them to be soft, tender, and juicy? It’s a problem a lot of people have when they cook pork chops, and the solution is to brine them […] More
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Best Coffee for French Press At Home
French press coffee, if you have never had it, may sound exotic and fancy. It’s not, though. French press is simply a very flavourful and strong kind of coffee that doesn’t filter out some of the components in coffee that get filtered out by other brewing methods. How to you make French press coffee? It’s […] More
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