What is Chayote Squash and What Do I Do With It? What is Chayote Squash and What Do I Do With It? Chayote (chai·ow·tei) squash, also known as mirliton squash or Mexican pear squash, is a small summer squash native to Mexico but now found worldwide in warmer climates. Chayote, like the tomato, is technically…
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Simple Easy Homemade Canned Tomatoes
Simple Easy Homemade Canned Tomatoes Simple Easy Homemade Canned Tomatoes is a fantastic way to preserve the summer’s bounty. Have you tried canning tomatoes before? We have done it many times and I love using my own tomatoes, in soups, stews, sauces and more all year long. This is why today I am going to show…
What is Celery Root {Celeriac} and What Do I Do with It?
What is Celery Root (Celeriac) and What Do I Do With It? What is Celery Root (Celeriac) and What Do I Do With It? Celery root, also known as celeriac, is a versatile root vegetable used for stews, soups, salads and as a substitute for potatoes in a healthy mash. Celery root looks like…
How to Hard Boil Eggs
How to Hard Boil Eggs I don’t know about you, but hard boiled eggs are one of my favorite sources of quick protein, that is why I wanted to show you How to Hard Boil Eggs. They’re very portable, super easy to make, and you can batch cook them and use them for a week….
Different Types of Salt
Different Types of Salt If I asked you to name a spice or seasoning everyone has in their kitchen you’d probably say salt. Salt is one of those ingredients that just about everybody seems to have but do you actually know the Different Types of Salt? The salt section in the supermarket used to be…
How to Remove a Tomato Skin
How to Remove a Tomato Skin If you grow tomatoes or love going to the farmer’s market, at some point you’ll find yourself with more tomatoes than your family can eat. This is where How to Remove a Tomato Skin will come in very handy. I love going to the local farmer’s market during the…
What is the Best Cooking Oil to Use?
What is the Best Cooking Oil to Use? If you’ve been down the cooking oil aisle at your local grocery store lately, you’ll have noticed that there’s a lot more selection than there used to be. Do you ask yourself, What is the Best Cooking Oil to Use? It used to be that the only cooking…
What is the Scoville Scale?
What is the Scoville Scale? When it comes to hot peppers, there’s one thing most pepper fans can agree on – the Scoville Scale for Peppers. What is the Scoville Scale? It is the way to tell how hot a pepper is going to be. I like to cook with hot peppers, smoked peppers, hot sauces and…
Holiday Entrees 101
Holiday Entrees 101 Is this the first time you are hosting a holiday gathering? Do you need a little help with a recipe or maybe a refresher as you don’t do this all the time? Here is where Holiday Entrees 101 will come in handy. I have compiled our 101 series here to help you with…
How to Cook a Ham 101
How to Cook a Ham 101 The holidays are almost upon us and many of you have taken on the rather daunting task of hosting a big family dinner this year. This is where How to Cook a Ham 101 will come in so handy. While some people choose to serve different proteins, like a…
Roast Beef 101
Roast Beef 101 A roast beef dinner can be so comforting but if you overcook it, it is the biggest disappointment ever. That is why I have for you today Roast Beef 101. My number one tip for you would be to always cook by temperature not by time. Ovens vary so your outcome is…
Roast Turkey 101
Roast Turkey 101 Whether you are roasting a whole turkey for the holidays, a family gathering, or just because you are craving the sandwiches made from the leftovers, there are many things to consider before getting started. This is why I am talking about Roast Turkey 101 today. We have for you a few tips…