This post might be elementary to a lot of you, but there was a time when I wasn’t entirely sure how to make a baked potato to achieve the results I wanted (crispy skins). I love a good baked potato, and while my favorite is a twice baked all loaded up with cheese, bacon, chivesContinue reading “3 Easy Methods for Baking a Potato”
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Grilling No-No’s
Everyone loves to grill, so I wanted to share with you a few tips that you may or may not be aware of. 1. NO fork – tongs are the ticket when you BBQ; turning your food with a fork lets the juices escape. 2. Never toss ice-cold meat or seafood on the grill; itContinue reading “Grilling No-No’s”
Got Sauce? Now You Do!
Here’s a quick, easy & delicious recipe for pizza/pasta sauce that doesn’t require cooking. Ingredients 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste 1/2 cup water 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt & pepper to taste 1/2 tbsp oregano 1/2 tbsp basil 1/2 tsp rosemary, crushed 1 tbsp sugar Directions Mix tomato paste, waterContinue reading “Got Sauce? Now You Do!”
The Life of Your Herbs
Here is a very simple & straight-forward tip to get the most out of your herbs: To extend the life of herbs, wrap gently in a damp paper towel, seal in a zip-top plastic bag, and store in the fridge. Can’t get any easier than that 🙂
