Freezing bread is so easy! Do it and you’ll be rewarded with a slice that tastes very close to the way it did the same day you pulled it out of the oven. How Long Will Bread Last in the Freezer? When the bread is wrapped well, it will last in the freezer for up to 6 months. If you plan to use it more quickly, maybe within a few weeks, you can sometimes get away with storing the loaf in a freezer-safe bag....

When you use frozen green beans in recipes, you don’t have to hide them among other vegetables in a soup or beef stew; they can be the star of a side dish just as easily as fresh green beans during summer! Can I Freeze Raw Green Beans or Do I Need to Blanch Them? First of all: freeze green beans that are as fresh as possible. Make sure that there are no deep blemishes on the skin that could indicate that they are beginning to go bad....

Shellfish are made for live-fire cooking. The shells provide protection from the heat of the grill and act as a container to concentrate their rich flavor. When you grill shellfish, the reward is leaps and bounds over the effort! Grilling Prep Before you throw a lobster tail or some shrimp on the grill, here’s what to do to get ready: Buy the freshest shellfish possible. Do everything you can to find the freshest shellfish possible....

I remember as a kid looking into the fridge and seeing a jar of solid white stuff and wondering what it was. When my mother told me it was bacon fat, well that somewhat grossed me out for a while, for decades actually. It wasn’t until I got into cooking again in my 40s, that I gained a new appreciation for this readily available, highly flavorful cooking fat. Just last week my mother used a little bacon grease to cook up some spring peas....

This blog post will teach you how to cut pumpkin, roast it and puree it in easy steps with tips on how to refrigerate and freeze it for later use. How do you make pumpkin puree at home In this blog post, I’ll show you how to make pumpkin puree from scratch using sugar pumpkin. This is a no-fail, hands-free, one-ingredient recipe, more importantly, your kitchen will also smell amazing....

Rather than panic or grab your coat to head out to the store, take a big breath and realize you have options. Hardened brown sugar is a common problem with an easy solution. Here’s everything you need to know about why brown sugar hardens, how to soften it, and how to prevent it from becoming an unyielding brick in the first place. Why Does Brown Sugar Dry Out? Brown sugar is made by taking refined white sugar, also known as granulated sugar, and adding back the molasses that was removed from it during the refining process....

Microwave steamed broccoli is packed with nutrients and extremely versatile, whether served alongside a main dish like roasted chicken, grilled steak, or baked salmon, used to top a baked potato, or tossed into an omelet or quiche. Steamed broccoli is also delicious in salads, atop grain bowls, in soups, and in pasta dishes (broccoli mac and cheese, anyone?). While this recipe is made in the microwave, it does not sacrifice texture or flavor....

The meat and veggies swim in a rich broth that is truly slurp-able, and the spring vegetables add a sprightly touch. The lamb cooks to tenderness in the pressure cooker, with the tender peas, asparagus, and spinach added at the very end so they are still fresh and bright. Quick Lamb Stew in the Instant Pot Tender chunks of lamb in 20 minutes? Seriously? Yes, it’s true. The whole process, including browning the meat and softening the vegetables, takes only 40 minutes!...

Sautéed onions and garlic become the base for your gravy, and the turkey breast cooks right on top. The mixture of fresh chopped sage, rosemary, oregano, and thyme fills your kitchen with the smell of the holidays. Brown the skin by placing it under an oven broiler or with the air fryer lid. Some Instant Pots come with a separate air fryer lid, and there are also air fryer lids you can buy to pair with older models....

This is a cookbook exclusive recipe! This recipe is exclusive to my debut cookbook Dinner which includes a how-to video for every recipe. Just scan the QR code! Just to explain…. I know, it’s confusing! You’re so used to getting recipes on my website – there’s over 1,200 of them, after all. And here you are looking at a tasty recipe video and I haven’t provided the recipe. 🙀 I’m not just doing this to torture you, I promise....

Yay! I love it when I hear things like this. At our house a green vegetable is always served with dinner, and half the time it’s some sort of green like chard, kale, spinach, mustard greens, or collards. It’s my not-so-secret mission in my heart of hearts to convert everyone to loving their greens. Of course, it’s hard to go wrong when you mix kale with Italian sausage and white beans....

It’s an easy recipe that I love to make with my kids! The leftovers keep well for several days and you can also successfully freeze them. Ingredients You’ll only need a few ingredients to make these keto chocolate chip cookies. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need: They are buttery, soft, and very flavorful. The chocolate chips melt into the tasty dough and give you the best chocolaty experience....

There’s no need for powdered sugar! It’s beautifully thick and holds its shape well. Cream cheese frosting is so delicious. I used to love it in my high-carb days, and I much prefer it to buttercream frosting. I just don’t really like butter in my frosting, and I do like the tang that cream cheese adds (but I make an exception for chocolate frosting!). After transitioning to a low-carb diet, I wasn’t sure if you could make a keto version without powdered sugar....

Kimchi Fried Rice Kimchi Fried Rice is as common in Korea as Chinese fried rice is in China. Every household makes it, and it’s a thrifty comfort dish that makes use of leftover cooked rice and kimchi from the fridge. Extra ingredients on hand are often added to keep things interesting. This fiery-red Korean rice dish is more bark than bite! While it is full-flavoured, it is not nearly as blow-your-head-off-spicy as one might expect....

Watch the video where I walk you through every step of this recipe. Did you know that I have my own cooking show? You can join me over on YouTube and follow along. New episodes three times a week. It’s way better than The Food Network (wink). There’s also some great tips and information about the recipe not included here. Δ Δ

The tart lemon and the sweetness of the cake play off each other like any classic sweet-tart lemon dessert. But the subtle amount of lavender adds a whole new dimension. It’s just enough to add herbaceous hints that will transport you to blooming lavender fields, rather than an overpowering soap store. The cake is fluffy and tangy and feels as natural on a bright day as a glass of lemonade....

I would sneak them anyway, and because it never occurred to me that the box wasn’t bottomless, my father would, of course, find out. I was grounded and punished with hard labor (scrubbing the toilet and weeding the yard), but it was totally worth it. Now, as a parent myself, I make this homemade version and happily share these cookies with my kiddos. I changed the flavor from lemon to lime in my cookie version but maintained the same buttery warmth the contraband of my childhood had....

Hello fall! We’re welcoming you with open arms, as long as you bring these maple pecan sticky buns that is. The start of September signifies all things pumpkin and maple. There are sooo many reasons we love these Maple Pecan Sticky Buns, we’re sure you will love them too! You might think this is all about the gooey toppings, but the dough for this recipe takes it home for us....

February can feel like one of the longer months in Seattle, where I live. The weather is often wet and cold, and we’re all starting to itch for signs of spring. This week, I’m trying to combat some of those winter blues with as many fresh but substantial salads and colorful ingredients I can get my hands on – essentially, trying to trick my senses into thinking perhaps warmer weather is truly on the way....