Can I use gluten free flour in place of regular flour in a recipe? That is one of the questions I get asked the most about gluten free baking. After testing quite a few different blends over the last eleven years, I am sharing my thoughts. Have you ever wondered what gluten free blend to use when a recipe just says, “Use a gluten free […]
How To Test If Baking Powder Is Still Good
Do you have some old baking powder in your cupboard? Do you know how to test if baking powder is still good? It is so easy! I recently found an old can of baking powder in the back of my cupboard. I almost threw it out, but then I remembered that there is an easy way to tell if your baking powder is still good. […]
What Is the Best Breakfast Sausage
I am going old school today and am asking my readers for help in figuring out what the best breakfast sausage is to buy. Years go, back in the old days of blogging, I regularly did ask the readers posts. I love to share recipes and cooking tips, but there is still so much that I don’t know. And there are so many ingredients and […]
The Best Way to Cut Brownies and Bars (Kitchen Tip) and Fourteen Recipes
Today I have a simple kitchen tip for you. As a bonus I am also sharing some of my favorite brownie and bar recipes. The other day I made a pan of brownies and a pan of lemon bars to take to my husband’s office. As I was cutting them I realized that I had never shared how I cut brownies and bars. Now, this […]
3 Tips For Making Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are high on the list of favorite comfort foods for most people. These three simple tips for making mashed potatoes will help make mashed potatoes easy and delicious! Mashed potatoes and Thanksgiving just go together. They are one of the side dishes that are a must make. In my house I can vary the side dishes that I serve, except when it comes […]
My Favorite Muffin Pan and Recipes
Today I am keeping it real by sharing a cooking disaster. Because although we don’t like to admit it, we all have them! I am also sharing why I love my muffin pan and a few of my favorite muffin recipes. It is no secret that my family loves muffins. We make them all the time because they work great for a quick breakfast, lunch, snack, […]
Saving Time In the Kitchen- Giving Yourself A Break
Over the last few weeks I have shared some of my favorite ways to save time in the kitchen. I have shared tips for menu planning, freezer cooking, and more. Today I wanted to talk about giving yourself a break. Because sometimes we all need to keep it extra simple. I love encouraging people to make homemade food for their family, but I also know […]
Saving Time In The Kitchen- Freezer Meals
Over the years I have done various types of freezer meals. About ten years ago when I was struggling with a lot of health issues I froze thirty to sixty meals at a time. I would cook when I was feeling good, so that we had food to eat when I wasn’t. Over time my health improved and I changed my approach to freezer cooking. […]