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I love cooking with onions.  Especially since we’re learning how to grow them on the farm!  They’re fragrant, delicious, and crisp depending on how you use them.  But, what I don’t love about onions is cutting them!  The tears start flowing and before I know it, my mascara is halfway down my face.  So, I […]

Need the perfect, dessert for the 4th of July, Labor or Memorial Day? My American Star Fruit Pizza with Homemade Cookie Crust is the most festive dessert to celebrate the USA! First, I make a homemade cookie crust as the base. Then, I combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract to make the “sauce” or […]

Do you know How to Make an Authentic Guacamole Recipe?  If not, this is a perfect recipe to start with when trying to enjoy more avocados in your diet.  Avocados are jam-packed with fiber, potassium, non-saturated fats and folate. In my opinion, avocados are at their best inside guacamole! And this guac will be gobbled […]

Growing herbs in your garden is a wonderful way to enhance your meals and reap the benefits of their medicinal properties. There are countless ways to use them as well.  I recently planted my herb garden on the back porch and wanted to share how I care for them, but also what I do with […]

Almost everyone I know has a different method of washing their fruits and veggies. Some just rinse with water and others go all out with salt baths, lemon juice, or various vinegars depending on the item.  I’ve found that washing produce with vinegar and baking soda can be an effective way to remove dirt, bacteria, […]

I love the Holiday season and all the classic comfort foods and drinks that come with it, including traditional eggnog!  I love the flavor of traditional eggnog, and wanted to share the easy and delicious way I have found how to make it.   This recipe features heavy cream, milk, eggs, and the classic spice blend […]

My tips for How to Make a Fresh Salsa Recipe are going to be your go-to methods for whipping up a simple but authentic recipe.  This salsa is all about fresh vegetables like tomatoes, onions, jalepeno, garlic, and cilantro.  A food processor or blender makes it simple to prepare, and alongside your favorite tortilla chips […]

Are you new to cooking and need to learn How to Mince Garlic by Hand?  This simple tutorial is a great place to learn!  Minced garlic is in many popular recipes, and is a real game-changer when it comes to adding flavor to a meal.  While many of us go to the pantry for that […]

Do you want to know How to Cut a Bell Pepper?  This is one of the most common vegetables used in recipes, so knowing how to properly prepare them is a must for any home cook.  If you’ve never cut bell pepper, it is so easy to do you will be surprised.  In fact, it […]

One of the first kitchen skills everyone should learn is How to Chop an Onion.  Alongside learning how to chop it, I am also showing you how to slice an onion and create onion rings.  These are commonly needed techniques when cooking many common recipes.  Check out the video tutorial below along with our written […]

Have you wanted to know How to Make Zoodles?  The tutorial below is going to help you make adding vegetable noodles to your daily routine easier than ever.  This healthy option is ideal for those on a low carb or even gluten-free diet plan.  Spiralized noodles make amazing substitutes for pasta in many recipes, and […]