Stay confident in the kitchen with food safety tips, easy recipes, and meal planning ideas. I share what you need to cook smart, safe, and stress-free.
Smoked turkey is great all year long and not just for the holidays. And smoking your meat with wood chips adds a unique taste you cannot get anywhere else. But there are a lot of different kinds of smokers, so here’s how to smoke a turkey in a gas smoker. Smoke a turkey in a … Read more
Meatballs are always a crowd-pleaser and are easy to make. But despite how easy they are to prepare, many people still want to know how to cook meatballs on the stove in sauce. Heat fully cooked thawed meatballs in a pot on low heat for 15 minutes in sauce. If still frozen, cook on low … Read more
Making homemade jam and jelly is a great way to use fresh ingredients to make amazing jams that taste better than store-bought jams. In addition, making jams and jellies is a fantastic method to preserve fresh fruit, but after you’ve created it, how long does homemade jelly last? Homemade jelly lasts approximately 2 years if … Read more
While Japanese food is often associated with sushi, it is much more diverse than that. But what if you have a peanut allergy? If so, you’re probably wondering – does Japanese food have peanuts? As a general rule, Japanese food does not have peanuts or use peanut oil. On occasion though, peanuts may be used … Read more
My family loves Mexican food but we don’t always need some of the high fat that can come with it. So I was wondering do I have to fry the tortillas for enchiladas? Enchiladas do not have to be made by frying tortillas. Alternatives to frying include softening the tortilla on a comal or griddle on a … Read more
Wood pellet grills are one of the hottest trends in grilling right now. And Traeger is the top brand of pellet grill. If you just got one or are about to, you’ve no doubt wondered how to use a Traeger wood pellet grill. Pellet grills use wood pellets as their fuel but also require electricity … Read more
All potatoes are not equal – some make better French fries than others. So, what are the best potatoes for French fries? The best potatoes for french fries are russet potatoes, also known as Idaho potatoes due to the high starch and low moisture content. And the Russet Burbank potato is the best type of … Read more
Mexican food tastes great! But it doesn’t work for most diets. But if you’re on a keto diet and love Mexican food, you’ve probably wondered what can I eat at a Mexican restaurant on keto? Look for carne asada, chile verde, and fajitas that are not soaked in sugary marinades. Cheese, sour cream, and a … Read more
Homemade salsa is hands down the best salsa. You can buy the best of the best from the grocery store, but it will never be as good as homemade salsa. However, if you want to make it in large batches for canning, you might wonder can you get botulism from homemade salsa? As a general … Read more
Cold Brew is one of the hottest (pun intended) trends in coffee right now. However, the process requires time and patience, and many prefer brewing it in bulk for a few weeks. So, this got me thinking can cold brew coffee mold? Cold-brew coffee will mold if brewed at room temperature for more than 24 … Read more