Spinach artichoke dip is a timeless party favorite that will never get old. It is the perfect appetizer for any event and is sure to please guests of all ages. Although delicious, making spinach artichoke dip from scratch can be time consuming, so sometimes it is easier to prepare it days in advance or make extra for a later event. Once you’ve mastered it, however, you’ll find yourself making it quite frequently. If you plan…
Garlic is the cornerstone of many savory dishes. It adds a wonderful flavor that cannot be mimicked. Sure, garlic powder exists, but it doesn’t quite compete with the richness of flavored garlic. With a history of human consumption spanning thousands of years, the ways to utilize garlic have grown exponentially. Varying recipes ask for it chopped, minced, crushed, or even left whole. The form of the garlic can have a huge impact on how it…
Using an oven is the most common way to cook a sweet potato. If you do not have an oven, you might be worried that there aren’t any other ways to cook sweet potatoes because you’ve only seen them or heard of them being cooked in an oven before. The good news is that there isn’t only one way to cook a sweet potato. You can still easily cook a sweet potato if you do…
When you’re looking for a quick and delicious meal, stuffed peppers are the way to go. They are an easy meal to prepare and take just minutes to cook. But when you’re done and find yourself with leftovers, you may be wondering how to store them. The answer depends on how soon you plan on eating your leftovers. If you’re going to eat your peppers within a day or two, you can simply store your…
Anyone who says they don’t like bacon is lying or simply has no idea what they are missing out on. Bacon is one of those foods that goes with just about anything. It can be used as a salad topping, as an accompaniment to pancakes and eggs, and even as a sweet treat! Candied bacon has a thick coat of brown sugar that adds a bit of sweetness and crispiness to an already-delicious piece of…
Garlic is no stranger to any well-stocked kitchen. It’s vital to a variety of dishes and gives food an extra added kick. Many people recognize garlic for its white cloves. But did you know that garlic can also be black? Black garlic is a version of regular garlic that has been aged over the course of a few weeks or even months. The process isn’t as simple as one might think. In order to get…
There are many reasons why you would need to puree strawberries. They can be used in smoothies, for pies, as jam, and just about anything else. Unfortunately however, you may not always have a blender handy to get the consistency that you want from your strawberries. Chopping them up could work, but you may not want them to be chunky. You may be thinking to yourself – how will I puree my strawberries now? Luckily…
It’s a favorite among kids and adults alike — pigs in a blanket. When people serve these up at parties or events, they typically come with a side of mustard and ketchup to dip them in, and perhaps to also help mask the fact that they may have gotten soggy after coming out of the oven. If this is something that has happened to you, don’t worry; it’s an issue that many cooks face when…
