A nice, spiral ham can make for a delicious dinner, but for many of us, we only get around to cooking one around the holidays. As a result, it’s easy to forget the process and make simple mistakes. A common problem with spiral hams in particular is having them come out too dry. If you’re …
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Zucchini or courgette is a versatile vegetable used in many different recipes, ranging from traditional dishes to raw ones. When using zucchini in meals, you usually need to slice them. The most preferred way is to use a mandoline, but not everyone may have one in their kitchen. So what other options are there, you …
Soy sauce is something that many of us use on various dishes, as it’s a rather tasty type of sauce that goes perfectly with certain types of meals. You can easily buy some from the store if you want to. However, many people have taken to making their own at home. Homemade soy sauce can …
During the summer season you may have more Zucchini on your hands than you know what to do with. But, cut Zucchinis are notoriously hard to store and keep the texture intact. Being a mildly flavored squash, Zucchini is an ingredient to include in both savory dishes and sweet baked goods. Fresh cut zucchini should …
Refried beans can be used for so many different purposes. Sometimes you use them to make a special dip for a big party, but they can also become part of a fantastic dinner. No matter what, it’s going to be important to ensure that the beans turn out properly. After all, no one is going …
Potatoes are versatile and well-loved. Who can imagine a world without baked potato, homemade fries, mashed potato, potato salad, hashbrowns, and more? When stored correctly, they keep for months, but can they be prepped ahead of time? To store cut potatoes for later use, they should be prepared first. Peel, cut, and submerge potatoes in …
Carrots are a staple ingredient in many kitchens, deliciously eaten raw or cooked, used in savory and sweet dishes. They remain fresh and crisp when stored correctly, whether whole or cut. Carrots and other root vegetables have a high water content which dictates how they should be stored. Properly storing carrots for a few days …
The convenience of canned refried beans is hard to deny. The only problem of course is that they don’t always taste the best. Sometimes you might think that they’re a bit off, and the beans will often be way too thick. Having refried beans turn out too thick makes it tough to enjoy them, and …
If you have some canned refried beans that you want to use, you could be wondering how to make them as tasty as possible. Is there a reliable way to make them better than normal? Keep reading to learn how you can make those canned refried beans taste amazing. This should ensure that your dinner …
Nothing is better than a lovely roast potato that is golden and crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, but sometimes the potatoes do not cooperate with you to reach this goal. Some potatoes may stay hard, so how do you soften potatoes to get the meal everyone craves? It is difficult to …