These cookies are the perfect kind to make for the holidays! Not only are they a breeze to make, especially compared to their cousin, gingerbread cookies, but they also fill your home with the aroma of Christmas! I can’t remember a December that I DIDN’T bake a batch… or two… or five! But, as a […]
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Can I taste cake batter?
For my son’s birthday, he asked for a cake batter flavored cake, and I thought, “Doesn’t cake already taste like… cake?” But, oh, I was so wrong! His little request sent me on a journey to discovering the many uses of cake batter flavoring. It’s been really fun seeing the different baked goods I can […]
How long to rest pie crust before baking?
Pie-making is an art form. Me and pies had a love hate relationship for a while. I loved eating them, but I hated making them. I just couldn’t get it right. UNTIL, I discovered how to make the perfect crust AND how to cook it properly, so now my pies turn out pretty darn good! […]
Are zoodles healthier than pasta?
Not just a fun to same name, Zoodles are really good for you! Named like the food “noodles,” they are the vegetable cousin, with long strands that are easily coated in pasta sauce. Zoodles are actually zucchini that have been turned into long strands by a spiralizer. But, one might still wonder: Are Zoodles healthy? […]
Can you roast eggplant without salting?
Do you have one of those vegetables that you’re not very excited about, but once you start eating it, you’re like, YES! I should definitely eat more of this! Eggplant is mine. And, maybe the low frequency of cooking it has something to do with the fact that I had so many questions about how […]
Why do people put flour in mac and cheese?
Are you like me: Your kids prefer the cheesy pasta out of a box, but you prefer the taste of homemade? I don’t think I’ll ever understand that! Homemade cheese sauce, when done right, is so rewarding! That gooey, cheesy sauce that is creamy and tangy and perfectly covers your pasta! It is definitely MY […]