Category Archives: The Basics…

Chimichurri for a Cause

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

I am all for supporting a good cause. Especially if it is for someone as sweet as my friend Jey over at The Jey of Cooking. After her mother received a life saving heart transplant, she decided to start raising … Continue reading →

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Tips & Tricks: Cooking and Freezing Perfect Brown Rice

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

I used to hate cooking brown rice. I always screwed it up and I felt like it took forever! Then one of my Chefs showed me the best way I’ve found to cook brown rice and I will never look … Continue reading →

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Fresh Whole Wheat Pasta

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

I feel like it should go without saying that I love pasta. Honestly, who doesn’t? It’s hard to really compare fresh pasta to dried pasta. Dried pasta, like what you buy in the store, really needs to be cooked to … Continue reading →

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Homemade Flour Tortillas

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

These amazing homemade tortillas are the first official item checked off my bucket list. I can’t BELIEVE it took me this long to make homemade tortillas. They are insanely easy to make and the taste? Absolutely awesome. I have been … Continue reading →

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DIY: Taco Seasoning

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

Trust me when I say, there is no reason to buy packets of taco seasoning at the store. Sure, they are convenient but they are loaded with sodium. Making this taco seasoning is the work of one or two minutes, … Continue reading →

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Homemade Mayonnaise

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Oh my heavens. Homemade mayonnaise is sinful! It blows my favorite brand of mayonnaise out of the water and wow does it taste incredible on a BLT sandwich. I can hardly wait to make chicken salad sandwiches with it.  From … Continue reading →

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Herb and Shallot Compound Butter

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

It’s garlicky herby butter and it’s easy!. What else do I need to say to convince you how easy and awesome this is? This is so wonderful to have on hand for a flavorful add in to just about any … Continue reading →

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