The best gifts come from the heart! Homemade food gifts are very thoughtful and can be inexpensive if done properly. People will love how much thought and time you spend on making their presents this holiday. Cookies Cookies are a classic gift to give during the holidays. They do not take very long to bakeContinue reading “Best Homemade Food Gifts to Give during the Holidays”
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How to make Cuban Sandwich Rolls
Cuban sandwich rolls are wonderful! Their texture is somewhat crusty like a French baguette, but still soft and flavorful like an Italian rustic loaf. Cuban rolls are perfect for making cubanos, but you can make any kind of savory sandwich you like. By Hand Combine yeast, water, salt, lard, and sugar into a large bowlContinue reading “How to make Cuban Sandwich Rolls”
What to Eat to Beat the Heat
Don’t sweat it! When the weather is hot you want to eat something cool! Check out these suggestions for what to eat to beat the heat! Ice Cream This creamy treat has been a favorite for kids and adults alike! Just scoop it into a cone or a cup and enjoy! There are so manyContinue reading “What to Eat to Beat the Heat”
How to make Pita Bread
Pita Bread is a wonderful food and it is super easy to make. Learn three simple ways of making pita bread dough at home! When you are finished you will have pita bread for pita pocket sandwiches, as a side dish for Mediterranean food, or to have as a snack with hummus and veggies! ByContinue reading “How to make Pita Bread”
Won-ton Soup
A restaurant favorite that can be served as an appetizer or main dish! To eat won-tons directly translates to “swallowing clouds” in Chinese. Won-tons in won-ton soup are delicate meat dumplings that are made and prepared with care. They originated in northern China during the Han Dynasty. It is one of the most requested ChineseContinue reading “Won-ton Soup”
How to Make a Romantic Breakfast for Two
My husband and I love having special breakfasts on the weekends when we can. We use it as a time to be a little more indulgent with our recipes than our weekday breakfasts and to share how our week went with each other. Breakfast can be a very romantic meal if you want it toContinue reading “How to Make a Romantic Breakfast for Two”
How to Make Fresh Pasta (without a machine)
Before pasta was made by pasta machines or mass manufactured it was luxury food created by hand. Nothing really beats the flavor of fresh pasta. I love purchasing fresh pasta from farmers markets, and I revel when there is fresh pasta at my local grocery store. Most people are hesitant to purchase their own pastaContinue reading “How to Make Fresh Pasta (without a machine)”
How to Make Pizza Dough
I love having pizza dough around the house. It is wonderful for making pizzas of course, but the dough is so versatile I use it to make all kinds of items like garlic knots, bagels, and pita bread! Learn three simple ways of making pizza dough at home! With a Bread Machine Place the ingredientsContinue reading “How to Make Pizza Dough”
How to Grow a Jar Herb Garden
Herbs can bring such great flavor to food, and fresh is always better! Growing a jar garden for herbs is super easy! Jar gardens are great for their mobility and convenience. Jar gardens do not take up a lot of space and if you need to move it to where the sun is in yourContinue reading “How to Grow a Jar Herb Garden”
How to Regenerate Scallions
Scallions, also known as green onions, are used in many types of cooking. They are garnishes for soups or rice. For Chinese cuisine they can be used in lo mai gai or sticky rice. In Korean cooking they can be the center of flavor for pajeon or scallion pancakes. Scallions are vegetables from the genusContinue reading “How to Regenerate Scallions”
