How to cook bacon in the oven is as simply as it gets. Here are a few tips for spicing up this indulgence, and cleaning up in a pinch.
The reason French toast is called lost bread + how to make it with brioche, challah or plain ol’ sandwich bread
If you love brioche French toast – especially slices loaded with cinnamon – you’re not alone. And while thousands of recipes exist for what the French call pain perdu, you actually don’t need a recipe at all.
How to cook asparagus any way you wish
Both delicate and versatile, this springtime stalk takes well to several cooking methods. Read on for how to cook asparagus any way you wish, and my chef tips for choosing and seasoning your bunch.
My chef’s secret on how to make fluffy scrambled eggs (and no, not adding milk)
The method and the only two ingredients you need for perfect, fluffy tender scrambled eggs. And the secret is not in adding milk!
What the USDA isn’t telling you with the new 2020-2025 dietary guidelines
JANUARY 4, 2021 The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) misses the mark with its new Dietary Guidelines for Americans released quietly during the holidays. Here I cut through the baloney, offer easy ways to improve your diet, and break down the good and bad of the updated nutritional recommendations. The importance of the USDA Dietary Guidelines While the federal…
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The easiest way to make coffee macarons a little bit (or a lot) Irish
If you’re new here, it will quickly become obvious I love baking eating French macarons. This post is all about how to make them Irish-style AKA filled with coffee buttercream loaded with Bailey’s Irish Cream. A fun recipe to enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day, or any day you’re looking to booze up dessert! If you’re a beginner when it comes…
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My ultimate gingerbread loaf, insanely easy to bake (and can be GF!)
A wonderful loaf with three forms of ginger! This one can easily become gluten-free with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Simple to make – no mixer required. Grab a couple bowls, your best whisk, and bake up a little holiday merriment! Quick deets on this gingerbread recipe I’m not going to insult your intelligence by explaining the glorious treat that…
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Tips on how to bake paleo + paleo chocolate chip cookies recipe
There are only so many ways to bake a cookie. Whether using wheat flour or grain-free options, there’s no need to reinvent the wheel chocolate chip cookie. These paleo chocolate chip cookies are as close to the classic as you can get, and a great way to begin your paleo baking journey. Grain-free + paleo-style baking If you’ve landed here,…
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How to make your favorite Chinese take-out dish at home + an orange chicken recipe (GF)
Next time you reach for that Chinese take out menu – that could include monosodium glutamate (MSG) or worse – cook this orange chicken recipe instead. Because eating well doesn’t mean giving up the delights of classic convenience meals that are inconvenient for your health. The beauty of stir-fry dishes Stir-fry recipes are surprisingly simple to whip up. If you have…
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How to make Thai curry + any dish Thai-inspired
Bring the intoxicating aroma of Thai curry and all its spices to your own kitchen! Learn the signature ingredients for making this quick and easy chicken curry recipe, and how to create your own curry dishes with ease from scratch. It’s a great method to learn so you can make it your own and whip it up in a flash!…
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How to make chaffles that actually taste delicious (with three ingredients)
It appears chaffles are a viral, low-carb sensation. But chaffles – this strange-sounding waffle made with mozzarella and eggs – can taste WAY better than, well, eggy cheese shaped like a waffle. Here are a few versions of this keto-diet favorite using cream cheese for a silkier, more delicious low-carb waffle. Unless you plan to turn your chaffle into a…
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Honey Blueberry Clafoutis + the genius of Julia Child
Clafou-what? I know. I’ll get to that. Bear with me a short moment if you can. I fell in love with clafoutis (klow-foo-Tee) when the wide world of food celebrated Julia Child’s 100th birthday. The celebration was hard to miss and even harder to escape. Every food media outlet, blogger and French restaurant this side of the pond was cooking or…
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How not to make French macarons, seriously
This post is all about – you guessed it – my tried and true French macaron recipe and troubleshooting! While tasting my way through Paris, France, I became obsessed with the French pastry, learned the craft from a chef at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, and the rest is history! Read on for what to do – and what not to…
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