4 different ways to cut butter into flour for recipes like pie crusts or biscuits. The 4th method of cutting butter in flour on this list is my all time favorite kitchen tips, and also the best way to cut butter into flour if you’re wondering “what can I substitute for a pastry blender”! You …

Learn all about common buttermilk substitutes as well as how to make buttermilk. It’s easier than you’d think to make your own buttermilk! When to Make Your Own Buttermilk I love the flavor that buttermilk adds to recipes like pancakes, scones, and of course buttermilk biscuits. Sometimes I realize that I forgot to pick up buttermilk …

Come learn how to make these easy homemade croutons! Who needs expensive bags of store-bought ones when you can make your own croutons exactly how you like them. Click HERE to save these instructions for how to make Easy Homemade Croutons to Pinterest! With spring (YAY) salad season arriving shortly, learning how to make croutons is …

Cookie dough freezes extremely well and is the perfect sweet treat to keep stashed in your freezer to instantly satisfy those sweet tooth cravings. Here’s how to freeze cookie dough and bake it later. Save these instructions for How to Freeze Cookie Dough to Pinterest! Why I Love Freezing Cookie Dough We have been stashing …

Have you ever wondered if you can freeze fresh spinach? Well, you can! Freezing spinach is really simple, and handy if you would like to have extra vegetables stored in your freezer. Come learn all about the 4 different ways I like to freeze spinach and several ideas for what to make with frozen spinach! …

These tips for baking with yeast will help you feel more confident in the kitchen and yield more successful results. Be sure to check out a few of my favorite recipes if you’re wondering what to make with yeast – they’re all tried and true family favorites that even my picky eater approves of.  Save …

Learning how to temper chocolate properly is essential when you want to make homemade candies, such as truffles or chocolate bark. Follow this how-to for all you need to know about tempering chocolate. Save these instructions for How to Temper Chocolate to Pinterest! Tempering Chocolate Because it is almost Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d share this …

Homemade Microwave Popcorn is super simple to make and is a great snack when you’re craving something a little salty and a little crunchy. Movie night this weekend, anyone? Click HERE to save this recipe for Homemade Microwave Popcorn! Did you know that you can make microwave popcorn without the expense of purchasing it at …

Looking for a natural cough remedy? This homemade cough syrup recipe is a great natural remedy to have on hand to soothe sore throats and stop lingering coughs this flu and cold season. Click HERE to save this recipe for Homemade Cough Syrup to Pinterest! Cold and Flu season is unfortunately upon us! I just …

Have you ever found yourself trying to open a particularly stubborn jar? Maybe you arrived here by searching how to open a pickle jar. Well, in my case it was a jar of sun dried tomatoes. Here’s how to open a jar with a tight lid – 5 proven ways to open tight lids! Save …

Homemade bacon bits are super easy to make at home, and way better tasting than store-bought! You can enjoy them atop salads, soups, wraps, and more! Save this recipe for Perfect Homemade Bacon Bits to Pinterest! Homemade Bacon Bits Recipe I had a couple girl friends over a while back for dinner when the kids …

Can you freeze grapes? Absolutely! Frozen grapes make for great snacks on hot days, and they can be thrown into smoothies. Here’s how to freeze grapes the easy way! Grapes were recently on sale crazy cheap at the grocery store. One of my friends knows how much Madeline and I love our green smoothies. She …

Learn how to make Homemade Magic Shell. Hint: it’s super easy only requires 2 ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. This homemade magic shell is a fun addition to any ice cream dessert night, plus it can be used as dipping chocolate. The kids have had tons of fun lately with homemade …

Learn how to toast coconut flakes in 3 different ways (they’re all super easy!), how to store toasted coconut, how long toasted coconut lasts, and the many different ways you can use this fun, tasty ingredient!  Save this tutorial on How to Toast Coconut to Pinterest! How Do You Toast Coconut? I recently toasted a …

Turkey Smoked on a Traeger is one of my favorite ways to cook turkey for Thanksgiving. Come check out my tried and true method along with my 8 pro tips for the best smoked turkey! Save this post for How to Smoke a Turkey on a Traeger and 8 Pro Tips for the Best Smoked Turkey …

Learning how to separate eggs is important if you want to bake angel food cakes, macarons, macaroons, meringues, and more. It’s an important kitchen skill you’re about to master. Click HERE to save this tutorial on How to Separate Eggs! Separating Egg Yolks From Whites Sometimes you might come across a recipe that requires eggs plus …

If how to shred chicken is at the top of your learn-to-do list, this post is for you. Shredded chicken can fill everything from tacos to soups, making dinner a snap. Click HERE to save this tutorial on How to Shred Chicken! The Easiest Ways to Shred Chicken Shredded chicken is a great basic to …

Learn how easy it is to decrystallize honey so you don’t have to throw it away! ­Have you every opened your pantry to find your delicious, liquid gold honey suddenly completely crystallized? Its a bummer, but the good news is there is no need to toss it out. It hasn’t gone bad at all, thanks to …

Today I wanted to share some tips for how to sharpen knives – just in time for the upcoming holidays so you can have nice, sharp (and safe!) knives to prepare all of your holiday meals with. Don’t forget to scroll all the way through, because I’m also offering a great giveaway to win your own KitchenIQ Smart …

Roasted cauliflower is an incredibly easy side dish perfect for the fall and winter season. Roasting cauliflower, rather than boiling or steaming, adds a delicious nutty flavor that when paired with a little bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper is perfect in its simplicity. If you want to get a little bit fancy, you can …

Unsure how to cook spaghetti squash? This post breaks down how to bake spaghetti squash, how to microwave spaghetti squash, and how to cook spaghetti squash in a slow cooker. Click HERE to save this tutorial on How to Cook Spaghetti Squash! The Best Ways to Cook Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti squash — what the heck …

This homemade lemon sugar is great for rimming cocktail glasses, dressing up baked goods, flavoring marinades, and more! Click HERE to save this recipe for Lemon Sugar! Homemade Lemon Sugar Recipe Lemon sugar is incredibly easy to make and can add that extra special touch to a lot of recipes. Citrus curd, such as orange …

Can you freeze kale? Absolutely! This post breaks down exactly how to freeze kale four different ways, depending on how you’ll want to use the frozen kale. With a little organization, you can easily freeze kale for use in smoothies or other recipes that don’t require kale to be fresh. It is way easier than …

Learn how to make three of my favorite Simple Salad Dressing Recipes: Creamy Balsamic, Honey Mustard, and Lemon Garlic. Each takes less than five minutes to make and is full of flavor! Save these 3 Simple Salad Dressing Recipes to Pinterest! Simple Salad Dressings Homemade salad dressing is so simple to make yourself. It only takes a few minutes to combine the ingredients needed for a delicious dressing that …