This recipe shows how to make a tamarind paste substitute at home with just four common ingredients. Tamarind paste is a product that is often called for in Thai cooking. It is also something that the average cook does not normally stock. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links…
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Foolproof Fudge Tips – Secrets for Making Perfect Fudge, Every Time
How are your fudge making skills? Do you end up with foolproof fudge that forms nice little parcels, or do you find it a challenge? These cooking tips for making perfect fudge, will give you wonderful results every time from now on. It’s hard to believe, after a summer of gardening, that the beginning of…
Pie Crust Decorating Ideas – Awesome Pie Crust Designs to Wow a Crowd
Thanksgiving will soon be here and for many of us, that means pies will be featured on the dessert menu. These pie crust decorating ideas will take your Thanksgiving pies to a whole new level. Homemade pies have never looked as appealing as these beautiful and easy pie crust designs. With stenciled pie crust tops,…
Antipasto Platter Tips – 14 Ideas for the Perfect Antipasti Platter
An antipasto platter is a delicious combination of cheeses, vegetables and meats, usually served with good wines. It’s a great way to start an evening with friends and is very easy to put together. The holidays are filled with opportunities to gather with friends. What better way to start a party than with an antipasto…
Cooking Cutter Eggs – How to Make Egg Molds in Fun Shapes
Softening Brown Sugar – 6 Easy Ways to Soften Hard Brown Sugar
Easy Way to Peel Garlic – Peel a Whole Head of Garlic in Just Seconds!
Food Hacks That Really Work – 11 Kitchen Shortcuts – Cooking Tips
From making eggs with cookie cutters to whipping cream with a whisk and storing ginger in vodka, these 11 genius food hacks will make life in the kitchen more fun and cooking easier, too. Getting great food on the table doesn’t have to be a complicated process. Just take advantage of these simple DIY food…
Cooking Corn in the Microwave – Silk Free Corn on The Cob – No Shucking
Storing Fresh Coconut – How to Purchase, Open and Use Coconut Meat
Shallots vs Onions – What is the Difference? and How to Use Them
There are many onion varieties so it’s easy to get confused about them. A common question that I get asked is “are shallots and onions the same?” This guide to shallots vs onions will answer not only this question but will also show how shallots are different from other onion types. This post may contain affiliate links.…
Vegetable Steaming Times – 4 Ways to Steam Veggies
Uses for Parchment Paper- 30 Creative Ideas
Shallot Substitutes – What to Use if You Don’t Have Time to Shop
Shallots are a small bulb like plant with a taste that is somewhere between garlic and onion. The flavor is milder and sweeter than onions. But what can you do if you don’t have time to shop, or can’t find shallots for your recipe? Use these shallot substitutes, instead! There are many types of this…
15 Tested Tips for Using, Storing and Growing Shallots
Shallots are starting to be seen in grocery stores more and often lately. What are shallots? Like onions and garlic, shallots are a member of the allium family. Their flavor is richer and sweeter and they are very versatile in recipes. This guide will show you how to use, store and grow shallots at home.…
Silicone Baking Mat Uses – Tips for Using Silpat Baking Mats
Slow Cooker Mistakes – 15 Crock Pot Blunders and Solutions
Healthy Kitchen Swaps – Food Swaps for Weight Loss Success
There are many healthy kitchen swaps that you can use all year round for weight loss success. Implementing these food swaps will make sure that those extra pounds won’t find themselves on your thighs and rear next year. For many of us, the start of the year means making a New Year’s resolution to lose…
50+ Tried and Tested Uses for Vinegar
Vinegar is a versatile and effective household product that is more useful than just for making salad dressing. There are dozens of vinegar uses in the home. From soaking your sponges to keeping your counters free of ants, this product is a must have. I recently had to deal with ants in my kitchen and tested some…