The 'How to Cook' Blog

Want pasta, but don’t feel like all the muss and fuss of a tomato sauce? No problem, there are other sauces you can explore that are not only delicious, but really simple to make, and you probably have the ingredients on hand already. This sauce is no exception. It’s one of the simplest you can find. I used this as my sauce last night for my Potato, Carrot & Squash  [ Read More ]

One of my favorite “soul food” recipe is Shepherd’s Pie… …What’s not to love with this traditional, tasty combination? Mashed Potatoes and Ground Beef with tasty home-style spices. This recipe may be just how your grandmother made Shepherd’s Pie, but she may have even called it “Cottage Pie” from the more “English” translation.  If it isn’t the same as grandma’s, it’s a great alternative. This is an Old English recipe  [ Read More ]

One of the fastest side dish recipes on the planet is the microwaved baked potato. It is so easy to make, and has marvelous results each time. Type: Side Dish Recipe Serve With: sour cream, butter, bacon bits, chives, and whatever fixin’s you enjoy on your baked potato! Prep Time: 2 min Cook Time: 10 min Yield: 3 servings Ingredients: 3 large potatoes kosher salt – to taste olive oil  [ Read More ]

Don’t you just love how Tomato Paste comes in those small cans? I do because that flavor is so concentrated, I can’t possibly use a whole tin unless I’m roasting bones for beef stock, or in a chili. So, then what do you do with the remaining tomato paste left in the can? Don’t throw it out and just waste it! However, you can’t just leave it in the aluminum  [ Read More ]