Web Chef Review: Certo Pectin Crystals
Ever used Certo Pectin Crystals? Pectin is a natural substance found in the flesh, seeds and skin of fruits, and it reacts with acid and sugar to form a thick jell. Fruits are rated as having high or low pectin content. This rating is crucial for the success of jellies, jellied fruit sauces and marmalades. Natural pectin is not constant in its natural state in fruits, and I don’t like the idea of having my batches of jams and...
How to Make Peach Freezer Jam + Video
If you enjoy the taste of peaches, you will love this recipe for Peach Freezer Jam. Capture the essence of peach in a jam you can call upon, even in the depths of winter! It tastes like a bite out of a dewy, fresh peach and at our house, we like to enjoy peach freezer jam on yogurt, ice cream, in vinaigrettes & sauces, on toast, pancakes, crêpes, french toast, on desserts, and as glazes. Peach Freezer Jam: We like to have some...
How to Grill Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Pork Tenderloin is a quick & easy solution to something really delicious… A perfect addition to your Father’s Day festivities, or any amazing grill-out you throw this summer. Pork tenderloins are like the filet mignon of pork cuts. They also cook relatively quickly with the massive ability to impart flavors that make your taste buds happy. Type: Entrée Recipe Prep Time: 15 min Grill Time: 6 – 10 min Serves: ~ 4...
How to Make Cucumber Chicken Salad Finger Sandwiches: School Lunch Ideas
You’ll wonder why you’ve never thought of making Cucumber Chicken Salad Sandwiches before… This is such a light and delicious lunch. By using cucumber in place of bread, you get neat, little, cute sandwiches that will satisfy your child and give him or her a nutritious school lunch. It turns a boring sandwich into fun finger foods that are delicious & easy to eat for little fingers. Cucumber Chicken Salad Finger...
How to Make Easy Skewered Kebabs with Dip: School Lunch Ideas
Easy Skewered Kebabs are a quick lunch idea that is healthy & tasty. It’s always nice for kids when mom provides them with a school lunch that is easy to carry around and eat, especially when it is so delicious and appealing as these kebabs. Two dips make these kebabs even more fabulous – a fruit dip and a savory dip. Children love dipping their food so they’ll have some fun while getting a nutritious lunch. Easy...
How to Make Curtido de Repollo – Salvadoran Zesty Cabbage Slaw + Video
This super healthy recipe for How to Make Curtido de Repollo – Salvador Zesty Cabbage Slaw is an amazing dish, much favored by many Latino families, who include it at their meals, on most days. Once tasted, when I lived in Dallas, Texas and found it available at a local eatery, “Lillian Pupuseria,” I fell in love with it, and crave it when I haven’t had it for a while. I do try to keep it on hand in my...
How to Cook Grilled Beets Layered with Chevre: 4th of July Fare
These beautiful Grilled Beets Layered with Chevre are beautiful appetizers. They are so very pretty and delicious, and if you decide to serve them for a patriotic holiday, like 4th of July, the colors will carry the theme. How to Cook Grilled Beets Layered with Chevre: Since you will be using 2 separate layers of goat cheese, you could use some blue vegetable coloring for half of the cheese, so you end up with a red, white and blue...
How to Make Strawberry Freezer Jam + Video
Freezer jam always seems to capture the real essence and taste of the fruit used, especially when it comes to Strawberry Freezer Jam. We are particularly fond of berry jams, but we try to freeze some of each fruit as it comes into season, so we are able to use fruit fresh from the plant or tree. Not only do we use this strawberry jam as a condiment for toast, pancakes or crepes, but we also use it in sauces, vinaigrettes, yogurt and...
How to Prepare & Store Rhubarb + Video
If you are growing it in your garden, you need to know How to Prepare & Store Rhubarb… When those beautiful stalks of rhubarb begin to pop up in your garden and turn red, it’s time to harvest, cook with and store the fresh rhubarb as quickly as possible. Rhubarb is such a delicious tangy delight, and you don’t want to waste even one stalk. How to Prepare & Store Rhubarb: You will want to have available a few...
How to Bake Cinnamon Sticky Buns: Mother’s Day Delights
Every home chef needs to know How to Bake Cinnamon Sticky Buns… The smells of cinnamon will fill your home, and the excitement of what’s coming out of the oven will make everyone’s taste buds wild! So decadently sticky and delicious, ooey & gooey – you will have requests to make them frequently. They are so pretty, your family will think you are a genius. How to Bake Cinnamon Sticky Buns: Perfect for...
How to Cook Pumpkin Puree + Video
Many recipes during the Holiday season call for Pumpkin Puree, and we are going to make sure you have this recipe under your belt. Pumpkin puree can be used for various sweet & savory dishes throughout the colder months. Pies, breads & cakes, as well as soups, casseroles, stews & other side dishes. Now, you can go with store bought pie filling when you’re making your Holiday pumpkin pie, but this is one place you...
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