Cooking 101

Mashed Potatoes without lumps – the perfect tool

Mashed Potatoes without lumps – the perfect tool

Sounds impossible, right? How can you make mashed potatoes without mashing them? And if you don’t peel the potatoes, won’t they be lumpy? Well, if you have problems always making your potatoes smooth and creamy, maybe investing a few bucks in one of these potato […]

Marinated Whole Artichokes (and how to prepare artichokes)

Marinated Whole Artichokes (and how to prepare artichokes)

I LOVE THESE THINGS!! I make them just like I had them as a kid. They are unique and yummy and very easy. Level of Difficulty: Easy Time Required: Prep Time – 20min; Cook Time – 30 – 40 minutes Ingredients: 4 artichokes 1 bottle Kraft […]

Pickled Onions

Pickled Onions

Pickled onions are awesome! They have so many uses and elevate any dish in which you use them. I like to add them as a topping for tacos, salads, and just about any braised meat leftovers on a sandwich (pork shoulder, brisket, short ribs, pot […]

How to Clarify Butter

How to Clarify Butter

Well, first you might ask, “Why do you clarify butter?” Butter consists of water, milk fat and milk solids. When you cook with butter at high temperatures, the solids will burn and ruin whatever your cooking. To avoid this, some people will mix butter with […]

Medium Rare Plus Steak Temperature

Medium Rare Plus Steak Temperature

My husband and I went to Capital Grille for Buckhead Restaurant Week (in Atlanta) with some friends. I had always ordered steak medium while hoping it would be cooked a little less than true medium. My perfect steak temperature is somewhere between medium rare and […]

Worst things to put in your garbage disposal

Did you know that the two absolute WORST things you can put down your garbage disposal are 1) coffee grounds and 2) egg shells? Take the time to walk over to the trash can to dump these out. Otherwise, be prepared to buy a new […]

Homemade Burger Patties – Top 5 tips for making the best hamburger patties

Homemade Burger Patties – Top 5 tips for making the best hamburger patties

How to make the best homemade burger patties There are so many do’s and don’t’s when trying to make the best homemade burger patties in the world. However, there are a few that are the most critical which will make the biggest difference in elevating […]