GETTING BUSY WITH BLUE APRON

One of my favorite things to do when I have spare time is to get down and dirty in the kitchen and create new recipes but let me tell you, honestly, sometimes it gets really tiring - especially when trying to keep up with new recipes for all of you readers out there! I was recently … Continue reading →

THE SECRET TO CHOPPING HERBS

Here's a tip for those of you who get frustrated when chopping herbs... you start chopping and as you get going they fly everywhere? I know. When chopping herbs, be it parsley, chives, dill or cilantro,, toss a little salt onto the cutting board; it will keep the herbs from flying … Continue reading →

SCALLIONS SCALLIONS SCALLIONS

If you're anything like me you probably use scallions a lot in your cooking. I love that you can use this onion in your food without it being too overbearing - there's nothing worse than a smelly old onion to give you bad breath for the rest of the day and terrible heartburn. My issue with … Continue reading →

HOW TO GET THAT CRISPY FRIED EFFECT THE HEALTHY WAY

For a lot of us fried food is a guilty pleasure, in my house our guilty pleasure has to be good old fried chicken but let me fill you in on a little secret. The fried dishes don't really need to be fried! Instead dredge your meat, fish or vegetables in egg and flour or breadcrumbs and then coat … Continue reading →

KEEP YOUR AVOCADOS FRESH

Avocados are one of my favorite lunches or snacks but I don't always want both halves, and of course don't want to waste them. To keep cut avocados from turning brown, put them in a bowl of water cut side down,and squeeze some lemon juice into the water. They will keep for a few days. You can … Continue reading →