so that when you drop them on a hot burner, they don't melt. Ask me how I know....or better yet, guess. ...
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Tuesday’s Tip: When you need a double boiler…
Somehow, in my kitchen full of dishes (and there are A LOT of dishes in my kitchen), I do not have a double boiler. It's really kind of funny considering how many cooking utensils and gadgets I've been given over the years because no one has ever thought to give me one. Probably because I've never asked. And, the reason for that is the fact that, although many recipes "require" a double boiler, ...
Tuesday’s Tip: Perfect Baked Potatoes
Sometimes, on a cold winter's night, there's nothing better than a hot baked potato. Nothing, I tell you. And, there are certainly no baked potatoes better than these. I first learned this trick on a website very simply titled "How to Bake a Potato." To be honest, I felt a little silly when I googled that (and even sillier as I read it), but my family, friends and taste buds have all ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Sweet Potato Fries
Need a quick, easy and healthy side dish this week? Try these simple sweet potato fries. They prove that sweet potatoes can do more than casseroles. I usually serve them with sandwiches or burgers, but sometimes, we just eat them all by themselves. Here's what you do: Take a few sweet potatoes and wash them really well. (You can peel them if you like, but I like the extra crunch the ...