Tomato paste is one of those kitchen staples we usually opt to buy at the grocery store rather than make ourselves. You'd be surprised at how simple it is to make at home and the differences are night and day.Maybe you've acquired a large supply of tomatoes from a friend with a green thumb or your tomato vines are overloaded with tomatoes, why not go ahead and turn them …Continue Reading
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Creamy Homemade Country Gravy
There are countless dishes that can be benefitted with a side of creamy, peppery country gravy. Whether it's Thanksgiving turkey, fried chicken, hot biscuits, and of course, mashed potatoes, my mouth is starting to water thinking of the possibilities.But more often than not, whenever it's time to whip up some gravy, we go to a packet or the canned stuff. We're here to tell …Continue Reading
How To Make Mozzarella Sticks And Tequeños
Mozzarella sticks technically aren't part of the five food groups on the food pyramid but they really should be. That's how special we think mozzarella sticks are. Whether served as appetizers or just eaten as a meal itself, especially with homemade marinara sauce, anytime's a good time for a plate of cheese sticks.Sadly, we've seen one too many plates of soggy, greasy, …Continue Reading
7 Tips To Make The Best Mayonnaise At Home
Mayonnaise is a staple in most grocery lists but, have you ever considered making it yourself? The ingredients are fairly common and you probably have them in your pantry right now.Yet, why do most people choose not to make it themselves? With the right equipment, it'll take you about 10 minutes and will taste so much better than what you can buy at the store. These 7 tips …Continue Reading
9 Easy Egg Substitutes For Baking
Bake your favorite treats with these egg substitutes. RELATED:46 Awesome Baking Hacks And Tips You Should KnowCommercial Egg Substitutes2 tsp powder + 3 Tbsp water = 1 eggCommercial egg substitutes are more popular than ever. It is usually made with potato flour, tapioca or cornstarch, and a leavening agent.It doesn't taste like much, making it one of the …Continue Reading
