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Skillet Turkey Pot Pie & The Difference Between Boiling & Simmering

This recipe is excerpted from my e-book “I Can’t Even With Pumpkin Spice: 21 Recipes Celebrating the Real Flavors of Fall.” Order it here! I realize spring has sprung for most of the country but […]

Five Cooking Mistakes to Avoid in the Kitchen

For a novice cook, a kitchen, a recipe and assorted foodstuff can become a veritable culinary minefield. As a cooking instructor, I’ve seen firsthand many of the pitfalls beginning cooks fall victim to. And it’s […]

How to Fry an Egg

I’m celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday — it’s tomorrow — with a rhyme and a how-to! “He can even sizzle sizzle. He can do that, too, like an egg in a frying pan. How about you?” […]

Switch Up Your Salad Greens – Honoring Dr. Seuss

Green Eggs & Ham by Dr. Seuss is still my favorite book of all time. It made me want to read, write and try everything (at least once). My post today honors Dr. Seuss…and Spinach! […]

Foods That Make You Feel Good

If you hold stock in the shadows (or non-shadows) of groundhog weather forecasters then you know an early spring is in the works. Just in case Punxutawney Phil got it wrong and the cold, dark days […]

Toasted Coconut Chocolate Fondue Plus Fondue Tips

Chocolate fondue is like the little black dress of desserts. It may have gained popularity decades ago — fondue reached its peak during the 70s — but it’s never gone out of style. Simple and classic, […]

Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling should come with a warning. Seriously. While these are baking get to your computer immediately and print out a giant label to place next to these cookies. […]