-$18.62 – local grocery store (bought six packs of flavored sparkling water that was on sale) Meals: Friday – out in Big Sur while camping. Fabulous last hurrah with DS18 Saturday – we were getting back from our trip, so we all had a variety of leftovers from the freezer Sunday –...
There are cage-free eggs front and center in every egg display in every grocery store in the province…..I have trouble finding the regular eggs that I buy (they are at knee level, near the back of the cooler).I thought the public WANTED cage-free eggs. Why, then, has the demand f...
Use a meat thermometer to eliminate all of the guess work to achieve succulent, juicy chicken every time. You can pick up an inexpensiveinstant read thermometerat the grocery store or Amazon, or I am obsessed with thisdigital probe thermometer– you will never overcook any protein again!
I can’t count how many times I’ve had these from the freezer section in the grocery store. I love those but they are nowhere near what I imagine these probably taste like. I’m going to need to pick up ingredients to try them out. I think I’ve only ever seen them called ta...
Liquid smoke:Adds delightful smoky flavor. You can typically find it in a small bottle near the barbecue sauces at the grocery store. STOVETOP:Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat in a large Dutch oven/soup pot. Add chicken and sear on each side, about 2 minutes per side. Add ...
Chicken broth is a fantastic ingredient to have on hand for many recipes. When I discovered how easy it was to make with just chicken bones and vegetables, and how much money it saved me to make it homemade, I never turned back. Here’s why I make chicken broth myself: ...
Cooking the base flavors deeply and layered helps build a foundation that makes even a 6-pack of chicken thigh cutlets from the grocery store taste like something you’ve toiled over all day. I will never go eight months without making it again. Previously Six months ago: Toasted Pecan ...
Don’t get me wrong, a healthy baked chicken breast can also be juicy, but it just can’t beat dark meat in the flavor department. Just a few simple ingredients –I season the chicken with basics from my pantry, and chances are you have these staples on hand. Quick prep –Pat dry,...
I made this recipe tonight, ended up having to use sherry cooking wine since I couldn’t find the correct one near me, still turned out amazing. Only thing I changed was adding some red pepper flakes but had I thought about I may have found some peppers meant for a dish like this....
I’ve seen turbo broilers for sale at the Filipino grocery store here and I think I just might get one. I’ve been resisting the urge because it uses up so much precious counter space. Didn’t want to add to the already many kitchen gadgets that are used once in a blue moon. But ...