How to Roast Peppers (4 Ways)
Peppers are vibrant in color, low in calories and high in vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and fiber. Red peppers are one of the vegetables highest in …
How to Make Almond Paste
Updated 11.20.25 Almond paste is a thick spread or better said a paste, made from ground blanched almonds or almond flour, powdered sugar, and egg …
How to Section Citrus Fruit
Well-sectioned citrus fruit looks juicy, fresh, and appetizing; this image makes my mouth water. What is sectioning? Well, it’s a fancy word for segmenting or …
How to Make Pumpkin Puree
The sugar pumpkin, also called pie pumpkin, is the right variety for this. Smaller than a carving pumpkin, with a thinner skin and less fibrous …
Best Ricotta Cheese Substitutes
Updated 08.03.26 Ricotta is mild, creamy, and quietly essential in more recipes than most people realize. When you don’t have it, or want to swap …
How to Make Basic Risotto for Two
This post teaches the foundation: butter, shallot, white wine, arborio rice, and warm broth added ladle by ladle in a Dutch oven until the rice …
How to Clean Mushrooms
Is there an easy way to clean mushrooms? Yes, there is, and it’s very straight forward and does not involve a brush! Trim the woody …
Oatmeal vs Rolled Oats, Steel-cut Oats & Oat Flour
Oats may be the most popular and familiar whole breakfast grain in our country, and comes in many forms and shapes resulting in differences in …
How to Make Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
By opting for whole wheat, you’re making a nutritious choice without sacrificing the deliciousness of a homemade pizza. As I am cooking for two, a …
How to Cut & Cook Spaghetti Squash
The cut determines how the squash cooks and how it gets served. Lengthwise gives you two large halves, ideal for filling and serving in the …
How to Peel (Blanch) Almonds
You can removing the skin of almonds in 5 minutes and this may save you some money as you don’t need to buy a box …
How to Cook Fluffy Quinoa
Updated 08.30.25 The beauty of quinoa is that it is both practical and versatile. It cooks quickly, pairs easily with all kinds of flavors, and …