Pantry Staples

If you’ve ever wondered: “Can you cook pasta in an Instant Pot?”, the answer is YES!! Cooking pasta in the Instant Pot is the quickest …

Looking for a flavorful brown rice recipe that makes tender and fluffy brown rice with perfect results every single time? This Instant Pot brown rice …

This flavorful and EASY peanut sauce recipe uses just 5 ingredients and can be whipped up in under 2 minutes! Peanut butter sauce is delicious …

This all purporse sweet, smoky & spicy homemade pork rub will take your favorite pork recipes to the next level… Package it up in a …

If you want to learn how to freeze spinach (without blanching), you’ve come to the right place… Yep, you CAN freeze fresh spinach leaves! And …

I think you all know by now that I’m not big on shopping. Actually, it’s not that I don’t like shopping itself — I’m just …

I’m a bit of a granola snob. There is literally one brand, and one brand only, that I will purchase at the grocery store. But …

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This easy homemade hot chocolate mix recipe makes the BEST thick, rich, and creamy hot cocoa… All with just 4 ingredients! In case you missed …

Several years ago I shared how to make your own homemade microwave popcorn, but it’s been years since I’ve actually made it. We still don’t …

Learn how to clarify butter to remove the milk solids. Clarifying butter is SO easy & makes the very BEST butter for popcorn! What Is …

These crunchy homemade granola bars are a tasty and healthy snack… Customize the dried fruits and nuts to make them your own! After school snacks …

When I shared my double strength simple syrup recipe last summer, I mentioned that it’s also really easy to make infused syrups at home by …

Try this lovely balsamic reduction with fruit, on salads, drizzled on grilled chicken, etc. The possibilities for this simple balsamic glaze are endless! I’ve always …

One of the most popular recipes on my site is my favorite whipped buttercream frosting recipe, and I often get emails asking whether it can …

Creamy and dreamy homemade caramel sauce made from sweetened condensed milk in your crockpot! A truly simple and easy caramel sauce recipe made with just …

“Easy” just might be one of the most overused words on my site. In fact, I just did a search and I’m up to 112 …

Food preservation is making a comeback in a big way! I’ve noticed an explosion of sites sharing recipes for canning tomatoes, pickles, homemade applesauce and …

I started drinking coffee out of necessity when I was working third shift to help pay for college, but somewhere along the line I developed …

Tired of those annoying sugar crystals in the bottom of your icy cold summer beverages? Try whipping up a batch of this double strength simple …

An abundance of fresh, juicy berries at rock bottom prices is just one of the many things I love about spring. Every year I look …

Super creamy and fluffy, not too sweet — this is quite possibly the BEST whipped buttercream frosting recipe ever… A must try! Whipped Buttercream Frosting …

Pancakes aren’t just breakfast food in our family, which is just fine by me since I’m not much of a morning person. Although I have …