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December 9, 2019

The Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

The best chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe! These handheld treats are crisp on the edges with soft centers. When eaten fresh, burnt fingertips and chocolate streaked hands are worth every bite!

The BEST Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Nothing is more alluring than a tray of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, but creating the ultimate chewy texture requires a bit of patience and culinary science. The selection of ingredients and the method for making the dough is critical.

To tackle this iconic recipe, I use a combination of ingredients that attract and hold onto water like granulated and brown sugar. These ensure the cookies stay soft days after you bake them. The process of melting butter is also a little different than most, but I find the technique has a big impact on the texture…. 

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Filed Under: American, Christmas, Cookies, Family Friendly, Feed A Crowd, Freezer Friendly, Kid Friendly, Make Ahead, Recipes, Sweets, Video Tagged With: baking soda, brown sugar, butter, chocolate, eggs, flour, salt, sugar, vanilla

October 14, 2019

How to Cook Kale (2 Ways!)

Learn how to cook kale in two different ways by steaming and sauteing. This leafy superfood cooks in under 10 minutes for a quick and healthy side dish. Try out… 

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Filed Under: 5-Ingredient, American, Cooking 101, Dairy Free, Family Friendly, Fast Recipes, Gluten Free, Healthy Recipes, How To, Low Carb, Meal Planning, One Pot, Paleo, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30

October 14, 2019

Kale 101: Health Benefits & Types

Kale is a superfood based on merit, so don’t let this vegetable slip you by. Kale has tons of health benefits and it can add an interesting flavor to your… 

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Filed Under: Health Notes, How To, In The Kitchen, Ingredients

October 11, 2019

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin whoopie pies are a fun and festive treat! Pumpkin puree adds a mildly sweet flavor and creates a gorgeous orange color. The soft cakey cookies are stuffed with spiced… 

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Filed Under: American, Batch Cooking, Cookies, Family Friendly, Feed A Crowd, Kid Friendly, Sweets, Vegetarian

October 9, 2019

Vegetarian Chili

A big bowl of vegetarian chili is the ultimate quick and easy comfort food. Multi-colored beans simmer in a mix of smokey, savory, and spicy seasonings. This recipe is all… 

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Filed Under: American, Appetizers/Bites, Batch Cooking, Dairy Free, Family Friendly, Feed A Crowd, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Healthy Recipes, Make Ahead, Meal Planning, One Pot, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian

October 7, 2019

Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin cookies topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting and chopped pecans. A bold spice blend makes these tasty treats flavorful, while pumpkin puree adds a nice bright orange hue… 

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Filed Under: American, Cookies, Fall, Halloween, & Thanksgiving, Family Friendly, Feed A Crowd, Kid Friendly, Make Ahead, Sweets, Vegetarian

October 2, 2019

Corn Chowder

Easy corn chowder recipe with a classic combination of aromatic vegetables, sweet corn, chunks of tender potatoes, and smokey bacon. Pureeing some of the kernels creates a creamy texture without… 

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Filed Under: American, Appetizers/Bites, Fall, Halloween, & Thanksgiving, Family Friendly, Feed A Crowd, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly, Make Ahead, One Pot, Soups, Summer

September 30, 2019

How to Cook Acorn Squash

Learn how to cook acorn squash by roasting it in the oven. I’ll show you how to master the techniques for safely cutting and maximizing the flavor of this vegetable…. 

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Filed Under: American, Batch Cooking, Cooking 101, Dairy Free, Family Friendly, Feed A Crowd, Gluten Free, Healthy Recipes, How To, Make Ahead, Meal Planning, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian

September 27, 2019

How to Peel and Mince Garlic

Learn how to mince garlic with this easy step-by-step guide. I’m going to show you the simple technique of peeling cloves and breaking them down into a fine consistency for… 

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Filed Under: Cooking 101, How To

September 27, 2019

Sprouted Garlic – Is it Safe to Eat?

Garlic is a workhorse in the kitchen as it’s used in endless recipes, but sometimes a small green sprout emerges from the center of a clove. Learn why this happens,… 

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Filed Under: Health Notes, How To

September 25, 2019

Garlic 101: Benefits & Cooking

Garlic is not a subtle ingredient. It’s potent. It radiates through your kitchen. It makes an entrance, to say the least. But everything that makes it pungent also makes it… 

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Filed Under: Health Notes, How To, In The Kitchen, Ingredients

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