You were just about to try The Simple Homemaker’s fantastic Sleeping Baby Biscuits when you realized, rats, you’re out of baking powder. No problem! This simple baking powder recipe will teach you how to make baking powder in under a minute…barring any unforeseen kitchen tragedies. How to Make Baking Powder: A Simple Baking Powder Recipe …
This garlic butter is amazing. It’s amazing! It’s so amazing that when I make it and sit down to dinner with my family, I can’t stop talking about it. I can’t stop saying in my amazed voice, “This is amazing!” And they can’t stop saying in their sarcastic voices, “Wow, you’re humble.” And that’s why, …
Sometimes I’m all about speed and efficiency in the kitchen. That’s why I like to mix up my own spice blends ahead of time. On a busy night, there’s nothing better than a handy spice mix that you can snag for just about anything. (You all know that when I say “there’s nothing better,” I’m not …
I haven’t purchased salad dressing in years. Why not? We make it ourselves. Homemade salad dressing is the way to go, people! You can adjust the flavors to your liking, avoid any allergens or additives, control the sweetness, save money, and procrastinate just a little bit longer on that trip to the store. Best of …
Eggs have a natural protective coating that keeps the inside of the egg fresh despite the porous nature of the shell. When you boil hard-boiled eggs, you wash the protective coating off the shell, taking away nature’s preservative. If properly refrigerated, hard-boiled eggs are generally considered edible for a week after they are boiled. (No …
Today I am honored to have as a guest blogger, my lovely daughter Hannah. It’s almost Easter! And one of the most popular signs of Easter is the Easter egg. So I’m here to tell you how to make the best hard boiled-eggs ever! You know what I mean by “the best”? I mean a …
A reader recently asked how to make ketchup. Great question! Despite the fact that my two youngest like to dip pickles in ketchup, we don’t generally use a lot of it here. Nevertheless, I was on a recent meatloaf and hamburger kick, so we went through quite a bit of the red gooey goodness. In …