Tip #4,392 Crush leftover candy canes or other holiday hard candy to use as an ice cream topping. Food & Drink desserts + christmas + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,936 When roasting a turkey or chicken, rest the bird on a few stalks of celery, some carrots and two onions. The resulting juice will make a particularly tasty gravy. Food & Drink cooking + holidays + meat + thanksgiving + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,907 Add some orange juice to your holiday candied yams recipe for a touch of citrus flavor. Food & Drink recipes + holidays + thanksgiving + christmas + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,153 For an easy and tasty twist on french toast, use purchased eggnog instead of the usual mixture of milk and eggs. Dredge bread in eggnog and fry as usual. Food & Drink meal preparation + recipes + breakfast + holidays + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,381 When trying to get the last drops of honey out of the container - or anytime you need to warm up honey - warm up the honey by putting the jar under hot running water. Do not warm it up in the microwave because that causes it to crystalize. Food & Drink Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,141 Whether served as pleasantly chewy cubes or mashed with tomatoes, onions, and other spices as baba ghanouj, eggplant is a tasty meat alternative that’s rich in beneficial vitamins. Read More Food & Drink vegetarian + vegetables + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,142 Loaded with essential vitamins like A, K, and C, and vital antioxidants, kale is a versatile source of natural roughage that stands in for meat like a pro. It’s hardy enough to stand preparation by various means including stir-frying, baking, sautéing, and more. Read More Food & Drink vegetarian + vegetables + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,143 Also called “Jerusalem artichokes,” sunchokes bear no resemblance to standard artichokes. Sunchokes have a bright, fresh-tasting quality that makes them a welcome change from your usual meat course. Read More Food & Drink vegetarian + vegetables + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,144 Plantains are a simple way to replace meat without sacrificing a savory or savory-sweet presence on your plate. Read More Food & Drink vegetarian + vegetables + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,145 Rich in dietary fiber, iron, and protein, chickpeas make an able meat substitute. They come in handy for weight loss recipes by making the stomach feel full for longer due to their high fiber content (more fiber means the stomach takes longer to break it down). Read More Food & Drink vegetarian + vegetables + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,146 Whether you pop them in your oven or roast them with a drizzle of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, or even maple syrup, Brussels sprouts are a crunchy, flavor-packed alternative to meat. Read More Food & Drink vegetarian + vegetables + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,147 Portabella mushroom caps can be as large as a pork chop or cut of steak. Pair this with the rich, umami flavor of mushrooms in general, and the firm, fleshy texture of a properly cooked and seasoned portabella cap makes a more than passable stand-in for a meat course. Read More Food & Drink vegetarian + vegetables + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,148 Black beans have a smoky, meaty flavor quality that is versatile enough to pair with virtually any dish. They’re a low-calorie, low-sodium, high-fiber meat alternative that’s full of vital protein and nutrients like molybdenum, magnesium, manganese, and folate. Read More Food & Drink vegetarian + vegetables + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,149 Lentils can be used in place of meat to add texture to curries and stews, and taste great mashed into fritters. Rich in fiber and protein, they’re great for serving in place of meat and are available in a wide variety of types and colors. Read More Food & Drink vegetarian + vegetables + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,060 • 1 List Always start with fresh, high quality ingredients. You will taste a difference in your baked goods. Food & Drink bake + scones + biscuits + baking + cooking + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,061 • 1 List Use unsalted butter when you bake. Salt is added to butter to mask flavor and extend shelf life. Food & Drink bake + scones + biscuits + baking + cooking + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,062 • 1 List Using a pastry cutter, work cold butter into your dry ingredients until incorporated. Should resemble small peas. Food & Drink bake + scones + biscuits + baking + cooking + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,063 • 1 List Gently fold mix-ins like blueberries, chocolate chips, and nuts into dry mixture before adding wet ingredients. Food & Drink bake + scones + biscuits + baking + cooking + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,064 • 1 List Measure and premix wet ingredients like cream, buttermilk, oil, pumpkin, eggs, or vanilla before adding to dry ingredients. Food & Drink bake + scones + biscuits + baking + cooking + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,065 • 1 List Carefully fold wet ingredients into dry mixture. Do not over mix and activate glutens in the flour. This step makes or breaks a tender baked good. Food & Drink bake + scones + biscuits + baking + cooking + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send