Q. My kids like to eat much of their food with ketchup on it. Burgers, fries, grilled cheese sandwiches, eggs, even macaroni and cheese. Usually I heat up their food first and then add the ketchup later, but sometimes there are leftovers that are covered in ketchup. It would be nice if I could just […] Read more »
Q. I make oatmeal for breakfast for the whole family most mornings. It’s the one breakfast food that everyone agrees on! Everyone prefers their oatmeal made with milk instead of water, so most days I make it on the stove. Sometimes if we’re late or in a hurry I make it in the microwave using […] Read more »
Q. I have recently discovered quinoa, and have been cooking it to add to soups, pilafs, salads, and casseroles. It makes a great substitute for rice or other grains, tastes great, and is full of nutrients. I love the crunchy texture and slightly nutty taste, and have been cooking it at least once a week. […] Read more »
Q. I have a limited lunch break at work, and have to eat quickly. I used to bring salads and cold cuts to work, but they weren’t filling enough to hold me over for the rest of the day. There is only a microwave available at work, so heating up food is possible. I prefer […] Read more »
Q. I sometimes make a sautéed shrimp dish with tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs. Since I’m the only one at home that likes shrimp, I typically end up with leftovers. I usually heat the leftovers up on the stove or bake them in the oven, but it’s so time consuming that I often just end […] Read more »
Q. I like to make salad dressings and other seasonings from plain white vinegar. Most of the time they are cold sauces or dressings for salads and such, but sometimes I make a warm dressing or sauce for a stir fry or other warm dish. I typically make these dressings in a small pot on […] Read more »
Q. I cook a lot, and it seems as though every second recipe calls for toasted nuts of one type or another. Pine nuts, almonds, walnuts- you name it, there’s a recipe that needs them toasted. I don’t have a toaster oven and toasting them in a pan always seems to result in unevenly toasted […] Read more »
Q. At the end of each summer when the harvest comes in, my family gets together and preserves food for the fall and winter. Sometimes we can food, but much of the time we make large batches of dishes and then freeze them in vacuum sealed bags. When we want to eat some of that […] Read more »
Q. I really love those nachos that you buy at the movie theatre, with the melted, dripping nacho cheese poured over top. Not the healthiest snack, but I like to enjoy a treat once in a while. I recently found some nacho cheese at the store, and I’ve been making my own nachos at home. […] Read more »
Q. This may seem like a strange question, but I’m going to ask it anyway! I am perhaps the biggest Nutella lover around, and I put it on my toast every morning. I know that Nutella is also used in crepes and desserts, and I haven’t yet found a way that I don’t like it! […] Read more »