Leftover Coffee

I never dump the rest of the pot. The next day I have a refreshing pick-me-up.

I Love the Wet Swiffer Pads

As with my kitchen, the majority of cleaning products in my kitchen are natural… baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice are the primary staples. But I get lazy like the rest of you…

Spillover in the Oven?

I once dumped an entire pizza, top side down, in the bottom of the oven. Table salt was the logical “buster” of smoke, smell and hefty cleanup.

Salted vs Unsalted Butter

Got a recipe that calls for unsalted or salted and you’ve got the “other one”?

Kosher Salt is just better

Kosher salt. It’s the first choice of many seasoned cooks. It looks better and it tastes better. But why do we really use it in just about everything?

Portabella Mushrooms – the “easy” gourmet dish

If you’re like me, you can’t get enough of portabella mushrooms. I’ve heard many tell me they’d love to make them at home, but have no idea how.

Don’t Toss the Whites

From a late-nite treat to breakfast – all from the same egg.

Wait! Save those Potato Peelings

Shame on those who throw them out. They’re so tasty…

Another Hot Melon Salad

Cooking with melon requires fresh cut.

Bite it up with Feta

I’ve yet to find a fruit dish that Feta cheese couldn’t work with.

Last Minute Defrosting

Forget to defrost tonight’s chicken in the fridge? No sweat.

In a hurry? Frost the plate

When you’re running against the wire, though, frosting can be a messy, lengthy task.

Spray It On

A cheap spray bottle handles oil just fine.

Yes, You Need Two Types of Baking Sheets

Ever wonder why butter-based cookies burn easily in non-stick pans?

Those Golden Brown Cookies? Freeze them

Freezing most cookies won’t change the taste or texture. I even freeze many doughs.

Butter Makes Breaded Chicken Moister

When I bread chicken to bake to a golden brown, I roll it in butter instead of egg.