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Kitchen Tips and Tricks

How to freeze pancakes

May 15, 2019 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

 Do you want to know how to freeze pancakes? Read this tutorial for all of the best tips and tricks for freezing the best pancakes every time.  We love making a double or triple batch of pancakes and throwing them in the freezer for easy breakfasts on weekdays or to skip the work and still…

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A plate piled high with pancakes.

Filed Under: Breakfast Recipes, Freezer Meals, Kitchen Tips and Tricks, Pancake Recipes

How to Freeze Casseroles

February 9, 2019 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

There are many times when we are asked how to freeze casseroles. The good news is, it’s easy to do and the method is basically the same for all casseroles. We love to double a favorite casserole recipe and throw the other one in the freezer for another night. We call it cooking once and…

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A picture of five prepared casseroles with the words "how to freeze casseroles" in the center.

Filed Under: Casserole Recipes, Freezer Meals, Kitchen Tips and Tricks

The best way to cook frozen potstickers

January 30, 2019 By Aileen 9 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This post on cooking frozen potstickers was sponsored by Ling Ling, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I love a good potsticker. I grew up eating them for weekend lunches with my mom and now I make them for my own kids. It’s one of those things I remember so vividly from…

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A colorful plate filled with three pot stickers and vegetable fried rice.

Filed Under: Chinese Food Recipes, Kitchen Tips and Tricks, Pot Sticker Recipes, Recipes

How to Freeze Bananas

September 20, 2018 By Aileen 2 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Do you need to know how to freeze bananas? You have to come to the right place! We share the three best methods for freezing bananas – both whole and sliced! I love freezing bananas and always have them on hand – both fresh and frozen. We use frozen bananas in some of our favorite…

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A picture of a bunch of bananas on a wooden table.

Filed Under: Banana Recipes, Fruit Recipes, Kitchen Tips and Tricks, Recipes

How do I get the smell out of my instant pot?

August 21, 2018 By Aileen 2 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Is there a yucky smell coming from your instant pot? You’re not alone! This is a common problem. Keep reading to find out how do I get the smell out of my instant pot! We have been there too many times. We take the lid off of our instant pot after not using it for…

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instant pot electric pressure cooker on a white background

Filed Under: Instant Pot, Kitchen Tips and Tricks

Ultimate Guide to the Instant Pot

July 16, 2018 By Aileen 4 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This is the ultimate guide to the instant pot. Whether you are just opening your brand new instant pot, or are trying to expand your skills with the instant pot electric pressure cooker – this post is for you! I have been using my instant pot consistently for going on 3 years now. I purchased…

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instant pot electric pressure cooker on a white background

Filed Under: Instant Pot, Kitchen Tips and Tricks, Recipes

Easy Buttermilk Substitute

July 11, 2018 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Learn our tried-and-true buttermilk substitute. This method works so well, we completely stopped buying buttermilk! Do you ever get really excited to make a recipe, start pulling out the ingredients, only to realize you don’t have buttermilk on hand? I have. Too many times to count. I got sick of not having buttermilk on hand,…

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milk and distilled white vinegar mixed together for an easy buttermilk substitute

Filed Under: Kitchen Tips and Tricks, Recipes

No-Cook Homemade Pizza Sauce

January 31, 2018 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Do you have pizza night every week at your house but don’t want to foot the bill for delivery every single week? Save money with this quick and easy no-cook homemade pizza sauce recipe. The Perfect Homemade Pizza Sauce The recipe for homemade pizza sauce calls for canned tomatoes. Canned tomatoes are one of those…

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Our quick and easy recipe for no-cook homemade pizza sauce! We make this recipe each week for our pizza and a movie family night!

Filed Under: Kitchen Tips and Tricks, Pizza Recipes, Recipes Tagged With: homemade pizza, pizza, pizza night, pizza sauce

The Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce (cooks in just 10 minutes)

November 29, 2017 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Did you know you can make a deliciously creamy and decadent homemade Alfredo sauce? You sure can and it only takes 10 minutes!  This is the best recipe that uses real heaving whipping cream and parmesan cheese. You don’t want to miss it! This homemade Alfredo sauce is made with just four ingredients that make…

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10 minute alfredo sauce. With just a few simple ingredients, you will have restaurant quality alfredo sauce ready in just 10 minutes. Get your favorite pasta or pizza ready!

Filed Under: Kitchen Tips and Tricks, Main Dish Recipes, Recipes

How to Ripen Bananas in the Oven

November 17, 2017 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Have you ever had a craving for banana bread but didn’t have ripe bananas? I’ve been there and I know it can be a big disappointment to have to wait several days for your bananas to ripen. That was until a friend told me how to ripe bananas in the oven. I was a little…

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how to ripen bananas in the oven! Be ready to bake banana bread any time with this easy to follow tutorial.

Filed Under: Banana Recipes, Fruit Recipes, Kitchen Tips and Tricks, Recipes

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