August 25, 2016

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Why buy pizza sauce for several dollars when you can make your own for a fraction of the price? Bonus: It doesn’t have all the sugar and preservatives of the store-bought junk. This super-fresh recipe is sweet and spicy, and will make a few personal pizzas. Storing leftovers in the fridge for a week or so is just fine. Try[…]

The food: Coconut is one of those foods that people tend to love or hate. As a child, I hated it. Now I love it. Sweet and crunchy coconut adds texture and depth of flavor to some of my favorite desserts. I think it’s at its best in the sugary, nutty frosting used atop German Chocolate cake. Interesting fact: There’s nothing German about the cake or[…]

The food: Growing up and developing a sophisticated palate is wonderful. Now that I’m 40, I love pâté, brussels sprouts, Chardonnay, and much more that I’d have hated as a child. Just because I now appreciate the finer things, however, doesn’t mean I’m ready to eschew all of my lowbrow childhood favorites. No matter my age, I hope to always get a little giddy at the sight[…]

The food: Burgers are a staple around our house because they are cheap and easy. Eating the same-old plain Jane patty with a slice of cheddar and some ketchup, however, gets old after a while. After trying many gourmet burgers at restaurants, we decided it was time to get a bit more adventurous at home. On a lark, my boyfriend mixed some jalapeño pepper jelly in[…]

The food: My favorite cut of meat, hands down, is beef short ribs, which are larger and meatier than their pork counterparts. They aren’t exactly healthy, but these chunks of beef are definitely worth splurging on from time to time. Over the years, I’ve ordered short rib sliders, nachos, tacos, and more from restaurants. I decided it was time I learn to make the[…]