Beets are an amazing winter food full of antioxidants and essential nutrients that can keep you healthy all season long. So why not try them in this pink and pretty dinner roll recipe? Serve them with your favorite winter veggie soup, as a jovial Christmas dinner bread or toast ...read more

I love to cook with coconut milk, but hate buying the canned variety because there's risk of BPA contamination. Even when buying BPA-free versions, I worry about the quality of the coconut milk and unnecessary additives and texturizers. A homemade coconut milk recipe is best ...read more

The time has come when we start stocking up on cans of puréed pumpkin. And why not? Pumpkin purée is perfect for pies, soups, pastas, cakes... the list seems to be endless! But why trust someone else to make pumpkin purée when it's so easy to make it yourself using organic ...read more

Those who were already reading food blogs back in 2006 probably heard about the famous New York Times no-knead bread recipe. Soon after it was published, the recipe inspired dozens of copycat recipes. As most Internet fads do, this recipe slowly faded into the background, but ...read more

If you're anything like me, you can't get enough of summer's produce: corn, tomatoes, berries... everything is bountiful, and while autumn has some jewels to offer too, it's always hard to say goodbye to the best of what these three warm months have to offer. Luckily, you don't ...read more

Juicy, red strawberries are the ubiquitous fruit of early summer, but behold the newest trend in culinary circles: green strawberries. Creative chefs across the country have been embracing these berries in their unripe form and adding them to their culinary creations for a bit ...read more

You've just started a veggie garden. Made your first batch of jam or kraut or dare I say it…kombucha. Getting involved in making as much of the food as possible that you consume is more than just fun…it's downright addictive. And in the best possible way. What to add next to ...read more

It's a slippery slope once you start down the DIY path. First, you probably bake a batch of cookies, right? Then, you might stop buying dinners that come in cans or boxes. Next, perhaps you pickle a vegetable or two. When you discover just how simple it is to make healthier, ...read more

A spicy, cheesy and flavorful bread that looks as beautiful as it tastes, this jalapeño and cheese bread recipe is a delightful alternative to the ordinary wheat loaf. The swirl gives it an added visual twist, making it a fun bread for kids' sandwiches (you can use mild ...read more

Candy is pretty much the complete opposite of medicine…unless, of course, you're talking about candied or crystallized ginger. The medicinal benefits of ginger are so powerful, even a slightly crystallized sugary coating can't negate its potency completely. This crystallized ...read more

This recipe is the perfect use for prolific producing cherry and grape tomato plants in the summer, or if you have an extra basket of cherry tomatoes lying around. Let this simple recipe inspire you to create other dishes like bruschetta, homemade pizza, pasta and salads. ...read more

There is nothing quite like brioche. More than sweet, custard-filled éclairs or even buttery, flaky croissants, brioche is my favorite thing from a French pastry window. In Paris, you can get some so-so versions in grocery stores. And certainly in America, the quality of ...read more

Say goodbye to jet-puffed, preservative-laden, stale storebought marshmallows... and hello to fluffy little clouds of vanilla dreaminess. If you've never had a homemade marshmallow before, you'll be happy to hear they're easy to make, and totally addictive. Add them to your hot ...read more

Never spend 10 dollars on “real” vanilla extract again. Make it at home with just three simple ingredients. You’ll get a cheaper product that tastes and smells far superior to any store-bought brand. Plus, the stuff will last virtually forever. Ingredients: 1 cup 80 proof vodka ...read more

Use this recipe to replace canned sweetened condensed milk in recipes. Particularly if you don't want whatever is in the lining of a canned product (think bisphenol A (BPA)) or any other weird preservatives or additives that may be in there! This recipe makes about a half can of ...read more

Make this easy homemade almond milk recipe. It's creamy, delicious and ohh so good for you—it has tons of protein and fiber!. Use it on your morning oatmeal, in your smoothie, coffee, or tea. Really just use it any time you would use dairy milk, the uses are endless. And you ...read more

Watch the video for this recipe. This turkey stock is made with your leftover turkey carcass. It is very easy to do and a simple way to make your own and store it in the freezer for soups and sauces. This recipe will also save you money on buying broth at the store! Ingredients: ...read more

If you are ever in a pinch and can't make your own homemade turkey stock use this. Why is this turkey stock quick and easy? Instead of starting from scratch with water, and bones, you start with store bought, organic, chicken stock (I prefer the ones in the box, vs. can). Add to ...read more

Watch the Citrus Chicken Marinade video Ingredients: juice and grated zest of 1/2 of lime and 1/2 of small orange 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1 green onion, white and light-green parts only, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds. 2 boneless, skinless ...read more

This method of hard boiling eggs results in boiled eggs with bright yellow yolks and soft tender whites. Ingredients: Eggs - use as many eggs as you wish to hard boil 1 teaspoon white vinegar Method: Put eggs in large enough pot so the eggs fit in one layer covering the bottom ...read more