A slow cooker can save you a lot of time, space and money! Just throw a few ingredients into this compact device (as small as a regular pot) can create delicious meals, turn the knob, and it does all the work for you. You can work, clean the house, even go out and run errands the whole day, then come home to a delicious meal. The slow-cooking process also tenderizes cheap cuts … [Read more...] about Benefits of getting a slow cooker
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How to Save Money on Meat and Fish
Sirloin steaks, chicken breasts, salmon—these are all delicious, but expensive. The bad news is that the cost of meat and fish are going to go even higher during the holidays. The good news? You can create equally amazing meals for your family using cheaper cuts. In this rticle, you'll find cheaper substitutes for premium cuts of meat and fish. Along with the other money … [Read more...] about How to Save Money on Meat and Fish
7 Secrets to Perfect Macaroni Salad
Planning for a potluck or picnic? Too busy with holiday shopping and decorating to make a complicated dinner? Meet the hero of the holidays: macaroni salad. This dish is easy to make, but—depending on the ingredients and the way it's presented—can also be great for parties and get-togethers. Here are some ways to prepare the perfect macaroni salad, from solutions to soggy … [Read more...] about 7 Secrets to Perfect Macaroni Salad
5 Tips for Cooking with an Electric Stove
Many people think that cooking with an electric stove is the same as cooking with a gas stove – until they actually cook on one and disaster strikes and you end up with burnt food. There is a difference between cooking with an electric stove and a gas stove and it largely involves heat. An electric stove produces higher temperatures and the production of heat is more … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Cooking with an Electric Stove
How to Fix an Overseasoned Dish
Have you ever gotten into a situation where, in your overzealousness to make the dish you're cooking more flavorful, you kept putting in different spices and seasonings, only to discover that you have overseasoned your dish? It happens to the best of us. It's the kind of culinary emergency that seems to have no solution whatsoever. Fortunately, there are actually some … [Read more...] about How to Fix an Overseasoned Dish