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Homemade Pickling Spices

Last updated on March 31st, 2023 If you’ve got a lot of veggies this pickle this summer, making your own homemade pickling spices can not only save you money but also give you more control over the flavor. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about […]

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How to Make Simple Syrup + VIDEO

Last updated on May 25th, 2023 Every home cook should know how to make simple syrup at home. With only two ingredients, the process is “simple” and the uses are endless. I was astonished recently while perusing the cocktail aisle of my grocery store. There sitting between the Agnostura bitters […]

overhead shot of cast iron roast chicken with roasted vegetables, black and white dish towel, meat fork and carving knife to the side

Sweet Tea Brined Cast Iron Roast Chicken

Last updated on May 23rd, 2023 You’ll never eat a dry bird again with this cast iron roast chicken recipe. The sweet tea brine adds flavor and moisture while cast iron produces more even cooking. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links […]

baked graham cracker pie crust against a blue wooden background with a pie serve and graham crackers to the side

How to Make a Graham Cracker Pie Crust

Last updated on May 25th, 2023 Why would you waste money on a store-bought graham cracker pie crust when you can make your own? With three simple ingredients, you can have a tasty graham cracker crust for your next pie in 10 minutes. It’s no secret I love pie. Especially […]

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How to Make a Roux

Last updated on May 22nd, 2023 Knowing how to make a roux is a basic cooking skill every aspiring home cook should master. Never made a roux before? I’m sharing some of my favorite tips and techniques. Roux. It’s a funny word and if you were raised anywhere close to […]