Tutorial - How to Make BBQ Grilled Pineapple

Makes a great side dish for chicken, pork or ham

Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"While I've grilled pineapple many times, I never tried it like this until Rachel said this is the way her mom makes it. Well, let me just say it's a very nice treat! BBQ Sauce Slathered Grilled Pineapple would be a great side dish for chicken, pork or ham. I placed it onto a hot grill, then when I turned it over brushed it with the sauce. This was canned pineapple, I'm sure fresh would really be nice. The first time I had it we only had a can of chunk pineapple and tossed it into a pre-heated wok on the grill, that worked well too, but the slices are prettier... and the clean-up is easier".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Perfect Breakfast Eggs

Experiment with timing and cooking method

Tutorial at From My Carolina Home Blog

"I have been making eggs for months now, trying to get that perfect point where the yolk is no longer liquid and runny, but not fully cooked like a hard boiled egg.  I only do eggs a couple of times a month, always on Sundays.  I wanted to make them without a lot of effort, and precisely timed to the way I like them, just barely done. I had these egg rings which are wonderful for keeping the whites from spreading out too far and over cooking".... Read more

Tutorial - Cooking Tips for Perfect Recipes

A short list of cooking tricks you may find useful

Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog

"We all want to get the best dishes when cooking and sometimes we succeeds, other times not so much. Below are a few helpful cooking tricks that will get you perfect results when using rice, eggs or when making dough".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Pot Handle Cover

No more burns - cover up a hot skillet handle with a simple to crochet cover

Tutorial at Patchwork Posse Blog

"I have this skillet that burns me every time I use it.  I’m pretty sure it’s not the skillet’s fault, but I’d like to say it was.  To come up with a quick little fix, I decided to give a try at making a crochet pot handle cover– for the skillet!   The crochet thread is a little more giving than fabric and less bulky and you can really make it customized to the pot handle".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cutting Board

Two shapes, one with a handle and one an octagonal

Tutorial at Sisters What Blog

"I made a Leather Accented Cutting Board. I've been wanting to try to make a cutting board for a long time, but I finally decided to give it a try. I'm very proud to say that I did this COMPLETELY without the husband's help. I lost patience waiting for him to be available, so I finally worked up the courage and just made the cutting boards myself. And guess what? they were ridiculously easy".... Read more