Tutorial - Make a Micro Batch of Peach Preserves

Recipe Makes Approximately 1/2 Pint

Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"On today's episode of Frugal Living-Squeeze that penny til it squeals... A friend gave me a ginormous New Jersey white peach the other day, it was gorgeous! I could have bitten right into it letting all that great peachy juice run all over myself and enjoyed it for a couple minutes, or... I could take a little time and whip up a Micro Batch of Peach Preserves to be enjoyed for several breakfasts. I opted for the latter"....Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Funfetti Zucchini Cake

Tasty way to use zucchini from your garden

Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"Looking for a great way to try to hide the zucchini in your cake? How about a Funfetti Zucchini Cake! The sprinkles add lots of color and you may just be able to sneak it past the kids:Even if you don't use the sprinkles this is a nice moist cake that would work well with any flavor of frosting your crowd likes. You can make a true white cake by using only egg whites, I made half of the recipe and used one whole egg so mine is more of yellow cake".... Read more

Tutorial - Make Olympics Inspired Pasta Salad

How to dye pasta the colors of the Olympic logo

Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"This Olympic Pasta Salad is a very colorful side dish if you're having folks over to watch the summer games. It's easy to put together and only takes a little time to dye the pasta four colors. I would have dyed it five colors, but I don't have black food dye right now. So I opted to use black olives which also give a little wink and nod to the rings".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Stars and Stripes Eggs

Show your colors with these Stars and Stripes eggs this summer

Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"How about jazzing up the backyard BBQ with some Stars and Stripes Deviled Eggs. Instead of dying the whites, this time I colored them with food writing markers, it was easy and fun. You're only limited by your imagination and um, patience.  Cut the hard boiled eggs in half and pop the yolks into a bowl, mix up your favorite deviled egg recipe, set aside".... Read more

Tutorial - Make Basil Garlic Peppercorn Vinegar

Easy to make flavorful herbal vinegar

Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"This Basil Garlic Peppercorn Vinegar was a great way to use up some extra basil and I wish I could tell you just how amazing the house smelled when the warm vinegar hit the basil... Now that's an air freshener scent they need to sell: I see this vinegar being used for salad dressing and drizzling over tomatoes. Possibly in marinades too. This flavorful herb vinegar couldn't be easier to make, so don't hesitate to whip some up folks".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Chocolate Cupcakes

Recipe has a little coffee for extra flavor

Tutorial at Sweet Yummy Goodies Blog

"I'm back with a super yummy and sweet recipe for you guys! Most everyone loves cupcakes so I thought I would show you guys how you can make your own simply easy chocolate cupcakes! It is really easy to make and doesn't take very long either! I hope you guys will try these delicious cupcakes out! So lets get started".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Chicken Mornay

Classic dish - reworked to lighten the fat content

Tutorial at From My Carolina Home Blog

"When I was in high school, my mother worked as a manager at a local hotel.  She would frequently let me come and have dinner in the restaurant while she was on duty.  They had a dish on the menu I used to get all the time, and haven’t made in years.  Of course, their version was full of fat, and not something I  would want to do today unless some changes were made.  When I scored these individual gratin dishes (aren’t they wonderful with the vegetable motif?), I started thinking about how I could use them. Maybe I could re-invent that mornay. I had just what I needed".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Crepes

This recipe is delicious and lovely

Tutorial at Sweet Yummy Goodies Blog

"Today I'm going to share with you a exciting recipe! This is a french recipe that looks and tastes amazing! So lets get started so that you can make this amazing recipe! In the pictures I tried to recreate a Cafe in Paris because this is a french breakfast/dessert! If you have any questions about this recipe please leave them down below and I would love to help you out".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Oven Baked Chicken Wings

Crispy oven baked chicken wings are a treat

Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"As a self declared Wingaholic, this is dangerous... I'm always excited to try a new way to make them, especially if the wings will be crispy without deep frying in oil. Well, I'm here to tell ya folks, these Crispy Oven Baked Wings using Corn Starch live up to their name! The foil lined baking sheet makes it so much easier to clean-up and the house doesn't smell like frying oil either. Now you can indulge whenever you're inclined".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Pickled Beet Eggs

Pickled Beet Eggs are a special treat for Easter

Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"Here's a blast from the past, a genuine grown-up Easter Egg! I've been making these Amish Pickled Red Beet Eggs at Easter for years now and have to tell you, they are great! The color is beautiful, the flavor pronounced and they can be enjoyed as is, diced in potato salad (actually I suggest sprinkling them in a pile on top for great color), they're pretty as deviled eggs and make a great egg salad sandwich".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Pistachio Brownies

Recipe for gluten free pistachio brownies

Tutorial at Sweep Tight Blog

"You might think these ingredients are the last things in the world you’d want in a brownie, but trust me, the final results are quite satisfying. It took me 15 weeks and over 40 attempts to get it right. A huge thanks to all my classmates that had to taste test all the failures along the way! But they all agreed by the end that this recipe turned out AMAZING. The most difficult part was finding the right pistachio extract".... Read more

Tutorial - Make an Upside Down Apple Cake

A sweet and spicy dessert, this cake is best served warm

Tutorial at Creative Homemaking Blog

"Guys, this is my new favorite dessert! This upside down apple cake recipe bakes in no time and is full of tangy apples, sweet caramel and crunchy peanuts, all in a soft and moist sponge cake. What an amazing combination! I’d also like to take the time and congratulate myself for the quince jam addition which proved to be an awesome idea! I’m just modest like that".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Pork Jelly

An unusual but tasty and light appetizer

Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog

"For years (make that my whole life) I actually hated the pork jelly recipe mainly because I witnessed the making process which involves using pork parts I was not fond of at all (disgusted is a more appropriate word for my feelings). But my parents used to LOVE this recipe, they were even looking for ingredients to make it in summer time to my despair. This used to happen during all of my childhood years and made me think winter food is more on the disgusting side so for years I didn’t appreciate it".... Read more

Tutorial - Make Tea to Aid Your Digestion

Still recovering from food you enjoyed over the holidays?
 
Tutorial at Creative Homemaking Blog

"All the heavy food and piles of cookies and cakes at holidays took a toll on me. I’m not used to eat that much and I normally don’t have so many sweets in such a short period of time so after a couple of meals my tummy decided to give up on me. I felt all bloated and heavy ever since and suffered in silence before I remembered about this amazing de bloating tea recipe made with fennel and anise seeds, ginger and lemon zest".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Breakfast Yogurt Parfait

Sweet way to start your day

Tutorial at Sweet Yummy Goodies Blog

"Hey! I'm back with a new recipe for you guys! It is really Delicious and looks amazing too! I will be posting another recipe really soon, so watch out for that! Okay enough talk, let's get into this!  The ingredients you will need: 1 cup of yogurt, 1 small bowl of chocolate chips, 1 small bowl of granola, a spoon and a bowl shaped cup".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Vanilla Extract

A neighbor gift that is so simple you'll be shocked

Tutorial at Mabey She Made It Blog

"If you want a handmade gift that people LOVE to receive and that is really easy to prepare, I’ve got just the thing–homemade vanilla extract! It won’t add a bunch of calories to your holidays, it’s super useful, and it’s beautiful to boot. And we all know that real vanilla is way better than imitation. So grab a few supplies and let’s make the best homemade gift of the year".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Chicken Vegetable Egg Soup

Chicken soup - a soothing and comforting dish

Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog

"We love soup, especially chicken soup. They’re not only mouth watering but healthy, easy to make and nourishing too. I experimented with various combinations and I find that chicken, vegetables and egg work together wonderfully.  My daughter on the other hand is a very picky eater and even if today she really loves a certain dish, tomorrow she’ll simply loathe it. But luckily for us she always, unconditionally loves eggs! So if I want her to eat about any dish I make, I’ll just add some eggs, make sure they’re pretty visible and then she’s all game".... Read more

Tutorial - Yellow Beans with Herbs Recipe

Hearty, healthy and delicious dish for any occasion

Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog

"This quick recipe is perfect at summer time and what I love about it is that it can be served warm or cold. I am not very keen on eating hot foods these days and this light recipe tastes so refreshing when taken out of the refrigerator. It’s also pretty versatile as more ingredients can be added, as well as more spices if you love spicy food.  I don’t feel like eating heavy this time of year, it’s too hot and I seem to get full easier. So instead of cooking big pots of food I make small dishes. I obviously need quick recipes, I don’t have all the time in the world to spend in the kitchen".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Strawberry Basil Smoothie

Refreshing dessert or a pre-work out drink

Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog

"We’ve had a lot of strawberries this year. So many that at one point I did not know how to handle them. I mean, there’s only so much one could eat. We’ve used our strawberries in so many recipes, I think I’m all set for a whole year, I don’t need any more strawberries in my diet! One of the great ways we consumed our strawberries was through smoothies and I particularly loved the strawberry basil smoothie recipe with black pepper. I love spicy food and I’m a sucker for refreshing, cooling beverages, things this smoothie delivered in just a few minutes".... Read more

Tutorial - Stuffed Tomatoes with Eggplant and Hummus

Quick vegetarian snack or an easy, elegant appetizer

Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog

"When I was a child these delicious tomatoes where a staple at any family party, as appetizers. My mom took pride in making and dressing these up the cutest and most elegant way possible. One could notice right away how much soul she’s put into making these. It’s probably the reason I haven’t made them in ages, I think I got to enjoy them too many years, I’ve come to take this recipe for granted, forgetting how delicious, quick and easy is to make".... Read more