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This recipe for Easy Detroit Style Coney Dog Sauce in 20 Minutes delivers authentic Detroit Style coney sauce flavor using ingredients you can find in any major grocery store. If you grew up in Michigan and have memories of pulling up a seat at the counter of your local Coney […]
In this blog post, we’ll talk about How to Make Homemade Pure Vanilla Extract in 5 Easy Minutes, the origins of vanilla and the qualities of the three primary types. I’ll also share with you my source for Mexican vanilla beans. If you’re an avid baker or simply someone who […]
From time to time readers will reach out to me with questions or comments about recipes, ingredients and equipment. Although I tend to sprinkle a paragraph or two on my favorite products throughout the blog, this 1-Stop Complete Guide to my Kitchen Favorites is an effort to compile a list […]
Level up your holiday rolls and butter game with this recipe for Easy Sweet and Savory Compound Butter 4 Ways. Rum Raisin, Spiced Orange Cranberry, Garlic Herb and Lemon Dill are the four delicious and easy compound butter ideas shared here, but once you have the basics down, you can […]
There are 2 Ways to Slay Your Holiday Gift List Early this year, and I’m going to share with you my bifurcated approach to online purchases and shopping local. Naturally, this post is going to take a food-focused approach to gifting, but the techniques discussed within can be applied across […]
It only takes 12 Minutes for Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs. Do you hate that green ring around hard boiled eggs? Find out how you can master the art of cooking the perfect hard boiled egg every time. We’ve all experienced the disappointment of cracking open a beautifully decorated Easter egg […]
This year, let’s Do Thanksgiving Like a Boss! I’ve heard it said that the best hosts make everything look easy and stylish. Even if you don’t have a small scullery army assisting you with preparations, you still have a formidable arrow in your kitchen quiver. Project management skills, baby! Let’s conserve […]
This recipe for Easy 5-Minute Homemade Herb Rub is fast and oh, so delicious! If you’re hosting for the holidays you need this mix on hand. Even if you’re not, you’ll still want to add this rub to your spice rack. Although I love the mashed potatoes, gravy and other […]
Iโm a proud Michigander โ always have been and always will be. Honestly, how could you not love a state where you can raise your right hand (palm facing out) and point with your left to where you live? It’s how we tell people where to go to find the […]
This recipe for Perfect Basil Almond Pesto calls for blanching the basil first, which preserves its fresh green color. It also substitutes almonds for pine nuts – producing a milder, more basil-focused sauce. Oxidation is an ugly matter Basil pesto has always been a challenge for me. I love the […]
