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Snack Break! Came across this on Pinterest—what do you think? Check it out: https://pin.it/7IwlrGHQM

Looking for a cordless warming mat or tray for potlucks! I attend one every month and I often find my food getting cold while we’re mingling before eating. Outlets are hard to come by, and we sometimes eat outdoors as well. Has anyone come across, tried, or owns a compact cordless food warmer?

Should I freeze lasagne raw or cooked? I recently prepared a large quantity of lasagne sauce in anticipation of some upcoming guests. I want to minimize my time in the kitchen while they’re here. What’s the best approach: should I assemble the lasagne completely with all the layers and freeze it raw? Or would it…

Bananas and Capers: A Culinary Challenge During a chat with my coworkers, one of them suggested an unusual pairing of foods that you’d never expect to see together—bananas and capers. Immediately, I thought, “Challenge accepted!” and now I’m eager to create a dish with these two ingredients. I’m contemplating using green bananas prepared in a…

I ended up with a surplus of white beans! Could anyone share some recipe ideas?

Looking for steak seasoning recommendations! I love cooking steak but have had trouble finding seasonings that don’t end up being too salty. I’ve tried a few brands, and no matter how little I use, they always seem to overpower the flavor. Does anyone have suggestions for seasonings that can help me achieve that delicious, restaurant-quality…

How to Cook Shrimp Separately from Pasta Sauce I usually enjoy incorporating shrimp into my pasta sauce as the finishing touch, but since I’m preparing this dish for an event where some guests have allergies, I need a different approach. What’s the best way to cook the shrimp so that it keeps its tender texture—similar…

Looking for budget-friendly beef cuts for the slow cooker! What are your thoughts on seasoning a variety of inexpensive beef cuts (like top sirloin) and tossing them in a slow cooker for the day? I know this alone won’t make a complete meal, but the goal is to have a stash of tender, seasoned beef…

What’s your go-to late-night snack?

I’m looking for recommendations on the best sharpening stones for my kitchen knives. I’ve tried the Kitchen IQ knife/scissors sharpener, but it barely gets the job done. I’m leaning towards whetstones since they allow for adjustable blade angles. Right now, my knives are so dull that cutting a tomato feels more like juicing it! I…