Category: Cooking

Creative ways to use popsicles! At the end of last year, I was managing some swallowing difficulties and relied on popsicles for my diet. Thankfully, I’m feeling much better now, but I’m left with a freezer full of popsicles that I don’t want to eat. Most of them are Outshine fruit popsicles in various flavors,…

Baking with Blue Bonnet I’m really in the mood for some pound cake! I gathered all the ingredients, but… I had someone pick up butter for me, and they returned with Blue Bonnet instead. Can I use that as a substitute?

Teppan Teriyaki Sauce Inquiry I’ve been perfecting my homemade teriyaki sauce for quite some time, fine-tuning the combination of shoyu soy sauce, cooking sake, mirin, brown sugar, and garlic. Typically, I enjoy incorporating my sauces during cooking or right at the end, but I’ve found that teriyaki sauce burns almost instantly on high heat. Recently,…

Has anyone cracked the code for cooking the perfect fried egg in a stainless steel pan? I’m aiming for that gooey yolk—without the bottom turning overcooked—while still achieving that delightful crispy crust (which sounds unappetizing but is truly delicious, haha). I think I succeeded just once! For the past few months, I’ve made it my…

What exactly is “pizza” mozzarella? I’m preparing lasagna and need a block of mozzarella that I can either grate or slice. Can someone explain what “pizza” mozzarella is? What should I purchase?

Ideas Wanted: A Nickname-Inspired Dinner Menu Hey, fellow culinary enthusiasts! My anniversary with my partner is approaching, and I’m looking to whip up a 5-course fine dining dinner at home, inspired by the playful food-themed nicknames we have for one another. I would greatly appreciate any creative ideas or suggestions for each course, using the…

Banana Bread with Alternative Ingredients The recipe suggests using plain yogurt, but I’m wondering if anyone has tried using vanilla yogurt or sour cream instead? Those are the options I have on hand!

Gluten-Free Sheet Pan Recipes Hello everyone! I absolutely love how simple sheet pan meals can be, yet I often neglect to try out new recipes. I’d love to hear your favorite go-to options! Please share!

Backyard Burger Seasoning Recommendations Hey everyone, I’m curious about the seasoning options for burgers. I’ve seen a lot of positive feedback about Lawry’s Seasoned Salt, but I’ve never tried it myself. How does it taste on burgers? Is it enough on its own, or should I add something else? I noticed that it doesn’t include…

Quick and Easy Meal Ideas Hey everyone! I’m on the lookout for some quick meal ideas that can be whipped up in 20-30 minutes. I prefer semi-healthy options, but nothing too extreme. My schedule is packed—I work from 4 PM to midnight and also juggle being a full-time student. I manage to squeeze in workouts…