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    How-To Recipes

    Are you the type to Google "how to...", well, everything? I definitely fall into that category, and being that you've ended up on this page, maybe you do, as well. :)

    In addition to the majority of full recipes on this website, I wanted to create a space for how-to tips and techniques that you can sub in to your already favorite recipes for a new twist without starting from scratch.

    For instance, whipped cream. The best, right? But it can get weepy and blah if not eaten right away. Enter stabilized whipped cream. Truly a game-changer!

    Same goes for oven roasted peppers. If you don't have a gas stovetop (I'm working with electric here), this how to roast poblano peppers in the oven post is a go-to.

    And I bet you can imagine a favorite dessert recipe of yours that could be made even better with a crumb topping.

    Plan to see more how-to tips, tutorials, and techniques on this page as it grows.

    • Ground spices and cinnamon sticks on a cake stand.
      Make Your Own Pie Spices (Apple + Pumpkin)
    • Two halves of a ciabatta panini stacked on top of one another.
      How to Use a Cast Iron Panini Press
    • Fluffy gelatin-stabilized whipped cream in a bowl with a spatula.
      Stabilized Whipped Cream
    • Baked cornbread croutons on a sheet pan.
      Cornbread Croutons
    • Three ground beef tacos in a holder.
      How to Make Taco Meat (Beef or Turkey)
    • A glass jar filled with toasted coconut flakes.
      How to Toast Coconut
    • All of the taco seasoning ingredients poured into a bowl before mixing together.
      The Best Homemade Taco Seasoning
    • Roasted mini peppers on a serve plate garnished with fresh herbs.
      Air Fryer Roasted Mini Peppers
    • Tablespoon-size blobs of tomato paste on parchment paper.
      How to Freeze Tomato Paste
    • A bunch of six ripe bananas.
      How to Freeze Bananas
    • A pile of chiffonade cut basil on a cutting board.
      How to Chiffonade Basil
    • Baked tortilla strips in a small ceramic bowl.
      Baked Tortilla Strips
    • Baked croutons on a rimmed baking sheet.
      How to Make Croutons
    • Frozen spinach leaves added to a smoothie in a blender.
      How to Freeze Spinach
    • A container of whole white button mushrooms.
      How to Clean Mushrooms Before Cooking
    • A wooden spoon scooping caramelized onions in a saucepan.
      How to Caramelize Onions
    • Three whole roasted garlic heads on a plate.
      How to Roast Garlic
    • Risotto cakes on a plate with one cut in half to show melted cheese.
      Leftover Risotto Cakes
    • Pico de gallo in a serving bowl with a spoon
      How to Make Pico de Gallo
    • A ceramic milk carton hovering above a mason jar of coffee swirled with milk after pouring some in
      Cold Brew Coffee with Almond Brown Sugar Syrup
    • All five spices in this chai blend segmented out in a small ceramic bowl
      Homemade Chai Spice Recipe
    • A roasted poblano pepper on a baking sheet.
      How to Roast Poblano Peppers in the Oven
    • Cake batter in a baking dish topped with crumb topping.
      How to Make Crumb Topping
    • Two jars of vanilla extract: one with vanilla beans and one also with orange rind.
      Homemade Vanilla Extract (two kinds!)
    • Ranch seasoning ingredients in a small bowl before being mixed up.
      How to Make Homemade Ranch Seasoning
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    I'm Alyssa, and welcome to my food blog. Here you can find a variety of food and drink recipes, running the gamut from better-for-you main dishes to holiday fare, and from lighter bites to some serious desserts. All with the occasional cocktail recipe thrown in for good measure, too.

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