Poaching shrimp is a really easy and foolproof way to cook shrimp.  Although the technique is very simple it is often difficult to know when the shrimp is done cooking.  Here are some tips using a color and shape guide: (more…)

I’ve passed up a lot of recipes over the years that required chicken stock. For me it was that ‘red flag’ ingredient simply because I didn’t have access to chicken stock…homemade chicken stock that is. I was never a fan of using bouillon cubes because of its MSG content and salty flavor, and making homemade chicken stock just sounded way too complicated. (more…)

Do you ever make a grocery list only to realize later when you are already at the supermarket with your shopping cart ready that you left your list on the kitchen counter? My husband and kids know this very well about me because I often call home to ask them to take a (more…)