The Kitchen

Quick and Easy Homemade Basil Pesto Pasta

I recently discovered how easy it is to propagate basil. And by “easy,” I mean that I stuck some cuttings into water. Yeah, that’s it. Within days, they had all sprouted roots. Y’all, I am shocked that it took me 35 years to figure this out. It’s so easy that …

Are Meal Delivery Services Really Worth It?

I’m willing to bet that your social media is flooded with ads for any number of meal delivery services. I know mine is! Whether it’s Home Chef, Blue Apron, Hello Fresh, or any other similar company, these weekly cook-at-home meal kits are skyrocketing in popularity. They do a great job …

Hacks That Will Make Any Box Cake Mix Taste Homemade

Boxed cake mixes are a quick and easy way to make cakes for birthdays or other gatherings. But if we’re being honest here, Betty Crocker can slap that “Super Moist” label on all the boxes she wants — we all know that boxed cake mix tastes like, well, boxed cake …

Luscious Indian Butter Chickpeas and Cauliflower

When I’m searching for something comforting to make for dinner, I almost always gravitate to curry dishes. I used to order takeout every time I craved curry because, to be honest, I had no idea how to make it. Every time I looked up recipes, I just stared at the …

Make This: Crunchy Kale Slaw with Carrots and Bacon

We eat a ton of coleslaw in my home. Aside from the fact that it’s super tasty and easy to make, it happens to be a great way to get kids and picky husbands to eat their vegetables. Although it’s delicious on its own as a side, I particularly enjoy …

Check Out This Recipe for Whole Wheat Soda Bread – No Yeast Needed

I’ve seen a lot of my friends baking bread lately. It seems like every day, another friend of mine is posting beautiful loaves of freshly baked bread on social media. Like, seriously Food Network-worthy shots of sourdough, French bread, and even loaves of sandwich bread. All this extra time everyone …

Foods You Should Never Put in the Freezer

Freezing food is a great way to preserve and cut down on waste. It also means saving money if you buy food in bulk or purchase a lot when items are on sale. Unfortunately, there are some foods that you should never throw in the freezer. Hard-Boiled Eggs Just the …