Category Archives: cooking

1 Hour Grandma Pizza – No Mixer

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Stella

Brian’s back with another good one. I can see making this over the holidays when the family is visiting! What do you think of the optional take on the pizza?

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Essential Knife Skills Every Home Cook MUST Know

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Stella

Most of you probably are skilled cooked, but just in case . . .

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5 Techniques to Instantly Upgrade Your Potatoes

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Stella

One of my favorite chefs, cooking one of my favorite foods – several ways. Which do you think would be your favorite? By the way, last Thanksgiving I tried a new way to do make-ahead mashed potatoes. Mine have, in … Continue reading →

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Make your own salad dressing

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Stella

If you don’t already, you should. What you make is usually far superior (and more healthy, without strange-sounding additives) than anything you can buy in a bottle. I’ll share a couple of videos that I found (and have used recipes … Continue reading →

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How to Make Incredible RICOTTA PASTA (but not the kind you’re thinking of)

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Stella

Okay, I want to try all of these, particularly the one with the Gorgonzola sauce (my favorite blue cheese). Links to the recipes:

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3 Easy Marinades to INSTANTLY UPGRADE Your Cooking

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Stella

Brian presents some options for cooking the protein part of your meal, although I suspect you could sub some firm tofu for the meat, if that’s your thing! I plan to try the aromatic curry marinade on some boneless chicken … Continue reading →

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The Last Meal Before D-Day

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Stella

Max Miller explains another side of D-Day!

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3 Flawless Chocolate Desserts for Beginners

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Stella

I might try one (or more) of these desserts, adapting for low carb. Brian guarantees these recipes to be fool proof, even for beginning bakers.

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How to Make Homemade LIMONCELLO (and why you might not want to)

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Stella

We mentioned in a previous video how limoncello is considered a purely homemade treat by most Italians. The stuff you buy in a store or a restaurant—even in Italy—is really meant for tourists and a far cry from the real … Continue reading →

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Why Italians Love CREAM CHEESE | Easy, Fast & Delicious Cream Cheese Pasta Recipes

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Stella

I never knew that Italians love Philadelphia cream cheese. Did you? Here are three recipes from Eva and Harper that look easy and delicious, and that use cream cheese! Recipes:

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