Monthly Archives : February 2016

Measurement Conversion


  When it comes to converting measurements into teaspoons, tablespoons, or cups it can get a little confusing. We don’t always remember everything we learned in elementary school, so here is a really helpful key I like to keep handy when converting measurements for cooking purposes. 16 tablespoons = 1 cup 12 tablespoons = 3/4 cup 10 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons =…

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Perfect Deviled Eggs


  Deviled eggs are perfect appetizers for any party and make delicious snacks too! Ingredients: 14 large eggs 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise 1 heaping tablespoon brown mustard 1 tablespoon sweet relish Pinch of salt Paprika 4-5 green olives Instructions: Take eggs out of the fridge for about 30 minutes prior to boiling (the fresher the eggs, the better). Place pot with water over medium-high heat and…

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Spinach Linguine with Shrimp & Sun Dried Tomatoes


We wait all week for Sunday dinners with the family. Why not wow them with a light and fresh new recipe like this one! Ingredients: 1/2 lb spinach linguine 1/2 lb fresh shrimp 2-3 garlic cloves pressed 4 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon parsley chopped 1/2 tablespoon paprika Salt to taste 6-8 sun dried tomatoes 1/3 cup…

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A Pinch of Salt


When cooking, most recipes call for a pinch of salt, salt to taste, or a specific amount needed to make the dish pop with flavor. I personally found it difficult to get out my salt shaker and pour the salt out to measure amounts, not to mention it makes one heck of a mess. I found one of these awesome…

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Silicone Utensils


One thing I learned after I started cooking was that the cookware and utensils are also an important factor in the cooking process. Silicone utensils are heat resistant, easy to clean, and work great for all your cooking needs. I love the silicone tongs when making hard boiled eggs (which I do every week) because they allow me to have…

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