Author Archives : Amanda

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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BBQ Pulled Pork


Who doesn’t love a good BBQ during the summer with all their favorite foods? My recipe for BBQ pulled pork will bring you back to those summer days regardless of what season it currently is. BBQ pulled pork a big crowd pleaser in my house and makes for a great dish at any event. I generally use a pork shoulder…

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Homemade Pierogi


Nothing like bringing out your Polish heritage than homemade pierogi! This process definitely required time and hard work, but the end result was worth it! Dough Ingredients: 3 cups all purpose flour 2/3 cup of hot water 1/3 cup of cold water 1/2 teaspoon olive oil Pinch of salt Filling Ingredients: 2 red bliss potatoes 1/2 sweet onion copped 1/2…

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