Use a CD sleeve to package cookies
Giant cookies make great gifts, whether they’re treats for a classroom full of fellow students, a nod to the full belly of delicious foods already eaten, or just a fancy dressed gift of favorite home-cooking. To package them for individual gifting, try a CD sleeve and sticker wrap.
No-dish stoner cooking: “Taco Bell” quesadillas
My boyfriend pointed out the Taco Bell Bold and Creamy Spicy Ranchero sauce at our local grocery. We snagged it, some tortillas and shredded cheese. As my boyfriend pointed out, we got the stuff for 8+ quesadillas at the price of two through the drive-thru. He also proposed this “no-dish” cooking method, which uses ZERO DISHES in preparation. I was skeptical at first. But the prospect of not dirtying a single dish to make dinner intrigued me…
A super easy pear, blue cheese, and honey crostini
This isn’t the first time we’ve delved into combining cheese, pears, and honey. Our fearless copyeditor Caroline whipped up some grilled cheese of the same ilk a few months back. This variation focuses on a sweeter bread and a strong cheese. Cue Challah bread and blue cheese, please!
Why pasta salad is a staple in my house (and probably should be in yours too)
There are three main reasons why I love pasta salad and have made it such a staple in our home: it’s easy, it’s versatile, and, if you follow my tips, it’s healthy.
Can we talk about how this Zojirushi rice cooker changed my life?
I fully recognize that I’m one of the last people on the planet to discover rice cookers. I’m also fully aware that cooking rice shouldn’t be hard, right? It’s just a pan with water. IT’S JUST A PAN WITH WATER. So why can’t I ever make rice without burning it? Why is it always undercooked or burnt and blackened at the bottom of the pan? The answer is simple: I’m stupid and I suck at cooking. I mean, I’m no Megan (sorry, bitch!) but I’m just not very proficient in the kitchen.
Enter the Rice Robot.
How to easily make poached eggs using plastic wrap!
Reader QoB schooled us all on how to use plastic wrap (aka clingfilm) to poach eggs!
Can’t we all just get along: how vegans and omnivores can live together
I am vegan, and my girlfriend is not. We are looking to move in together, and I had always had this (now unrealistic) idea that my home would be a vegan one.
How have other veggies and meat=eaters gotten along, and what are some tips for making everyone happy food wise?
Great idea of the day: Use Skittles to flavor and color your drinks
Aside from using them as a interior design palette, Offbeat Bride showed us that Skittles candies can also be used to color and flavor your drinks!