I’ve been wanting to post this recipe for a few years but I was avoiding chocolate for a while. I’ve come back to chocolate in small amounts using only made-from-scratch recipes. Which brought me to publish this recipe for homemade chocolate chips. You’ll be amazed on how quick and easy this recipe is. With just …
How to Make White Beans Creamy
I start a lot of my vegetable soups with a ritualistic soaking of white beans. The white beans I like these days are Cannellini beans (also known as white kidney beans). To get the beans really creamy, after they’ve soaked for at least 8 hours, I cook them again the Instant Pot. You don’t need …
Kitchen Essentials
I believe you start from where you are, with what you have. As you venture into making food you love (and loves you back), you learn and grow. And with growth comes an appreciation for fine tools that not only save time, but make eating a life-long adventure. I’ve learned to fully embrace the art …
Baking with Coconut Flour
Coconut flour is high in fiber and protein, low in carbohydrates, and it’s gluten-free, so you can understand why many folks who follow gluten-free, grain-free lifestyles love coconut flour. It also happens to be faintly sweet, nutritious, and filling. I use it for thickening soups, smoothies, and of course baking. Occasionally I’m asked if the …
How to Make Coconut Milk
Here’s a quick, easy way to make coconut milk with hot water and unsweetened coconut flakes or shredded coconut. It will not have as much fat in it as a commercial can or container of coconut milk, so I recommend using it for recipes that don’t require full-fat coconut milk. There are some commercial sources …
How to Make Mayonnaise
I’m so proud when I manage to re-create the taste of something that I used to buy in a jar. And this is quite simple to make—it just requires a bit of patience as you slowly drizzle the oil into the processor. Homemade mayo is great because you choose the oil to use, and the …