Culinary Crash Course Series – Comparing Cookware Materials
*By: Christi Shingara* There are many different cookware materials out to consider when buying pots and pans. So where do you start? The 4 main things to consider when buying pots and pans are heat performance, durability, maintenance, and price. Also, depending on what you will be cooking, some cookware materials fare better than others.…
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Culinary Crash Course Series – Why You Should Consider Meal Planning
*By: Megan Deppen* Welcome to the first installment of our Culinary Crash Course Series. In this series, we will share some basic cooking tips including knife skills, pantry staples, types of pots and pans, etc. I don’t consider myself a novice in the kitchen, but there have been many things I have pondered over the…
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Carrot Cake with a Twist
*By: Linz Bordner* Easter is the perfect time for carrot cake. It is also one of the most popular cakes for birthday celebrations. My favorite part, of course, is the luscious cream cheese frosting. This recipe adds a little twist and incorporates melted white chocolate and orange juice into the frosting which makes for an…
No-Fuss Corned Beef Hash
*By: Megan Deppen* Corned Beef Hash is the perfect go-to dish for your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. This recipe is super delicious, easy to make and the best part is you can have it for breakfast (add an egg), lunch, or dinner. Believe me, you’ll be wanting more than just one serving of this dish!…
Souper Sundays – Lamb and Red Wine Stew
*By: Linz Bordner* With St. Paddy’s Day coming up, I thought this stew would be fitting for the last installment of ‘Souper Sundays’. Chunks of lamb meat and red wine give this stew a rich and hearty flavor. Add an array of vegetables and herbs, and you’ll have a St. Paddy’s Day feast fit for…
How to Make Boozy Irish Bread Pudding!
*By: Christi Shingara* Bread pudding is one of my favorite desserts and with St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to make some! This dessert is also a go-to if you have some day old bread sitting around. You can use any bread that is white-flour based. The types that work…
Souper Sundays – Tikka Masala Soup
*By: Linz Bordner* Tikka Masala is a staple Indian dish you may have heard of before. Juicy pieces of chicken are simmered in a cream-based sauce with an array of fragrant spices added. Garam masala blend includes key spices such as black pepper, dried chilies, cinnamon, cardamom, and coriander, which gives the tikka masala a…
Souper Sundays – Coconut Curry Soup with Chicken, Chickpeas, and Hearty Greens
*By: Linz Bordner * This week’s Souper Sunday feature is Coconut Curry Soup. Chicken, chickpeas, hearty greens, and an array of Thai spices make this soup extra healthy and delicious! It is also super easy to make and will take you about 30 minutes total. We like to serve with warmed pita bread for delightful…
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Whole30 Classic Chili
*By: Megan Deppen* A few weeks ago, I posted about my experience doing the Whole30 Program. Now, I want to share a delicious and healthy Classic Chili recipe from the book The Whole30 – The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom. Check out the video and recipe below. Have you made any Whole30…
Souper Sundays – Zuppa Toscana (Tuscan Soup)
By: Linz Bordner Zuppa Toscana is one of my favorite Souper Sunday soups. Bacon, sausage, potatoes, and kale make this soup so flavorful and filling. Spicy sausage and red pepper flakes give it some kick, however if your not a fan of spicy, then substitute regular sausage and omit the flakes. Ingredients: · 16 oz…
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Sous Vide – A New and More Precise Method of Cooking
*By: Megan Deppen* A few years ago my husband introduced me to a new cooking method called the Sous Vide (pronounced sue-veed) and I definitely had my doubts about it. I thought, how can cooking your food in a sealed bag, submerged in water turn out to be appetizing? Well, I’m here to tell you that…
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Souper Sundays – Italian Wedding Soup
*By: Linz Bordner* No other soup says romance like Italian Wedding Soup. Mini meatballs, delicate broth, and whimsical round pasta are the standouts of this timeless dish. Here is a great recipe from one of my favorite chef’s, Giada de Laurentiis, who is a trusted source when it comes to any Italian fare. We added…
A No Fuss Valentine’s Day Meal for Two
*By: Megan Deppen* My husband and I love to cook, so our favorite place to have a Valentine’s Day meal is right in the comfort of our home, and this year is no different. Below is a simple, but delicious meal to make for you and your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Bon Appetit! Steak…
Souper Sundays – Ultimate Potato Soup!
*By: Linz Bordner* Here’s a Super Soup to serve for your Super Bowl festivities! It’s the Ultimate Potato Soup and it’s rich and hearty in flavor. It’s made in just one pot and is loaded with bacon, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and creamy potato goodness. You may need to squeeze in an extra workout after…
Easy and Decadent Chocolate Pot de Crème
*By: Linz Bordner* One of my favorite go-to desserts that you can make ahead of time or same day (just allow 4 hours for chilling) is Chocolate Pot de Crème. It’s the perfect dessert to serve at a dinner party or after a romantic meal (Valentine’s Day, maybe?). It’s rich, chocolatey, decadent, and in my…
Souper Sundays – Asian Dumpling Soup (Potsticker Soup)
*By: Linz Bordner* We have another great soup recipe courtesy of The Modern Proper. It’s an Easy Asian Dumpling Soup (Potsticker Soup), which is full of flavor and super healthy. The star ingredient are Potstickers, or Chinese dumplings, which are steamed on one side and pan-fried on the other and usually filled with pork. Add…
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The Whole30 Program – My Experience
*By: Megan Deppen* It’s a new year and like many of us, we want to start the year off right, which usually means exercising and eating healthy. A few years ago, I heard about the Whole30 Program from my sister and was curious to try it out for myself. I thought, clean eating for 30…
Souper Sundays: Tortilla Soup
*By: Linz Bordner* This week is part deuce of Souper Sundays, and we are featuring an easy Tortilla Soup recipe courtesy of The Modern Proper (www.themodernproper.com). Tortilla Soup is a classic Mexican soup, which is traditionally flavored with tomatoes, garlic, onions, and chilies. This recipe takes some short cuts from the traditional version, but still…
Souper Sundays!
*By: Linz Bordner* Every Sunday through February we will be featuring a different soup recipe, hence “Souper Sundays!” From your traditional chicken noodle and chili to more adventurous and exotic flavors such as coconut curry and Zuppa Toscana (Tuscan Soup), we are covering it all! These soups have been a staple in our house every Sunday…
Charcuterie Board 101
*By: Linz Bordner* A charcuterie board, otherwise known as a meat and cheese board, is a great way to display a grand assortment of meats, cheeses, and finger foods while creating a conversation piece among guests. Before you can create your work of art, you have to do some planning. First, you need to figure…
Hot Chocolate Challenge
*By: Christi Shingara, Linz Bordner & Megan Deppen* Hot chocolate is the go-to drink during the winter months, and we decided it would be fun to perform a hot chocolate challenge. The concept of this challenge was to compare the taste difference between a low, middle and high-priced hot chocolate and to determine if cost…
Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies That Are Vegan Too!
*By: Christi Shingara* Chocolate chip cookies have always been a favorite of mine since I was a little girl. My mom always made the best (yes, I may be biased!), using the recipe right off the Nestle Toll House Morsels packaging. I remember after she made the batch, I would take a bunch, eat one…
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Fun Holiday Traditions
*By: Megan Deppen* I’m always excited for the holidays to come around because two of my new favorite traditions that I started last year with my niece and nephew is decorating gingerbread houses and baking sugar cookies. Their gingerbread houses this year were Peppa Pig and PJ Masks themed and let me tell you even…
A Three-Course Meal That is Healthy and Tastes Good Too!
*By: Christi Shingara* I’m not one to do cleanses or diets. I try to live by the mantra “everything in moderation.” However, a few years ago I did try the Whole30. If you aren’t familiar with the Whole30, it’s a 30-day clean-eating plan designed to revamp your eating habits by eliminating certain “toxic” foods. I…
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Tis’ the Season for Some Mulled Wine!
*By: Christi Shingara* During my days as a NYC bartender mulled wine was always on the menu around the holidays. It is fairly easy to make and equally easy to drink. It is probably one of my favorite seasonal drinks other than the traditional eggnog. I first learned about mulled wine through my European friends,…
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