DRINKS
Michelada Mexican beer and tomato or clamato juice DELICIOUS
Christmas 2020 saw us in lockdown that closed/cancelled all festivities.
So to support some local bars we ordered a couple of cocktail kits.
In 2021 we went on a cocktail kick. This started because of Covid and lockdowns.
Mai Tai with orgeat which is new to us
Rob Roy required bitters which we had never bought
Peach Cosmo - FAIL
Bloody Caesar
CONDIMENTS
Ketchup
Garlic Butter
BBQ sauce has ketchup
BBQ sauce no ketchup
Hoisin sauce
JAM
Strawberry Jam breadmaker Tangerine lemon cinnamon marmalade
BREAKFAST
Low Carb Coconut Flour Pancakes
Raspberry Pancakes
Sour Cream Pancakes with Blueberry Compote
French Toast Cinnamon Pancakes
Potato cakes Mom's recipe
Pumpkin spiced pancakes gluten free
Fluffy gluten free pancakes BEST EVER
Mulligatawny Soup chicken
Asian Meatball Soup
Cream of Chicken Soup
Broccoli Soup
Lazy Tomato Soup
Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
Pork Stock
No Cream of Celery Soup
Fish Chowder
SOUP
Malaysian Coconut Curry ShrimpMulligatawny Soup chicken
Asian Meatball Soup
Cream of Chicken Soup
Broccoli Soup
Lazy Tomato Soup
Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
Pork Stock
No Cream of Celery Soup
Fish Chowder
Vietnamese Noodle Soup or Pho with shrimp
SALAD AND DRESSINGS
Honey Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette
Chez Bob Caesar salad John's favourite from my Bob Blumer cookbook
Caesar salad dressing NEW 2020 15 Minute Meals no eggs
Kale and Brussels Sprout's Salad
Ploughman's Salad
Creamy Dijon Potato Salad
Kale and Brussels Sprout's Salad
Ploughman's Salad
Creamy Dijon Potato Salad
Potato Salad Blender Dressing
Magic Pan Salad Dressings goes way back to the 80s with some memories
Marinated Tomato Salad NEW 2019
Magic Pan Salad Dressings goes way back to the 80s with some memories
Marinated Tomato Salad NEW 2019
Creamy lemon dressing NEW 2021
DIPS
Hummus chickpeas
Hummus chickpeas
Tzatziki John's recipe
Onion Cheese Ball John's recipe
Shrimp Dipping Sauce originally from New York City 1980s Beefsteak Charlie's
Trio of Asian Dipping Sauces
Layered Nacho Dip long time family favourite
Pate chicken
Apple Caramel Dip
GRAVIES/SAUCES
OnionMustard Marcus Wareing recipe great with lamb, chicken or fish
Chimichurri
Gingered Beef with Peppers John cooked this
Ginger Beef (2018)
Chili
Beef and Pork Meatloaf
Beef and Lamb Greek Meat Pies
GREEK MEAT PIE - Kreatopita
Meatloaf with Spinach
Beef Skewers
Impossible Cheeseburger Pie
Cabbage Rolls
Perfect Prime Rib
SANDWICHES
JUNK FOOD
Poutine
BEEF
Stuffed Flank Steak Mom's recipeGingered Beef with Peppers John cooked this
Ginger Beef (2018)
Chili
Beef and Pork Meatloaf
Beef and Lamb Greek Meat Pies
GREEK MEAT PIE - Kreatopita
Meatloaf with Spinach
Beef Skewers
Impossible Cheeseburger Pie
Cabbage Rolls
Perfect Prime Rib
CHICKEN
Buffalo Chicken BitesSticky Chicken better and quicker than the next recipe
Sticky Chicken
Oven Fried Chicken
Gluten free fried chicken easiest best
Easy Chicken Mozzarella
Spanish Stew Chicken Thighs with Chorizo
Jambalaya from NOLA with sausage and shrimp
Cabbage and Chicken Stew
Citrus Chicken with Peppers
Chicken Divan my sister's recipe from the 80s. 2019 - slow cooker recipe incl. Homemade chicken soup for chicken divan OR you can substitute a cup of sour cream for any cream of can soup!
Chicken a la Orange my mother's recipe
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Arugula Salad
Spicy Chicken Kabobs with Blue Cheese Dip
Ultimate Chicken Fingers/Tenders with air fryer option GF
Buffalo Chicken Wings - Deep Fryer
Penne with Vodka Sauce
Bolognese Sauce with veal been making it since 1999
Mushroom Bolognese Vegan GF from a Longo's cooking class we took
Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce
Beef Pork Bolognese Sauce better than the above
Classic lasagna
Pasta with mushrooms and brie
Brie bacon pastaEasy sticky sesame cauliflower NEW 2020
Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Cinnamon raisin quick bread NEW 2020 the best!!!! Quick easy delicious
Cinnamon Spice Applesauce Bread
GF Carrot Cake gluten free and healthy
SCONES
Crema di Latte
Sticky Date Pudding
Blueberry Pear Cobbler
Dirt Pie
Lemon Mousse quickest most delicious dessert
Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse no bake
Easy Chicken Mozzarella
Spanish Stew Chicken Thighs with Chorizo
Jambalaya from NOLA with sausage and shrimp
Cabbage and Chicken Stew
Citrus Chicken with Peppers
Chicken Divan my sister's recipe from the 80s. 2019 - slow cooker recipe incl. Homemade chicken soup for chicken divan OR you can substitute a cup of sour cream for any cream of can soup!
Chicken a la Orange my mother's recipe
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Arugula Salad
Spicy Chicken Kabobs with Blue Cheese Dip
Ultimate Chicken Fingers/Tenders with air fryer option GF
Buffalo Chicken Wings - Deep Fryer
Chicken nuggets (General Tao) with maple chile glaze Chasing Flavor
Oven baked spicy BBQ chicken quarters
Turkey Meatloaf
Greek Meat Pies/spanakopita NOT gluten free but could use lettuce/endive
Lemon Lamb Chops
TURKEY
Squash and Turkey BakeTurkey Meatloaf
LAMB
Shepherd's PieGreek Meat Pies/spanakopita NOT gluten free but could use lettuce/endive
Lemon Lamb Chops
Cumin lamb sweet peppers onion kebabs
Shoulder Lamb Chops
Teriyaki Orange Lamb Chops
Sunday Dinner Lamb
Lamb Shanks in STOUT revised 2023 to gluten free and slow cooker
Shoulder Lamb Chops
Teriyaki Orange Lamb Chops
Sunday Dinner Lamb
Lamb Shanks in STOUT revised 2023 to gluten free and slow cooker
Doner kebab delicious makes a perfect gyro - can use beef/pork also
Roast Pork Belly
Slow Cooker Ribs John thinks these are the best ribs ever!
Pork Piccata
PORK
Pork Stew with BeerRoast Pork Belly
Slow Cooker Ribs John thinks these are the best ribs ever!
Pork Piccata
Slow cooker pork roast good but the gravy is amazing
Braised Pork Chops with Cabbage and Red Potatoes
Pulled Pork also been around for a long time
Pork Meatloaf with Apple and Sage
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Braised Pork Chops with Cabbage and Red Potatoes
Pulled Pork also been around for a long time
Pork Meatloaf with Apple and Sage
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Herb crusted thick pork chops GF don't bother with brining
Lemon and ketchup oven pork chops
Steamed pork and cabbage dumplings mid 80s Szechuan recipe
DUCK
Crispy duck in lettuce cups NEW 2020 first time making duck
ASIAN
Chicken sate dumplings from Bamboo Big Island HawaiiSteamed pork and cabbage dumplings mid 80s Szechuan recipe
Gluten free dumpling wrappers
Ground Pork with Green Beans use siracha sesame seeds lemon
Moo Shu Pork perfect with leftover roast pork
Pork Double Cooked
Sweet and Sour Pork
Chicken Wings
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Bok Choy
Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
Ginger Beef excellent and quick
Sweet and Sour Stir fry
Beef and Veggie Stir Fry
Thai Beef Koftas
Asian Chicken Wraps P.F. Chang's copycat
Slow Cooker General Tso's Chicken
Ground Pork with Green Beans use siracha sesame seeds lemon
Moo Shu Pork perfect with leftover roast pork
Pork Double Cooked
Sweet and Sour Pork
Chicken Wings
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Bok Choy
Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
Ginger Beef excellent and quick
Sweet and Sour Stir fry
Beef and Veggie Stir Fry
Thai Beef Koftas
Asian Chicken Wraps P.F. Chang's copycat
Slow Cooker General Tso's Chicken
Easy GF General Tso chicken NEW 2020 double the sauce
General Tao's Chicken NEW 2021 Longo's cooking class
Thai steak salad NEW 2020
Asian seared beef with noodle salad and ginger dressing NEW 2020 15 Minute Meals
Thai steak salad NEW 2020
Asian seared beef with noodle salad and ginger dressing NEW 2020 15 Minute Meals
Roast pork spring rolls NEW 2020 perfect for leftover pork - use food processor
Korean meatball lettuce wraps NEW 2020 excellent
Easy stir fried pineapple pork perfect for leftover pork
Singapore Noodles NEW 2020 great with pork belly
Peanut noodles NEW 2021
Butter Chicken
Pork Vindaloo with Tumeric Cabbage
Curry
Chinese Curry Chicken just like Montreal House of Wong
Aloo Gobi
Onion Bhajis my new and improved recipe
Guacamole
Fish tacos
INDIAN
Koftas appetizer or lunch meatlessButter Chicken
Pork Vindaloo with Tumeric Cabbage
Curry
Chinese Curry Chicken just like Montreal House of Wong
Aloo Gobi
Onion Bhajis my new and improved recipe
MEXICAN
Fajitas can be vegetarian, fish, beef, chicken, pork, lambGuacamole
Fish tacos
Lobster shrimp tacos NEW 2020 best sauce mixture for any fish tacos
Beef nachos NEW 2020 John
GF tortillas NEW 2020
Taco salad
Pork and Beef spanakopita - not GF
Greek meatballs - veal
Thai Meatballs
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Sweet and Sour Meatballs - pineapple Betty Crocker
Turkey Meatballs
Pork and Beef Meatballs for spaghetti - John's recipe
MEATBALLS
Pork and Beef spanakopita - not GF
Greek meatballs - veal
Thai Meatballs
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Sweet and Sour Meatballs - pineapple Betty Crocker
Turkey Meatballs
Pork and Beef Meatballs for spaghetti - John's recipe
Pork meatballs with apricot glaze 2023 GF
Lemon Basil Shrimp
Shrimp on the Barbie
Shrimp Creole
Imperial Shrimps
Crabs
Cilantro Lime Honey Salmon with mayo
Shrimp Aquachile
Teriyaki Salmon
Crispy Salmon with Butter
Maple Glazed Salmon
Shrimp and Kielbasa Jambalaya 2
Shrimp and Kielbasa Jambalaya
Citrus Snapper with Dukkah Spiced Greens
Salmon cakes NEW 2020 use canned salmon also add Old Bay seasoning
Crispy baked haddock NEW 2020
FISH
Seared Scallops with LemonLemon Basil Shrimp
Shrimp on the Barbie
Shrimp Creole
Imperial Shrimps
Crabs
Cilantro Lime Honey Salmon with mayo
Shrimp Aquachile
Teriyaki Salmon
Crispy Salmon with Butter
Maple Glazed Salmon
Shrimp and Kielbasa Jambalaya 2
Shrimp and Kielbasa Jambalaya
Citrus Snapper with Dukkah Spiced Greens
Salmon cakes NEW 2020 use canned salmon also add Old Bay seasoning
Crispy baked haddock NEW 2020
Fish and chips NEW 2020
Cilantro lime shrimp lettuce wraps NEW 2020
Mussels with spicy tomato vodka sauce NEW 2020 first time making mussels
Shrimp rolls NEW 2020 just like a lobster roll
Ginger soy glazed haddock NEW 2020 even John liked it
Fried tuna sticks with wasabi sauce NEW 2020 John liked it rice flour tempura mix
Crispy parmesan haddock NEW 2020 a favourite
Haddock and shrimp chowder NEW 2021
PASTA
Carbonara with pancettaPenne with Vodka Sauce
Bolognese Sauce with veal been making it since 1999
Mushroom Bolognese Vegan GF from a Longo's cooking class we took
Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce
Beef Pork Bolognese Sauce better than the above
Classic lasagna
Pasta with mushrooms and brie
Brie bacon pasta
Lemon parmesan chicken Alfredo could use shrimp, pancetta, mushrooms. Rotisserie chicken
Steamed Lemon Asparagus with tomatoes and mushrooms
Steamed Lemon Broccoli
Golden Crusted Brussels Sprouts
Braised Red Cabbage
Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
Roasted Cauliflower
Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Poppers great for lunch
VEGETABLES
Steamed Lemon Asparagus with tomatoes and mushrooms
Steamed Lemon Broccoli
Golden Crusted Brussels Sprouts
Braised Red Cabbage
Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
Roasted Cauliflower
Korean sticky cauliflower New 2020
Sauteed Kale
Irish (Mushy) Peas
English Mushy Peas
Roasted Mushrooms 3 recipes
Mushroom Risotto from an LCBO cooking class
Broccoli and Cheese Smashed Potatoes
Broccoli Fritters great for lunch
Au Gratin Potatoes long time favourite 2020 add cauliflower/broccoli
French Fries - Deep Fryer
Spanakopitas spinach
Colcannon Mom's recipe
Cauliflower "Fried Rice" with Ginger and Soy
Sausage Stuffing
GFJules Gluten free flatbreads NEW 2021 made twice didn't work
Indian spiced chickpea flatbread GF
Irish soda bread - sweet or savoury GF
Pastry GF food processor 2023
Sauteed Kale
Irish (Mushy) Peas
English Mushy Peas
Roasted Mushrooms 3 recipes
Mushroom Risotto from an LCBO cooking class
Broccoli and Cheese Smashed Potatoes
Broccoli Fritters great for lunch
Au Gratin Potatoes long time favourite 2020 add cauliflower/broccoli
French Fries - Deep Fryer
Spanakopitas spinach
Colcannon Mom's recipe
SIDES
Garlic Mushroom QuinoaCauliflower "Fried Rice" with Ginger and Soy
Sausage Stuffing
AIR FRYER NEW 2021
Grilled cheese
Onion bhajis - use small muffin tin
Hamburgers
Bacon
BREAD (SAVOURY)
Apple Cheddar Quick Bread great with stews
Cheesy Dilly Bread
Onion Herb Bread
Mozzarella Bread
Sweet Potato Bread Against The Grain
High Fiber Sandwich Bread Against The Grain
Flatbread
Naan bread new 2019
Gluten Free Pizza Crust
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Pastry Mix EXCELLENT
Pretzel Rolls no breadmaker required
Breadmaker Pretzel Rolls
Red Lobster Cheese Biscuits not gluten free
Red Lobster Cheese Biscuits Gluten Free
Rosemary Yogurt Biscuits
Keto gluten-free biscuits perfect
Yorkshire Pudding
Jalapeno Biscuits Against The Grain
Quiche long time favourite NEW 2019 contains GF options
Homemade Bisquick mix using GF flour for quiche above
Mini Gorgonzola Cranberry tarts appetizer not GF
Gluten free flatbread
Cheesy Dilly Bread
Onion Herb Bread
Mozzarella Bread
Sweet Potato Bread Against The Grain
High Fiber Sandwich Bread Against The Grain
Flatbread
Naan bread new 2019
Gluten Free Pizza Crust
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Pastry Mix EXCELLENT
Pretzel Rolls no breadmaker required
Breadmaker Pretzel Rolls
Red Lobster Cheese Biscuits not gluten free
Red Lobster Cheese Biscuits Gluten Free
Rosemary Yogurt Biscuits
Keto gluten-free biscuits perfect
Yorkshire Pudding
Jalapeno Biscuits Against The Grain
Quiche long time favourite NEW 2019 contains GF options
Homemade Bisquick mix using GF flour for quiche above
Mini Gorgonzola Cranberry tarts appetizer not GF
Gluten free flatbread
Pizza rolls GF
Indian spiced chickpea flatbread GF
Irish soda bread - sweet or savoury GF
Pastry GF food processor 2023
BREADMAKER
BREAD (SWEET)
Blueberry banana loaf NEW 2020 John loved
Tons of Blueberries Coffee CakeCinnamon Raisin Bread
Cinnamon raisin quick bread NEW 2020 the best!!!! Quick easy delicious
Cinnamon Spice Applesauce Bread
GF Cinnamon Roll Cake NEW 2020 half the icing, mix filling with batter, add raisins.
GF Carrot Cake gluten free and healthy
Carrot cake NEW 2020 icing makes too much
Better carrot cake NEW 2021
GF Corn bread use brown sugar
Gingerbread - my mother's recipe
BUNS/MUFFINS/DANISH/DONUTS
SCONES
DESSERT
Crema di Latte
Sticky Date Pudding
Blueberry Pear Cobbler
Dirt Pie
Lemon Mousse quickest most delicious dessert
Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse no bake
Avocado key lime pie vegan no bake
Crustless Blueberry Pie
ICE CREAM using an ice cream maker updated July 2019
BAKING
Hummingbird Cake
Black Bean Brownies Gluten free
Coconut Chocolate and Peanut Butter Squares Longo's cooking class
One bowl lemon brownies NEW 2020
Lemon cream cheese cake NEW 2020
ICE CREAM using an ice cream maker updated July 2019
- Fresh Raspberry
- Frozen Berries
- Lemon
- Cranberry
BAKING
Hummingbird Cake
Black Bean Brownies Gluten free
Coconut Chocolate and Peanut Butter Squares Longo's cooking class
One bowl lemon brownies NEW 2020
Lemon cream cheese cake NEW 2020
Blueberry breakfast crumb cake NEW 2020
Mexican hot chocolate cookies NEW 2020
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies John says better than Reeces Pieces
Loaded Cowboy Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies
Rich Peanut Butter Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
ALMOND BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES I would add raisins
Three Ingredient Macaroons
Cranberry meltaway cookies
3 Step No Bake Chocolate Coconut Cashew Bars
Lasagna
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies John says better than Reeces Pieces
Loaded Cowboy Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies
Rich Peanut Butter Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
ALMOND BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES I would add raisins
Three Ingredient Macaroons
Cranberry meltaway cookies
3 Step No Bake Chocolate Coconut Cashew Bars
Lemon snowcap cookies NEW 2020
GF chocolate dipped gingersnaps NEW 2020 definitely a keeper
CHEESECAKE
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Raspberry Cheesecake
Cheesecake Brownies
Chocolate Cheesecake with Sour Cream Icing
Lemon Cheesecake
CHEESECAKE
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Raspberry Cheesecake
Cheesecake Brownies
Chocolate Cheesecake with Sour Cream Icing
Lemon Cheesecake
COOKING TIPS
Lasagna
Leave space between the sheets.
cover with foil before baking - will create steam and cook the no boil sheets better for 15 minutes then remove and continue for 25 minutes.
For every pound of ground beef, a good rule of thumb is to add about 1/4 teaspoon baking soda and to let the meat sit for about 15 minutes before cooking. From there, you can throw the ground beef in a hot, dry pan and cook it up.
Use mason lids to shape eggs.
Use coconut milk instead of chicken broth in soup recipes. This is especially handy if you need to make a vegetarian recipe.
Melt butter in microwave and brush it on the bread once it is toasted. No more holes in your bread as you try to butter it.
Grate frozen/cold butter to quickly get to room temperature.
Put the measured butter in a baggie and run it under hot water to melt it.
Recipes always call for two tablespoons of tomato paste and then you are stuck with the rest of the can. I either put the rest in an ice cube tray or else freeze it by tablespoon on a cookie sheet and then store it in a baggie.
An even better way once you have taken what you need is to remove the lid from the bottom, push the paste towards the top and then freeze. Once frozen you can simply cut it into portions and freeze in a baggie.
To prevent fresh parsley from spoiling before I get a chance to use it all, I place washed sprigs in an ice cube tray, then fill the tray with water. After the cubes are frozen, I store them in a freezer bag. This makes it easy to pull out as many as needed and drop them in soups and stews. I think this would work for most herbs.
Use the leftover condiments that are too good to throw out. Add water or stock to them and use in soups, meat loafs or even pour over a roast.
Need a seasoning for a stir fry? Use Italian bottled salad dressing.
Ends of vegetables go into a baggie to add to soups. Even cooked vegetables such as leftover mashed potatoes can be saved to be used and as an added bonus they thicken the soup.
Use a turkey carcass to make the stock for the next holiday dinner. It cuts down on the work on the day and makes for a much tastier gravy.
Fruit flies? Put some apple cider vinegar into a bowl. Cover the top tightly with plastic wrap. Punch a few holes into the top of the wrap with a knife and set it near to where you are having the fruit fly problem.
Stale bread makes great croutons. Mix the stale cut up bread with various flavoured oils and some garlic and roast. They can them be frozen.
Storing flour in the freezer keeps the bugs out if you have the room.
Put a bay leaf in an opened bag of flour - it will keep the bugs away.
A crockpot is a great way to serve something at a buffet. I would take mine to my sister's for Christmas dinner. I make the mashed potatoes ahead of time and then use the crockpot to heat them up and serve.
When using eggs it helps to bring them to room temperature. But if you haven't planned in advance then there is a quick tip to help; you can put the eggs in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes to gently take off the chill out.
Freeze a lemon if you are going to need grated lemon peel for a recipe, it is much easier.
AND for cleaning up:
Spray Cleaner
1 16 oz empty spray bottle
water
2 T white vinegar
3 drops of liquid dish washing soap
Fill bottle with water almost to the top, add vinegar and liquid soap. Top with spray assembly, secure tightly. Turn bottle over about 10 times to mix the vinegar and liquid soap with the water without creating suds.
For every pound of ground beef, a good rule of thumb is to add about 1/4 teaspoon baking soda and to let the meat sit for about 15 minutes before cooking. From there, you can throw the ground beef in a hot, dry pan and cook it up.
Use mason lids to shape eggs.
Use coconut milk instead of chicken broth in soup recipes. This is especially handy if you need to make a vegetarian recipe.
Butter
amount, in cups (c)
⅛ cup
¼ cup
⅓ cup
⅜ cup
½ cup
⅝ cup
⅔ cup
¾ cup
⅞ cup
1 cup
⅛ cup
¼ cup
⅓ cup
⅜ cup
½ cup
⅝ cup
⅔ cup
¾ cup
⅞ cup
1 cup
amount, in grams (g)
30 g
55 g
75 g
85 g
115 g
140 g
150 g
170 g
195 g
225 g
30 g
55 g
75 g
85 g
115 g
140 g
150 g
170 g
195 g
225 g
amount, in ounces (oz)
1 oz
2 oz
2.6 oz
3 oz
4 oz
5 oz
5.3 oz
6 oz
6.9 oz
7.9 oz
1 oz
2 oz
2.6 oz
3 oz
4 oz
5 oz
5.3 oz
6 oz
6.9 oz
7.9 oz
Melt butter in microwave and brush it on the bread once it is toasted. No more holes in your bread as you try to butter it.
Grate frozen/cold butter to quickly get to room temperature.
Put the measured butter in a baggie and run it under hot water to melt it.
Recipes always call for two tablespoons of tomato paste and then you are stuck with the rest of the can. I either put the rest in an ice cube tray or else freeze it by tablespoon on a cookie sheet and then store it in a baggie.
An even better way once you have taken what you need is to remove the lid from the bottom, push the paste towards the top and then freeze. Once frozen you can simply cut it into portions and freeze in a baggie.
To prevent fresh parsley from spoiling before I get a chance to use it all, I place washed sprigs in an ice cube tray, then fill the tray with water. After the cubes are frozen, I store them in a freezer bag. This makes it easy to pull out as many as needed and drop them in soups and stews. I think this would work for most herbs.
Use the leftover condiments that are too good to throw out. Add water or stock to them and use in soups, meat loafs or even pour over a roast.
Need a seasoning for a stir fry? Use Italian bottled salad dressing.
Ends of vegetables go into a baggie to add to soups. Even cooked vegetables such as leftover mashed potatoes can be saved to be used and as an added bonus they thicken the soup.
Use a turkey carcass to make the stock for the next holiday dinner. It cuts down on the work on the day and makes for a much tastier gravy.
Fruit flies? Put some apple cider vinegar into a bowl. Cover the top tightly with plastic wrap. Punch a few holes into the top of the wrap with a knife and set it near to where you are having the fruit fly problem.
Stale bread makes great croutons. Mix the stale cut up bread with various flavoured oils and some garlic and roast. They can them be frozen.
Storing flour in the freezer keeps the bugs out if you have the room.
Put a bay leaf in an opened bag of flour - it will keep the bugs away.
A crockpot is a great way to serve something at a buffet. I would take mine to my sister's for Christmas dinner. I make the mashed potatoes ahead of time and then use the crockpot to heat them up and serve.
When using eggs it helps to bring them to room temperature. But if you haven't planned in advance then there is a quick tip to help; you can put the eggs in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes to gently take off the chill out.
Freeze a lemon if you are going to need grated lemon peel for a recipe, it is much easier.
AND for cleaning up:
Spray Cleaner
1 16 oz empty spray bottle
water
2 T white vinegar
3 drops of liquid dish washing soap
Fill bottle with water almost to the top, add vinegar and liquid soap. Top with spray assembly, secure tightly. Turn bottle over about 10 times to mix the vinegar and liquid soap with the water without creating suds.
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