Posts Tagged “DIY”

Tzatziki cream cheese

By | May 2, 2013

Remember the homemade cream cheese we talked about a few days ago? How it’s super cheap and easy and boasts a fluffy, creamy texture? Now it’s time to flavor it. You can go sweet or savory. There are so many kinds on my to-try list. Roasted peppers! Sun-dried tomatoes! Cinnamon raisin! But you have to [...]

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Homemade cream cheese

By | April 30, 2013

Look at this stuff! I am seriously never buying cream cheese again. How is it that it’s so easy — and so cheap — to make it at home, and I’ve never tried it until now? The texture is wonderful. It’s thick (but light!) and creamy, and it’s perfectly spreadable. And did I mention cheap? [...]

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Kitchen Tips: How to make pumpkin puree

By | April 9, 2013

Most people I know don’t buy pumpkin regularly. I get that — it’s not milk, it’s not potatoes, and it’s not pasta. But pumpkin is one of those ingredients that gets a high mark for versatility. It’s wonderful in dips, sauces, soups, drinks, and baked goods. I know you can buy it in a can [...]

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Easy homemade ketchup

By | October 30, 2012

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Quick, name ten things you can do with ketchup. I’ll go first: French fries, potato wedges, hash browns. Pasta, omelets, grilled cheese. My husband would probably add a deli sandwich at this point. And you can always squiggle it on top of a hot dog, though that’s clearly not my forte. Then you’ve got the [...]

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