One of my favorite ingredients to have in my freezer is cooked chicken. But how do you get that cooked chicken? It's really easy! My favorite method is the crockpot. Simply unwrap the chicken and place it in the crockpot. Sprinkle with salt and add 1 cup of … [Read more...]
Real Food How To: Caramelize Onions (Plus Double Smothered Chicken Recipe)
For a long time, I thought that caramelized onions were just a fancy way of saying "onions that have been cooked so that they are brown". Which is sort of close. The difference between fried onions and caramelized onions is a bit of sugar. Caramelizing onions is really … [Read more...]
Real Food How To: Make Mashed Potatoes
They're a cheap and easy side dish. They're warm and cozy and delicious. And they pair well with pretty much any protein and any veggie. What are they? Mashed potatoes. Making mashed potatoes is actually really easy, and they turn out great every time! First, wash … [Read more...]
Real Food How To: Cook Dry Beans
Beans are one of a frugal foodie's favorites, because they're cheap, easy, and full of fiber and protein to keep you going. And when the cans of beans are on sale, you can find them for less than $1 each. But cooking dry beans will stretch that dollar even further: 1 … [Read more...]
Real Food How To: Cook Rice
Did you know that there are over 40,000 types of rice? (Google told me that). I can't even imagine trying to uncover the differences between all of those. Instead, today we are focusing on two of the most common: white rice and brown rice. When you're just learning basic … [Read more...]