How To Select, Prep & Steam Brussels Sprouts

How To Select, Prep & Steam Brussels Sprouts

The key to tender, sweet, and healthy Brussels sprouts is to steam them because it’s a gentler cooking process, and you get to keep more nutrients compared to roasting or frying. Use our timing methods below to learn how to properly steam Brussels sprouts and 

How to Ripen a Pineapple (4 Simple Tips)

How to Ripen a Pineapple (4 Simple Tips)

If you’ve ever been to Hawaii (or anywhere in the tropics) and tried a pineapple, you probably couldn’t believe how sweet it was. When I was in Thailand, they made smoothies out of pineapple and ice — that’s it — and to this day I 

How To Eat Cottage Cheese: 52 Toppings To Try

How To Eat Cottage Cheese: 52 Toppings To Try

Cottage cheese is an easy way to add more protein to your diet, but eating it every day can get old pretty fast. Here are all the ways you can dress up plain, old cottage cheese for any time of day.  Benefits of Eating Cottage 

How to Decrystallize Honey Without Ruining It

How to Decrystallize Honey Without Ruining It

Ever reach for your teddy bear shaped bottle of honey expecting a sweet treat and end up with the jar’s rock hard remains instead? Me too, until I learned how to (patiently) soften honey. Crystallized honey hasn’t gone bad! Use the methods below to revive 

33 Salmon Burger Toppings To Try

33 Salmon Burger Toppings To Try

If you want a healthier burger option or want to explore other proteins, consider adding salmon burgers to your regular meal routine! This often-overlooked beef burger alternative is as flavorful and versatile as their hamburger cousins and can even be healthier! Toppings that pair well 

34 Sweet and Savory Waffle Toppings

34 Sweet and Savory Waffle Toppings

For as long as I can remember, whenever I was asked, “Pancakes or waffles?” the answer was definitively waffles. There are endless waffle toppings, whether you’re looking for a savory brunch entree or sweet treat. Sweet Waffle Toppings These are my favorite sweet waffle toppings.  

How to Freeze Basil (Whole Leaves or Ice Cube Trays)

How to Freeze Basil (Whole Leaves or Ice Cube Trays)

Freezing basil is one of the easiest ways to preserve fresh basil leaves when you have more than you can use. I tend to freeze basil in summer when my garden grows abundantly. I’ll show you how to freeze basil two ways: freezing whole basil 

How To Freeze Apples in 6 Easy Steps

How To Freeze Apples in 6 Easy Steps

I got a box full of apples recently from a CSA program, which helps support local farmers who grow organic produce. They were delicious, but I couldn’t eat them all before they went bad and wanted to preserve these for future use. Thankfully, freezing apples 

50+ Salad Toppings to Keep Things Interesting

50+ Salad Toppings to Keep Things Interesting

If you’re here looking for salad topping ideas, it’s probably because you want to get out of the boring salad rut. Salads don’t have to be a meal you dread but eat in the name of health. They can be nutrient-dense, fulfilling, and balanced.  When 

How to Freeze Tomatoes: Fresh, Raw, Whole or Cut

How to Freeze Tomatoes: Fresh, Raw, Whole or Cut

If you have an abundance of fresh tomatoes from your garden but can’t finish them before they over-ripen or go bad, don’t worry! There’s a simple and easy solution to get in-season tomatoes all year–just freeze them. We’ll teach you how to freeze fresh tomatoes 

47 Best Avocado Toast Toppings To Try

47 Best Avocado Toast Toppings To Try

Avocado toast is a crowd favorite for breakfast because it’s delicious and easy to make in the morning, but that doesn’t mean you only have to stick to two ingredients. On their own, avocados are full of nutrients like vitamin C, folate, and potassium, among 

44 Best Burger Topping Ideas To Try

44 Best Burger Topping Ideas To Try

Gearing up for a summer BBQ and want to bring your “A game” to the grill? Making burgers at home doesn’t have to be boring or bland, and plenty of options are available if you want healthier toppings or have dietary restrictions.  Assembling a burger