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A handful of frozen cherries on a warm summer day is the perfect treat. Add them to a smoothie or throw them in a bowl with frozen blueberries for a low-calorie alternative to sorbet or popsicles. One cup of pitted cherries is only 77 calories! …

Blueberries are one of my go-to fruits, and when they’re on sale I buy packs at a time. They’re great for a snack (85 calories per one cup serving), and make oatmeal and greek yogurt more interesting! But when I buy berries in bulk, they …

If you have a Costco-sized garlic bag at home and need better ways to store it, then freezing garlic may be the answer! Now I know what you’re thinking, does freezing garlic ruin it? Not even a little. Garlic freezes very well and there are …

Did you know there are multiple ways to separate egg yolks from their whites? You could simply use nothing but your hands if you wanted. But there are a few tricks to make the process go smoothly, and a few other options that may matter …

If you’re anything like me, almond butter and peanut butter are staples for an easy breakfast or quick snack. I use them to top my oatmeal, or sometimes eat a spoonful with chocolate chips for a treat. While nut butters are delicious, they’re often a …

Fresh and al dente broccoli is great for a healthy side dish for any meal. No one likes soggy and overcooked broccoli! Use this recipe and learn how to get the perfect texture for broccoli when boiling. If you have a steamer and don’t mind …

Steaming is a great way to cook broccoli because it can be more gentle than boiling broccoli. Steaming gives you a little more wiggle room to not miss the perfect doneness since it takes a few extra minutes from start to finish. Of course it …

You’re at the grocery store browsing the produce. Stopping at the bananas, you realize they’re all either bright green or slightly bruised. You can’t use either right away — sound familiar? Learning how to ripen bananas is a useful trick whether you want to eat …

Spicy, sweet, mild — peppers of all kinds are a staple to have on hand. However, if you buy a big pack or grow more peppers than you know what to do with, you may be wondering if you can freeze peppers. The answer is …

Sprinkle scallions or chives on a dish, and it immediately becomes more flavorful. Scallions are one of my favorite garnishes for nearly any dish, from salads to tacos. But when you’re in the produce section trying to choose between scallions vs. chives, you may be …

I always have few staple canned goods on hand, but when a recipe calls for broth I often find myself reaching into my pantry only to come back emptyhanded.  I used to substitute water for broth and call it a day, until I realized how …

Bananas can ripen to mush before you’ve had time to eat the entire bunch. But bananas are one of the fruits that freeze really well and are great to have on hand for smoothies, baking or snacks.