Making the perfect mashed potatoes comes with some challenges, especially when you’ve got the potato flake box just looking at you. Tempting you to use them instead of starting from scratch. But there’s just something so good about fresh, home-made mashed potatoes that gives them an extra layer of deliciousness. So today we’re going to …
Mashed potatoes are a wonderful side dish. They’re easy to make, reliable, a crowd pleaser, and very filling. Sometimes though, you stop to wonder just what else you can make. A change is probably welcome every once in a while. The good news is that mashed potatoes are easy to substitute, and easy to enhance …
Scrambled eggs are a common breakfast item, and possibly one of the easiest to make. Not as easy to get right as an omelette, but they’re still doable on a busy weekday morning. You’ve heard of people adding milk to their scrambled eggs, and you may be wondering if that’s necessary. Or if it’s the …
Omelettes are delicious and there are so many recipes out there you don’t know which to pick. You’ve definitely stumbled upon the idea of a French omelette, and an American omelette. What is that distinction, how are they different ? If this one of those mine is better than yours things ? Well, no. The …
On your quest to get the perfect breakfast you stumble across the legendary frittata. A beautiful, tall egg-based meal that can feed many at once. But the more you look at it the more it looks like a big, fluffy omelette. So is there really any difference between omelettes and frittatas ? Or is it …
Omlettes are a breakfast stable, though you could easily have them for lunch or dinner, no one will stop you. So if you’re just getting the hang of how to cook these beauties, you may be faced with a problem: do you flip the omelette ? Most omelettes break apart when you try to flip …
Scrambled eggs are a delicious yet messy breakfast, loved by all but very confusing to look at. It’s even a bit difficult to understand, especially if you’re looking to get a good grip on all the ways you can cook an egg. After all the perfect breakfast often entails eggs in some way or another. …
You’re on the quest to make the perfect breakfast. That’s a noble endeavor and surely a reason to pride yourself, when you eventually get everything perfect. So it comes time to perfect your omelette skills. You’ve heard some people add milk, some add water, some add absolutely nothing to an omelette. Do omelettes have milk …
Chicken gizzards may not be everyone’s style, most folks can at least agree they make a great base for a chicken stock or gravy. So what if you’d like to incorporate them into a meal ? You clean and cook them, of course. But something’s just not right. You’d expect the gizzards to be the …
Pancakes are a real beauty in the morning, but you can have them for lunch or dinner just the same, provided you’ve made enough. So maybe you like them cold too, or maybe you only want them fresh and hot. Well, if you cook them in the morning and eat them in the evening they’re …
Liver gets a bad rap for being difficult to cook right, and what do you even do with the leftovers ? But in truth, it’s really such a delicious piece of meat that it’s real shame to let it go to waste. True, not everyone likes the strong taste but those who do absolutely love …
Ah lasagna ! The most beautiful pasta type there is, delicious and creamy and oh so layered. It’s a bit of a hassle to make, but entirely worth the effort. And when you do make some great lasagna, you somehow end up with leftovers. So, what do you do ? Can you reheat lasagna ? …
Onions rings are delicious, crispy, and probably one of the best fast food snacks out there. In fact they’re so great you often wish you got more with your burger and fries, right ? Well, what happens when you get a serving so large you can’t eat all of it in one sitting ? You …
Gravy is probably one of the best Thanksgiving leftovers, and we’ll tell you why. It goes great on everything, you can freeze some for later and pop it out for some amazing fries, and it’s great as a sauce on a sandwich or burger ! It can even be the base for a really delicious …
Ah, spinach. You either love it or hate it, there’s no real in-between. For those who love their spinach they’re likely to have it often, and in ample portions. And as you know, spinach cooks down significantly, so you always have to buy more than you’d think. But what happens when you end up with …
Apple crumble is a delicious yet simple dessert that’s bound to appease anyone’s taste buds. Not only that, it’s also a great leftover ! Apple crumble has a great flavor from the crunchy apples, the brown sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon that taste even better the next day. So can you reheat apple crumble …
Oatmeal is one of those filling, simple, yet delicious dishes that you can have for pretty much any meal. Most people opt to have oatmeal for breakfast, since it’s usually a sweet dish and it’s so filling it gives your enough energy until lunch. But let’s face it, oatmeal is hard to make in just …
So you’ve just come home with the world’s best takeout, ever. You can’t wait to eat, sit down with your favorite show, and call it a day. So you walk confidently to your microwave and then pause. You remember something vague about plastic and microwaves. Whatever it was, it wasn’t good. So can you reheat …
If you’re dealing with jello you know it can sometimes end up with a texture you’re not happy with. Or it may not set at all. So what can you do ? Can you reheat jello to reset it ? If yes, what is the best way to go about it ? Can jello even …
Burgers are a fan favorite and we’re definitely along for the ride ! They can be so very simple yet delicious, or very complex and bring a fresh spin on a classic. No matter what kind of burger you’re having today, you may end up with some leftovers. So what do you do with them …