
Three mayonnaise miracles you’ve (probably) never tried
Love it or hate it, mayonnaise is a remarkably versatile kitchen staple. Of course everyone knows that mayo is a welcome addition to various sandwiches, salads, and dipping sauces. However there are a couple of incredible uses for this remarkable …

Six apple-icious recipes to use up autumn’s bounty.
Ah, autumn. The smell of freshly baked bread mixed with pumpkin spice and apple cinnamon. How I’ve missed you. The apple tree in our backyard, seemingly dormant for the last 6 years, sprang to life this year, and I suddenly found myself with five …

What is pearl barley and what can you do with it?
Barley is a grain that, like other grains, must be processed to be edible. Hulled barley or barley groats are the most minimally processed — the inedible outer husk is removed and that’s about it. Hulled barley takes a long time to cook (say, two …

Unusual pizza toppings that will knock your socks off
Ah, pizza. Everyone’s favorite meal. We have pizza night almost every Friday in our house, and I sometimes find myself in a rut. Cheese, pepperoni, peppers, and maybe some olives. Chopped-up deli ham if I’m feeling adventurous. While these topping…