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I learned more from one video from Sohla El-Waylly than months of watching the Food Network, if you want to have fun in the kitchen, watching Sohla will get you there.

Sohla does that. But don’t let her laid back vibe fool you. This woman knows her stuff. I have learned more from one of her videos on Food52 than any other show I have watched recently. 

The key to cooking is to have fun! You are going to be spending a lot of time making meals you might as well enjoy it!

Just what did I learn after watching Sohla and making her chicken recipe?

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Garlic is a staple ingredient for cooking within so many cuisines. It’s a simple vegetable that packs a great deal of flavor. But it isn’t just a simple item in from the produce department.  A quick peruse through any spice cabinet allows you to find a few different garlic-based spices. I recently came across several in my pantry and realized that I had no idea what makes them different. Granulated, powder, and salt, how are they different?

Want to learn what type you should use, and in what form? What about garlic substitutes?

Let’s go to The Chalkboard. 

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I recently sent my husband out to Costco to stock up for the fall. I don’t know about you, but we have a family that never seems to stop eating. Add to that we are spending more time at home, and it feels like there is never enough food in the pantry.

He came home with blocks of butter. Truth be told, I had always avoided them since I wasn’t quite sure how to accurately measure them and was concerned with putting too much butter in a recipe. I always shied away. Now here I was, faced with four pounds of it. Determined not to let it go to waste — here we are. 

Want to learn about all things butter?

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It’s fun to get your family outside during the winter. Skiing is a fun activity that everyone can do together. But let’s be honest, it’s expensive! Lift tickets, equipment, and travel are costly enough, add food, and it’s a considerable expense. 

Not to mention that you are on vacation, why deal with complicated dinners? Going out is lovely, but it’s expensive plus you are tired, oh so tired. You aren’t away to cook; you are there to enjoy time as a family.

Want a ski vacation meal plan on a budget?

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Everyone could use an extra set of hands in the kitchen, right? Say you are knee-deep in making meatballs and need to set a timer. Perhaps you are so out of ideas you just want someone to tell you what to make and how to make it. What if I told you that there is something that can do all that and more? It’s true.

Alexa is her name, and helping you in the kitchen is her game. I have had the device for months now, and I can genuinely say she is invaluable. Wondering what Alexa cooking skills are, and it can help you in the kitchen? 

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The holidays are wonderful. And a little bit stressful — Ok, a lot stressful! Especially when you are trying to cook a big dinner with family all over and tons of kids in the house. It’s a lot! You need a way to entertain the kids on Thanksgiving while you cook. Haven’t even thought about that? Don’t worry, I know you have enough going on. I’ve got you covered. 

Here’s how to entertain your kids on Thanksgiving. 

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