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Cooking Basics

Are you looking to improve your culinary skills? You have come to the right place. Here I include short, easy-to-follow tutorials on learning the basics of cooking to make you more confident in the kitchen. From how to properly use salt, to balancing flavors, after learning these cooking basics I promise you will quickly feel like a chef in your own kitchen.

The Correct Ratio for a Classic Vinaigrette

June 27, 2022 (last updated January 3, 2023)

The Correct Ratio for a Classic Vinaigrette

Small pitcher of classic vinaigrette cressing. Tan napkin with 2 forks on left. Wood board behind with small plates of green salad and jar of vinaigrette. White background.
Baking Measurements Chart

December 14, 2020 (last updated February 16, 2022)

Baking Measurements Chart

baking conversions sign with baking tools, measuring cup with flour and wood bowl with eggs
How to Zest a Lemon With or Without a Zester

September 22, 2020 (last updated November 29, 2021)

How to Zest a Lemon With or Without a Zester

close up of whole lemons and microplane zester on gray napkin
How to Salt Your Food

August 20, 2020 (last updated January 8, 2021)

How to Salt Your Food

overhead view of small wood spoons with different types of salt on black wood background
How to Use Fresh Ginger

July 22, 2020 (last updated January 8, 2021)

How to Use Fresh Ginger

overhead view of microplane, fresh ginger and spoon with fresh grated ginger on white wood background
How to Balance Bitterness in Food (+ Examples!)

July 21, 2020 (last updated November 29, 2022)

How to Balance Bitterness in Food (+ Examples!)

small white bowl of green olives, wedges of orange and lemon peel, small knife, chocolate chips, white bowl of coffee granules
How to Cut a Watermelon

July 17, 2020 (last updated February 7, 2021)

How to Cut a Watermelon

whole watermelon with rind cut off on wood cutting board with white marble background
How to Set Up a Gluten-Free Kitchen

July 17, 2020 (last updated June 9, 2021)

How to Set Up a Gluten-Free Kitchen

white kitchen counter and backsplash. Wood Shelves with jars, bottles, vintage tins. Stand mixer bowl of fruit, cutting board and plant on counter.
How to Cook Brown Rice

July 16, 2020 (last updated July 8, 2021)

How to Cook Brown Rice

white bowl with raw brown rice on burlap mat with wood spoon
How to Make Food Taste Better

July 16, 2020 (last updated June 6, 2021)

How to Make Food Taste Better

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How to Cut an Onion

June 2, 2020 (last updated March 18, 2021)

How to Cut an Onion

close up of pile of red and white onions with green foliage background
Gluten-Free Baking Tips

May 22, 2020 (last updated December 12, 2022)

Gluten-Free Baking Tips

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How to Cook Quinoa

May 15, 2020 (last updated June 17, 2022)

How to Cook Quinoa

white bowl of quinoa with chopped tomato, cilantro and green onion, cutting board in background with tomato, onion and cilantro
How to Peel and Devein Shrimp

July 27, 2019 (last updated February 4, 2021)

How to Peel and Devein Shrimp

platter of chili-lime shrimp on skewers on bed of greens with lime slices

Follow along on Instagram

Thanksgiving prep has started in my kitchen! Wheth Thanksgiving prep has started in my kitchen! Whether you need a gluten-free stuffing recipe, gravy or an easy side, I've got you covered. Need a delicious, decadent dessert? I've got that too. Link in my profile to my Thanksgiving recipes.
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You'll find tips for perfect silky, smooth gravy, moist delicious stuffing, perfect pies, simple sided dishes and more.
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Pie and cupcakes are my favorite desserts so I put Pie and cupcakes are my favorite desserts so I put them together in one. These gluten-free apple pie cupcakes make for an awesome autumn dessert. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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These cupcakes have a fluffy cinnamon spiced cake, traditional apple pie filling and an apple cinnamon buttercream frosting.
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Nothing says holiday brunch more than cranberry or Nothing says holiday brunch more than cranberry orange muffins. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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This Sweet Potato Frosting is the perfect holiday This Sweet Potato Frosting is the perfect holiday topping for cupcakes, cakes muffins and anything your heart desires. There's just four ingredients and no cane sugar. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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Sweet potato puree, cream cheese, butter and maple syrup are all you need for this amazing frosting. Amazing on carrot cake, spice cake, vanilla cake and so much more.
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Do you like your gluten-free pumpkin bread slather Do you like your gluten-free pumpkin bread slathered in a rum icing or a straight up?? Get the recipe - link my profile.
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This recipe is super easy and makes an incredibly moist and delicious pumpkin bread that is good enough for dessert, brunch or a little autumn snack.
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I hope you didn't miss it last week! This gluten-f I hope you didn't miss it last week! This gluten-free lemon drizzle cake is too good! Link to the recipe in my profile.
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This Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake is the cake of This Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake is the cake of my dreams. Link to the brand new recipe in my profile.
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The combination of lemon and butter in a sweet dessert is about as good as it gets, if you ask me. This cake is super moist and somewhere between a pound cake and a fluffy layer cake.
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Add a shot of peanut butter whiskey to your peanut Add a shot of peanut butter whiskey to your peanut butter cookies and you'll be hooked like I am! Link to the recipe in my profile.
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