Posts Tagged ‘homemade’

Homemade Almond Butter
I almost feel weird even calling this a recipe. There is one ingredient. One. Uno. However they say “one” in French. And yet, this singular-ingredient creation is a recipe indeed. For what, you ask? Homemade Almond Butter, of course. OK, not of course. I wouldn’t have expected you to guess that. Because I don’t know about you, but until very recently, I though nut butters (like peanut butter, duh) were always made with multiple ing... Read More
Homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi
They say the more you put into something, the more you get out of it. I find that’s especially true, for the most part, when it comes to cooking. In fact, I often enjoy my meal more when I know I put all the work into it. That was the case when I first made this oh-so-delicious Homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Smoked Gouda-Sage Sauce. While the lazy side of me was yelling, “Hey! Why aren’t you just buying this stuff from the grocery s... Read More
Apple-Ginger Fruit Leather
If there’s a shortcut or a more convenient route when it comes to recipes, I’m all for it. But if I’ve got the time and I’m in the mood for making something homemade – even if it’s readily available at the grocery store – I’ll do that, too, especially if it renders flavors I can’t necessarily find anywhere else. This Apple-Ginger Fruit Leather is one example. While I have absolutely loved Fruit Roll-Ups ever since I could wi... Read More
How to Make Your Own Noodles
Even if you can't tell linguine from lasagna, you can still make great homemade noodles. Here are a few fun noodle facts that won’t strain your brain. Noodles are a thin elongated food made from unleavened dough. They’re made from flour, egg, oil or butter, and liquid—such as water or milk. You boil noodles, like spaghetti noodles, in water or broth to make them tender before eating. Some casseroles, such as lasagna, let you skip the boili... Read More