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A good chai spice blend can help you add the taste of fall to so many delicious recipes. Making your own chai spice mix can help you quickly and easily add fall flavors to your favorite baked goods, snacks, and breakfasts.  This homemade blend is great to keep in your spice cabinet. I love to …

If you’re looking for miso substitutes, I have seven great ideas and at least one is bound to be in your pantry or refrigerator. Miso is used in Asian cuisine and is often found in salad dressings, sauces, and in soups. It’s becoming a more common ingredient and can be found at Asian grocery stores and often …

Are you holding a can of fish you received as a gift and wondering what to do with canned fish? Canned fish is popping up all over social media right now - it's having a moment! With newer US companies like Patagonia Provisions and Fishwife joining the ranks with the older European brands like Matiz …

If you're wondering what the best red wine vinegar substitute is, we have nine great substitute ideas! Red wine vinegar is usually easy to find at the grocery store, but you may need a good substitute if it's not a common pantry staple for you or if you're all out. We're going to give you …

Do you need a good tamari substitute? We have seven great tamari substitutes and we'll explain how to use them.   Tamari is a soy sauce that does not contain gluten. Regular soy sauce uses wheat and soybeans, so tamari is a great soy sauce alternative for those following a gluten-free diet.  You can generally …

If you need a roasted spaghetti squash, but the thought of cutting a whole spaghetti squash prior to cooking sounds like torture, you'll love this recipe that will show you how to roast a spaghetti squash whole.  Cooking spaghetti squash whole is the easiest way to cook it. And the best way to save yourself …

Let's tackle a sticky kitchen conundrum - how to tell if cantaloupe has gone bad! Cantaloupe, also called rockmelon and sweet melon, is a large roundish fruit with a thick rind and juicy interior. A ripe cantaloupe has a fantastic flavor and is a treat to eat, but once melons start rotting the flavor quickly …

Here's how to easily make toast in the oven - it's ridiculously simple and a great way to make toast for a crowd. It takes less time than trying to do multiple slices in a toaster and is largely hands-off. If you are making several sandwiches with toasted bread or making a big breakfast for …

Mini watermelons are the best! They have the same delicious flavor as larger watermelons but are easier to cut and transport. Here's how to choose the best mini watermelon to make sure it's extra juicy and flavorful! Because we can't usually cut into a melon to check its ripeness, we have to have several ways …

Here's how to easily tell if bell peppers have gone bad! Bell peppers can last for a week or two in the refrigerator but it's important to know the tell-tale signs that fresh peppers are about to go bad or should be discarded. Bell peppers are a versatile vegetable - they are great in stir-fry …