There may come a time when you find yourself without sundried tomatoes on hand. If that happens, it will do you good to think about what you have on hand. After all, as any seasoned home cook will tell you, sometimes you...

If you've ever eaten pizza made on a pizza stone, you'll know that the main reason it's used is for that ultra-crispy crust. But sometimes one of these stones is very difficult to get hold of or they are simply too...

From cooking to baking and everything in between, shortening is a pantry staple that we all use at one point or another. Or maybe you don't often have shortening on hand and then scramble to find alternatives when you're in the...

Cucumbers are another delicious summer treat that we often snack on in our homes. We use them for fresh salads and appetizers. There's just something about that first crisp, cool bite of a cucumber that can't be beat. If you fancy something crunchy...

A very common problem that we often come across is the excessive purchase of cherry tomatoes. They are such a delicious and versatile ingredient, but they don't seem to last very long. After a short time, they begin to enter the overripe...

Celery is a great food and it's good for you too, but some people aren't fans of it. Also, it can be difficult to keep celery on hand if you don't eat much, because it spoils quickly when it's in the...

There are several ways to use celery root in your recipes. You can grate it into salads, make a creamy soup with pureed celery root, or roast it with other vegetables. But what happens when your recipe calls for celery root and...

It's sour, spicy, and has the potential to make you cry. That's right, we are talking about horseradish. Horseradish has the potential to add a very specific flavor to many different types of food and even beverages. The spiciness and nose-clearing sensation you...

Maybe you're a bulk buyer, or maybe you overestimated the number of burgers that were going to need buns at your last barbecue. For whatever reason, you've found yourself with a couple (or dozen) of buns that aren't going to stay...

If you just bought a lobster and plan to cook it soon, don't make the mistake of putting it in an aquarium, ice bucket, or bowl with some water; not the proper way to store a lobster. If you leave it in...