You’re working on a recipe, but when you go to reach for the next ingredient, you suddenly realize that you’re out of it. So what do you do?

This happened to me recently. Somehow, I had run out of butter but did not realize this until I was halfway through making a batch of cookies. Rather than run to the store, I decided to use margarine instead!

Yes, it’s possible to substitute margarine for butter, but you need to understand what you are replacing and when it is okay to make this substitution.

Have you heard of the saying, you eat with your eyes first?

Let’s be real here. Food that are aesthetically pleasing to our eyes will surely have a spot in our grocery basket – especially when it comes to desserts and pastries. Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies will not look as appetizing without colorful icing and decoration.

Frosting is one of the most popular and most used icings in decorating cakes and cupcakes. Where can we get frosting?

You can make your own from scratch or just opt for store bought ones. There are a lot of brands that offer kinds of frosting.

Although, most commercially available frosting are white, runny, and too sweet. If you’re a beginner at baking, here’s how to make store bought frosting better.

Goat cheese is a unique ingredient that not everyone enjoys or keeps on hand in their kitchen. While its flavor is unique and can add a special touch to many recipes, some people would rather use a substitute.

But what makes for a good goat cheese substitute? Can you just simply use another type of cheese, or do you need to look for something else?

I’ve wondered these same things before...after all, I love goat cheese so much that I tend to eat it all before I get to make any new recipes!

Here’s some of the best information that I’ve gathered about how to successfully substitute for goat cheese.

Cooking Polish sausage might seem like a feat, but once you learn how to cook Polish sausage, you’ll find out that it isn’t hard at all. Once you know how, this meal may even become a weekly staple in your home because of how easy it is to make!

Polish sausage, also known as Kielbasa, is often boiled and then pan fried, but this isn’t the only way to prepare this fresh meat.

Today I’ll break down the simple steps about how to prepare Polish sausage so that you won’t have to wonder about how to do it any longer.

There are some kitchen ingredients that have very similar names. Two of them that used to confuse me were corn flour vs cornstarch. Anytime one of these two ingredients would turn up in a recipe, I’d have to search to figure out which one I owned and which one I needed.

Have you ever wondered what the difference between these two corn-based products is? Thankfully for you, I’ve already done the research!

Let’s take a look at what corn flour and cornstarch really are so you can understand when to use which of these useful ingredients!

Have you ever tried biscuits and gravy? If you haven’t, then you are missing half of your life!

Seriously, though, biscuits and gravy are like soulmates. Their flavors complement each other, making them scrumptious. More especially, if the biscuits are hot and freshly made.

You can bake fresh biscuits every time you crave for it, but if you do not have the luxury of time, then you may just opt to make a huge batch and store it in the fridge or freezer. The question now is, how do you reheat biscuits?

Here are 3 awesome ways on how to reheat your biscuits and keep it fresh.

Chicken salad is a year-round favorite in my house, but I often find myself wanting to make it in the summer more than any other time of year. When I make chicken salad, however, I always have the same question: What goes with chicken salad?

Choosing sides to complement a dish like chicken salad can be difficult, but there’s actually so many great options! Let’s go through some of the best options, and then you can share your favorites with me!

Boiled peanuts are a tasty, salty treat that is popular in the Southern US and around the world, and they’re super easy to make as a treat for yourself or a treat to share.

But what do you do with your extras? Can they be refrigerated and kept, or do you need to eat them all? These boiled peanuts have a lot of moisture in them, so it can be difficult to decide if they are something that can be kept or should be eaten as soon as they are prepared.

The first time I made boiled peanuts, I had these questions, so I did some research to find out how to store boiled peanuts so that they wouldn’t go bad. Let’s learn how!

Have you ever been to huge weddings or birthday parties? If yes, then you have probably noticed cakes with elegant designs and decorations. Some are too big and fancy that it will make you wonder if it is even edible.

Cakes for special occasions are usually covered with fondant instead of just cream frosting because they are heavy, packed, and layered.

The question is, can you eat fondant or not? Some says that it’s just for design while others rave about how it taste.Well, let’s all find out!

Risotto is one of those delicious meals that taste oh-so-good when they’re first prepared, but can be difficult to refrigerate and reheat at a later time. Something just seems off if you aren’t careful about how you reheat risotto.

Let’s break down what you need, how to reheat the risotto, and some tips to help you get the job done efficiently! It’s not that difficult; I promise! Any home cook can handle it.