Emma Christensen
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How to Make and Use a Slurry to Thicken Soups, Stews, Gravies, and More
It's simple to make and you can add it to so many different things! → Read More
How To Shuck an Oyster — The Easiest and Safest Method
It’s just one of those skills that’s very handy to have when the moment arises. → Read More
How To Make Fresh Pasta from Scratch
This weekend, let’s all solemnly swear to break out the dusty pasta maker that’s been stashed away on a high shelf and get rolling. Do you know how easy it is to make pasta at home? Really easy! Here’s a great recipe for a basic egg pasta and a step-by-step guide through the entire process. In this guide, I’m walking you through every single step in detail, but in reality, fresh pasta comes… → Read More
How To Make Pizza Bites for a Crowd
Occasions when having this dish in your back pocket is handy: post-game Little League gatherings, movie nights, midnight study sessions, football playoff parties, birthdays bashes — need I go on? If you’ve got a pizza-loving crowd, this appetizer is there for you. Here’s how to put it together. There are few occasions when I actually recommend low-fat cheese, but this is one of them. Look for… → Read More
How To Make Bread in the Slow Cooker
Are you sitting down? OK, good, because what I’m about to tell you might just blow your mind: You can make a loaf of fresh, warm, homemade bread in your slow cooker. You read that right. You don’t have to turn on the oven this summer to get your fresh bread fix — just plug in your Crock-Pot. When I first heard about baking bread in the slow cooker, I was skeptical. → Read More
20 (Quick-Fix Desserts from Your Pantry
Sweet tooth? We got you. → Read More
How To Make Almond Milk at Home
Once you learn how easy it is to make, you may never return to the store-bought stuff again. → Read More
10 Grapefruit Recipes to Try This Season
Raise your hand if you know that grapefruit is the absolute best. → Read More
How to Make the Best White Sandwich Bread From Scratch
If you've been thinking of trying your hand at homemade sandwich bread, here's a great recipe to make first. → Read More
The Easiest Way to Make Sourdough Starter from Scratch
Making a fresh batch of starter is as easy as stirring together some flour and water and letting it sit. → Read More
The Very Best Way to Cook Beans on the Stove
This foolproof technique results in, creamy, tender beans at home. → Read More
Curried Veggie & Chickpea Slow Cooker Stew Will Warm You Up
One of our favorite stews for fall — with chickpeas, potatoes, and cauliflower in a rich coconut milk broth — that just happens to be vegan. → Read More
These Brown Butter Cookies Are Crunchy, Nutty Perfection
Shortbread cookies made with brown butter for an extra dose of nutty richness. → Read More
Chewy, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Caramels Make the Best Gifts Ever
A two-step approach to making easy caramel candies. → Read More
These Might Be the Best Holiday Cookies of All Time
This decadent cookie starts with a cream cheese-based dough and whatever filling you can dream up. Honey-walnut or chocolate are good places to start! → Read More
The Easy Challah Recipe You Need For Hanukkah
Here is a bread that is as much a pleasure to look at as it is to eat. Check out that braiding! Challah is a bread that should be in everyone's repertoire. → Read More
5 Important Things to Know About Baking in a Gas Oven
All ovens have their own unique quirks, but gas ovens can be particularly tricky. → Read More
Holiday Recipe: Gingerbread Cookies
Crisp enough to snap in half, but tender and ever so slightly chewy when you take a bite. → Read More
Is Your Turkey Still Frozen? Don't Panic — Here's What to Do
A quick guide to what to do if your turkey is still frozen and you need to thaw it quickly. → Read More
The Trick To A Perfectly Golden Brown Pie Crust
Why you should brush pie crust with a glaze before baking and suggestions on how to do it. → Read More