Best Sauteed Fava Beans with Onions and Garlic
If you’ve never cooked with fava beans before, let me tell you, you should! I first cooked them with my grandmother many years ago, and once I tried them, I was hooked. If you can get a hold of fresh fava beans (sometimes called broad beans), I guarantee you’ll be instantly obsessed like I was.. […]
Are Sauteed Onions Keto Friendly? Find Out Here!
Let’s get right to today’s question: are sautéed onions keto friendly? If you’ve found yourself Googling this while holding a yellow onion in one hand and a bottle of olive oil in the other, welcome. I’ve been there. The good news? The answer is pretty straight forward. Yes, onions can totally be part of a […]
Best Way to Slice and Dice Cucumbers for Cooking
Today, we’re talking about cucumbers. Specifically, how to slice, dice, chop those babies. I didn’t always feel this strongly about cubes until I took a cooking class at Charleston Cooks years ago and learned a ton of great cutting techniques. Ever since, I’ve been oddly obsessed with perfect cucumber cubes, thin slices, julienned cucumbers…you name […]
How to Dice Roma Tomatoes: Easy Steps & Quick Tips
Summer is my favorite time to talk about tomatoes. Tomatoes are finally at their peak. They’re vibrant, juicy, and practically spilling out of every basket at the farmers market. This is when they taste the best and are bright, fresh, and full of flavor. Whether you’ve picked up a bunch of tomatoes from your favorite […]
How Long Can You Keep Your Sourdough Starter in the Fridge?
The other day I was playing tennis with my friend Danielle, and in between rallies, she started talking about the sourdough bread she makes every week. Naturally, my ears perked up. I told her I’d always wanted to try making my own, but never got around to it because I didn’t have a starter. Fast-forward […]