Food Bites & Articles
Chicken Recipes to Liven up Your Dinner Menu
Recently chicken was on sale at the grocery store so I stocked up. Each time I open my freezer, though, I realize I may have gone a bit overboard. I need to clear some space, so we're having chicken this...
Big Flavors Liven up Healthy Recipes
After this long winter, I've had my share of comfort food. I'm starting to think ahead to summer and lighten up my meals a bit. But no boring foods on my menu!I discovered spaghetti squash a few years ago and...
Ooey, Gooey with Layers of Flavor
Everyone loves a good lasagna. It's an easy weeknight meal, it's great for a pot luck and if you have leftovers it reheats fabulously. I'm always on the hunt for a new lasagna recipe... and I know exactly where to...
Celebrate Easter With Family, Friends and Great Food
Easter is right around the corner which means I'm beginning to make my dinner menu. I'm adding a few extra people to my dinner table this year and want to make sure I have more than enough food. Like that's...
Being Cheesy Isn’t Bad!
One of my favorite sandwiches is a grilled cheese. When my mom would put one in front of me, I instantly had a smile on my face. Now, I make them for my grandson and watch him have that same...
I Bet You Didn’t Know You Could Use a Water Bottle for This… 7 Time-Saving Kitchen Tips
Who isn't looking to save a few minutes in the kitchen? I know I'm always on the hunt for shortcuts. I came across these great time-saving tips and wanted to share them. Let us know your favorite tip! 1. How...
Is There a Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie?
Something crazy happened last week... it snowed! While it was only a few inches, that's a lot for my part of the country. I was snowed in and decided to bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies.One of my favorite...
Three Ways to Make Green Beer
We had a bit of fun in the Test Kitchen this week. Don't worry... it was after hours! ;) With St. Patrick's Day Tuesday, we see lots of bars promoting green beer. But who wants to deal with a crowded...
Add Some Spirit to Your Baking
The Irish are famous for a few things. Beautiful landscapes, thatch cottages, rocky seascapes, rain, even their cuisine in recent years. But what the Irish really know well are their spirits. With St. Patrick's Day next week, I figured it...
Reinvent Cauliflower with Full-Flavored Recipes
Lately people seem to be talking about cauliflower. Besides being low in calories, cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber. Plus, it tastes good! I've been a fan since I was kid. Back then, I thought smothering...
Friends, Friday Night and One Amazing Dinner
This Friday, a few couples are coming to my house for dinner. I haven't seen some of them in a while and I want to make something special. But what to serve? As I'm planning my menu, I realize we're...
Comforting Casseroles Guaranteed to Satisfy
After so much cold weather, I know I'm looking for a bit of comfort food. And, if you're like me, casseroles become your go-to dinner at this time of year. Sounds like Jessica Silva feels the same way I do....
Sweet Treats for Your Sweetheart
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, what better way to show someone how much you care than making a special dessert. Don't they say the easiest way to a person's heart is through their stomach? "Move over chocolate covered...
Spice up Sunday Dinner with Chili
In the heart of winter, there’s nothing I want more than a comforting bowl of chili. I’m thinking of making Sunday chili night for the rest of winter. With so many different types of chili recipes, I can make a...
The Big Game Calls for Big Flavored Recipes
We're football fanatics in my house and every year we host a party for the Super Bowl. Friends and family come over and we dig in to some tasty football food. Next to choosing what team to root for (that's...
My Best Friend in the Kitchen – The Crock Pot
I love making Crock Pot recipes. I just add all of the ingredients to the pot and, basically, forget about it. With all the cooking I do in the Test Kitchen, sometimes I just don't feel like making dinner. I'm...
New Year… New Enhancements
Have you noticed anything new on Just A Pinch? I wanted to give you the scoop on some fun things we've been cooking up.Many of you have asked to give a Thumbs Up when you like a review. That's a...
Warm up This Winter with Homemade Soup
Winter has arrived! My hats, gloves and scarves have come out of the closet. And, so has my stockpot. When the weather is this cold, there's nothing better than a pot of soup simmering on the stove. And, of course,...
Healthy Recipes to Start Your Day
Happy New Year y'all! I've been so busy in the Test Kitchen, I feel like this year flew by. Every January, I make a resolution and this year I'm trying to improve what I eat for breakfast. It is the...
Recipes to Bring You Luck this New Year
Did you know there are old wives' tales that say if you eat certain foods on New Year's Day they will bring you good luck? In Spain, the tradition is to consumer twelve grapes at midnight (one for each month...