Basics

If you are out of a specific ingredient – instead of running to the store for Pantry Staples, you’ll find you can make many of them right in your own kitchen!

Teriyaki Sauce is a favorite with my family, as well as my Homemade Hamburger Buns. I make my own Italian Seasoning (and so can you!)

Need a spice blend fast? Poultry Seasoning and Cajun Seasoning take just a couple minutes to mix up. And when a recipe calls for something like Condensed Milk or Cream of Mushroom Soup, skip the can and make it from scratch instead.

In this section, you’ll also find Basic Cooking Techniques like How to Make Chicken Stock, as well as How to Cook Quinoa (and what to do with it).