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Simple Beef Gravy – Comfort Food for Troubled Times

January 5, 2021 By Heather Solos Leave a Comment As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Mashed potatoes with Brown Gravy with text overlay that says Simple Brown Gravy that says Stay Calm and Stir on!

Look, it’s January. We may have turned the page to the new year, but the pandemic isn’t done with us yet and some of us may need some good old-fashioned comfort food before this is over. So, let’s start with the most basic.… Keep reading...

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How to Slice an Onion, a Step-by-Step Photo Tutorial

May 13, 2010 By Heather Solos 15 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Heather says:

Knife skills are important for every cook and this step-by-step photo tutorial illustrates how to slice an onion. With a little practice slicing onions becomes a quick chore and eliminates the temptation of the expensive pre-sliced onions in the produce department.… Keep reading...

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How to Dice an Onion

February 28, 2007 By Heather Solos As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Dear Home-ec 101,

I hate cooking. I make a bloody mess (literally!) everytime I have to do anything involving onions. Can you help?

~Stubby in St. Petersburg

Heather says:

Dicing onions shouldn’t make you cry, in pain that is.

First peel off the papery layers, this is easier if you cut off the root end, although some say this releases more of the chemical that burns the eyes.… Keep reading...

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