How to: Use Fish Sauce
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How to: Use Fish Sauce

OH FISH SAUCE, one of my favorite additions to food. I can’t imagine a world without it. but I have found, at least around my non-Asian peeps, that it is heavily misunderstood. The biggest misconception about fish sauce is that it’s “fishy.” And sure, it might smell fishy—I mean… it’s MADE OF FISH—but in cooking, it actually functions more like salt, and brings a deeper, savory, umami punch to whatever it’s splashed into (Even more than Soy Sauce that, IMHO, is a bit overly loved by Americans).

How to: Freeze Cookie Dough (and bake it after freezing)
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How to: Freeze Cookie Dough (and bake it after freezing)

Did you know you can make them yourself? Because you can!

I’m going to cover exactly what to do, so the next time you feel like baking cookies, you don’t have to feel like you need to bake the entire batch, and then you can have cookies whenever you’re in the mood!

How to Freeze Fresh Ginger Root
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How to Freeze Fresh Ginger Root

Ginger is a wonderful ingredient!

By freezing fresh ginger root, you can ensure you always have this essential ingredient readily available for all your favorite recipes. Plus, it makes peeling ginger a breeze! Don’t let a lack of fresh ginger hold you back – freeze it today and elevate your cooking game!

Recipe: Big-Batch Chili
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Recipe: Big-Batch Chili

Impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering chili recipe that is guaranteed to delight your taste buds. With just a few simple steps, you can create a big batch of delicious chili using your roaster oven. Plus, you can freeze it in batches, making it the perfect go-to meal for those busy weeknights when you don’t have time to cook. Don’t miss out on this easy yet impressive recipe that will surely become a crowd favorite!

How to: Dry Dill (and other herbs)
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How to: Dry Dill (and other herbs)

Drying dill is a convenient way to store your dill and add it to a variety of food dishes, sauces, and dips. If you have a large dill harvest, the drying methods I’m sharing give your the option to continue using your dill throughout the year until the following summer. I also find that even my dry herbs are better in flavor than the ones bought in the store.

Homemade Sloppy Joe
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Homemade Sloppy Joe

A simple and just plain good homemade sloppy joe recipe that doesn’t take away from the ease of making dinner. Great make-ahead meal and perfect for your next picnic, bbq, or outdoor get-together.
For my Sloppy Joe recipe, I use my Everything BBQ Rub for the seasonings in my sauce. It adds sweetness and spice. The soy and Worcestershire sauces add amazing umami flavor and the pineapple is what gives it sweetness.

This recipe does use a lot of meat. Don’t worry, it’s a freezer-friendly meal! You can split this in half, eat one half and take the other half, let it get to room temp, and freeze it in a freezer-safe bag. -It will last 4 months in the freezer.

Everything BBQ Rub
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Everything BBQ Rub

This everything BBQ rub is perfect for beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and sloppy joes. I have used this on wings, beef and pork ribs, and even lamb ribs, and have found it to be incredibly universal and flavorful.

This makes a small batch of the bbq rub, to make quantity adjustments easier. If you double or even triple it, simply add the bbq rub to a mason jar, put the top on, and shake it up. You’ll always have it on hand.