Baking soda is a favorite for cleaning, but did you know it could do this too?

With all the DIY tutorials out there listing how to use baking soda as a cleaning agent, the product has become as popular for its sanitary uses as for its original culinary purposes. With its completely approachable cost and simplicity of use, sodium bicarbonate provides countless opportunities to deal with everyday problems without resorting to … Lire plus

Oven Fried Chicken

INGREDIENTS2 pounds chicken parts breasts, thighs, or drumsticks1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free alternative1 cup breadcrumbs or Panko gluten-free if necessary2 large eggs1 cup buttermilk or dairy-free alternative1 teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powderSalt and pepper to taste4 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oilINSTRUCTIONS

German Chocolate Cheesecake

For the Cheesecake:• 2 cups crushed chocolate cookies• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted• 32 ounces cream cheese, softened• 1 cup sugar• 4 large eggs• 1 cup sour cream• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, meltedFor the Coconut-Pecan Topping:• 1 cup evaporated milk• 1 cup sugar• 3 large egg yolks, beaten• 1/2 cup … Lire plus

Limoncello Tiramisu

Ingredients:Lemon Curd2 large whole eggs2 large egg yolks100 g granulated sugar1 lemon, juiced70 g unsalted butter, room temperature and cubedTIRAMISU3 large egg yolks70 g granulated sugar225 g mascarpone cheese, softened to room temperature350 g whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract225 g limoncello24 ladyfingersDirections:

Chicken and Rice Soup

Ingredients:1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, chopped2 carrots, peeled and diced2 celery stalks, diced3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried oreganoSalt and pepper to taste8 cups chicken broth1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice2 cups cooked, shredded chickenFresh parsley for garnish

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

Ingredients:1 cup long-grain white rice2 cups chicken broth1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced4 cups broccoli florets, chopped1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup1 cup sour cream2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, dividedSalt and pepper to tasteInstructions:

Beef Vegetable Soup

Ingredients2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil3-4 lb chuck roast7-8 cups low sodium beef broth1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper2 bay leaves1 medium onion chopped2 ribs celery chopped2 carrots peeled and chopped2 cloves garlic minced1 teaspoon dried parsley1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves1/4 teaspoon dried basil2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes diced1/4 pound … Lire plus