Check out my top 20 kitchen tips from culinary school! They've made cooking and baking more fun, and I hope they help you as much as they've helped me!

Cooking with kids is worth the hassle and these tips and tricks will make it easier. Try one of these easy recipes that kids can cook.

Freezing tofu gives it a meaty, chewy texture that beautifully mimics chicken. We’re sharing our best tofu tips, tricks, and marinades.

Now that you've made a big ole batch of royal icing using my delicious fool-proof royal icing recipe, you are probably looking at it wondering what next? So I created this step by step

This comprehensive guide is designed for educators, therapists, and parents working with children who require occupational therapy (OT). The "Occupational Therapy Issues and Recommendations Guide" provides a detailed overview of common OT issues, their descriptions, examples, and practical recommendations. This resource is an essential tool for understanding and addressing the diverse needs of children, particularly those with special needs such as autism. Key Features: - Clear and Concise Format: The guide is presented in an easy-to-read table format, making it simple to find information quickly. - Detailed Descriptions: Each issue is clearly defined to help users understand the specific challenges children may face. - Real-life Examples: Concrete examples are provided to illustrate each issue, offering insight into how these challenges manifest in daily life. - Practical Recommendations: Actionable recommendations are included for each issue, providing effective strategies to support children in overcoming their difficulties. Topics Covered: - Fine Motor Skills - Gross Motor Skills - Handwriting - Sensory Processing - Self-Care Skills - Visual Perceptual Skills - Body Awareness - Executive Functioning - Attention and Focus - Play Skills - Social Skills - Regulation Skills - Adaptive Skills Ideal for: - Occupational Therapists - Special Education Teachers - Parents and Caregivers - School Counselors - Early Childhood Educators Format: - PowerPoint Presentation (PPTX) - Easy to customize and adapt to specific needs.

What is the best way to make, bake, and care for Sharpie mugs? I tested different temperatures, times, and kinds of washing to find out.

Have you ever wanted to try Homemade Egg Noodles but thought that you needed fancy tools and equipment? Guess what, these egg noodles are not only easy but that taste absolutely amazing

Given that the vast majority of dinners start with a pile of thinly-sliced onions on the cutting board, we here at The Kitchn feel it’s worth taking the time to make sure your onion skills are on point. Confidence is everything when it comes to dinner, am I right? Grab your favorite chefs knife and your onion goggles — I’m about to show you how to cut your onion like a kitchen ninja. Recipes are annoyingly inconsistent when it comes to sliced onions.

Roasts lose quality during reheating, but they also cultivate bacteria from the time you take them out of the refrigerator to the time they reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit, the minimum safe serving temperature for reheated beef. Reheating often results in dry, tough meat, unless you incorporate moisture in the process.

Inspired by The Clever Carrot If you are new to sourdough, watch the step-by-step video here: Simple Sourdough Bread or in the post above.  Troubleshooting: If you have issues with your dough being too sticky, please read this post: Why is my sourdough so sticky? The 4 common mistakes. Notes: You need an active sourdough starter. I have had success activating starters from: King Arthur Flour Breadtopia As always, I highly recommend investing in a digital scale before beginning any bread baking adventure. This is the Dutch Oven I use for sourdough bread. I used this Dutch oven for years, and it's a great one, too. Flour sack towels are a great investment because they ensure your dough will not stick while it is proofing.  I love using rice flour for dusting (as opposed to ap or bread flour) because it doesn't burn. When you use a flour sack towel, however, you don't need to use any flour.  Find all of my sourdough essentials here: Essential Equipment For Sourdough Bread Baking I love a high-hydration dough, and I have great success using 380 grams of water in this recipe, so feel free to play around and push the hydration here.  Salt: I have had success using both kosher salt and fine sea salt here. When I use kosher salt, I use the Diamond Crystal brand. When I use sea salt, I use the Baleine Fine brand. Regardless of the brand, I use 12 grams.  Shaping: If you're looking to get a more open crumb, try shaping a batard (as opposed to a round). Watch this video for guidance. Also: The recipe below follows the traditional shape once, rest, then shape again method. I often skip the preshape now and simply shape the dough once. I still get a nice open crumb.  How much Sourdough Starter to Use? Because my kitchen is cold for much of the year, I like using 100 g (1/2 cup) of starter as opposed to 50 g (1/4 cup).  When determining how much starter to use, consider a few things: If you live in a warm, humid environment, 50 g should suffice. If you plan on doing an overnight rise, 50 g also should suffice. If you want  to speed things up or if you live in a cold environment, consider using 100 g starter. Note: If you use 100 g of starter, your dough may rise more quickly, so keep an eye on it. As always, rely on the visual cues (increasing in volume by 50%) when determining when the bulk fermentation is done.  A straight-sided vessel makes monitoring the bulk fermentation especially easy because it allows you to see when your dough has truly doubled.

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Uses for a Culinary Torch that Aren't Creme Brulee: Many people might think the culinary torch is a single use kitchen item, but wrong!

Oven Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a fun and easy appetizer or snack made with just a few simple ingredients.

Do you ever struggle to use up the milk in your fridge? Sometimes we buy milk for a recipe or a weekend brunch, and then it lingers in the fridge, half-used, with the expiration date barreling down upon our guilty heads. It’s a sad waste to pour sour milk down the drain, and we’re here to tell you that you never need to do that again.

Don't let all the extra zucchini from your garden go to waste! Learn the How to Freeze Zucchini to make healthy tasty meals later.

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Foodsaver tips and tricks! How to use a Foodsaver vacuum sealer to stretch your grocery budget, and keep everything fresher longer!

Introducing the one and only chocolate ganache recipe you will ever need, complete with tips and tricks for getting the perfect consistency. This easy chocolate ganache recipe only has 2 ingredients and comes together in 5 minutes.