How to Adapt Recipes

May 10, 2011July 25, 2019 Sara {Go Gingham}3 Comments

This question comes from a friend who was asking me about how I make changes to a recipe. I thought I'd share with you my steps so you can do this in your own kitchen. The real secret is that it's just all trial and error. Your willingness to make healthy food that tastes great… Continue reading How to Adapt Recipes

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Sticky Pasta Solution

April 19, 2011July 25, 2019 Sara {Go Gingham}

This reader’s question comes from my Mother-in-law’s dear friend, Kim. Kim lives in Nassau, Bahamas, where life is always good and the sun is warm year round. Kim writes, “You would think after eons of cooking I'd have most answers but I don't. Twelve of us (the family) were coming over for pasta. One recipe… Continue reading Sticky Pasta Solution

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After School Snacks

April 11, 2011July 25, 2019 Sara {Go Gingham}4 Comments

Several years ago for a New Year’s resolution, I decided to not purchase any individually packaged snack foods for our family. The reason? I was tired of buying food that was overly packaged, generated waste, was unhealthy, and expensive. This resolution really stuck and I rarely purchase packaged snack foods today. The exception is when… Continue reading After School Snacks

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How to Soften Brown Sugar

April 4, 2011July 25, 2019 Sara {Go Gingham}10 Comments

This question comes from my dear friend (notice how I didn’t say “old friend”) Annie Kip, from Needham, Massachusetts. Annie’s question involves brown sugar. “I have a brand new bag of dark brown sugar which has become nearly rock hard. Do you have any ideas for what to do with this - I hate to… Continue reading How to Soften Brown Sugar

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Refrigerator Basics for the Home Cook

March 21, 2011July 25, 2019 Sara {Go Gingham}3 Comments

Cooking at home requires a well stocked pantry and that includes what to keep in the refrigerator. A home cook needs to be prepared. Below is a list of the basics I keep stocked in my refrigerator. This list is what you should keep on hand and make sure you have plenty of. These are… Continue reading Refrigerator Basics for the Home Cook

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2nd Place Winner in Twitter Recipe Contest

March 8, 2011July 25, 2019 Sara {Go Gingham}4 Comments

"The Oregonian” newspaper recently had a contest on Twitter that involved tweeting (yes, that is now a verb) a recipe in 140 characters or less. Now, I love cooking for my family and I love talking but I’m not really crazy about tweeting – so short, so cryptic, and so much punctuation left out! I… Continue reading 2nd Place Winner in Twitter Recipe Contest

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Pantry Basics for the Home Cook

February 22, 2011July 25, 2019 Sara {Go Gingham}8 Comments

Cooking at home requires a well stocked pantry, along with all of the items in your refrigerator. The home cook needs to be prepared with basic ingredients. This list is what you should keep on hand and make sure you have plenty of. These are my basics. This list isn’t all I keep in my… Continue reading Pantry Basics for the Home Cook

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Beet Salad Recipe

February 17, 2011July 25, 2019 Sara {Go Gingham}8 Comments

Here is the prize winning recipe for my beet salad. This recipe placed 2nd in "The Oregonian" Twitter Recipe Contest. It's easy, tasty, and one of my favorites. I adapted it from Bon Appetit, April, 2007. The entire meal is, “Grilled Flank Steak with Sauteed Beet Greens and Creamy Horseradish Beets" and is delicious. I've… Continue reading Beet Salad Recipe

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Grilled Thanksgiving Turkey

December 5, 2010July 25, 2019 Sara {Go Gingham}4 Comments

We traveled for Thanksgiving so we celebrated at our home last night. We love cooking the Thanksgiving meal and the leftovers are not to be missed. This is our turkey. This bird is the word. I’m not joking – this is the best bird I’ve ever had. Grilled, on the Weber. Sprinkled with a dry-brine… Continue reading Grilled Thanksgiving Turkey