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How to Grill Chicken Breast that’s Perfectly Juicy

Everything you need to know about how to grill chicken breast that’s perfectly juicy! With these easy tips and tricks, you’ll grill juicy, flavorful chicken breasts every time. Plus, find delicious marinades and recipes for using grilled chicken! I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite proteins to add to just about anything

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How to Make Pickled Jalapeños

Learn how to make pickled jalapeños with 5 simple ingredients in 3 easy steps! This pickled jalapeño recipe is one you’ll come back to time and time again. Enjoy pickled jalapeños on nachos, sandwiches, pizza, and so much more. Coming in hot with an easy, absolutely delicious, addicting new recipe that you’ll want to put

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How to Make Dried Citrus

Learn how to make dried citrus in the oven using your favorite citrus fruits! These beautiful dehydrated citrus wheels make the perfect garnishes for cocktails, mocktails, and your favorite desserts. Or, simply dip them in chocolate for the perfect sweet treat! I have a brand new tutorial for you that’s so easy and guaranteed to

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How to Host Thanksgiving (+ a free printable checklist!)

Learn all of my tips and tricks for how to host a wonderful Thanksgiving – big or small! This guide to hosting Thanksgiving dinner has day-by-day tasks, recipe and utensil suggestions and more to ensure that your Thanksgiving is seamless and fun. Plus, download a free printable checklist for ease! Thanksgiving has been my favorite

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Our Favorite Homemade Tomato Sauce (using fresh tomatoes!)

The best homemade tomato sauce using fresh tomatoes, delicious caramelized onions and plenty of garlic. This basic pasta sauce recipe is easy to make and perfect for customizing to make it super creamy and even a little cheesy. You’ll never go back to canned tomato sauce again! If you haven’t made this recipe yet, get

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How to Make Whipped Cream

Learn how to make whipped cream that’s perfectly sweet, deliciously fluffy, and made with just 3 ingredients! This easy homemade whipped cream recipe makes the best topping for hot chocolate, pies, waffles, and more. Options to add different flavors for a festive twist! Let’s talk all things WHIPPED CREAM! It’s easy to make, uses minimal

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How to Make Vanilla Extract

Learn exactly how to make vanilla extract using just two ingredients and two simple steps! Homemade vanilla extract lasts for years and will make all of your baked goods taste amazing. Store a jar for later or gift it to friends and family for the holidays! If you’ve been following our Back to Basics posts

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How to Measure Flour (without a scale!)

Learn exactly how to measure flour accurately without a scale! Measuring flour can become messy and even inaccurate when done incorrectly, so use this step-by-step tutorial on how to measure any type of flour for all of your baking projects. Is there anything better than baking season? I think not. Freshly baked cookies, cinnamon rolls

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How to Freeze Cookies (2 different ways!)

Learn how to freeze cookies two different ways so that you can enjoy your favorite homemade cookies whenever the cravings hit! With these two simple, step-by-step tutorials you’ll learn how to freeze cookie dough and how to freeze baked cookies for later. Perfect for the holiday season and beyond! Our annual AK Cookie Week starts

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How to Make Brown Sugar

Learn how to make brown sugar from scratch in just five minutes using two simple ingredients! This easy tutorial is the perfect resource for any time you’re out of store-bought kind, and you can use your homemade brown sugar in all of your favorite sweet and savory recipes! Baking season is HERE which means it’s

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How to Make the Perfect All Butter Pie Crust

Learn how to make an all butter pie crust that’s flaky, easy and absolutely delicious! Watch a simple video tutorial to see how to make and shape the perfect pie crust. Using these tips and tricks, you’ll be baking delicious homemade pies in no time. I first made my own homemade pie crust from scratch

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How to Make a Flax Egg (plus recipes using it!)

Learn exactly how to make a flax egg with just 2 ingredients to use in your favorite baked goods to make them vegan! In this easy tutorial, you’ll learn exactly what a flax egg is, the perfect flax egg ratio and how to use it to replace regular eggs in your fav recipes. Tips and

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