Heather Solos Heather says: Last Saturday I posted a reader survey and many of you responded and I thank you for your time, suggestions, and criticism. If you didn’t value this site, you wouldn’t have had anything to say. There are a few things I would like to address. As of this time, I am discontinuing Fearless …
Heather says: This easy recipe for baked chicken is extremely versatile, not only is it great for chicken thighs, it can be used on a cut-up whole chicken, and boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs. This chili rub and honey brushing sauce would also be fantastic for grilled chicken. [pullshow=”instr”]The recipe is written for 4 …
Dear Home Ec 101, I’m a young wife who doesn’t have a lot of experience cooking. My husband’s birthday is tomorrow, and I really want to make him something nice. I tried asking him what he’d like, but he says it doesn’t matter. Well, it matters to me. I want him to have a nice …
Heather says: I know a can of sloppy joe sauce is easy, but it’s often loaded with high fructose corn syrup, something we work hard to avoid. This recipe is our go-to alternative. If you’re also trying to cut out hfcs, be sure to check the label on your hamburger buns. Oh, and even though …
Heather says: You all know the drill, first we make the FTC happy and then we get down to business. I was sent one copy of The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Flour-Free Eating for review purposes. Any links to the book are affiliate links, this just means I get a small cut if someone makes …
Heather says: With the book safely in the hands of the copy-editor, boy could I use one here, I’ve had a little more time on my hands. I wasted a bit of it decompressing, reacquainting myself with my family, adjusting to communication without the aid of a keyboard, trying to figure out what that bright shiny ball …
Q: How do you make chicken stock? Is there a basic recipe for making chicken stock? A: I have two, one is based on the French method and the other on an Asian method of stock making. The ratios for chicken or turkey parts to water and vegetables is similar in both. While the methods are …
Heather says: Summer dreams are topped with this simple peach salsa, well mine are anyway. I haven’t met a fish yet that doesn’t get along with the peach and jalapeno medley: catfish, salmon, halibut, mahi mahi, and tuna all work equally well, so go with your favorite. It also works as as a condiment for grilled …
Heather says: Due to a short trip, I’ve consumed more fast food in the past 48 hours than I usually consume in a month and frankly I feel gross. Yes, I could have planned better. I know this. I know you know this. That said, now I’m in the mood for salads, but I’m not …
Dear Home-Ec 101: I’m taking your advice about building an emergency food supply seriously. I’d like to do some of it by canning and preserving foods from my own garden. Besides pickles, jams and jellies, (which are yummy, but don’t exactly fill a belly) what kinds of foods should I be growing so that I …