These pantry suggestions include key ingredients that are needed for cooking in the kitchen.  By keeping your pantry stocked, with these standard items will have you make fewer trips to the grocery store and allow you to have more time with your family.

In a bind, you can substitute certain spices for others. If a recipe calls for mace, you can use nutmeg. Instead of marjoram, try oregano. Cumin can replace coriander, and black pepper can replace white. Keep in mind that these substitutions will alter the taste of the final dish, but you’ll most likely be happy […]

Ground tofu absorbs flavor, so you can use it instead of ground beef in spicy dishes like meatballs, tacos, and chili. Image via Flickr.com

Making sure to measure correctly is one of the most important factors in cooking.  Always make sure that you have the proper measuring cups and measuring spoons when you are preparing a recipe. Graduated measuring cups are

The recipe calls for lemon juice, but you don’t have lemons.  Instead of running to the store, use 1/2  teaspoon of vinegar in place of 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Image via Flickr.com

4 Secrets to Meal Planning Do you ever feel as if there is never enough time to prepare your meals for your family during the week?  I know I did, especially when you are rushing home after work being asked the Number 1 question “What’s For Dinner?” For me, I set aside 15 minutes, every […]