Recipe: Frozen Single-Serve Oatmeal with Almonds & Dried Cherries

Wake up. Shower. Get dressed. Get moving! If your mornings are a hectic blur of hustling to get out the door then we've got something for you. Shave some minutes off your morning routine with "Recipe: Frozen Single-Serve Oatmeal with Almonds & Dried Cherries" to make your food grab-and-go! Frozen Single-Serve Oatmeal with Almonds & Dried Cherries Makes about twelve 1/3-cup pucks (4 to 6 servings) 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats3 1/2 cups water1/8 teaspoon saltHoney, brown sugar, agave or other sweetener, to taste (optional)1/2 cup dried cherries1/3 cup almonds, roughly chopped2 tablespoons shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) Lightly...

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How to Make Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Step one: Go to the store. Step two: Get Ricotta Cheese. Step three: Buy it. Simple, but uninspired. If you're up for using a little elbow grease, then why not make your own Ricotta Cheese? Check out "How to Make Homemade Ricotta Cheese" and get the 'homemade' taste you can't find in a store. How to Make Homemade Ricotta Makes 2 cups What You Need Ingredients1/2 gallon whole milk, not UHT pasteurized (see Recipe Notes)1/3 cup lemon juice (from 1 1/2 to 2 lemons), 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar, or 1/2 teaspoon citric acid (available from cheese-making suppliers)1 teaspoon salt, optional Equipment4-quart potInstant read thermometer...

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The Best Way to Keep Guacamole Green

All you guacamole aficionados out there know that guacamole that isn't green isn't up to par. If you've ever had trouble keeping guacamole green when stored then check out "The Best Way to Keep Guacamole Green" for a little secret that can help you out! The Best Way to Keep Guacamole Green Make your guacamole (we recommend Sara Kate's recipe). Put the guacamole in a bowl that has a tight-fitting lid. Pack the guacamole tightly in the bowl, pressing out any air bubbles. Dribble in some lukewarm water. I like to fill a measuring cup and pour it gently down the sides. Make sure the water covers the surface of the guacamole....

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3 Ways to Prevent Sautéed Greens from Clumping in the Pan

Sautéed greens can be an excellent addition to many dishes, not just for their health benefits, but also for taste. Sometimes though, they can sort of clump up in the pan making it pretty difficult to effectively use them in a dish. Have no fear! Check out "3 Ways to Prevent Sautéed Greens from Clumping in the Pan" below! 1. Slice Greens into Thin Ribbons My first trick is to chop the greens into very thin, short ribbons before adding them to the dish. I usually cut them in half through the stem, stack them on top of each other, and then cut them in half again along the length before slicing them crosswise into thin strips. 2....

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