Roasted Butternut Squash is one of those simple pleasures that I look forward to every Fall and Winter. Come and find out how to roast butternut squash in various ways along with 7 flavor combinations that are seriously SO good!Disclosure: This post for Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe includes affiliate links. See the rest of Food Folks and Fun’s disclosure policy here.Roasting butternut squash caramelizes the sugars in the squash and deepens its flavor. Slow roasting the squash is the key to great flavor with a smooth, creamy interior. But how do you achieve these results? Well, ...
How to Make Buttermilk Substitute with Vinegar or Lemon Juice
Here’s an easy tutorial for How to Make Buttermilk Substitute, and all you need are just 2 ingredients! This substitute for buttermilk is perfect for making tender, flavorful baked goods.Disclosure: This post for Buttermilk Substitute recipe includes affiliate links. See the rest of Food Folks and Fun’s disclosure policy here.Folks, I have a confession! Anytime a recipe calls for buttermilk, I ALWAYS make my own and I never buy it at the grocery store!Why?This shortcut is just too easy! In most recipes, you only need a cup of buttermilk, at most, and the rest of the ...
How to Toast Coconut
Have you ever wondered how to toast coconut? Well, learn how in this post! I'll show you how to toast coconut on the stovetop and in the oven! My methods work great for shaved coconut, and shredded coconut - both sweetened and unsweetened!Disclosure: This post for How to Toast Coconut includes affiliate links. See the rest of Food Folks and Fun’s disclosure policy here.Similar to toasting nuts, toasting coconut is one of those extra steps in a recipe that just elevates the entire dish. It's so easy to do and it's my go-to garnish for fruity desserts and even rice!From this ...
How to Peel and Cut Butternut Squash
See how to properly cut a butternut squash in this tutorial on How to Peel and Cut Butternut Squash the safe way!Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with Calphalon. How to Cut Butternut Squash I love making butternut squash recipes during the fall; butternut squash soup and roasted butternut squash to name a few. But I have to admit, butternut squash is not exactly my favorite thing to cut, peel and chop. I mean I really, really hate it. It’s hard to cut, I usually end up with blisters after muscling my way through it, plus it’s a little scary. That is until I made ...
Apple Pie Spice Recipe + 10 Ways to Use it!
Save some money this fall by making this Apple Pie Spice recipe. It comes in handy for more than just apple pie! Also, see my 10 favorite uses for this Apple Pie Spice recipe!Disclosure: This post for Apple Pie Spice Recipe includes affiliate links, this means I make a few cents if you buy the item after clicking my link. This costs you nothing, but it helps keep this blog running on butter...lots of butter! See the rest of Food Folks and Fun’s disclosure policy here.It certainly doesn't feel like fall here in Southern California. Yesterday we had highs near 100! When the rest of ...
How to Make Strawberries Last Longer
Strawberry season comes early in Southern California. To kick off my #StrawberrySeason blog post I did a little experiment. For the past month, I have taken in-season strawberries and tested different methods to make them last longer in the refrigerator. There was definitely one clear winner. Today, I'm sharing my results with you in this post for How to Make Strawberries Last Longer!Recently, strawberries at my local Sprouts were on sale. Scratch that, they were a steal at $0.88 for a 1-pound container! You better believe I stocked up! 14 pounds (yes, pounds) of strawberries. I ...
How to Peel an Avocado: the NEW Method + Brokaw Nursery Tour
Recently, I attended an Avocado Grove Tour that the California Avocado Commission hosted. I learned SO much about avocados. It was a true "farm to table"experience. I'm excited to share with you information, tips & tricks, and recipes! Today, I'm sharing How to Peel an Avocado: the NEW Method + Brokaw Nursery Tour!Avocado season in California runs from April through September. During this time, I will be sharing avocado tips & tricks, facts and of course, recipes! #CAavoSeason Brokaw NurseryRecently, I took a tour of the avocado tree nursery, Brokaw Nursery. The ...
How to Strain Ricotta Cheese
Ricotta is my favorite Italian cheese, it's creamy, delicious, and versatile. It's one of my favorite ingredients in pastas, lasagna, pizza, and desserts like Cannoli! Today I'm showing you how to strain ricotta cheese the right way! Ricotta is an Italian cheese that's used in a lot of Spring recipes, so for today's #SpringEats pots I will be showing you how to strain ricotta cheese!A lot of ricotta cheese recipes ask for strained ricotta cheese, but they don't tell you how to do it. Let me show you! ...