Whether you’re planning a dinner party or just trying to make something a little different or special for your family or friends, a fresh seafood dinner (beyond the usual frozen fish fare) can create a really delicious and unique meal. However, a lot of people are a bit hesitant or unsure of themselves when it comes to cooking seafood. But with these tips, you should be able to make a wonderful seafood feast with ease. Don't Overcomplicate With Too Many Varieties Aside from the various ways to ensure your seafood is safely prepared, there are a few steps you should take to prepare the Continue reading...

My family often eats white rice—so often that I purchased a 10-cup Zojurushi rice cooker several years ago—we've had it for at least 10 years! It makes cooking rice so easy since we can just put the rice and water into the bowl of the cooker, set it for white rice, and have perfect cooked rice in about 20 minutes later! But when I'm away from home, I can still make my own rice—without my trusty rice cooker. Cooking white rice is actually very easy—there's no reason to use that instant stuff! You can save a lot of money by purchasing one big sack of rice instead of buying it box by box. In Continue reading...

Lemons are a perfect ingredient for summer, thanks to their light and refreshing flavor. With Mother's Day and graduation season coming up, I thought it'd be a great time to share a simple lemon-drop cookie recipe that contains only a handful of ingredients and can be baked quickly. You can even prepare the dough for these cookies ahead of time, put it in your refrigerator, and make the cookies when you need them or as time allows. Lemon Drop Cookie Recipe (Recipe Courtesy of Saving Room for Dessert) This recipe, which I got from Saving Room for Dessert (her recipe was adapted from Continue reading...