Cooking with pure maple syrup: 2 recipes
Do you cook with maple syrup, I mean, other than pouring it over pancakes and waffles?
Greek yogurt and kids don’t mix
This has nothing to do with cooking. There is no bonus recipe this week, just a peek into my family Christmas, and how my brother would have given anything had someone been recording this moment in time…here goes.
Grilled cheese and leftovers
I was talking to a friend of mine over the weekend who mentioned that she didn’t see the Ask Jen column in last week’s...
Ask Jen about cookouts
Summertime = family cookouts.
What do you say to your sister-in-law’s brother’s obnoxious new girlfriend when she asks if your cookout is going to be...
Ask Jen about side dishes
How do you go about choosing the perfect sides for your meal? Jen counts down the five elements she looks for when choosing sides.
How to keep herbs fresh all year long
Did you know you can freeze herbs? Here's quick how-to lesson.
Surprising mom with her favorite food
Get the debit card ready for this weekend, folks. It’s time to treat mom to whatever strikes her fancy. For Jen's mom, it's recipes from Carrabba's.
Ask Jen about meringue
Do you have a hard time making your meringue stick to the edges of your pie crust? Or does your meringue shrink once it's been refrigerated? Jen offers five tips to solve your meringue problems.
What to have on hand during the holidays
Jen has never met a cookie she didn't adore. Find out what she likes to give her nieces and nephews when they stop by around Christmas.
The rewards of gardening
Growing your own vegetables can be very rewarding, but it takes a lot of work and dedication. Jen’s been learning the ropes and eating well in the process.
