How-To

How to Cut a Watermelon

A step by step guide on how to cut a watermelon into classic wedges or easy-to-eat batons! Make your summer easy and delicious!

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How To Calculate Recipe Cost

Calculating recipes costs can be an eye opening experience. Learn how to use your receipts and package labels to calculate recipe cost and cost per serving.

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How to Make Baked Potatoes

$1.26 recipe / $0.31 each

How to make the best baked potatoes with flavorful, crispy skin and fluffy insides in three easy steps. Baked potato topping ideas included!

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How to Slice, Dice, and Mince

Learn how to slice, dice, and mince onions and more awkward shaped vegetables, like bell peppers and sweet potatoes. Video included!

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How to Freeze Green Onions

Learn how to store and freeze green onions to reduce waste, save money, and always have fresh green onions on hand for cooking!

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How to Make Stovetop Popcorn

$0.54 recipe / $0.14 serving

How to make perfect fluffy and crunchy stovetop popcorn with just a couple of ingredients and one pan. The perfect, fast, and inexpensive snack!

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How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

Learn how to cook bacon in the oven with very little effort and no hot splattering grease! Perfectly crispy bacon in the oven every time.

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Meal Planning 101 – How to Make a Meal Plan That Works for YOU

How to make a meal plan tailored to your lifestyle in six easy steps, to get the most out of your time and money, and reduce food waste.

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How to Make Whipped Cream

$1.12 recipe / $0.14 serving

Learn how to make whipped cream with this fast and easy 3-ingredient recipe for homemade whipped cream. Easy and delicious!

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How to Make an Easy Thanksgiving Dinner for Beginners

This simple guide for How to Make an Easy Thanksgiving Dinner for Beginners includes an easy menu for six, and full two-day prep schedule!

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How to Make Homemade Croutons

$0.71 recipe / $0.18 serving

Learn how to make perfect crisp, crunchy, and flavorful homemade croutons for your soups and salads with this fast and easy recipe.

A bowl of fresh pineapple chunks next to a cutting board, chef's knife, and a pineapple top.

How to Cut and Freeze Pineapple

How to cut and freeze pineapple when it's on sale, so you can have this fresh, juicy, and tangy tropical fruit all year long.