Homemade spaghetti sauce recipe
Simple, practical steps for a delicious homemade spaghetti sauce — easy and versatile!
Learn to Cook
Simple techniques, resources, and how-to’s to help even the beginning cooks get a bit better and more confident in the kitchen.
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Hey there! Today, we’re diving into a Midwestern favorite that’s close to our hearts and bellies – ranch dressing. But not just any ranch dressing,
10 Minute Creamy Garlic White Pizza Sauce Recipe
This classic white pizza sauce is very simple to make with only four ingredients and a few minutes. This one uses olive oil instead of
the BEST Homemade Bread | simple recipe, tips, and tricks.
This simple and easy homemade bread uses only a few ingredients just like the old-fashioned homemade bread like Grandma made. I’ve included tips for
How to make coffee syrup with a video tutorial
It’s so easy to make your own coffee syrup at home, and it can save you a lot of cash, too! We show you how
How to Make Your Own Tea Bags (from coffee filters, muslin, or cheesecloth)
DIY tea bags are great to know how to make. Here, we have two versions of tea bags: You’ll be surprised at how easily
Expert Tips for Freezing Fruits and Vegetables: A Comprehensive Guide
This is everything you need to know about freezing fruits & veggies without alot of fuss. Includes gorgeous free printable!
Quick & easy pickled veggies
Looking for a delicious way to preserve your extra fresh veggies? Try out these quick and easy pickled veggie recipes that are sure to satisfy
Homemade white cake from scratch
A simple white cake is one of the most popular cakes to bake. It’s the perfect dessert for your kids’ school parties or just to
Bake Like a Pro: 9 Expert Tips for Perfecting Your Cake Game
Want to impress your friends and family with a delicious homemade cake? Follow these simple tips to ensure that your cakes turn out perfectly every
Top Tips for Storing leftover Soup
There are several techniques for freezing and storing soups that will help keep your soup fresh and tasty. I’ve got a lot of tips, info,
Reduce food Waste: Tips & resources to Trim Trash and save money
Reduce kitchen waste, save money, and support the environment. Grab the list of apps, products, supplies, and more resources!
Fix a Runny Fruit Pie: Why it Happens, and Easy Ways to Fix It.
Baking a pie so you don’t get a runny filling can sound a bit overwhelming but it isn’t. Not at all. Let me break down
Reheat A Casserole: 3 Best Ways Without Drying Out
Casseroles are a favorite in our house. These dishes are easy to prepare, delicious, and can serve a crowd easily. I’m sure we’ve all had
How To Make A Giraffe Cake: A Detailed Step By Step Guide
This is a step-by-step recipe on how to make a giraffe cake, complete with images to illustrate how each part is made.
How to Make a Giraffe Cake: A Simple Step-By-Step Guide
Use this easy step-by-step guide to make a fun giraffe cake. It is not too challenging and you don’t have to be a professional baker.
Best Cannoli Cream Recipe – Easy to Make!
Made with ricotta and powdered sugar, homemade cannoli cream is far superior to anything you can buy. This sweet ricotta cannoli cream recipe is easy
Easy, fifteen-minute puff pastry: the ultimate video guide
Many puff pastry recipes are time-consuming. Here’s a puff pastry recipe that takes just 15 minutes to make. Check out this quick puff pastry recipe.
Grandma’s BEST Pie Crust
Grandma’s BEST pie crust has a bit of a modern update with the use of the food processor. But, the combo of butter and lard
homemade old bay seasoning
Old Bay Seasoning can be homemade. HECK YES! Here is the homemade recipe featuring dry spices in your pantry!
Homemade Ketchup
Once you make homemade ketchup with this easy and delicious recipe you’ll never buy the bottled kind again! Fresh ingredients, adaptable spices, and a beautiful
Homemade Taco seasoning
Grab these spices from your pantry and make your own taco seasoning. Better than the packaged version! Use it for tacos, soups, enchiladas, burgers, and
3 ingredient Rice Chips
Light, crispy, easy to make, and without any gluten…these rice chips are tasty to eat and a joy to bake up!
easy Homemade Latte –skip the coffe shop!
Skip the coffee shop and make your own latte at home with these easy instructions. You’ll get perfect results that are coffee shop quality without
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→ Check out the Kitchen-Reference guide to learn the definitions of various kitchen terms (like what the heck is folding?), what pan to use if you don’t have the one you need, and even how many tablespoons in a cup…etc.
→ Check out In NellieBellie’s Cupboard for my list of essential kitchen supplies and the quick link to my favorites!
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Are there any tools you recommend I have in my kitchen before I get started?
A large mixing bowl, whisk, chef’s knife, baking sheet, and skillet should get you started on most recipes. As you do more cooking & baking you’ll find yourself building on the basic supplies you need to. In fact, check out my essential supplies list for a tiny kitchen. This list was created when we were renting and I had to condense my supplies down a TON. This list will give you a great place to start as well as tell you how you can multi-purpose several tools, if needed.
To learn more about the tools and supplies I keep on hand in my own current kitchen, check out what’s In the NellieBellie Cupboard for links and info.
How do you stock your pantry to be ready to cook any meal?
You’ll want to keep some basic baking and cooking ingredients on hand. Flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, oil, salt, pepper, bouillon, pasta or rice, and canned beans are some items most people find useful. As you start using recipes you’ll learn more of what ingredients would be helpful to keep in your pantry.
If you want to learn more now, check out what I keep stocked In the NellieBellie Cupboard.
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