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Dessert DIY Entertaining Ice Cream Round Up Sauce Summer10 Simple Ways to Take a Scoop of Ice Cream to the Next Level
10 Simple Ways to Take a Scoop of Ice Cream to the Next Level ~ don’t get me wrong, a plain scoop of ice cream is a wonderful thing, especially in…
How to Make Lemon Sugar ~ this is an easy technique for infusing real lemon flavor into sugar for all your baking projects. If you’re a lemon lover you need to…
How to Make Homemade Almond Paste ~ this delicious, fresh almond paste recipe is made super quick and easy in your food processor. Wrap it up, refrigerate, and get on with…
You don’t have to have a Martha Stewart style cutting garden to put fresh flowers on the table throughout the season. Here are my top tips for spring backyard flower arranging,…
This 30 Second Hollandaise Sauce recipe is made quick and creamy with your immersion blender — no cutting corners, either, this is the authentic stuff! Slather it on Eggs Benedict, asparagus,…
How to Make Bourbon Marshmallows ~ these plush vanilla bean marshmallows are spiked with bourbon, add them to hot cocoa for a sweetly indulgent nightcap.…
How to Make Oat Flour ~ simple instructions for making your own homemade naturally gluten free oat flour, it takes just seconds! Use it alone or in combination with other…
Appetizer Cheese Citrus DIY DIY Pantry Gluten Free Healthy Mediterranean Middle EasternHow to Make Labneh (Yogurt Cheese)
How to Make Labneh (Yogurt Cheese) ~ this exciting recipe is a method for making cheese from yogurt! It’s a Middle Eastern staple and it’s incredibly rich and creamy. I love…
DIY DIY Pantry Fall Fruit Jam Jams jellies and chutneys Round Up SummerHow to Make Fruit Butter (13 Recipes)
How to Make Fruit Butter (13 Recipes) ~ fruit butters are the ultimate summer treat ~ they turn a late season glut into the silkiest, most intensely flavored spread imaginable, and…
How to Dry Strawberries ~ once you’ve gobbled up your fill of fresh strawberries this season, consider drying them. Sure, you could also freeze them, or make them into jam, but…
Citrus Cocktails & Beverages DIY DIY Pantry Entertaining Holiday Food Gifts Instant PotInstant Pot Limoncello (regular recipe and video too)
Instant Pot Limoncello ~ if you love lemons you probably also love this gorgeous Italian lemon liqueur. It traditionally takes weeks to infuse the lemon peels into vodka ~ but the…
How to Tap Your Own Maple Trees to Make Maple Syrup ~ you can make maple syrup at home! If you’ve got a sugar maple tree in your yard (or…
Instant Pot Dulce de Leche ~ finally, the definitive homemade dulce de leche recipe ~ this one is quick, easy, safe, and utterly fabulous. It’s just one of the many surprising…
Christmas Citrus Dessert DIY Entertaining Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Lemon RomanticFresh Lemon Truffles
These Fresh Lemon Truffles are creamy confections with a bold citrus flavor. Rolled in sugar or dipped in dark chocolate ~ they make an unexpectedly light and bright homemade candy for…
Chocolate Cocktails & Beverages Dessert DIY Gluten Free Holiday Food Gifts HolidaysHow to Make Homemade Nutella Liqueur (Video)
How to Make Homemade Nutella Liqueur ~ ever since my recent DRINKABLE NUTELLA recipe I’ve been obsessed with the idea of making the famous chocolate hazelnut spread into a decadent beverage. …
Appetizer Christmas DIY Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Jams jellies and chutneys Romantic ThanksgivingEasy Low Sugar Wine Jelly
This Easy Low Sugar Wine Jelly recipe takes just minutes, and its mellow, not-too-sweet flavor enhances everything from cheese and crackers to turkey sandwiches. Make some for yourself, then post the…
Quick Pickled Jalapeños ~ your pickles are ready in the time it takes you to slice your peppers, and you’re going to want to load up on these, because jalapeños make…
Quick Pickled Vidalia Onions ~ this sweet onion refrigerator pickle takes just minutes to prepare, and you’ll reap the rewards all summer long on burgers, brats, steaks, sandwiches and tacos!…
Cocktails & Beverages DIY Edible Flowers Entertaining Romantic Spring SummerHoneysuckle Vodka Lemonade
Honeysuckle Vodka Lemonade ~ this unique spring cocktail is made with homemade honeysuckle infused vodka and fresh squeezed lemonade…it’s a super refreshing conversation starter, and the honeysuckle vodka is ready in…
These vegan Multi Seed Crisps are a deliciously crisp gluten free cracker just perfect for snacking and dipping ~ and they couldn’t be easier to make!…
Are you ready for some instant pickle gratification? My Quick and Spicy Refrigerator Pickles are ready in under an hour ~ and because they’re not processed in a hot water bath,…
My Homemade Chicken Apple Sausage recipe is an easy way to make your own fabulously fresh sausage right at home ~ it freezes beautifully, too, so be sure to make extra…
Candy Dessert DIY Entertaining Holiday Food Gifts Holidays RomanticHow to Make Homemade Ferrero Rocher Truffles
How to Make Homemade Ferrero Rocher Truffles ~ this is it guys, the ultimate decadent treat made right in your own kitchen! These DIY hazelnut chocolate truffles are going to make…
apple Condiment. DIY Fall Fruit Gluten Free Healthy Sauce Side Dish Thanksgiving Vegetarian Winter20 Minute Pink Applesauce Recipe
This 20 Minute Pink Applesauce recipe adds the perfect hint of sweetness to every meal, whether it’s a holiday feast or simple weeknight dinner ~ and just look at that pretty…
How to Make Homemade Bread Crumbs quickly and easily from any type of bread ~ fresh or dry, seasoned or unseasoned, whole grain, gluten free, even from crackers. I’ll show you…
Spicy Basil Pesto ~ Serrano pepper takes the world’s freshest sauce from simple to sassy in one fell swoop ~ stir it into freshly boiled pasta, spread it over grilled fish,…
My Homemade Boursin Cheese recipe is easy to do, and the flavor is spot on. This copy cat garlic and herb creamy cheese will save you SO MUCH money! Don’t lose…
I’ll show you exactly how to dry herbs in the microwave, it’s quick, easy and a lot of fun! — The microwave preserves color and flavor like no other method, and…
Everything Croutons will take your salad from bunny food to bodacious with their big bold crunch and outrageous flavor. Everybody loves everything!…
How to Make Homemade Fruit Liqueur — I’ve come up with a quick and easy technique that results in the most intense fresh fruity flavor, and the best part? This homemade…
New Potato Salad with 30 Second Aioli is the potato salad of your dreams, made with an extraordinary creamy and garlicky aioli, from scratch. Summer is about to get a whole…
Let your kids ‘bake’ alongside you with Homemade Gingerbread Playdough — it looks, smells, and feels just like the real thing! Today sharing one of my favorite things…homemade playdough! I’ve made…
Cocktails & Beverages Dessert DIY Entertaining Fall Holiday Food Gifts PumpkinHomemade Pumpkin Spice Liqueur
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Liqueur is creamy, lightly spiced and so easy to make at home. The result is fresher and more delicious than anything you can buy!…
Irish Fish Cakes with 30 Second Tartar Sauce ~ these are traditional, old fashioned fish cakes and they’re a great example of authentic Irish country cooking. Packed with tender flakes of…
DIY Sugar Cubes ~ these fancy sugar cubes are surprisingly easy to make using inexpensive plastic chocolate molds, and can transform morning coffee or afternoon tea into a truly memorable occasion!…
This unique Shrimp Salad with Grapefruit Mayonnaise is light and refreshing, and full of zesty flavor ~ the grapefruit mayonnaise is one of my 30 second miracle recipes!…
Cocktails & Beverages DIY Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Irish RomanticHow to Make Homemade Irish Cream (VIDEO)
How to Make Homemade Irish Cream ~ this diy Irish Cream is a perfect copy cat of one of my favorite liqueurs. It’s dangerously delicious, and ridiculously easy to make. Mix…
Easy Microwave Citrus Curd ~ turn any fresh citrus juice (including blood orange, tangerine, and Meyer lemon) into a luxurious, creamy spread in only minutes, right in your microwave!…
Breakfast Condiment. Condiments DIY DIY Pantry Holiday Food Gifts Holidays RomanticHow to Make Clotted Cream
Homemade Clotted Cream ~ (aka Devonshire or Cornish Cream) this luxurious spreadable cream is a must for afternoon tea and scones, but no need to buy those pricey little imported bottles,…
Beauty Health and Grooming Cocktails & Beverages DIY Healthy WinterAll Natural DIY Pineapple Cough Syrup + Video
At the first sign of a cough or sniffle, skip the trip to the corner drugstore and make up a batch of this All Natural DIY Pineapple Cough Syrup ~ it’s…
Beaded Cocktail Pick Tutorial ~ these pretty and festive cocktail picks are so easy to put together, you’ll want to make a bunch of them to get you through a year…
Christmas Cookies Dessert DIY Holiday Cookies Holiday Food Gifts Holidays WinterHoliday Sugar Cookies and DIY Colored Sugar
These quick and easy Holiday Sugar Cookies are such fun to decorate, and a joy to give out to friends and family. I show you how to make your own diy…
CRAFT TUTORIAL: Drink Cozies ~ make your own warm and fuzzy cozies for your fall and winter drinks with this easy project, no special skills required. Your mulled wine or cocoa…
How to Make Perfect Homemade Pita Bread Every Time ~ making homemade Middle Eastern flatbread is so much easier than you think, and you’ll never go back to the stuff in…
Creamy homemade mascarpone cheese is an easy homemade cheese recipe that’s fun to make right in your own kitchen — use it in all sorts of authentic Italian recipes, both sweet…
How to Make and Freeze Pumpkin Toaster Waffles ~ stock your freezer with these homemade toaster waffles and watch them disappear! Toaster waffles aren’t just for kids, especially when they are…
How to Make Edible Bouquets ~ bouquets of veggies disguised as colorful blossoms can stand in for flowers on your summer table, and they’re a great idea for barbecues and outdoor…
Easy Rhubarb Butter ~ at the first sighting of fresh rhubarb every spring I make up a batch of this sweet and tangy fruit spread ~ slather it on toast, muffins,…
How to Make Homemade Old Fashioned Relish ~ I say old fashioned, but of course this homemade pickle relish has been Great Island-ized with some hot peppers, and a little bit…
All Natural Fat Free Whipped ‘Cream’ ~ this dreamy whipped ‘cream’ is fat free, and delicious! It’s a healthy whipped topping that you can feel good about!…
3-Minute No Sugar Microwave Jam ~ this amazingly fresh and vibrant jam is made in just minutes in the microwave, without any of the muss and fuss associated with traditional jam…
Yes, you read that right. Gin and Tonic Refrigerator Pickles ~ alcoholic pickles! Beautiful little Persian cucumbers basically pickled in a giant G&T. Gin, (I like Hendrick’s) tonic water, lime, and…
30 Second Caesar Salad Dressing— this creamy, rich salad dressing comes together almost instantly using your immersion blender…it’s a real game changer! The creamy dressing can be used on salads, as…
This White Grapefruit Vinegar is a flavor bomb. You will love using it in so many ways. It’s the same basic formula as my BLOOD ORANGE VINEGAR, but now that the…
Edible Flower Ice Cubes ~ up your beverage game this season with the prettiest ice cubes ever! Fresh edible blossoms frozen right into cubes of ice dress up cocktails, soda, or…
Grapefruit and Rosemary Marinated Feta Cheese is an easy way to infuse cheese with flavor, and it makes a fabulous homemade food gift, too! We’re slowly slouching toward salad season…and putting…
Lazy No Bake Thin Mint Cookies ~ a lazy cook’s dream of a cookie! These super easy no bake cookies taste every bit as good as the originals, and you can…
These little DIY Hibiscus and Lemon Cough Drops are made with a strong brew of rosy hibiscus tea and fresh lemon. They’re not going to cure anything, but they will soothe…
It might surprise you to know that some of my biggest thrills here at TVFGI have involved vinegar. Making fruit vinegars, to be exact, and the revelation that they can be…