Learn the way to cook this ancient grain for the best possible results. Some people love it, some people hate it. But if you prepare it correctly (and use it in one of the great recipes linked below), you’re certain to have a great salad or side that’s both healthy and popular. Save Print Basics…
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The 4 Things Shaindy Always Keeps in Her Freezer
While my freeze is mostly stocked with staple ingredients, there’s a few items in there that are great to always have on hand. There’s not a ton of “ready” items I keep in the freezer. I think more in the “now” than later. But my freezer is usually well-stocked with ingredients I use often, like…
Victoria: The Things I Always Keep in My Freezer
Yes, it’s mostly Syrian stuff that might not be in your freezer. A second freezer is something that almost every Syrian bride gets soon after marriage. That’s because most of the Syrian staples aren’t only freezer-friendly, but they need to be made in advance and frozen. They’re way too time-consuming to make on a Friday….
The 5 Things Esti Stocks in Her Freezer
Dinner and entertaining is easier when some components are ready in the freezer. Frozen meals are not really a big thing in my house. While I do usually keep a variety of soups in my freezer during the winter (I never make enough for just one meal at a time), and I love to have…
Another 5 Things That Renee (Tries to) Always Have In Her Freezer
These freezer staples are always handy, and are there ready and waiting to save the day! One of the very first posts I wrote here on Between Carpools was about the five items I always have in my freezer. It’s 3 years later and those items are still my go-to freezer staples. Since it’s still…
The 5 Things Leah Always Keeps in Her Freezer
Why dirty pots over and over again when you can do it just once? Make big batches of these staples and have them ready for when you need ‘em. One of the first articles I wrote for Mishpacha magazine years ago was about things I stock in the freezer. The editor named that article, “Supermom,…
Use a Hot Plate on Shabbos? How to Keep the Food Hot But Not Burning
Sometimes, the little tricks that are obvious to one person might be so helpful to another…like this hot plate technique. Many of the “hacks” we share on Between Carpools are things people do for years and don’t realize that it may be something others don’t know about. Posts that include tips on labeling your baking…
How to Fake Home Bake an Amazing Birthday Cake
Don’t want to bake from scratch? Have a child that prefers something other than a classic cake (i.e. like chocolate chip cookies or Rice Krispie treats?) These birthday cake hacks are for you. Last month, we showed you how to use a store-bought bundt cake (featuring the incredibly delicious “why bake when you can buy…
C’mon BCP. Give Me That Great, Basic Go-To Grilled Chicken Marinade
Need that just-great marinade that suits all taste buds? Something you can turn to over and over? This is the one. Save Print Basic Grilled Chicken Marinade Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp onion powder Pinch paprika (regular…
7 Things You Need to Know About Grilling Chicken
Prefer the healthier option of chicken over beef? Keep it juicy and flavorful and become a chicken BBQ expert with these quick tips. Chicken isn’t just chicken. There’s bone-in, boneless, skin-on, skinless, white meat, dark meat, and can someone please tell me what spatchcocked is??? (Kidding, I know what it is). So, let’s get into…