http://www.sheknows.com/ Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977023/what-to-do-with-leftover-christmas-dinner-supplies Because we only cook a huge Christmas feast once a year, we are often left with a whole bunch of kitchen tools and cooking ingredients we don’t really need. Are they destined for the trash can or a cabinet until next year? Not anymore. We found ways to use five Christmas necessities year round. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977023/what-to-do-with-leftover-christmas-dinner-supplies Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Kortney Tenaglia Tue, 04 Sep 2012 01:53:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/970301/real-women-share-my-favorite-life-simplifying-appliance What would our lives be like without the modern conveniences of handy kitchen gadgets? Real women chime in on their favorite, can't-live-without-it, life-simplifying appliance. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/970301/real-women-share-my-favorite-life-simplifying-appliance Home Décor & Style Kitchen and dining Mary Fetzer Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/968299/celebrate-the-life-and-food-of-julia-child Many have been celebrating what would have been Julia Child’s 100th birthday on Aug. 15. Join the celebration for the chef who brought French cooking to so many! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/968299/celebrate-the-life-and-food-of-julia-child Food & Recipes Patricia Conte Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953883/cooking-in-a-tiny-kitchen Tired of never having the right tools to make that perfect meal? Well, settle for microwave dinners no longer! Here are seven tricks and cheats to make your culinary life easier. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953883/cooking-in-a-tiny-kitchen Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Budget Cooking Oonagh McQuarrie Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:26:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/847779/roast-vegetables For a crispy, delicious side dish that’s also packed with nutrients, consider roasting up a pan of vegetables. Your kids will love the break from plain old steamed veggies, and you’ll be surprised at the rich flavor roasting imparts. Take note, though! You'll probably love the taste so much that once you learn how to roast vegetables the right way, you'll end up making it a habit! http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/847779/roast-vegetables How-To Food & Kitchen How-tos Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:22:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/847777/roast-a-turkey Roasting a turkey isn’t as complicated as some people would have you believe. While it does take time and planning, the actual process is fairly simple. Use these steps to wow your guests with a perfect roasted turkey. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/847777/roast-a-turkey How-To Food & Kitchen How-tos Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:18:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/847775/make-chicken-stock If you’re looking for ways to add flavor to your dishes while saving money at the store, consider making your own chicken stock. By using chicken carcasses and bones along with cuttings from vegetables, you’ll actually be able to make chicken stock by “recycling” discards from your other meals. Not only will you save money, you’ll feel good knowing you aren’t letting any food go to waste. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/847775/make-chicken-stock How-To Food & Kitchen How-tos Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:11:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/847773/make-a-roux Give your soups and sauces an especially smooth texture and nutty taste by mixing up a batch of roux. This flour-based thickening agent can be made in large quantities to be stored for future use. So even if you don’t plan on making a soup or sauce today, make a roux for the week and plan your meals around its use. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/847773/make-a-roux How-To Food & Kitchen How-tos Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:53:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/821660/home-safety-tips-for-the-holiday-season Great food, drinks and hanging mistletoe are key elements of entertaining -- indulgence allowed -- but safety is too often overlooked. So make a safety list and check it twice with these simple home safety tips. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/821660/home-safety-tips-for-the-holiday-season Home Home Safety Karen Hawthorne