Brittany's PantryHow To: Make Your Own Chicken Stock
I feel like chicken stock (or chicken broth) is one of those things that scare people. The whole business of a DIY process for something you can buy very easily in a can at the store is, I am sure, absurd to some people. Like making your own corn flakes or churning…
How To: Fish Baked In Parchment
Food steamed in parchment paper is one of my favorite ways to cook. Why? Well, besides the fact that it is an especially healthy method, there is no clean-up!! The heat, steam, and flavor are trapped inside, resulting in a moist, healthy, and surprisingly quick meal. The fish melts in your mouth and…
How To: Homemade Chunky Applesauce-Back To School Post #7
Years ago, my Mom brought me all her canning supplies, complete with about 40 quart jars, a huge canning pot with a rack for up to 7 jars at a time, and all the tools of the trade. What she didn’t know at the time, is that she also brought with her…
How To: Basic Quinoa
Over time, there are some things that eventually become part of your life, even if they never made an appearance in it before. My children, high heels, heirloom tomatoes and kale, my MacBook-all these things that were previously absent from my life, but now are permanent fixtures. I could easily add quinoa…
How To: Roast Garlic
Roasted garlic! Finally! I have been meaning to blog about this for forEVER! If you have never done it before, you are in for a tremendous treat! Not only is it ridiculously easy, but once you eat it and cook with it, you will wonder how you ever got along without it….
How To: Caramelize Onions
It has been awhile since I have done a How To post, but not for lack of ideas! Just lack of time. I have a list of different How To sort of ‘tutorials’, if you will, that I am very excited to post here for your cooking pleasure. And I am finally…
How To: Poach Chicken
Poaching chicken is one of those things that I think health food experts expect people to do but few people actually do it. I am going to be straight with you. It ain’t pretty. Poached chicken is one of those things that is just a means to an end. It is an…
How To: Homemade Pumpkin Puree
I know pumpkin has been on the radar for a month or so, but with Thanksgiving right around the corner, it seems that now, more than ever, it has the potential to be a star at your table. Yes, I am talking about pumpkin pie and soon I will share with you my…
How To: Make Vinaigrette
Hello again! I have returned after a long vacation, international travel (we went to Canada), and some life changing events! I should probably let you all know that my husband and I are expecting baby #3 next spring, just in case you wonder why the food I am cooking might be a…
How To: Grill Pizza & An Anniversary
Its here! Its finally here! We have arrived at the 1 year anniversary of this blog! Can you believe it? Thank you to everyone for stopping by and I hope that you will continue to do so in the future! You may have noticed that Brittany’s Pantry is now on facebook! Click…
How To: Roast Asparagus
Aaahhh. Asparagus. Is there anything better about spring (and early summer) than the joy at seeing these bundles of bright green vegetables lined up in rows at the grocery store or farmers market? OK, fine. Not having to wear a jacket every time you leave the house, living in flip flops, and…
How To: Freeze Berries
Berries! Specifically, blueberries! Tis the season for these healthy, antioxidant rich fruits to hit the shelves of your local market in abundance. And while I know we all love to enjoy them fresh and right out of the container, it is definitely worth it to save some of that goodness for those…
Love a Good Recipe?
Then you’ve come to the right place! I’m Brittany, and I share tested, trusted recipes you’ll love. I prepare & photograph food, obsess over the perfect recipe, and enjoy grins of delight when I serve up something awesome. Enjoy!
