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Articles & Books From Wendy Jo Peterson
Cheat Sheet / Updated 05-02-2023
You start a recipe and suddenly realize you’re missing an ingredient! Oh no, what can you do? Before dashing out to the market, check out this Cheat Sheet for simple substitutions when you’re in a baking jam.Or, perhaps, you want some great resources for help when you’re baking. You’ve come to the right place.
Article / Updated 12-05-2022
Not another kitchen gadget, right? Overall, I am a fan of an excellent knife and solid cutting board for most salad recipes. Tools can help with storage and preparation techniques, and they can enhance your use of ingredients. ©Christian / Adobe StockA mandoline tool allows you to easily slice vegetables into a uniform thickness.
Article / Updated 08-03-2023
Cobb salads are decorative in design, so they're as colorful and beautiful as they are delicious. Place the toppings in lines or around the edges, or toss it all together if you prefer! ©Timolina / Adobe StockYou can vary the Cobb salad by adding sliced cucumbers, chopped bell pepper, grated carrot, or croutons, too.
Article / Updated 08-03-2023
Most dinner plans start with a protein, pair it with a starch, and then add a vegetable. Why not combine the starch and vegetable instead? This delicious and satisfying soba noodle and edamame bean salad takes the guesswork out of your side dishes and makes the side dish the star of the plate. ©Vaaseenaa / Adobe StockYou can vary this recipe in several ways; for example, by using red bell pepper and peas and peapods instead of edamame.
Tap into the secrets of great salads, from sassy dressings to crispy, crunchy greens that awaken your taste buds.Salad Recipes For Dummies is packed with 150+ recipes for delicious salads for every lifestyle. Discover different ways to craft a salad, from zesty dressings to unique greens and grains. Explore the necessary tools to serve creative salads, from knife skills to a composed design.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 11-15-2022
When crafting that perfect salad, you need to know how to select the best green for the bowl and whisk up a simple and delicious salad dressing. If you’re in a hurry, you need tips for pulling together a quick and easy salad, too. Get your salad bowls ready — here are some tips to get started!How to pick the best greens and best lettuce for saladMany people were raised on iceberg or romaine lettuces, but you have a wide variety of leafy greens to choose from.
Discover the world’s healthiest and tastiest diet Ready to transform the way you’ve been preparing dinner? Then it’s time to dive into the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies! You’ll learn to bring home the flavors of Italy, Greece, Spain, Morocco, Lebanon, and southern France, as you discover the cuisine that’s been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack, diabetes, and cognitive decline while delivering extraordinary, authentic flavors.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 09-22-2021
When you’re on top of meal prep, you need to know how to keep your veggies fresh — having to run out to the store at the last minute is the opposite of prepared. Meal prep is all about making meals in advance, so you need to know how to use the freezer to your advantage. If you want to be a meal-prep pro, you need expert hacks that’ll make your life simpler, as well as advice on how to shop successfully.
Prep ahead and save time all week long! With over 125 time-saving recipes, you can transform your schedule with make-ahead breakfasts, salads-on-the-go, and easy-to-fix charcuterie dinner boards! With simple prep each week, you can stock your fridge and freezer with heat-and-eat meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner or do partial prep and make dinnertime a breeze.
Article / Updated 10-04-2021
Whether you’re using your hands or a stand mixer, making bread requires patience, strength, and skill. Many people assume that making bread is as simple as tossing together flour, water, yeast, and salt — and in some breads, it is that easy. But most yeast breads require more.In this article, I explore the finite details of making a great bread.