Basics

This is a collection of cooking basics. Here you will find many recipes to use as components of other recipes, as well as some basic cooking techniques.

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Our Favorite Two-minute Honey-Lemon Salad Dressing

by The Kitchen Witch

This slightly sweet, tangy dressing combines fresh lemon juice, flavorful extra-virgin olive oil, and honey for a versatile dressing that’s great on salad and so much more!

Spaghetti squash strands piled in a glass pan with fork.

Basics

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash the Right Way

by The Kitchen Witch

Whether you have a few minutes or an hour, spaghetti squash makes a great side dish or low-carb, gluten-free alternative to pasta!

Basics

How to Make Homemade Greek Yogurt Cheese

by The Kitchen Witch

Did you know you could make your own cheese with just one ingredient? This simple, homemade cheese takes a little patience, but almost no effort to make. The result is a tasty, creamy cheese that works in both savory and sweet dishes. It might replace your favorite schmear.