Should you buy that potted basil plant at the grocery store? Yes. Yes, you should. READ MORE…

Source: The Pros and Cons of Every Way of Buying Herbs

Give yourself a break and prepare ready to go freezer meals ahead of time. This is a great article from Lexi’s Clean Living to get you going.

The ultimate guide to preparing, cooking, and storing healthy freezer meals… plus, some of our favorite freezer-friendly recipes! Ultimate Freezer Meal Guide As far as we’re concerned, the freezer is one of the most underutilized cooking tools out there — especially for busy families.

Source: Ultimate Freezer Meals Guide (+ 60 Freezer Recipes)

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The truly transformative pantry staple beats the pants off your dry beans.

Source: Why a Jar of Roasted Red Peppers Should Be in Everyone’s Pantry

This creamy, decadent peanut butter pie recipe has a no-bake filling nested in a buttery graham cracker crust. It comes together in no time, making it an easy, satisfying dessert. I love using peanut butter in both sweet and savory recipes.

Source: Savory Simple  Peanut Butter Pie

How to knead dough, how to know when you’ve kneaded enough, whether to use a floured or un-floured surface and why it matters.

Source: How to Knead Dough and Why It’s Important When You’re Making a Yeasted Bread

Raid your pantry for the ultimate that takes 8 minutes to prepare! No skillet? No problem! Check out these pan alternatives…

Source: Quick and Easy Skillet Brownie

Something magical happens when a crispy piece of bacon gets a warm hug from a pillowy soft pancake…

Source: Bacon Pancake Dippers

From brothy soups to cleansing teas, these are the recipes we reach for when we’re feeling under the weather.

Source: What to Eat When You’re Sick – Bon Appétit Recipes

Don’t make Ghirardelli’s dark chocolate brownies because they’re easy, make them because they’re the best. Sometimes there is no need to make something from scratch when a less expensive, better version is available off the shelf.

Source: The Best Brownies Are the Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix and I Will Not Apologize