Jennifer Lease, RD, CDN
Registered Dietitian & Trained Chef
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Co-authored Articles (21)
How to Make Ramen Noodles in the Microwave
Quick, easy, and super delicious ramen for any time of dayRamen is an iconic instant meal. If you've got to have it now -- as in, ''right'' now -- microwaving ramen is a snap. You can learn to cook your noodles quickly a...
2 Quick & Easy Ways to Blanch Spinach
Plus, how to freeze, refrigerate, & use blanched spinach Blanching is an easy way to prep veggies for cooking. The purpose of blanching spinach is to prevent its nutrients, color, and flavor from degrading in storage and...
How to Make Toast in the Oven with or without a Broiler
A step-by-step guide for perfect oven-toasted breadDid you know you can make delicious toast in your oven? This is a useful kitchen hack if you need to make several slices of toast at once and want to speed up the proces...
How to
Blanch Broccoli
Blanching is a cooking method in which vegetables are cooked for a short time--either in boiling water or with steam--and then immediately cooled in an ice water bath. When done properly, blanching broccoli will preserv...
How to
Make Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is a delicious spread commonly used in sandwiches, baked goods, candy, and even milkshakes. Making peanut butter at home can help you save money while creating a healthier, tastier snack.. 15 September 2021...
How to
Skim Fat from Whole Milk
Skim milk is high in protein and carbohydrates and low in fat. Skim milk from the store can be watered down with additives or fillers. If you want to make your own skim milk at home, make sure you either have raw cow’s...
How to Steam Fresh Spinach in the Microwave
Prepare healthy, homemade spinach in minutes with a microwave It’s no secret that spinach is good for you. After all, it gave Popeye his superhuman strength! But did you know that you can steam spinach in your microwav...
How to
Make French Toast
French toast is a delicious, classic breakfast dish made with sliced bread, eggs, milk, and a few sweet ingredients. The goal is to make your toast rich and fluffy by making your batter just right, and cooking your toast...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Making the Perfect Toast
Your toast has never tasted better Toast is almost as old as civilization itself, made by the early Egyptians to put some spark back in stale bread. It's still one of the most versatile, delicious, and completely perfect...
How to
Eat Peanut Butter
Goober peas, groundnuts, ''Arachis hypogaea'' — whatever you want to call it, the peanut is actually a legume and it sure is good when it's ground up into peanut butter. Delicious, versatile, and perfect in its simplic...
How to
Make French Toast Without Vanilla
French toast is a delicious treat, and while it's known as a popular breakfast food, you can enjoy it any time of day! Many French toast recipes call for vanilla extract. However, if you don't have any vanilla on hand or...
3 Best Ways to Season Shrimp (with Visuals)
You've just picked up a batch of shrimp from the store, but you're drawing a blank on how to season it. Although you can always settle for simple salt and pepper, there are lots more delicious seasoning combos to choose ...
How to
Cook Frozen Broccoli
Frozen broccoli is a nutritious, cost-effective alternative to fresh broccoli. Since frozen broccoli is already cut, cleaned, and blanched, using it in your meals can also save you time. You can prepare frozen broccoli o...
How to
Make Lemon or Lime Water
If you're struggling to drink more water every day, make lemon water. Just add lemons, limes or both to water for a refreshing, enjoyable drink. The taste will be a lot more dynamic and interesting, and you’ll get all ...
How to
Prepare Spinach
Spinach is a green leafy vegetable that is rich in iron. It's not just for Popeye — spinach can be enjoyed by anyone, whether it's cooked or raw. You can put spinach in a salad or a smoothie, boil it, sauté it, or eve...
How to
Cook Spinach
Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that can be enjoyed raw or cooked. There are many ways to cook spinach, including boiling, sautéing, and creaming. Spinach can be boiled with little more than salt and water, but saut�...
How to
Cook Broccoli
Broccoli is not only high in vitamin C, folic acid, and fiber, but it's also easy to cook and a nutritious addition to any meal. Whether you're steaming, sautéing, roasting, or blanching the broccoli, it's a tasty veggi...
How to
Cook Baby Spinach
Baby spinach refers to spinach that has been harvested while the leaves are still small, leaving them tender and sweet in flavor. Baby spinach can be used in a large variety of recipes.. 15 September 2021. Learn a few of...
How to
Season Food Without Salt
Salt is one of the most commonly used seasonings for adding instant flavor to food. If you find yourself frequently reaching for the salt shaker while cooking your food or at the table, it may be time to cut back, especi...
How to
Drink Milk for Better Health
While you should enjoy milk in moderation, drinking it can help promote a healthy lifestyle. From skim to whole milk, there are a variety of health benefits to consuming at least 1 glass a day. Skim milk provides much-ne...
