Fix-It and Forget-It

This unique, exquisite little dessert is sure to garner compliments. The surprising addition of crystallized ginger is what takes this crisp to the next level. Continue Reading...

Today is World Vegetarian Day. We find it hard to believe that the whole world could agree on this, but we read it on the internet, so it must be true. Continue Reading...

Thanksgiving is nearly here and that means it’s officially time to pull out the recipe for this Spicy Party Mix.

Why?

1. Our friends and family just can’t seem to get enough of the stuff. They keep sneaking back for more and, by the end of the evening, that bowl of mix is usually empty.

2. It’s easy to transport to a party. We just put the mix in an airtight container and take it along with us as we travel. We don’t have to worry about keeping it warm and there’s no sticky spill to clean up if the container tips over.

3. Spicy Party Mix is a great gift for teachers or the host of a holiday party. All you need to do is put the mix in an airtight decorative container or glass jar and add a bow. The kids may enjoy decorating these festive gifts after school or on the weekend.

Make sure to take the lid off your slow cooker and keep it off while this Spicy Party Mix cooks. That way, the moisture escapes as the mix cooks and the crackers and pretzels stay crisp instead of getting soft. And remember to stir the mix gently so the crackers don’t break.

Spicy Party Mix. We love making it, serving it, and giving it as gifts. But we love eating it most of all.
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Recently a customer came into The Good Cooking Store and purchased the Fix-It and Forget-It Kids Cookbook. Not for her children, but for herself

These recipes are great for all ages. The instructions are thorough and easy to follow. And the ingredients are simple and tasty.

Here is an old favorite—with a slow-cooker twist.
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We’ve been holding back here, trying desperately not to get ahead of ourselves.

Ever since we decided to poke another beam through the walls of our little Cooking Store so we could (literally) support cooking classes on the second floor of the building, we’ve been keeping lists of the recipes we want to teach.
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