My Favorite Recipes of 2024

2025 Cooking Gadget Upgrades You’ll Actually Use (Gift Guide Inside!)

Today I’m sharing my 2025 cooking gadget updates—the kitchen tools I actually use and recommend for anyone who loves making great food at home. Whether you’re upgrading your kitchen or searching for the perfect gift for the food lover in your life, this guide is packed with must-haves that make cooking faster, easier, and a lot more fun.   In this video, I break down: ✔️ My newest must-have cooking tools for 2025 ✔️ Affordable upgrades that make a big difference ✔️ Space-saving gadgets for small kitchens ✔️ Gift ideas for home cooks, bakers & foodies   🍳 Perfect for: Home cooks, beginner chefs, seasoned foodies, or anyone planning a kitchen refresh in 2025.   ✨ If you found this helpful, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment which gadget you want to try next!   👇Links* cast iron dutch oven (5 quart - I misspoke in the video) - https://amzn.to/3XfS2Gc [https://amzn.to/3XfS2Gc] canning funnel - https://amzn.to/4a84j71 [https://amzn.to/4a84j71] matte black bowls - @modus_pottery (he does commission work) collapsible colanders - https://amzn.to/44uOq6Z [https://amzn.to/44uOq6Z] Madeleine pan - https://amzn.to/4ijJAPS [https://amzn.to/4ijJAPS] Springerle stamps - https://amzn.to/48kRPGQ [https://amzn.to/48kRPGQ] Springerle rolling pin - https://amzn.to/4rkvema [https://amzn.to/4rkvema] 9x9 square baking dish (not same, but rated to 500 degrees F) - https://amzn.to/43OiLNK [https://amzn.to/43OiLNK] round glass food storage - https://amzn.to/47XacCI [https://amzn.to/47XacCI] pampered chef stoneware loaf pan - https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=pampered+chef+stoneware+loaf+pan&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 [https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=pampered+chef+stoneware+loaf+pan&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8] masontops - https://amzn.to/4pmmGte [https://amzn.to/4pmmGte] pie plate - https://amzn.to/4ifH5xU [https://amzn.to/4ifH5xU] immersion blender with whisk - https://amzn.to/4ofPVNA [https://amzn.to/4ofPVNA] microplane - https://amzn.to/44kdnly [https://amzn.to/44kdnly] kitchen sheers - https://amzn.to/48fzFX0 [https://amzn.to/48fzFX0] small strainer - https://amzn.to/3XcKzrt [https://amzn.to/3XcKzrt] Wooden spoon - try google lensing it...this one is hard to find pastry brushes - https://amzn.to/4p5QU4i [https://amzn.to/4p5QU4i] small wooden spoons - https://amzn.to/4ptJWpi [https://amzn.to/4ptJWpi] smaller wooden spoons - https://amzn.to/4pauIpm [https://amzn.to/4pauIpm] silicone muffin liners - https://amzn.to/43Nhned [https://amzn.to/43Nhned] glass mixing bowls - https://amzn.to/4ikEiUi [https://amzn.to/4ikEiUi]   *DISCLAIMER: links in this description may be affiliate links. There is no extra cost to you, but I may receive a small commission :)   #blackfriday #giftguide #kitchengadgets

Oat Flour: What is it, How to make it, and How to use it

If you haven’t heard of oat flour, you probably live under a rock. Over the last decade or so, oat flour, has become a lot more readily available, and there have been a lot more recipes that call for it. It is very popular to use for people who are avoiding gluten out of a lifestyle choice or those who have a gluten intolerance or celiac disease. However, oat flour is not something that can always replace your regular weight, all purpose flour. It can be finicky. This podcast episode will explain to you what oat flower is, how you can make it at home, the difference between store-bought oat flour, and homemade oat flour, and how to use oat flour in your home baking. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gX8sLDRv89c [https://youtu.be/gX8sLDRv89c]    Sources: https://cookieandkate.com/how-to-make-oat-flour/ [https://cookieandkate.com/how-to-make-oat-flour/]  https://www.loveandlemons.com/oat-flour/ [https://www.loveandlemons.com/oat-flour/]  https://www.bonappetit.com/story/how-to-make-oat-flour?srsltid=AfmBOopwLVBe1PG3E_i3qdBLt0d0y1Ni7rXnAEY0rRdljsuVCfwBX4LF [https://www.bonappetit.com/story/how-to-make-oat-flour?srsltid=AfmBOopwLVBe1PG3E_i3qdBLt0d0y1Ni7rXnAEY0rRdljsuVCfwBX4LF] https://www.okonomikitchen.com/ultimate-guide-to-oat-flour/ [https://www.okonomikitchen.com/ultimate-guide-to-oat-flour/] https://everydayglutenfreegourmet.ca/how-to-use-oat-flour/ [https://everydayglutenfreegourmet.ca/how-to-use-oat-flour/] https://thenessykitchen.com/oat-flour-vs-wheat-flour/ [https://thenessykitchen.com/oat-flour-vs-wheat-flour/]     Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_recipeswithrae/ [https://www.instagram.com/_recipeswithrae/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/_recipeswithrae-104413935508894/ [https://www.facebook.com/_recipeswithrae-104413935508894/] TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdb2PwF6/ [https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdb2PwF6/]     YouTube: https://youtube.com/@recipeswithrae [https://youtube.com/@recipeswithrae]                Music: YouTube Audio Library: "Fortaleza" by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena

My Favorite Recipes of 2024

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SzPP8JxUGwo [https://youtu.be/SzPP8JxUGwo]    RECIPE LINKS Apple Crisp: https://youtu.be/Alz3qdgvaEk?si=ZQFW3flkKAXMOFZ8 Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins: https://youtu.be/xYjb0WbtShM?si=APJkJUcsxpxHFkXQ [https://youtu.be/xYjb0WbtShM?si=APJkJUcsxpxHFkXQ] Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta: https://youtu.be/taXjL-9OTgI?si=dUsSMLqiyt8W5VCM [https://youtu.be/taXjL-9OTgI?si=dUsSMLqiyt8W5VCM] Dirt Cups: https://youtu.be/n48tpO8KNWk?si=winH-oH0ejwxUk_C [https://youtu.be/n48tpO8KNWk?si=winH-oH0ejwxUk_C] Lemon Poppy Seed Ricotta Cookies: https://youtu.be/k0oS3gp3PmY?si=OHWeQ4NTB4af6XID [https://youtu.be/k0oS3gp3PmY?si=OHWeQ4NTB4af6XID] Mac n Cheese: https://youtu.be/MfUnVH5cl_k?si=LFdRZH777dBOL_qH [https://youtu.be/MfUnVH5cl_k?si=LFdRZH777dBOL_qH] Oreo Marshmallow Bars: https://youtu.be/N1IWO85NnCo?si=lJAfg2NkeDG2H_-b [https://youtu.be/N1IWO85NnCo?si=lJAfg2NkeDG2H_-b] Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins: https://youtu.be/rwRLpByzJzE?si=tEIVFx84FAZATvHh [https://youtu.be/rwRLpByzJzE?si=tEIVFx84FAZATvHh] Queso Chicken Chili: https://youtu.be/7l_WesAdfR4?si=4nyRzZ7dlHuvvdQj [https://youtu.be/7l_WesAdfR4?si=4nyRzZ7dlHuvvdQj] Roasted Broccoli: https://youtu.be/pX8GalUJ8DM?si=DqWb5FfSGUASTmAf [https://youtu.be/pX8GalUJ8DM?si=DqWb5FfSGUASTmAf]

English Toffee Cappuccino Mix | Bakemas 2024, No. 10 | Homemade, Edible, Consumable, Gifts in Jars

What You'll Need: -2 oz. Instant Espresso Powder -1 cup brown sugar, packed -1 box instant butterscotch pudding mix (4 serving size, regular or sugar-free) -1 (8 oz) bag crushed English toffee pieces (plain or with milk chocolate coating) -2 cups powdered milk ( https://amzn.to/4gLZHUl [https://amzn.to/4gLZHUl] )* -1/2 cup powdered French vanilla non-dairy coffee creamer -1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder   What You'll Do: 1. In the bowl of a large food processor, pulse the espresso powder, brown sugar, pudding mix, and toffee pieces until ground to a fine powder. 2. Add the rest of the ingredients, pulsing and scraping down the sides of the bowl, as needed, until mixture is completely uniform.   For Your Gift Recipient: Add 2 Tablespoons of mix to a mug. Stir in 8 oz. of boiling water. (For each cup of water, use 2 T. mix - or more if desired)   Credit: https://www.behappyanddogood.com/english-toffee-cappuccino-mix/#zrdn-recipe-container [https://www.behappyanddogood.com/english-toffee-cappuccino-mix/#zrdn-recipe-container]   Links*: 2 jars: https://amzn.to/3V8NdxC [https://amzn.to/3V8NdxC] 4 jars: https://amzn.to/3V8NjoY [https://amzn.to/3V8NjoY] 12 jars: https://amzn.to/3ZtyeB7 [https://amzn.to/3ZtyeB7] Funnel: https://amzn.to/4eNG50B [https://amzn.to/4eNG50B]   *DISCLAIMER: links in this description may be affiliate links. There is no extra cost to you, but I may receive a small commission :)   #christmasgiftidea #giftsinjars #pumpkinspice #cakemix #lowwastegifts #sustainablegifts

Chai Tea Mix | Bakemas 2024, No. 9 | Homemade, Edible, Consumable, Gifts in Jars

What you’ll need: -1 1/4 cups white sugar -3/4 cups unsweetened instant tea ( https://amzn.to/4fuyR1N [https://amzn.to/4fuyR1N] )* -1/2 cup dry milk powder ( https://amzn.to/4gLZHUl [https://amzn.to/4gLZHUl] )* -1/2 cup powdered non-dairy creamer -1/2 cup French vanilla flavored powdered non-dairy creamer -1 teaspoon ground ginger -1 teaspoon ground cinnamon -1/2 teaspoon ground cloves -1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom -1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg -1/2 teaspoon of allspice -1/8 of teaspoon white pepper   What you’ll do: 1. Combine sugar, instant tea, milk powder, nondairy creamer, and vanilla-flavored creamer in a large bowl. Stir in ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. 2. Blend 1 cup at a time in a food processor or blender until a fine powder.   For you/your gift recipient (*I do NOT have printable labels for this one): 1. Stir 2 heaping tablespoons (or more!) chai tea mix into a mug of hot water for 1 serving   Credit: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/46777/chai-tea-mix/ [https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/46777/chai-tea-mix/]   Links*: 2 jars: https://amzn.to/3V8NdxC [https://amzn.to/3V8NdxC] 4 jars: https://amzn.to/3V8NjoY [https://amzn.to/3V8NjoY] 12 jars: https://amzn.to/3ZtyeB7 [https://amzn.to/3ZtyeB7] Funnel: https://amzn.to/4eNG50B [https://amzn.to/4eNG50B]   *DISCLAIMER: links in this description may be affiliate links. There is no extra cost to you, but I may receive a small commission :)   #christmasgiftidea #giftsinjars #pumpkinspice #cakemix #lowwastegifts #sustainablegifts