A homemade hamburger can be a real treat.

Short ribs in the middle of a hamburger? That was pretty groundbreaking.

Make a stir-fried rice dish with some cut-up chicken and any vegetables folded into the rice for a 'one pot' meal lunch that has it all - protein, starch and vegetables.

It's essential to make sure you have proper kitchen tools for food storage - like cling wrap, bags, and containers - because they help keep food fresher longer.

Fresh herbs really belong anywhere you put them.

I feel like a princess with a knife. I've wanted to be an Iron Chef forever.