Image Source: Facebook user Tia Mowry [1]
You know Tia Mowry [2] as one half of the twins on Disney Channel's beloved '90s show Sister, Sister, but did you know she's now a mother and a cook? She stars in her own show, Tia Mowry at Home [3] on the Cooking Channel, where she shares her best recipes and entertaining tips. Beyond Tia's adorable family photos [4] that she regularly shares with her fans online, she also shares useful cooking tips for any home cook, and don't even get us started on her recipes — they're legit. Here's what we've learned from her.
- For extracreamy macaroni and cheese, use a can of cream of mushroom soup. That's the secret ingredient in Cory's famous mac and cheese [5].
- Cut the carbs in pizza by making cauliflower crust [6].
View this post on Instagram[7] - Add almond butter to brownies [8] for a unique nuttiness.
- Make pumpkin cheesecake a lot more interesting by creating a bacon-crumble crust [9].
- Always use real butter and cheese — she speaks the truth.
View this post on Instagram[10] - Her perfect party snack? Mini macaroni and cheese muffins [11].
- Leave torn-up bread (and cornbread) out overnight to dry it out before making stuffing.
View this post on Instagram[12] - Upgrade basic sautéed green beans by adding crunchy chopped hazelnuts [13].
- You don't have to have a slow cooker to get the same results — use your Dutch oven. Tia shared this mouthwatering snap of her slow-cooked chicken with chicken broth, olives, shallots, garlic, thyme, and lemon juice.
View this post on Instagram[14] - Lighten up banana pudding (and add another layer of flavor) by using coconut milk [15] instead of whole milk.