Sour cream is a dairy product made by fermenting regular cream with certain kinds of lactic acid bacteria. This fermentation process thickens the cream and gives it a tangy flavor. It is commonly used in cooking and baking to add richness and moisture to dishes, as well as a tangy flavor. It’s often used as a topping for baked potatoes, tacos, and soups, or as an ingredient in dips, sauces, and baked goods....

Want to know how to slice a watermelon in just minutes? Here are two easy methods for handheld wedges and perfect bite-size cubes. Hi friends! I am beside myself with excitement to be telling you today about my partnership with Meijer grocery stores. When I tell you that I had no idea what was missing in my life before we moved to Ohio and I discovered Meijer, that is exactly what I mean....

A very old, very traditional and rustic recipe, this old-fashioned German fruit and nut bread is deliciously dense, chewy, moist and flavorful. This authentic Hutzelbrot recipe is a labor of love that’s worth every effort! What is Hutzelbrot? This is a very old-fashioned, very rustic bread from where I grew up in the Swabia region of southern Germany. Schwäbischer Hutzelbrot is also known as Kletzenbrot, Früchtebrot, Bierewecke or Schnitzbrot. But whatever name you call it by, it is a very dense and chewy, fruity, nutty bread with aromatic spices....

Instant Pot Lemon Coconut Quinoa – A simple yet delicious, bursting with Lemon and coconut flavors, Vegan Coconut quinoa recipe. Let’s learn the Simple way of cooking perfect quinoa in instant pot/pressure cooker. I get super excited about kitchen gadgets that make my life and cooking easier. The Instant Pot is one of them. Seriously, Instant Pot made our life so easy. From making dried chickpeas to cooking stews and soups to making desserts....

I think you will agree with me that a tasty fruit filling can make a huge difference. Whether it’s as a cake filling, pie filling, or on the side of a dessert. I can guarantee that this is going to be one you are going to love. So, observe how I make this filling. While the recipe is relatively standard, it’s my method that takes this filling from good to… oh wow yum…....

I’ve always liked tomatoes, but these tomatoes are irresistible! I’m feeling very Mary Poppins over here as I realize that just a spoonful of sugar has transformed my much-loved tomatoes into something altogether different! I made these marinated tomatoes for the first time 11 years ago the day after Ree posted them. This recipe is adapted from and with thanks to Missy via The Pioneer Woman. Marinated Tomatoes I am sold on this flavor combination....

It’s always exciting to have a signature holiday drink recipe that always impresses guests. For me, that recipe is my go-to Non Alcoholic Christmas Punch, which I’ve been making for years. The combination of cranberry juice, orange juice, holiday spiced sprite, rosemary, and mint creates a flavorful and refreshing drink that looks as festive as a Christmas tree. The floating lemon-orange slices and cranberries in the center add to the visual appeal, making it an eye-catching addition to any holiday gathering....

These are flavored with almond extract, nuts, and sweetened with jaggery and they taste similar to Nankhatai! These are an ode to the old-fashioned Indian bakery cookies. They don’t need many ingredients and are quite fuss-free to make. The dough comes together in just 5 minutes. These cookies do not require any special equipment and hence this recipe is a perfect beginner. If you have never baked in your life you will be able to easily make these Oats Atta biscuits....

You know I’m a person that ALWAYS bakes from scratch and I’ve been on a mission to get everyone around me to bake from scratch. Why? Well, mostly because it’s so EASY!! In an attempt to get people to bake from scratch, I started this series of one-bowl cakes and cupcakes. It’s been going really well so far. Many of you enjoy baking these cakes and love the recipes. So, yay!...

Pan-frying pork medallions is a terrific way to cook pork tenderloin. It only takes a minute and the meat turns out juicy and delicious every single time. This recipe for Pan-Fried Pork Medallions with Creamy Wine Sauce has become a reader favorite from my first cookbook, The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook. Side note: If you haven’t yet grabbed your copy of that cookbook, get it now. It’s on sale and the reviews are consistently awesome....

This creamy Pumpkin Mousse is deliciously silky and flavorful, comes together in 10 minutes, and is a perfect make-ahead dessert! And with a simple alternative sugar swap you can also very easily make this a keto pumpkin mousse. Delicious either way, and we also add cream cheese for a pumpkin cheesecake mousse twist! Whether you’re cooking for a crowd and need a quick dessert or just want the convenience of a ready dessert that requires next to no effort, this Pumpkin Mousse fits the bill!...

My mother’s birthday was a few weeks ago and all of the kids pitched in to help with dinner at my parents house. I was assigned: dessert. No problem-o here, I have a plethora of desserts to make and new ones to try! I had a few ideas brewing in the back of my mind (one of them involving a take on triple berry cobbler, shh!) but then my mom asked for something specific....

If you are a cookie lover, Best Super Soft Peanut Butter Cookies, Turtle Thumbprint Cookies, Fudgy Double Chocolate Cookies, and Copycat Swig Sugar Cookies are a MUST TRY. To me, a cookie needs to be more than one thing. As in, it needs to satisfy a couple of cravings at once. Sweet, of course, but also something else. Sometimes that craving can be for something sweet and crunchy, like these Peanut Butter Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies....

During the seven years I lived in England, our family would visit Scotland almost every Summer, spending some time in Edinburgh and then traveling far and wide throughout the Scottish countryside. As I’ve been doing more genealogy work and tracing some ancestral lines many centuries back into Scotland, my appreciation of Scottish culture and its rich heritage has increased and we look forward to a return visit next Summer. During each visit we never grew tired of Scotland’s beauty and always enjoyed our stops at the local Scottish pubs for comforting home-style food....

Shawarma is thin slices of meat stacked on a vertical rotisserie (rotating spit) surrounded by a grill. Furthermore, the meat is layered with fat, which melts during the grilling process; keeping the meat moist and juicy. Often, a combination of meats such as beef, lamb, as well as turkey. In fact, in some places, every single layer of meat is topped with a layer of fat or fatty meat to keep it moist....

I am eating these cinnamon pecans as. I. type. this. In fact pieces of sugar keep dropping between the keys so I am continually taking miniature breaks to pick up the pieces and stuff a new handful of nuts into my mouth. They are ADDICTING. My brother got me hooked on these little babies. He used to buy them at football games in a giant paper cone. They were piping hot and smelled di-vine....

Heavens to betsy THIS PORK. I think I’ve mentioned one or twenty seven times that my husband travels a bit for work. When he is out of town I miss him (of course) and I’m always ridiculously butterflies-in-stomach-like-a-schoolgirl excited for him to get home (naturally), but when I make really awesome dishes while he is out of town, I just die waiting for him to get home to try it out....

I’m a Mexican food lover be it Instant Pot enchilada or Green Mexican casserole or Arroz Verde or a flaky Sopapilla dessert, I love them all. So how can I miss the opportunity to take another favorite food (Cheesecake) and combined it up with my favorite Mexican dessert? We love cheesecakes. I have shared perfect eggless cheesecake recipe, which is made in Instant pot in a jar as well as in springform pan, on my website....

Genoise sponge cake is a light and airy Italian sponge cake that is leavened by the air trapped in beaten eggs. It is known for its delicate texture and is often used in layered cakes like the strawberry whipped cream cakes. Genoise is typically made with eggs, sugar, flour, and sometimes butter, which is melted and added to the batter to give it richness and flavor. The combination of genoise sponge cake, whipped cream, and strawberries makes a perfect dessert for several reasons....

It is a delicious twist on traditional pizza with a layer of refried beans sandwiched between two tortillas, topped with enchilada sauce, shredded cheese, jalapenos, green onions, tomatoes, and olives. Then baked until it’s hot, melty, and gooey delicious. With less than 400 calories, you can feel good about serving this restaurant-style homemade fresh vegetarian family meal! Are you a Taco Bell fan? I can’t say that I am, but my husband and my son are....