Why This Recipe Works Corn flakes – Sounds kind of silly now as I write this, but corn flakes really do make this casserole for me. Nothing beats the crunchy, butteriness of the corn flakes with every bite. It’s the perfect taste and texture you need in a cheesy chicken and rice bake. All the garlic – Minced garlic and garlic powder? Heck yes! You need it to make the rice garlicky and then you also need the powder to make the cream of chicken soup garlicky....

When you can’t decide between pizza or pasta for an Italian meal, this pizza pasta recipe is bound to make everyone happy. We all know those kids who, if left to their own devices, would gleefully subsist on nothing but pepperoni pizza and cheesy pasta. (Some of us have had those kids and some of us WERE those kids.) Pizza Pasta Pizza pasta is a great way to please those picky eaters while sneakily adding some variety into their diets....

Be sure to try this recipe with my favorite homemade Enchilada Sauce recipe, and then enjoy Beefy Enchilada Shells, Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup, Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole, and Spinach Enchiladas. Why This Recipe Works Flavorful & Filling: In this chicken enchilada casserole recipe, you will get all of the flavors you love about homemade enchiladas, without all of the work. The enchilada sauce has just a slight kick and loads of flavor for a super flavorful casserole that is filling and comforting....

A healthy chocolate zucchini bread recipe that is anything BUT healthy looking or tasting! This chocolate cake with its luscious chocolate honey glaze is so rich, moist, tender, and finger-licking delicious and decadent that no one will ever guess it’s 100% whole grain, made with honey and coconut oil, and packs in 2 cups of shredded zucchini! As you hand your child something healthy to eat, they ask “What is thiiiiiis?...

For more delicious recipes with that tasty cinnamon-sugar pairing, check out my posts for Super Soft Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Sugar Frosting, Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls, Churros, and Cinnamon Roll Ups. This post is in partnership with B&G Foods. All opinions are my own. Is there any better flavor combination than cinnamon and sugar mixed together? I can’t think of many others I like just as much, especially in a baked good!...

I made you a cake! Since I graduated this weekend I thought it was appropriate. I would’ve made ice cream too but my brain is fried from several long years of schooling and focusing on the cake was about as much as I could handle so cake it is. Ice cream another time okay? Thanks for understanding. But it’s a good one! This is not any old cake. This is a special graduation celebration-worthy cake with a cinnamon swirly inside....

Looking for more sides to pair with your dinner? Try Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese, Honey Brown Sugar Carrots, and Roasted Lemon Garlic Broccoli & Cauliflower. Whether you’re looking for an easy side dish for Thanksgiving or for anytime, really, I think you can’t go wrong with these Crispy Parmesan Green Beans. Green beans are one of my favorite vegetables, and my family approves of them, too. (They approved of them so much, I was kind of sad that I wasn’t able to go back for seconds myself because they were gone in an instant....

It is a comforting, flavorful, and hearty Indian Lentil dish, made with Tuvar dal (husked & split pigeon pea lentils). This wholesome creamy dal tastes delicious with Jeera rice or Tandoori roti. Make this delicious restaurant-style tadka dal at home using an instant pot or traditional stovetop pressure cooker in under 45 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients. Dal (dhal or daal) is one of the most versatile, healthy, filling, and delicious side dishes....

Do you love cooking with alcohol? I do. Cooking wine is the most common for me. We do use beer and stout often too. I used to use brandy and rum before, but despite that the alcohol actually evaporates out in the cooking process, the flavor can be strong for kids. So now we keep the strong flavors out. It’s getting cooler here now so kids like having such comfort food kinda meals....

Roasted red peppers are a culinary delight, offering a burst of sweet, smoky flavor with a hint of charred goodness. These vibrant red gems are created by charring fresh red bell peppers until their skins are blistered and blackened, then peeling away the charred skin to reveal tender, juicy flesh beneath. Roasted red peppers add depth and complexity to a variety of dishes, from dips and spreads to pasta sauces, salads, and sandwiches....

Vanilla cupcakes are a beloved classic in the world of baking, known for their simple yet rich flavor, light texture, and versatility. These delightful treats serve as the perfect canvas for a variety of frostings and decorations, making them a favorite for all kinds of celebrations, from birthdays to weddings to casual get-togethers. One of the secrets to creating exceptionally moist and tender vanilla cupcakes is the use of sour cream....

A basic panna cotta is an Italian classic. It’s basically milk pudding thickened with gelatin. The words ‘panna cotta’ mean “cooked cream”. A flan (as well as creme brulee) looks similar but uses egg yolks as the thickening agent and needs to be baked in the oven. A panna cotta uses gelatin and needs no baking. Recently, I made this blueberry panna cotta tart for a family get-together, and everybody was so fascinated with how beautiful it looked....

One key benefit of including celery salad in your weekly menu is its potential to improve cardiovascular health and contribute to maintaining healthy blood pressure levels. Celery contains compounds that have been shown to positively impact blood pressure, making it an excellent choice for individuals who are conscious of their heart health. By regularly enjoying celery salad, you can potentially reduce the risk of hypertension and promote better overall cardiovascular well-being....

What is it about gravy? I mean, technically (usually, but not in this instance) it was just a way to use up all those pan drippings to make a sauce to layer atop meat or mashed potatoes or whatever vehicle you were using to make it seem like you weren’t some kind of animal, eating a bowl of gravy soup. (Not that that hasn’t crossed my mind!) In my opinion, when you are roasting a chicken or turkey or making a roast, you have to make gravy from those pan drippings....

This is a recipe for tuna salad sandwich, which is quick and easy to make, requiring very few, very basic ingredients. And since it is a cold sandwich, it makes for an especially perfect sandwich to pack in your lunch box or take on a trip / picnic with you. Cold sandwiches are especially perfect during summers, when you don’t necessarily want to pack a hot lunch / snack for work or for road trips, picnics etc....

Luxuriously smooth, creamy, and irresistibly delicious, this Eggnog Custard recipe will become your go-to dessert sauce for the holidays! Custard is a popular dessert sauce throughout the UK in particular as well as in other parts of the world. Most commonly it’s vanilla custard and is enjoyed drizzled over a variety of desserts. This Eggnog Custard sauce is a seasonal variation that makes the perfect pairing for your holiday goodies!...

Featuring thinly sliced crepes in a rich beef broth sprinkled with chopped chives, this traditional Flädlesuppe recipe brings together simple ingredients to create a truly soul-satisfying soup! This pancake soup comes from my home region of Swabia in southern Germany though it is also served in other regions, including Bavaria. You can find it on restaurant menus and in home kitchens throughout Germany. Flaedlesuppe is simple to make and is simply delicious....

Light and fluffy vanilla cake is a classic and timeless dessert that never fails to delight. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and vanilla extract, this cake is a celebration of delicate flavors and airy texture. The key to achieving the perfect light and fluffy consistency lies in the mixing method—creaming the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then alternating with the dry ingredients and liquid to create a smooth batter....

This delicious rustic-elegant French Almond Plum Cake recipe features a delightfully delicate crumb infused with the flavor of almonds and juicy plums. It’s easy to make, works equally well with apricots or cherries, and is a guaranteed hit wherever you serve it! The French love their plums and when in season the end of summer through early fall you’ll find them featured in a variety of delicious ways. Everything from clafoutis, flaugnardes and galettes to panna cotta, tarts, served alongside duck or transformed into sweet chilled soups, plums (including the tiny mirabelle’s, “la quetsche”) are revered for their flavor and versatility....

Another Daring Gourmet original to enjoy before the Summer is through. This cake is special. The smell of it baking, its magnificent flavor, its delicate texture and graceful appearance…this cake is absolutely delightful. I love lavender. It’s such a pretty flower, has such a wonderful aroma, and has so many amazing uses. It will always remind me of the nearly 7 years I lived in England. We lived about an hour from Norfolk which is home to the famous Norfolk Lavender Farm....