In our family, we have different favorites when it comes to potatoes. Aadi LOVES mashed potatoes, Rhea loves potato chips, they both love potato wedges. Surprisingly these baby roast potatoes are everybody’s favorite. Baby potatoes can often dry out when roasted. But the secret to keeping them moist and tender is to partially boil them first. That way, when you roast them, they are soft and tender on the inside but slightly crisp on the outside....

A quick and easy dip or spread that comes together in 10 minutes, this Pimento Cheese recipe is a traditional staple of the South. It’s a must-make for your casual get-togethers, game day, game nights, and holidays and is likewise delicious in its versatility as a filling or topping for a variety of dishes for your family dinners! Shopping at Costco often gives you a pretty good idea of where you are geographically....

Homemade Ice Cream is the quintessential Summer treat! One of my favorites is Pista Ice Cream. This is the easy, best and no churn ice cream recipe. I have been making this ice cream for over 3 years now. It’s eggless, rich, creamy and deelllicious!! This Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream recipe is adaptable for whichever add-ins you are craving. The base will remain the same. You can add any flavorings of your choice....

Looking for more fresh salads and quinoa recipes? Try my Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa, Enchilada Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Boats, the Best Kale Salad, Mediterranean Salad with Greek Salad Dressing, and Smoked Salmon Salad recipes. For the Quinoa Salad Dressing Lime Juice: You will want to use fresh lime juice for the best flavor! Olive Oil: A little bit of olive oil adds the fat needed to balance out all of the flavors in the salad and the dressing....

Refrigeration is an essential part of modern food storage and is critical in extending many perishable items’ shelf life. By slowing down the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold, refrigeration helps keep food safe and fresh for longer periods. However, it’s important to understand that not all foods benefit from being stored in the cold, damp environment of a refrigerator. When refrigerated, certain foods can lose their flavor, texture, and nutritional value....

About 90 minutes north of where I’m from in Southern Germany lies a small village that was one of my favorite destinations growing up, especially during Christmas time. It is Germany’s famous medieval walled town with sites you’d think were taken straight out of a fairytale book: Rothenburg ob der Tauber. A Brief History of Rothenburg ob Der Tauber Rothenburg ob der Tauber has a long history with traces of settlements going back to the 9th century and possibly even earlier with Celtic inhabitants....

When they finished in the oven, I simply tossed them in the waiting sauce and then kept them warm in a crock-pot until we were ready to eat. (The crock-pot is not required though.) The meatballs will be ready to eat as soon as they are tossed in the sauce. I served the meatballs for dinner over very lightly sauteed cabbage. All of us really enjoyed this dinner and each of the kids requested the leftover meatballs for lunch the following day....

This is an awesome method and I will likely be doing this each time in the future. Slow cookers or crockpots are an appliance of which I have more than one. If you are an avid slow cooker user like I am, you might understand the need for more than one. So, let’s talk about my favorites: First up is this 6-quart slow cooker that has a locking lid. These crockpots are fantastic for transporting foods....

Picture succulent chicken bathed in a creamy sauce, accompanied by tender carrots, hearty potatoes, and a sprinkling of gooey cheese that will leave you craving for more. Why is this the best recipe? The success of this recipe lies in the careful selection and combination of high-quality ingredients. Starting with tender chicken breast, the star protein of the dish, it provides a lean and healthy foundation. Then come the potatoes and carrots, adding substance and a delightful contrast of textures....

During my travels, one of my favorite foods to enjoy is Middle Eastern food, especially Moroccan food. There is so much to leave about the Middle Eastern foods from simple chickpea hummus but also amazing kebabs and grills. When I met Ziv, I had an excuse to cook and try my favorite foods all the time. Being born in Israel, hummus, falafels, and grills were home to him, so no matter where we lived, we had to have some of that often....

Excuse the mess, I’m eating something mega-cheesy here. But really, it’s pretty messy business, but ohhhhhhhh so darn delicious. Tacos are probably my favorite food in the entire world so when you take all of the components of a taco and stir them into a giant pot of Mexican-spiced gooey cheesy goodness, I’m in heaven. I made this taco queso dip last week for the same football game I made those incredible monte cristo party sliders for and this dip vanished so fast – everybody loved it....

Yesterday was so looooooong. Painfully so. And I do mean painfully. I wrestled with a headache for most of the day and I had the brilliant idea to do a little stretching at the gym. Actually a lot of stretching. Please don’t try to picture me attempting the splits for the first time in years. Don’t! You did, didn’t you? I told you not to. It was not pretty. I haven’t quite decided if it’s time to let go of my younger, more flexible and agile self, or to try to get her back....

I’ve made a variation of this recipe several times and what it comes down to is the fact that I can’t get enough of that sauce. This peanut sauce is my absolute favorite – I could eat it straight from a spoon – no chicken or veggies required! Pretty sure in my personal heaven we will just drink peanut sauce instead of water and coca cola products. Back in my teenage glory days when I worked as a waitress in a Chinese restaurant, we served lettuce wraps and I craved them on a regular basis....

I have never sliced a loaf of homemade bread this thinly. I average about 2-3 slices for every inch of this bread. An 8 1/2″ loaf pan usually results in about 20 slices. Sliced thick and thin, we’ve been eating this bread with breakfast (it cooked beautifully for this Fruity French Toast), lunch, dinner or even as dessert a few times. With homemade peach jam, it is a treat that the whole family enjoys....

If there is one thing I know of absolute certainty, it’s that your life is not complete without this Thai lobster bisque. I have been dying to share this recipe with you ever since I got back from my trip to Portland, Maine this Summer where I spent three days with the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative eating my way through lobster heaven and learning about the sustainable lobstering industry. I grew up eating lobster only on very special occasions so this was an absolute dream for me!...

A delicious Thai peanut sauce is combined with veggies and tossed with noodles and baked tofu. It’s naturally vegetarian and vegan but feel free to substitute chicken if you prefer. For another favorite Thai-inspired dish be sure to try our popular Thai Peanut Chicken! What do you do when you have a tub of tofu nearing expiration and a stalk of lemongrass screaming to be used? Well, I’ll tell you what I did....

Entremets can be time-consuming but the results can give you that wow factor. It’s a great way to show off your dessert skills. What are Entremets? I’m sure there is a formal explanation, but generally, these are layered desserts with different textures, such as mousse, jellos, and cakes, which can be combined to make one exquisite dessert. Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with a stunning mango mousse cake featuring a tantalizing jello insert—an entremet that promises to elevate your dessert experience to new heights of culinary delight....

If you have someone in your family who doesn’t like tomato soup, this three-ingredient crockpot recipe is the one you can use to convince them otherwise. It has made diehard fans of me and my boys. 3 Ingredient Tomato Soup Inspired by a spaghetti sauce that my friend Christi told me about years ago, Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Sauce, this crock-pot tomato soup recipe includes butter as a key ingredient. And let me tell you, it makes a world of difference....

Fabulous flavor and texture, these cookies are a winning creation by my husband, Todd! Todd has been making these since he was 10 years old for his family and friends, making a few changes here and there over the years to perfect them. He likes to remind his sister of the many times she would eat up all the cookie dough before he had the chance to bake them (ah, those days glorious sibling squabbles)....

Nothing speaks comfort like a bowl of hot, homemade chicken noodle soup. And if you’re looking for the BEST chicken noodle soup recipe, look no further. Low and slow-simmered chicken, fresh and wholesome vegetables, savory herbs, healing broth…this “ultimate” version bumps up the flavor several notches and is sure to become your go-to for this beloved classic soup! No other soup conjures the same nostalgic charm as chicken noodle soup....