A couple weeks ago, I asked some friends to share their easiest, most loved summer recipes. I enjoy getting creative in the kitchen, but some nights I simply want to follow a recipe that I know will turn out well and still have the fun of serving my family something new. My friend Amy sent me her recipe for this salad dressing and I am happy to tell you it trumps the Applebee’s dressing, hands down....
If you love coconut, you are going to feast over this cake. Coconut may be a tropical fruit, but it is easily available in all parts of the world these days. Fresh coconut is very perishable and often needs to be used up in two to three days. But, the dry desiccated coconut and coconut cream in a can have a much longer shelf life, which works in our favor....
Artes, Spain. This small town on the outskirts of Barcelona is home to Aneto, a broth manufacturer named after the tallest mountain in the Pyrenees. Unless you live in Spain or frequent specialty shops in the U.S. you’ve likely never heard of this broth manufacturer. But as Aneto products continue to make their way across more locations in the United States, Canada and western Europe, you’re bound to come across them....
Fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with gooey apple butter and topped with cream cheese frosting, the flavor of autumn just doesn’t get any better than this! This Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls recipe features our very own homemade slow cooker apple butter that is slow-cooked for a full 24 hours to achieve the deepest, most flavorful caramelized apple butter ever! Cinnamon rolls are something that practically everyone loves. My husband, Todd, is the kind of person who rarely craves sweets (a rare breed but yes, they exist)....
Want more banana baked goods? Make my recipes for Cinnamon Swirl Banana Muffins, Banana Filling for Crepes, and Greek Yogurt Banana Bread. There should be a song I sing when I see old bananas. Something sang to the tune of “if you’re happy and you know it.” Like: “If you have old bananas, make some cookies” (or bread or muffins (like this Lighter Maple Walnut Banana Bread and these Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins) or, or…) come on now, sing along with me!...
A thoroughly authentic homemade Griebenschmalz recipe with the same rich and rustic flavor you know and love from Germany! It’s easy to make and I’ll take you through my step-by-step tutorial on how to render lard and then fry up those crispy pork cracklings for your schmalz. A true taste of rustic German culinary tradition! Follow my tutorial on How to Make Lard. It’s super easy and soon you’ll be enjoying some delicious Bavarian Griebenschmalz!...
Blackberry Lemonade Syrup – A kids friendly, simple and easy to make lemonade syrup recipe that’s perfect for spring or summer. It has a tang, a little bit sweetness and refreshing flavor. Perfect Non-alcoholic drink recipe for any party! Last week, I spotted Blackberry at my store at a very cheap rate, around $0.77 Per pint. Great deal right! So I grabbed 5 pints to make delicious recipes from it....
Popeye’s Blackened Ranch My family went crazy over this the first time I made it. They inhaled it in record time alongside a plate of raw vegetables. I’m so happy that a reader mentioned blackened ranch dressing to me a while back! I’d never heard of it, so I had to do a bit of research. It turns out that Popeye’s sells a blackened ranch that is very popular. Naturally, I needed to make a copycat recipe asap....
I’m generally not much of a red sauce person. I’ll take it on pizza. I really can’t pass up a classic pepperoni or fully-loaded combination pizza. But if I’m feeling pasta, I’m wanting white sauce. Creamy. Cheesy. Silky-smooth white sauce. The only thing better than perfect alfredo sauce, is perfect alfredo sauce made with browned butter. Browned butter has been all the rage across the web the last few years and while I’m not usually one for bandwagon jumping, this is a wagon I have to be on because browned butter is where....
Studded with juicy pears, topped with a rich and sticky caramel sauce with toasted walnuts, and featuring a wonderfully moist and tender crumb, this Caramel Pear Walnut Cake is mouthwateringly delicious! The creation of this cake resulted from two things: First and foremost, a massive craving for something sweet and secondly, I had two pears on the verge of death that were begging to be used. My mind starting drawing associations: What goes well with pears?...
By removing excess moisture and cooking them on a medium to low flame, you will get an extra crunchy and golden patty. This is ready in no time. You can also make this for fasting like Navaratra Vrat, Ekadashi, Janmashtami. Instead of corn flour, add arrowroot flour if you are making it for vrat. Ingredients Peeled Potatoes – 500 grams Salt to taste Chopped Parsley or Coriander/cilantro – 2 tbsp cornflour/corn starch – 3 tablespoon (Add Arrowroot flour if you are fasting) Cheese cubes or shredded cheese Italian seasoning – 1 tsp Pepper Powder – ½ tsp Oil Direction...
Packed with antioxidants and essential vitamins, cherries are not only delicious but also offer numerous health benefits. Their sweet and slightly tart flavor makes them a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes. Whether enjoyed fresh, dried, or cooked into a sauce, cherries add a burst of flavor and a touch of elegance to any recipe. Their peak season is in the summer, making them a perfect addition to warm-weather treats....
If you love this better-than-takeout Chicken Pad Thai, you’ll love Sticky Chinese Lemon Chicken, Best Fried Rice, Sheet Pan Sweet Fire Chicken, and Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef too! I’ve made this dish with shrimp before (Best Pad Thai Recipe with Peanut Sauce,) which is a pretty common way of serving it. Sometimes though, you just don’t have shrimp on hand so chicken comes to the rescue. Which is pretty much exactly what happened when I made this chicken pad Thai....
Combining the smoky flavor of chipotles with the super-charged corn flavor of hominy, this Chiptole Chili with Hominy recipe is quick and easy to make and is sure to become part of your chili rotation! Its flavor is even better the next day and it freezes well! Chili makes for some of the best comfort food, don’t you think? That rich red sauce loaded with beef and beans and a multitude of spices, then topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, crushed tortilla chips, and anything else your hungry little heart desires....
The candy pieces are just the right amount of dark chocolate and peanut butter to mix into the ice cream. Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream The first time I made this chocolate ice cream and filled it with peanut butter cups, I stashed it in the freezer for a few days before sharing it with my boys. I knew without a doubt that they would flip over this ice cream....
I use this Bacon Chipotle Ranch as a dip with our fresh vegetable boxes, as a sauce for grilled chicken and we dip roasted potatoes into it. This has been a favorite in our house for over three years now. The key to a great chopped salad is making sure all ingredients are chopped into pieces as uniform as possible. That way, each bite contains all of the individual flavors....
We’ve moved south for the winter. Or at least for the next two weeks. Hubby is on a job so we packed up the car and the kidlets and road tripped it 4 hours down the road. I wish I could say it was warmer down here. It is warmer, about 10 degrees warmer and I’ll take it, but 30 degrees would be even better. Since we aren’t home, we haven’t put up a tree or lights or any other smidge of Christmas decor, that’s going to have to wait til we get back to the house....
Before we dive into this recipe, I have to update you about my trip. Last weekend I was writing to your from Philadelphia, PA. We’ve taken a little jaunt down the coast and this weekend we are exploring The Outer Banks – the coastal part of North Carolina. Today we are in Kitty Hawk, I’m in love. I’ve already picked out the beach house I’m going to buy someday very very far away....
About this recipe If you’ve tried my no-fail pretzels recipe, then you are going to love this one too. It’s based on the same recipe but coated with cinnamon and sugar. And, the possible toppings for homemade pretzels are endless. From sesame seeds, poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or zaatar, which is a Middle Eastern herb. But, today we make them sweet coated with cinnamon sugar. And, kids are going to LOVE these....
Cowboy Caviar is also known as Texas Caviar and Mexican Caviar. It is vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for party crowds, big football games, pool parties, or any summer party. This is one of those recipes you’ll make over and over. Serve this healthy dip with your favorite chips for an appetizer that is ready in less than 15 minutes. Salsa and dips are delicious and fun to eat year-round, especially during summer....
