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Preparation People around the world have felt great solemnity in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death. The United Kingdom’s longest-reigning monarch passed away on September 8, and mourners across the nation have sent their condolences to the royal family in the days since. If you haven’t had the chance to pay your respects and wish to do so, you now have an opportunity to pass along your well wishes through official royal channels....

Preparation More people are spending time exercising outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic. One of the most exciting developments for avid cyclists has been news of The Great American Rail-Trail, a bike trail that will run from Washington, D.C., to Washington state’s coast and connect more than 145 exiting bike paths all across the continental United States. So far, Rails to Trails has received $18,400,000 from public and private funds and has developed trails in 10 out of 12 of the states along the route....

On cool, rainy evenings, there’s nothing more comforting than sipping on a piping hot bowl of soup. Perhaps the reason why it’s so good is that it brings back memories of your childhood, especially when your mother or your guardian attended to you when you were sick. More than this, the broth itself brings warmth and soothes the body from the inside out, thereby conjuring feelings of love and comfort....

Monsanto is a historical village in the hills of eastern Portugal, very close to the border of Spain. It was fought over and populated by kings of Portugal (in the 12th century and beyond). The castle at the top was destroyed in the nineteenth century by an ammunition explosion in the castle. In recent decades, Monsanto has become known as “the most Portuguese village of Portugal” in a class of twelve classified historic villages in Portugal....

Preparation This Easter centerpiece looks like a fancy roulade, but it’s simply a boneless leg of lamb folded over an aromatic pistachio-scallion stuffing and fit to be tied. Boneless leg of lamb is a less expensive cut than a rack and more flavorful, too—when roasted with potatoes, it’s practically a one-pan meal. Now that’s glorious. Our Leg of Lamb with Pistachio Stuffing and Potatoes, pictured above, starts with pulsing scallions, parsley, lemon zest, pistachios, and olive oil in a food processor to create a chunky paste for the stuffing....

Oh my gosh. So exciting. If you haven’t seen it, you can view The Recipe Girl Cookbook video trailer HERE! Today, I’ll share a sneak peek at a few of the recipes so you can see what I’ve been up to! (Professional food photographer Matt Armendariz took the photos for the actual book… these are just some shots I took while I was testing recipes!) It’s seriously unreal. A book?...

Perhaps it’s the combination of crispy skin, juicy chicken, drool-worthy sauce, and rich and creamy dip. In fact, chicken wings are so good that we often serve them as the entire meal. But there are some incredible side dishes that pair perfectly with this game-day favorite. Besides the typical celery and carrot sticks dipped in ranch. And since chicken wings come with so many different sauces, the key is to first identify what flavors you’re working with....

But these green tea cocktails are so good, they’ll change your mind at the first sip. Green tea is naturally grassy, earthy, and even nutty, though it should never be bitter. Some find it floral too, which works so well in cocktails. This list of recipes has a couple of bright and refreshing options as well as something more indulgent and sweet. So go ahead and try them all, then let me know which is your favorite!...

If you’re not familiar with jicama, it is a root vegetable that has a brown skin and white interior. I like to describe it as a cross between a potato and an apple. Jicama comes from Mexico, so it’s usually presented with Mexican flavors or styles of preparation. It’s usually eaten raw due to its crisp and refreshing texture. It often adds a nice contrast to other flavors and textures....

They’re tart, tangy, sweet, and scream Thanksgiving. From pies to crisps to crumbles to cakes, these juicy berries are a festive addition to all the classic sweets. In my household, crumbly cranberry crisp is our go-to tradition. But sometimes, it’s fun to start a new one! Chocolate-covered cranberries are great for when you need a sweet nibble. Then, there’s a no-bake cranberry pie for when the oven is full. And who doesn’t love a batch of white chocolate chip cookies speckled with cranberries?...

On the one hand, it’s almost the end of the week, and I just want something easy. I’m tired, and takeout seems like the best plan. But then I also want to celebrate the almost-weekend and save the splurge for when we can actually go out to eat. Whether you’re looking for something snappy or something a little more indulgent, I’m sure you’ll find it on this list of 25 Thursday night dinner recipes....

There are so many reasons why I love spring. Warmer weather, blooming flowers, and a plentiful garden ripe for the picking are just a few. And the best way to celebrate your garden-fresh bounty is a giant spring salad. Ingredients like strawberries, cherry tomatoes, peas, and sprouts are all fair game. What’s even better is they’re all in season, so your plate is more sustainable, too! Embrace the change of the season with these fresh spring salads....

1. Apple Pie Cups! By yours truly. 🙂 Thai Chicken Salad Wonton Cups! Also by yours truly. :- ) Roll up cheese, add pepperoni, fry it and I challenge you to stop at one. Bake it for a lighter option. Mozzarella Pizza Stick by Culinary Hill. Add pepperoni and it becomes a Pizza Stick. Or don’t roll it up and it becomes bite size pizzas. Pepperoni Wonton Bites by the Bariatric Diva....

Preparation There’s a time and a place for almost every recipe, and if that time is limited, you’re in the right place. Every one of the 93 (yes, 93!) quick dinner recipes we’ve pulled together in this collection can be made in 45 minutes or less—many of them come together even faster. Our recipes run the gamut, so you’ll find familiar favorites like spaghetti and meatballs, mac and cheese, and stir-fries, as well as creative takes, like a North African beef stew and pasta with butternut squash and herby, garlicky, creamy Boursin cheese....

Preparation If you’re a pet parent to an unspayed cat, it’s important to know they can get pregnant very easily. “Cats can become pregnant as early as six months of age,” says Dr. Jamie Richardson, DVM at Small Door Veterinary. “You may notice certain physical or behavioral changes in your cat that can indicate pregnancy such as: her heat cycle suddenly stops, weight gain or a rounded belly, swelling of the nipples, increased affection, and intolerance of other pets (regardless of whether she normally gets along with them)....

Preparation If you’re a baker, a kitchen scale is just as important—dare we say more important—to have on hand as measuring cups and spoons. An accurate scale is a more precise way to measure ingredients, and if you’re using a recipe where quantities are listed by weight, a kitchen scale is essential. “Using a scale is much more consistent from one person to the next and from even the same person from day to day,” Kierin Baldwin, chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education says....

Preparation Here’s an easy way to make your morning routine that much better: If you like milk in your coffee, invest in a milk frother. It takes your perfect cup of coffee or espresso—whether you’ve made it using a Keurig, French Press, or pour-over—and bumps it up to a coffee-shop-level drink in just a few extra minutes. Plus, these gadgets help make rich and creamy hot chocolate and can even be used to froth matcha or a chai latte....

Like the Brown Sugar Broiled Salmon with Vegetables, this is a terrific one tray salmon recipe that’s quick to prepare! Chilli Lime Baked Salmon In my humble opinion, salmon is best cooked in a smoking skillet to get the skin shatteringly crisp. Serve it on mashed potatoes with a lemon herb cream sauce and a side of perfectly roasted baby carrots = restaurant quality dinner. I swear, you’d pay $30 for that at a fancy restaurant....

2 ½ cups flour 3 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp vanilla ⅔ cup honey 1 ½ cup milk ¼ cup vegetable oil In a large mixing bowl, mix the first 4 ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients; mix well. Using a ¼ cup measure, pour batter on a hot, greased griddle or frying pan....

1/4 oz. active dry yeast, 2 1/4 tsps 1/4 cup lukewarm water 1 tsp. sugar 3/4 cup unbleached bread flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 cup medium-grind yellow cornmeal 1 tsp. table salt or 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 cup olive oil, plus 1 tsp. extra olive oil, for oiling bowl and pan In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/4 cup of the warm water. Add the sugar and 1/4 cup of the flour and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to combine....