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Preparation When mixing up craft cocktails at home, every detail counts: the quality of spirits, the balance of the recipe components, the glassware, and the garnish. But one element that’s often overlooked? The type of ice you use, which has a massive impact on the finished cocktail. Here’s how ice size and shape affects the taste of your cocktail. As the ice melts, it dilutes a cocktail—which might be desired in certain cocktail types but discouraged in others....

German Chocolate Fudge This is a sweet chocolate fudge with a creamy texture. The most famous “German Chocolate” recipe is for German Chocolate Cake. Although it sounds like it’s a German cake, it’s really not. It’s believed that the German Chocolate Cake recipe began appearing in the 1920’s. It gained big popularity when someone published a recipe for German Chocolate Cake in a Dallas newspaper in 1957. The name of the cake refers to the type of chocolate used in the cake- German Chocolate....

Greek Lemon Potatoes Welcome back to the final instalment of GREEK WEEK!!! We started the week with Greek Chicken marinated in the most incredible yogurt marinade, served up a big pan of homemade Greek Baklava on Wednesday and we’re finishing up the week with the much anticipated Greek Lemon Potatoes! We’re serving all these with a side of fresh Greek Salad and Tzatziki for dolloping (in the Greek Chicken recipe) – and see here for more Greek recipes....

4 plantains, (roughly 5 ounces each), ripe, peeled, halved ½ cup cornstarch 5 cups vegetable oil, (up to 8 cups), for frying For Batter: 11 oz beer, of your choice, very cold, or soda water 5 oz all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1 egg, beaten To Serve: 1 oz strawberry ice cream, or any ice cream of your choice, preferably vanilla-flavored, per serving 1 tbsp caramel sauce, per serving...

Preparation In the spring and summer of 2020, when stay at home orders were first issued in response to the pandemic, many people who didn’t know a sparrow from a seagull suddenly became backyard birders. Who could blame them? Being in a safe space, binoculars in hand, looking and listening for chirping birds was an excellent way to relieve stress and feel happier. Today, birding remains a favorite hobby for almost 50 million people in the United States—and they’re folks of all ages....

Preparation After you take your bed linens out of the dryer, it’s important to spend a little time properly folding and tucking them away; doing so will keep them in their best condition and organized (no more mismatched sheets and pillowcases!). When choosing a place to store them, always opt for easy-to-reach areas that have ample air circulation. “This could be your bedroom or linen closet, a special piece of furniture like an armoire, or shelving in your laundry room,” says Heather Asker, the merchandising and marketing manager at Bella Notte....

Preparation When it comes to cleaning your bathroom, tackling the shower is typically the worst part thanks to the triple threat of moisture, residue, and hard water that builds up on the glass. The last on this list, however, is the main culprit of dingy spots on shower glass. “Hard water stains, also known as limescale, are high in minerals which end up leaving behind a chalky residue on surfaces,” says Brad Roberson, President, Glass Doctor, a Neighborly company....

Preparation Mashed potatoes aside, stuffing might very well be one of the most beloved side dishes in a classic Thanksgiving spread. But with a name like “stuffing,” shouldn’t you stuff it in a turkey instead of serving it on the side? Not necessarily. Sure, a stuffed turkey might look wonderfully festive coming out of the oven, but it could pose a health risk to your hungry guests. Ahead, learn why stuffing a turkey can be unsafe, plus ways to do it properly....

½ cup jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely minced 3 lb fresh apricots, peeled and pitted, sliced or diced 2 cups apple cider vinegar 1 large sweet red pepper, seeded and finely minced 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 cups granulated sugar 3 tbsp liquid pectin, or 6 tsp dry 4 drops red food coloring In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients except pectin and bring to a boil. Bring the heat to low and simmer until reduced to three-quarters, about 20 minutes....

Jamaican banana bread is spiked with rum and topped with toasted pecans and coconut for the ultimate tropical experience. It even has a rich and buttery caramel frosting to boot! Banana bread has never tasted this good. Jamaican banana bread is just as moist and packed with flavor, but with a few extras to make it even more irresistible. Whether you serve it for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, this banana bread will not disappoint....

But if you’re not in the mood to go out, you can always make a copycat at home. This recipe has you covered. Besides, no matter how good Mickey D’s shakes are, nothing beats homemade. This chocolate shake is thick and luscious, and arguably even better than the original. It’s more affordable, to boot. And the great thing is, once you know the basic recipe, you’re free to make your own variations....

This is a reader-favourite recipe included by popular demand in my debut cookbook “Dinner”! Mexican Shredded Beef I have a “thing” about shredded meats. I just love how it acts like a mop for sauces, so every mouthful is so juicy. From Shredded Chicken Tacos to Pulled Chicken Nachos, Shredded Beef Ragu Pasta and Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken and Rice Soup to Crispy Chinese Shredded Chicken, if the eating experience is better when the meat is shredded – I shred it....

Loaded with chunks of savory ham, colorful vegetables, and a mind-blowingly flavorful broth, it’s both delicious and nutritious. This warm and comforting soup recipe is satisfying on its own, but it’s even more filling with a side of tender cornbread. So whether you have holiday leftovers or a fresh ham hock ready to go, this old-fashioned ham and bean soup won’t disappoint. Ingredients Dry Great Northern Beans – I love these beans for their flavor and shape, but there are plenty of alternatives, which we’ll get into below....

8 oz cream cheese, softened 8 oz crushed pineapple , in juice , well drained 1 tbsp green bell pepper, finely chopped (use red for Christmas!) 1 tbsp celery, finely chopped 1 tbsp onion, finely chopped ⅔ cup pecans, chopped ½ tsp salt dash hot sauce, optional Fold pineapple, bell pepper, celery, onion and ⅓ cup chopped pecans into cream cheese. Add salt and hot sauce. Form mixture into a ball; chill for ½ hour....

1 tbsp olive oil , or vegetable oil 4 pork shoulder chops, ¾-inch thick 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup regular long-grain white rice, uncooked 1 cup Campbell’s Condensed Chicken Broth 1 cup orange juice 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 4 orange slices Heat oil in skillet. Add chops and cook until browned. Add onion and rice and cook until rice is browned. Stir in broth, orange juice and 2 tbsp parsley....

This is a sister recipe of everybody’s favourite Bacon Wrapped Chicken – with the added bonus of a potato side dish! I didn’t realise until I wrote the recipe out that this is actually a one pan dish. It’s a “fancy enough for company” midweek meal I’ve been making for years. You know when you’ve made a recipe so many times it becomes second nature to you? I actually had to weigh and write the ingredients down properly when I made it to share the recipe with you!...

3 lb rhubarb 4 cups strawberries 1 cup almonds, blanched 6 lb sugar Cut rhubarb into cubes and hull strawberries. Wash. Cook fruit and sugar until thick. Stir constantly. Add nuts. Pour into sterilized jars and seal with paraffin. Sugar: 691g : Calcium: 417mg Calories: 2956kcal Carbohydrates: 715g Fat: 19g Fiber: 13g Iron: 3mg Potassium: 1466mg Protein: 12g Saturated Fat: 2g Sodium: 22mg Vitamin A: 364IU Vitamin C: 112mg Related Video

Rice Pudding Could anything be more comforting than a bowl of rice pudding? I can’t imagine that there could be. It’s just so home-y and old-fashioned. Whenever I eat it, I feel like a little kid again, sitting at my grandmother’s kitchen table. There’s just something about those warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla, and that creamy texture. I crave it! Luckily this rice pudding recipe is easy enough to make, and most of the time I already have all the ingredients in my pantry....

Preparation Some of the toughest things to clean in your home involve hard-to-reach areas (think keyboards and awkward crevices) and pet hair (there’s just so much of it!)—but having the right tools on hand can help you get the job done. Enter Dyson’s newest vacuum accessory kits, the Pet Grooming Kit ($69.99, dyson.com) and Detail Cleaning Kit ($69.99, dyson.com). The former is perfect for pet parents; it will help them gently remove hair from cats and dogs before they shed....

Preparation The home is considered a personal sanctuary, so filling it with top-quality essentials is a no-brainer: You want your time spent at home with family and friends to feel comfortable, luxurious, and easy. If some of your rooms could use an upgrade, look to Martha’s very own products for a much-needed refresh. And right now, you can get them at a discount. The Macy’s Friends and Family sale includes up to 30 percent off products site-wide, and there’s a great selection of household essentials from our founder....