1 lbs shrimp, large, peeled and deveined 2 cups bean sprouts, fresh 4 cups snow peas, in pods soy sauce, to taste oil, for pan In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Toss and saute the shrimp, bean sprouts, snow peas, and soy sauce. Adjust soy sauce to desired taste. Once the shrimp is cooked through, serve this Shrimp and Pea Pod Stir Fry on a steaming bed or rice!...
Plan on baking this pie in the summer when berries are ripe and inexpensive! It’s a beautiful pie to celebrate the arrival of summer. Juicy berries are baked together to create a delicious, sweet filling. It’s all topped with an easy, buttery, sweet crumb layer. What berries are needed for this Three Berry Pie recipe? You’ll need three kinds of berries for this pie, and you can either use fresh or frozen....
Preparation While cooling sheets are common in the summer, cozy flannel sheets are essential for the cold winter months when it seems impossible to keep warm at night. Typically made of cotton, flannel sheets are napped on the surface to give them a brushed, slightly fuzzy texture that feels soft to the touch. Since there are so many different types of sheets on the market, it can be hard to tell which ones are actually worth buying....
Preparation Put aside those boxes and frozen trays! The best macaroni and cheese is homemade, hands down. Like the store-bought varieties, homemade mac and cheese is a one-pot meal that doesn’t take a lot of time to prepare. It starts with an ooey gooey cheese sauce that is both silky in texture and assertive in flavor; it’s finished by tossing that sauce with the right noodles. While you could certainly stop here can eat it as stovetop mac, we think that putting it in a baking dish, topping it with something crunchy like panko or breadcrumbs, and baking until bubbly is the way to go....
That’s how I feel about camping cocktails. Camping is the perfect time for enjoying a good, stiff drink. You’re out in the woods, in touch with nature, under the stars, and maybe even sitting by a gorgeous lake. The only thing that could make that better is a nice buzz to help you unwind and appreciate nature’s beauty even more. Unfortunately, you don’t have a fully stocked kitchen with dozens of bottles of booze, a blender, a stovetop with pans for heating things, and a nice pantry and spice rack from which to pull ingredients....
Who says you can only enjoy savory burgers and smoky barbecued meats in the summer? What was introduced in the 90s as a sandwich machine has since evolved into a nifty indoor grill. With a George Foreman on hand, you can cook your favorite summer entrees inside your home. Whether it’s barbecued pork chops, chicken, or even shrimp, the sky’s the limit where this appliance is involved. If you need a little inspiration, here are 17 recipes to start you off....
They’re thick, juicy, and literally bursting with incredible flavors. One bite, and you’ll never go back to normal burgers again. But what are they stuffed with? Well, you’ll find everything from ooey-gooey cheese and bacon to spicy taco fixins on this list of stuffed burgers. There’s even a fun pepperoni pizza stuffed burger and one that’s overloaded with mac and cheese. Hungry yet? Me too! So, let’s jump right in!...
Sometimes when my family goes on road trips, we pass the time by playing the Alphabet Game. This is where you pick a category and list something in that category for every letter of the alphabet. For instance, movies – A is for Aladdin! B is for Back to the Future! You get it. But recently we were doing food, and no one could think of any foods that start with V....
There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that Italian cuisine is internationally recognized as one of the most popular cuisines. And, of course, pasta is one of the reasons people can’t get enough of it! From classic bolognese and spaghetti with meatballs to coastal clam linguini and pasta puttanesca, these 25 recipes will help you bring the taste of Italy into your home. Don’t get me wrong, I will eat a taco any day, but the variety and flexibility of Italian pasta dishes are difficult to pass up, especially in a pinch....
Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla when Mexico defeated France. A symbol of perseverance and resistance, this holiday is a time of celebration and honor. And no fiesta is complete without some festive celebratory drinks! From classic margaritas to batch cocktails, these are all the drinks you need to commemorate the holiday. So raise a glass and toast to Mexico with these Cinco de Mayo Drinks....
While many people get turned off by its slimy, slippery texture, seaweed is slowly gaining attention for its many health benefits. This underwater plant is a tremendous source of protein, fiber, and antioxidants, so you definitely want to add it to your diet. As it’s a fairly new trend (in the US, at least), though, home cooks aren’t that familiar yet with how to serve seaweed. Enter, this catalog of recipes....
12 oz soda , (1 can) lemon, lime, or of choice 15 oz white cake mix, (1 box) cool whip, optional Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners. In a large bowl, beat together the cake mix and soda pop until well-combined. Divide the batter among the cupcake liners. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Top it off with a dollop of cool whip and bite into your yummy 3-ingredient Soda Pop Cupcake!...
Think about it: pasta, pizza, soups, and salads are all fantastic veggie-friendly meals that are great with or without meat. In many cases, the original recipes are all full of vegetables already. The truth is, a lot of authentic Italian food is quite different from what we consider standard. For example, they don’t go quite as crazy with cheese in the same way we do. That means many of these recipes can so easily be made into Italian vegan recipes – if they’re not already!...
Grilled cheese, cheese dip, cheese pizza, mac & cheese, cheesecake…the list goes on and on. There’s seriously nothing that cheese can’t do. It comes in so many shapes, sizes, textures, and flavors and works well in everything from salty appetizers and light lunches to hearty dinners and scrumptious desserts. There’s probably a million incredible cheese recipes floating around the internet. But I’ve managed to pick 50 of my faves. And I hope you like them as much as I do!...
Preparation It doesn’t get much easier than a one-pot meal. What’s not to love about a dinner that comes together in a single vessel with hearty, soul-warming ingredients the whole family will enjoy—and leaves you with just one dish to wash afterward? New York Times food writer and author Melissa Clark celebrates these dishes in her new book, Dinner in One: Exceptional & Easy One-Pan Meals. Within its pages, she reveals her secrets—plus 100 recipes—to making these streamlined, no-fuss dinners, nearly all of which can go from stove to table in less than an hour....
Preparation When it comes to caring for your lips—especially if they’re perpetually parched—a trusty lip balm (or two!) should always be in your arsenal. Why? Since lips don’t produce their own natural oils, they need an extra layer of nourishing protection to prevent them from becoming dry, flaky, and chapped. Nutrient-rich balms work to do just that and soothe delicate skin while locking in moisture and fending off free radicals and environmental stressors....
Mac and cheese is the epitome of comfort foods. You really can’t go wrong with chewy pasta and cheesy sauce! It’s such a simple combination, but the taste and texture are out of this world. It’s perfect for the holidays, but since it’s also super easy to make, you can serve it any day of the year. Think you have the perfect recipe for mac and cheese? Give this one a try, and I’m sure you’ll change your mind....
Preparation There’s nothing like making homemade meals with the delicious bounty of summer. But when you’ve got picnics to plan and beaches to visit, thinking about cooking can feel like a drag. This is especially true if you have a packed schedule or tend to get overwhelmed by ideas. The solution? Create a summer capsule of simple, go-to recipes that can be customized all season long. If you’re unsure where to start, check out these six recipes, below....
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes: My son especially loves this variety. They take some practice to get just right, and they’re a little messy, but I think they’re worth it! Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Pancakes: These are pancakes on the healthier side of things with added chocolate chips to even things out 😉 Banana- Pecan Pancakes: I’m a big fan of both bananas and pecans, so this variety definitely works for me....
Peanut Butter Cookies started to become an American favorite in the early 1900’s. You can bet that there were quite a few versions of how to make peanut butter cookies circulating at the time. Over the years, people have embraced peanut butter as a delicious cookie ingredient by making all kinds of interesting peanut butter cookie creations. My great grandmother made the best peanut butter cookies. I’m sure she grabbed her recipe from a friend or relative, or perhaps it was shared in a community cookbook....
