You’ve probably heard of people adding coffee to make their cake taste better. But believe it or not, Dr. Pepper works like a charm, too. It’s the magic ingredient that will make your chocolate cake a cut above the rest. Don’t worry, it won’t taste like soda at all! All Dr. Pepper does is to enhance the flavor of the chocolate, making it taste 100 times better. Looking for a fool-proof way to bake a chocolate cake?...
1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground beef 3 oz yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 15 oz tomato sauce, (1 can) 8 oz kidney beans, (1 can) 8 oz black beans, (1 can) 8 oz corn, (1 can) 8 oz tomatoes, (1 can), whole 2 cups beef broth 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp cayenne pepper salt and ground black pepper, to taste...
Preparation Have you ever reached for avocados in the grocery store and thought, “I wonder if I can grow my own tree and harvest the fruit myself?” The answer, believe it or not, is yes. The subtropical plant, also known by the scientific name, Persea americana, thrives in warmer climates where it can grow up to 80 feet tall. In colder areas, the tree is often raised as a houseplant and typically doesn’t grow past 10 feet....
Preparation Beets—which are also known by their less popular name, beetroot—are the edible taproot portion of the beet plant, says Natasha Nicholes, the executive director of We Sow We Grow. “They just happen to grow large and round or oblong instead of straight down like other plants (I’m looking at you, carrots and parsnips),” she says. According to Nicholes, these veggies are high in potassium, vitamin A, iron, antioxidants, and other nutrients, while also being low in calories....
Sometimes you want to bake a treat for family or friends or a party that you’re having. And sometimes you want to bake JUST BECAUSE! I think this cake is a “just because” kind of cake. It’s great for snacking. It’s perfect with tea. And it tastes fabulous! Lemon is a big-time favorite cake flavor. This cake has the perfect amount of tartness to it. And a lemon simple syrup is drizzled on top and soaks into the cake– making it extra tender and lemony....
While I do enjoy sweet cornbread, I have a weak spot for the savory version. I am specifically drawn to this Mexican cornbread recipe like a moth to a flame. Packed with corn, green chilies, jalapenos, and cheese, it gives the classic cornbread a lip-smacking Mexican twist. While it can feed a crowd, I still make it a point to double the recipe because one whole batch is just for me....
And because millionaire shortbread has three layers, you might find it intimidating to make, but it’s actually not complicated at all. In fact, you can whip up these shortbread bars in just over an hour! Plus, it’s so delightful, it’s worth the effort. So, why eat regular shortbread when you can have millionaire’s shortbread instead? What is Millionaire’s Shortbread? For those of you who may have heard of millionaire shortbread before but have never really seen or tried it yet, here’s the gist: it’s a 3-layer cookie bar made of a shortbread crust, a layer of chewy golden caramel, topped with thick chocolate ganache....
A few weeks ago I shared my Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Enchilada Soup (that’s a mouthful, isn’t it!!). It’s great because it literally takes 10 minutes to prep then you set and forget. I didn’t expect to be sharing another Mexican Soup again so soon, but I can’t resist. This Quick Taco Soup with Pulled Pork is an express version made using leftover Pulled Pork (but of course you can make it using any leftover meat)....
Preparation Though it has existed for roughly 13.8 billion years, it seems like there’s always something new to discover in the universe. Whether it’s a black hole or a new comet, space exploration is an ongoing venture all around the world. What did scientists find this time? Possibly hidden planets. According to Science Daily, a team of scientists from the University of Queensland and colleagues at the Dutch National Observatory have been searching for new planets using the world’s most powerful radio telescope....
2 cups vanilla pudding, prepared 2 cups cream cheese, room temperature 2 prepared pancake batter 2 tbsp honey pecans, roasted 1 banana, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices caramel sauce 1 tbsp powdered sugar whipped topping Make Vanilla Cream Cheese mixture: Mix vanilla pudding with cream cheese until well blended and creamy (no lumps). Cover and refrigerate immediately. This mixture will store (covered) in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Prepare pancake batter and preheat griddle....
Preparation These are the rules of game day food: Classic Super Bowl snacks must be easy to eat with your hands—and easy to prepare ahead of time, so you can watch the action, too. The recipes here score big on both counts, playing up salty and sweet flavors that make the spread as exciting as the touchdowns. Tequila—baked into the chicken and poured as shots—doesn’t hurt, either. Start things off before kick-off with an assortment of delicious drinks....
For Chicken: 1 lb chicken tenderloins, boneless and skinless ¼ cup soy sauce ¾ cup pineapple juice ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp dry mustard ¼ tsp white pepper ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tbsp honey For Sauce: ½ cup light corn syrup 1 tbsp white onion, minced 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp white distilled vinegar 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp brown sugar...
Preparation Transporting your dirty laundry from one place to another can be a messy job. It doesn’t matter if you’re moving it from your bedroom to the laundry room, or from your apartment to the laundromat—traveling any distance with a large amount of dirty clothes can be tricky. Needless to say, you need a bag or basket to help you get from point A to point B. Enter the following options, all of which you can buy right now—these laundry bags and hampers will make this transport process a breeze, however far you have to go....
Preparation Saving money is a simple and smart strategy for building personal wealth, but what if you could multiply your savings at a faster rate? That’s where interest-bearing accounts come into play. “Interest-bearing accounts help you earn interest because the bank is paying you interest (money) based on your account balance. One of the most significant benefits is that this money is separated from your day-to-day spending account,” explains Brian Hamilton, CEO of One....
Preparation While you may not use a roasting pan on a regular basis (although we think you should as it can do everything from sear meats to roast vegetables), when the holiday season arrives the piece of cookware is essential. Don’t underestimate how much easier it is to cook your Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham using a quality roasting pan over the disposable aluminum ones you’ll find at your local grocery store....
Preparation Ahmed, right, and Samir, left, met in New York City in June 2015 through an app called Coffee Meets Bagel. They spent the next four years making memories in the Big Apple, when both Ahmed and Samir started to talk to their loved ones about proposing. In the spring of 2019, the couple’s sisters helped orchestrate a double proposal. Samir tricked Ahmed by creating a fake airline reservation that showed him arriving in New York a day later than when he actually arrived there....
Fajitas are a staple in my home. How can they not be? They’re tasty, nutritious, and so much fun to eat. While I do love the fajitas from my favorite restaurant, nothing beats homemade. They’re easier on the wallet, and you can go crazy with the toppings. It’s a win-win! Let’s be honest, with fajitas, the fixings mean everything. Toppings make the meal! If you’re wondering what toppings will take your fajitas from dull to delightful, you’ve come to the right place....
Preparation Gin is one of the most popular spirits used in a variety of different well-known and beloved cocktails—you can find it in everything from a gin and tonic and a negroni to a gin martini and a gimlet. You might think that a gin is a gin is a gin—after all, how many different types can there be?–but the truth is what used to be a fairly straightforward spirit made with distilled wheat or barley and juniper berries has now become a massive category with dozens of different types and strengths....
Preparation Wondering what to make for dinner? Need some inspiration? Here’s our list of suggestions: dinner recipes that take less than an hour of mostly hands-off time. Yes, there will be pasta (or noodles!) and, yes, it will be delicious. We’ll be here every Friday with five weeknight dinners, including recipes, shopping lists, and everything you need to streamline your week ahead. The five recipes we’re making for dinner this week are cozy and hearty, which is exactly what we want to eat this time of year....
They’re absolutely delicious and they make great gifts for someone you love. In my humble opinion, everything is better covered in chocolate. Especially fruit because adding a bit of chocolate just sends that fruit soaring. It’s delicious. I think the best part is that chocolate-covered fruit is pretty darn healthy. It’s a great way to enjoy a sweet treat without any guilt. Plus, you can always add delicious toppings to make things extra special....
