From cookies to cupcakes to donuts, there are so many fantastic options. I’m pretty sure most people look to red velvet around Valentine’s Day, hoping to make something sweet and romantic. But these recipes are great year-round! The key to getting the right flavor profile is to use unsweetened cocoa and buttermilk. And when adding your food coloring, the gel kind works the best. It’s so much more concentrated, and you won’t need to use a lot....
I have a few Dutch ovens – some might say too many. But I just love how they look and what you can do with them. Easy Dutch Oven Recipes Making bread, stews, chicken, pasta, and even brownies all in one pot will make your life so much easier. Who doesn’t love a one-pot meal? Plus, being able to go straight from the stove to the oven is a dream!...
Whether you’re serving steak or want an all-in-one meal, stuffed potatoes are a savory dish no one can resist. They’re easy, hearty, and a frugal fixin’ to boot! From zesty taco to breakfast sausage and egg, you can stuff a potato with nearly anything! Take this easy carb to new levels with a delicious stuffing for dinner. Try something new, or stick with a classic. I’ve put together a list of 30 of my favorite stuffed potato recipes for you to try tonight!...
The Menu: Featured Beverage: Watermelon- Tequila Cocktails Appetizers: Blueberry Salsa Mexican Cheescake Dip (perfectly delicious when it comes to room temp. too) Main Course: Burgers & Fixings (can offer beef, turkey, veggie & salmon) Red, White & Blue Potato Salad Basil-Lime Fruit Salad Dessert: Red, White & Blue Finger Jello Red, White & Blue Cupcakes .pdf copy of the menu can be printed out here: 4th-of-july-burger-bash As far as decor, it’s all about incorporating “red, white & blue,” of course!...
Preparation We’re willing to guess that you’re at least vaguely acquainted with milk glass, since specimens are stashed in the antiques shops all across America. But your grandmother likely remembers it well—it sat on her bedside table, she might have had a milk glass reading lamp, or a tremendous white punch bowl that seemed to glow like an opal may have been in her kitchen. And maybe her grandmother fastened collar to blouse each morning with a couple of steel pins, each one tipped with a lustrous milk glass teardrop—pins she kept scattered on a milk glass dresser tray....
For Marinade: ¼ cup lemon grass, (40 g), thinly sliced ⅛ cup fresh ginger, (25 g), peeled and sliced ¼ cup shallots, (40 g), sliced 5 garlic cloves, (15 g), medium, peeled 2 tbsp canola oil, (18 g) 2 tbsp oyster sauce, (30 g) 1 tbsp fish sauce, (12 g) ¼ tsp turmeric power, (1 g) ⅓ cup unsweetened coconut milk, (87 g) 1 lb beef short ribs, (454 g), cut korean kalbi style, ¼-inch thick...
After Vanilla Cupcakes? Here they are! Chocolate Cupakes Using the term “BEST” is not something I do lightly. I do feel a bit uncomfortable saying that these are the BEST Easy Chocolate Cupcakes. But in the cupcake world, I truly do believe these to be the best that can be for a simple no-standmixer, no creaming butter recipe. I was back and forth about which cupcake recipe to share. I was tempted to go for a “100% perfect” version which requires a stand mixer / electric beater to cream butter....
Preparation Your pillow needs can fluctuate based on how you like to sleep. What’s more, professionals say that a certain degree of personalization is key—that means the best pillow for you might not be the ideal fit for your partner and vice versa. “When it comes to quality sleep, your pillow is ultra-important,” explains Dr. Kien Vuu. “They play an important role in maintaining proper spinal alignment, so it’s critical to understand how your sleep position informs which pillow is best for you....
About “Dinner” cookbook “The food you want to cook, eat and share, night after night”, aptly named “Dinner” (no exclamation mark, much to my dismay), this cookbook contains over 130 recipes plus 44 sides, sauces and other extras. Pretty hefty – bigger than typical cookbooks! What is pre-ordering? It means that a copy of my cookbook will be reserved for you just in case it sells out (imagine that! 😱). Plus you will enjoy the convenience of having it delivered directly to you when it becomes available on 11 October 2022!...
Those of you who have been following along for a while will know that I have a weakness for french toast. I’ve shared 9 french toast recipes so far, and I’ve even created a recipe collection for them! (You can check it out here -> New Ways With French Toast). I expect to run out of ideas soon. A french toast drought. But until then, I’ll keep sharing new takes on french toast that I come up with....
Making Classic Stuffed Shells is Easy! Many people are afraid to make stuffed shells and worry that it’s too much work. I promise that’s not the case at all. We start with jumbo shells and boil them according to the package directions – about 9 minutes. The recipe calls for 16 shells but I usually make a few extra in case any break apart. While the shells are boiling, you can start on the spinach and ricotta mix....
This is totally the sort of thing I make for company during the cooler months because it’s one of those meals that’s a crowd pleaser, can be prepped in advance then popped in the oven and left without checking on it. Low risk cooking that tastes fabulous – I like! Creamy Chicken in White Wine Sauce If I have a dinner party anytime during June – August (winter here in Sydney), chances are that I’ll make something like this Creamy Chicken in White Wine Sauce....
This homemade flatbread is incredibly crisp and wonderful. When I’m serving these at a party, I often double the recipe because these little flatbread pieces go so quickly. You can tell by the look of them that they’re not store-bought, so they’re a big-time draw at a buffet table. Everyone loves these light and crisp, salty rosemary crackers! How to make Rosemary Flatbread: This is an easy, easy cracker flatbread recipe to make....
I adapted this recipe a bit from Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook. I’ve been making a lot of Weight Watchers type recipes lately. Yes, I’ve been eating light lately! But if you’re not eating light or have no interest in eating light… you don’t need to worry. All of these recipes I’m sharing are really, really good, and they definitely aren’t “diet tasting” recipes. Weight Watchers is good like that- you can eat whatever you want, but you just need to watch your portion sizes and choice of ingredients....
Preparation If you love ending a meal with a quick walk outside, it turns out the practice is beneficial to more than just your digestive tract. According to new research published in the journal Sports Medicine, even walking for a quick 2 minutes after eating can help reduce blood sugar levels—which, in turn, may lower your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. To obtain their findings, the researchers analyzed the results of seven studies that compared how sitting versus standing or walking impacts heart health, specifically observing insulin and blood sugar levels....
1 lb breakfast sausage, bulk, or bulk Italian sausage 8 slices cut bacon, thick 4 English muffins 1 large avocado, mixed with a fork 4 eggs , cooked sunny side up 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese 1 large tomato, sliced Preheat smoker to 225 degrees F Form4 patties at ¼ pound each. Place the patties and bacon on the smoker. Smoke the sausage for about 1 hour until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F....
Nonstick pots and pans have gained a wonderful reputation in the cookware industry. As a matter of fact, they have garnered the support of home cooks and professionals alike – and for good reason. Apart from promoting a healthier lifestyle by requiring less oil, they certainly shine with their easy cleanup. Because of the numerous benefits they offer, nonstick pans have undoubtedly become a mainstay in many households. Two of the more prominent brands offering nonstick lines are GreenPan and GreenLife....
Preparation Many of us reach for a cup of tea when we want to relax or wake up, but there are so many other reasons why you might want to steep a pot. Tea has a long and storied history of doing a body good: Chinese and Indian cultures are well known for their tea-drinking cultures, with medicinal usage going back thousands of years. From liver health and digestion to metabolism and mood, tea’s benefits are surprisingly wide-ranging....
This homemade gripe water recipe includes natural ingredients that will help to relax digestion and reduce inflammation. A calming beverage made with ginger and fennel which soothes the stomach along with natural sweetener to create an appetizing drink. Learn how to make gripe water by following these steps: Related Video
Preparation When warm, late-summer nights give way to earlier sunsets and cooler temperatures (and Halloween season kicks into its spookiest gear!), it’s time to switch up your entertaining style—and, ultimately, a scary movie marathon is the perfect activity for an October evening. With hundreds of films that can fall into the Halloween movie canon—from the friendly ghosts of Casper and Harry Potter to the terrifying scares of Psycho and Rosemary’s Baby and new-age classics like Midsommer—you can create a movie marathon for any cinematic taste that’s a true blockbuster....
