These chewy almond squares fit the bill! They’re basically blondies, but made with almond extract instead of vanilla, and with chopped toasted almonds mixed in instead of butterscotch. A big thank you to commenter Chris who made these substitutions on our blondie recipe and shared how well they turned out! No need for a mixer for this recipe, all you need is a whisk and a strong spoon. You can easily double this recipe....

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Traditionally the “peas” are pigeon peas, often substituted with kidney beans (which is what we are using). The rice is cooked in coconut milk. Oh my gosh. This is one of those I-can’t-wait-to-make-it-again dishes. Our version is a little different from the traditional rice and peas in that we sauté onion and garlic to start the recipe, then add a little fresh grated ginger for added zing. Serve it with curry, roasted meats, jerk chicken or all by itself....

Steel-cut oats normally require a good ten to twenty minutes of stovetop simmering to render them creamy and soft. This is worth the effort for a fantastic bowl of oatmeal, but let’s be real here: not many of us have that kind of time in the morning. Overnight oats, on the other hand, only require you to mix the oats with water and let them hang out together in the fridge overnight....

It does not have a nonstick coating on it, so be aware if that’s a priority for you. I have this pan myself, and just grease it or use parchment paper. I also appreciate their nonstick silicone coating, which is PTFE-, PFOA- and BPA-free. This pan in particular is a fabulous buy. The straight sides offer a nice, clean edges on your cake, cakes pop out without any sticking, and it’s easy super to clean....

How to Make a Foil Packet Dinner The idea is simple: Choose any fully cooked sausage that you like—bratwurst, flavored chicken sausage, kielbasa, Italian smoked sausage. Just check the package label says it is fully cooked. Cut the sausage into pieces along with some vegetables. Enclose the sausage and veggies in foil packets and grill. The contents of your package are ready to eat right off the grill. No knives needed!...

I’ve seen plenty of recipes for pear butter, but most of them look like apple butter to me, heavily spiced with cinnamon and cloves. Pears are more floral than apples. I wanted to see them with ginger, and nutmeg, and maybe some cardamom. So when my pal Hank offered me a a bagful of Bartletts freshly picked from his backyard tree, I was all over it. This pear butter is similar to apple butter in that it is a spicy, sweet, tangy spread, great over buttered toast (there is no “butter” in apple butter or pear butter), but with a distinctly different taste coming from the pears (obviously) and the seasonings of star anise, ginger, lemon, cardamom, and nutmeg....

What Cocktails Can You Make With Simple Syrup? There are so many! You can use simple syrup in whiskey sours, mojitos, daiquiris, and even margaritas (made from scratch, without the mix). Anytime you want to add sweetness to a cold cocktail, turn to simple syrup. It’s great for making batched pitcher cocktails in a jiffy. What Non-Alcoholic Drinks Can You Make With Simple Syrup? Once you have a bottle of simple syrup in the fridge, you’ll find so many uses for it....

What is Steam-Frying? Using this method, you quickly stir-fry vegetables to develop some color, and then steam them until tender. Steam-frying uses less oil than a regular stir-fry, but the vegetables still quickly cook through. The veggies also pick up a little browning from the stir-fry step and some flavor from the liquid used for the steaming step, making them more exciting than plain steamed vegetables. You can use this technique to cook just about any vegetable in the fridge, from cauliflower to green beans....

The meat and veggies swim in a rich broth that is truly slurp-able, and the spring vegetables add a sprightly touch. The lamb cooks to tenderness in the pressure cooker, with the tender peas, asparagus, and spinach added at the very end so they are still fresh and bright. Quick Lamb Stew in the Instant Pot Tender chunks of lamb in 20 minutes? Seriously? Yes, it’s true. The whole process, including browning the meat and softening the vegetables, takes only 40 minutes!...

Dreams are made of this combination: crunch of the jicama, creaminess of the avocado, sweetness of the orange, and juiciness of the tomato. Plus, the citrus vinaigrette with mint adds a brightness that brings all of the flavors together. I’m using green leaf lettuce as a bed for this salad, but feel free to use a different lettuce of your choosing or none at all. What Is Jicama? Jicama is a circular, nutrient-rich, starchy root vegetable native to Mexico....

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Meatballs and vegetables roast together in the oven while pasta boils on the stove, then everything gets tossed with some olive oil, lemon juice, and a handful of parsley. A Flexible Dinner Recipe The recipe is very adaptable. You can really use any kind of ground meat, and any of your favorite vegetables that have been cut into bite-sized pieces. Today, I went with ground turkey for the meatballs, and zucchini, bell peppers, and onions for the vegetables....

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What is Poutine? Poutine is basically Canada’s version of smothered fries. It is like a cross between mashed potatoes and gravy and cheese fries. French fries smothered in gravy and cheese may sound strange but really, it’s no less strange than American chili cheese fries. We made these for a missionary that was serving in our area who was from Quebec because he was missing home. Our recipe got his stamp of approval, and he even admitted that our poutine was up there with some of the best he has tried (score)!...

Chocolate cake is always a classic dessert that everyone loves! It is decadent with a sweet and savory taste. You can add vanilla or chocolate frosting to make it even sweeter, and fruit is always desirable on top or within the layers. You can’t go wrong when making a chocolate cake. This is truly a ridiculously delicious chocolate cake that is a family favorite, and always a birthday cake that everyone loves to celebrate with....

Ridiculously Easy Mint Oreo Truffles With this ONE batch I was able to give away 4 medium-sized boxes of chocolates and I still had plenty left for my family to go to town on. It looks like these took me forever to do, but trust me, they were a snap. It is amazing how a little melted white chocolate makes these easy little truffles look extra fancy. The last time I bought truffles I spent $12 for 6 truffles — TOTAL....