There’s just something about a creamy, dense lemon filling topped with sour cream, settled on top of a graham cracker crust. It’s one of those old-fashioned desserts that takes you back in time. It makes your cheeks pucker and your eyes roll with pleasure. Lemon Icebox Pie Is Always on the Menu Lemon icebox pie was one of the first desserts on our menu at the tiny restaurant I started with friends in upstate New York....
So, I have soft spot for berries. They are hand held. They are super concentrated in flavor. They work great in both savory and sweet applications. They preserve well, freeze well, and jam up well. That is, when you’re not doing like Little Sal in the childhood favorite book Blueberries for Sal—eating all the ones you pick so there are none to put away for the winter! (Kerplink, Kerplank, Kerplunk!...
Make Sangria for a Holiday Party Sangria is one of my favorite drinks to make for a party because it’s such a crowd pleaser. Plus, you can make it ahead of time. This means that during the party itself there’s no work for you at all. You can impress your friends with a drink that feels fancy, but still have time to actually enjoy your guests—and this drink! The Ingredients for This White Wine Sangria This sangria pairs white wine with pear nectar, diced pears, and some of the traditional spices that we associate with the holiday season—cinnamon, anise, and clove....
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While there are countless white grape varieties that exist in the world, each producing a wine with its own aromas and flavors, a handful are easily the most popular. Here are seven white wines to know. Sauvignon Blanc The Sauvignon Blanc grape produces white wines that are light, extra-crisp, and versatile. It grows in almost every major wine region, but its aromas and flavors vary widely depending on factors like climate and soil....
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Ham and Pineapple Wraps You’ve heard of ham and pineapple pizza, but have you heard of ham and pineapple wraps?? These ham and pineapple wraps are so easy to make and really yummy. You will love the sweet, tanginess of the pineapple with the savory taste of the ham. Add the crunch of the lettuce and you’ve honestly got it all! These wraps are great for picnics now that the weather is getting warmer!...
It’s even more popular than Italian dressing. What is Ranch Dressing? According to Robb Walsh of the Houston Press, ranch likely got its start as buttermilk dressing, a cowboy favorite because buttermilk was widely available in the early part of the last century. Ranch dressing is essentially a buttermilk mayonnaise dressing spiffed up with herbs. It was popularized by Clorox, when they figured out a way to make their Hidden Valley brand shelf stable....
This simple sheet pan dinner is packed with spicy, savory, and sweet flavor and couldn’t be easier to make. Roast shrimp and broccoli florets in the oven, drizzle them with a sweet and spicy hot honey, and you have the ultimate 30-minute meal. Pair it with white or brown rice, quinoa, or even orzo for a complete meal!This sheet pan dinner is also totally customizable. Swap the broccoli out for cauliflower florets, chunks of bell peppers, or halved Brussels sprouts, if you have these vegetables in your crisper drawer instead....
The kale and Brussels sprouts provide the perfect base for these sweet and savory accompaniments, and the recipe itself is quite flexible. Want more cranberries? Go for it! No bacon? That’s fine, too. See below for ideas on swaps and substitutions. Whether you follow this recipe exactly or put your own spin on it, you’ll end up with a hearty salad with great texture and an exciting combination of flavors....
Still, adults shouldn’t miss out. So while making this classic kiddy cookie, I decided to make a few tweaks for an adult version of The Monster. Studded with Heath toffee bar chips, dark chocolate, and pecans it’s a very sophisticated sugar rush. Personally I like to split the base dough into two parts; one half using kids mix-ins and the other using adult mix-ins. If you decide to split the dough into two different batches, halve the amount of the mix-ins, otherwise it will be all candy and no cookie....
When we do find a good one, we declare it a “winner” and often make it again so I can get a good photo. This is one of those recipes. Not a big one for casseroles, I was surprised at how tasty this Potato and Sausage Casserole was. It comes from the charter issue of a magazine put out by the folks at Cook’s Illustrated, called Cook’s Country, a magazine devoted to home cooking....
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The REAL Magic of Disney At a recent Disney Social Media Moms conference, we had the pleasure of hearing from Bob Chapek, the Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. He said, “There is an intangible and real feeling that sets Disney apart from everyone else.” If you’ve ever been to one of the Disney parks or on a Disney cruise, you understand what he’s talking about. That intangible and real feeling, and the imagination and the feeling of happy excitement, could easily define the magic of Disney....
A cross between a dinner roll and a flaky biscuit, angel biscuits are easy to make and practically foolproof. So, forget the old myth that only Southerners can make decent biscuits—these biscuits are for everyone! What Are Angel Biscuits? Angel biscuits are made with three leaveners: baking powder, baking soda, and yeast. They’re the exact opposite of the heavy hockey puck biscuits everyone dreads. Using three leaveners makes angel biscuits so light and fluffy, it’s as if they could float up to heaven, like angels—which, of course, is where the name came from....
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Set out a platter with all the ingredients, and let everyone build his or her own wrap. Pass the spicy dipping sauce, which you cleverly made in advance to marinate the steak. What Is the Best Lettuce for Wraps? Choose soft lettuce leaves from a head of red or green leaf lettuce or butterhead lettuce such as Boston or Bibb lettuce. Break larger leaves into hand-size pieces, or use smaller whole leaves for your wrap....
Use Globe Eggplants for Baba Ganoush To make baba ganoush, you take large globe eggplants (the ones that look like giant dark purple eggs), cut them in half, and either roast or grill them. Then you scoop out the fleshy insides with a spoon, and mash it up with olive oil, garlic, sesame tahini, lemon juice, and spices. Smooth or Chunky Baba Ganoush I use a fork to mash the eggplant dip....
