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Whether it’s braised, in stewed, stuffed, boiled, or made into coleslaw, we eat cabbage in every which way around here. But this my friends, this has to be the easiest way to prepare cabbage and still have it taste great. (Boiled cabbage is probably the easiest, but then what you have is just boiled cabbage.) My mother made something like this the other day with curly cabbage. You just simply blanch the torn or roughly cut cabbage leaves in boiling salted water, drain them, and toss with butter, and seasonings....

Cinnamon Roll Cake is the perfect dessert when you’re craving cinnamon rolls but just don’t have the time or patience for all that raising and waiting and baking. You know what I mean, right? Cinnamon rolls are WORK. But this moist, homemade cinnamon roll cake is just the opposite. Simple to make, big cinnamon flavor and done in a snap! I got this recipe from my friend Lesa years ago when we were in college and have been making it ever since....

I remember it being loaded with butter and cheese, and absolutely the most delicious sandwich in the world. My friend was somewhat addicted to these sandwiches, and after having one myself I could see why! Gruyère cheese and ham just belong together. The word croque comes from the verb croquer or “to crunch”. So a Croque-Monsieur roughly translates to “Mister Crunchy”. The feminine version, a “Croque Madame”, includes a fried egg on top....

I’ve eaten many of these now, and can say with confidence that this hybrid is delicious! The Best Cheese for Grilled Cheese With my many years of grilled cheese-making experience, I’ve learned that using shredded cheese is the way to go because it melts easier than slices or any other cuts. I like to use a medium sharp cheddar cheese for this recipe so that it stands up to all of the other ingredients without overpowering them....

That’s where egg bites come in: a 100% make-ahead breakfast that you can reheat in the microwave and devour while doing just about anything. These egg bites made with ham, cheddar cheese, and canned diced green chiles are anything but ordinary, so if you’re looking to combat your breakfast fatigue, start here! A 30-Minute Grab-and-Go Breakfast Egg bites are super simple to whip up in just 30 minutes, and most of that time is spent waiting for them to finish baking....

Sunday Pot Roast in the Instant Pot Update: Since we first created this recipe, we’ve had many comments regarding the success of this recipe. We’ve updated the original post to include some of the most frequently asked questions and comments. What Cut of Beef is Best for Pot Roast? For this recipe, we use a boneless chuck roast, but there are several different cuts of meat you can use. Here is a list of the best cuts of meat to use for pot roast:...

Great for company, and pretty easy to make, especially if you have an extra pie crust all ready to go. If using a store-bought frozen pie crust, preheat the oven to 375°F. Thaw the crust for 15 minutes at room temperature. Poke the bottom and sides of the pie crust all around with the tines of a fork. Place an empty pie pan of the same size inside the crust OR line the inside with heavy aluminum foil, and fill with pie weights—dry beans or rice work well....

Peanut Butter Bon Bons If you’ve ever wanted to live up to the age-old joke about sitting around all day eating bon bons, make sure you’re enjoying these delicious peanut butter bon bons while you do it. Come on, you deserve a little break! You can dip these Peanut Butter Bon Bons in any kind of chocolate. We did white chocolate this last time, but we have done milk and dark as well....

A homemade alfredo sauce will be rich, but still somehow lighter than what you would find in a jarred version. It should just hang on to the pasta without being gloopy. To make up for the homemade sauce and still make this a very doable, kid-friendly weeknight recipe, I use a rotisserie chicken rather than cook the chicken from scratch. It cuts way down on the prep with no noticeable taste difference, in my opinion!...

Have you ever baked on a grill? When the hot weather settles in we avoid using the oven; the AC is working hard enough as it is. Now that I have baked on the grill a couple of times, it’s not so hard. Just make sure that what you are baking is not directly over the coals or flame or the bottom will get burnt. Instructions for baking both on the grill and in an oven are included....

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These White Chocolate Peppermint French Macarons are inspired by classic peppermint candies with their signature red and white swirled tops. They have a delicate chewy texture. The filling, a white chocolate peppermint ganache, is smooth and creamy with just the right amount of peppermint extract. What is a French Macaron? The cookies of a macaron are made with blanched almond meal and a meringue. Macarons can be made in almost any flavor you can imagine, with the flavoring almost always added to the filling....

Here’s a quick and easy zucchini fritter recipe that’s perfect for a side or snack. How to Make Zucchini Fritters This recipe uses a simple batter of zucchini, egg, flour, green onions, herbs and lemon. You gently fry the fritters in hot oil until lightly browned on both sides. We’re making a sour cream dipping sauce with lemon and garlic, or you could skip that and just serve with a dollop of yogurt....

I’m many miles away this year, so I won’t be waiting in line. I can still recreate these tender and crumbly filled cookies in my kitchen. Nutella or cinnamon sugar are my favorite fillings. Related Video

1. Add an Extra Egg If you only use one tip from this story, this one should be it. Most cake mixes call for two to three eggs. Just one more egg will add extra moisture, fat, and a little protein, which means the cake will be softer and less likely to overbake and dry out in the oven. 2. Add Milk, Coffee, or Soda Boxed cakes often call for water, but swapping it out for equal amounts of milk, coffee, or even soda will give you a moister, more tender, and flavorful cake....

The triangle-shaped cookies are filled with chocolate, poppy seeds, or fruit. The ones we’re sharing today are filled with dried apricots! You’d be hard pressed to find Purim festivities without some of these cookies. Make Hamantaschen Cookies for Purim Purim is not a solemn occasion. It’s a party! At a Purim celebration, the story of the Book of Esther (which rivals a soap opera in complexity) is recounted, and every time Haman’s name comes up, you are obligated to jeer, hiss, and clang your noisemakers....

This Chocolate Sour Cream Cake is tender, soft, and rich with chocolate flavor! The Secret Ingredient The secret ingredient is coffee! Coffee is to chocolate what vanilla is to custard. It provides richness and depth, intensifying the best qualities of chocolate without overpowering it. If you don’t like coffee don’t worry. You can’t detect the taste of coffee in this cake–only chocolate. And if you don’t do caffeine don’t worry....

This favorite Italian soup is made with fresh seasonal vegetables, often with the addition of pasta or rice. Common ingredients include beans, onions, celery, carrots, stock, and tomatoes. There is no set recipe for minestrone, since it is usually made out of whatever vegetables are in season. It can be vegetarian, contain meat, or contain a meat-based soup base (such as chicken stock). Video: How to Make Minestrone Soup When It Comes to Minestrone, Improvise!...