All is good; these cucumbers make their way into numerous cucumber salads, which are particularly refreshing on hot summer days. This cucumber salad is simply dressed with a sesame tahini and lemon juice dressing, and tossed with chopped red onion and fresh herbs. We’re using basil, mint, and parsley, because we have them all growing in the garden. But you could use any of those herbs on their own if you wanted....
The short answer is Yes! You want your food to be in the center of the oven, which usually means the oven rack should be in the center of the oven. Center Rack: Most of the Time In most cases having the oven rack in the center will also allow the food to be in the center. This is the case if you’re making a lasagna in a 9x13 pan or a sheet of cookies....
Recently, I decided to recreate them at home, only making them gluten-free and dairy-free so we could share them with our extended family and friends, many of whom have food sensitivities and allergies. What Makes a Great Gluten-Free Muffin These muffins are moist with a tight, dense crumb. They feel much heartier than a super fluffy muffin. They’re also studded generously with dark chocolate but aren’t too sweet. And they couldn’t be easier to make: two bowls, no mixer, and the muffins are ready in under an hour....
Sautéed onions and garlic become the base for your gravy, and the turkey breast cooks right on top. The mixture of fresh chopped sage, rosemary, oregano, and thyme fills your kitchen with the smell of the holidays. Brown the skin by placing it under an oven broiler or with the air fryer lid. Some Instant Pots come with a separate air fryer lid, and there are also air fryer lids you can buy to pair with older models....
We recently made this risotto recipe together (barely adapted from Bon Appetit); dad did the provisioning, the mushroom prep, and sausage cooking, while I sat on a stool stirring the risotto for a half an hour while the rice slowly absorbed the stock, a cupful at a time. Making risotto requires patience, it cannot be rushed. The rice will only absorb so much liquid at a time; it is the perfect “slow food”....
Light, packed with a bright lemon flavor, and with a crackly sugary top, this lemon olive oil cake is a back pocket recipe that will serve you well for any occasion. Dress it up or down, serve it plain or with peak season fruit such as oranges, peaches, and berries. Yummy Olive Oil Means Yummy Cake There isn’t any one type of olive oil that’s best used for this cake—the only measure to bear in mind is to use a great quality olive oil that you would enjoy tasting on its own or on a salad....
Reese’s Pieces Cookies These Reese’s Pieces Cookies are a favorite quick cookie recipe at our house. Colorful Reese’s Pieces candies combined with chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and peanut butter chips all in a chocolaty cookie dough make the best combination when you have a sweet tooth. My kids go crazy for anything chocolate and peanut butter so these are their top choice when it comes to cookie baking. They love to help chop up their favorite candy and add them to the dough....
This recipe for enchiladas—made with corn tortillas, bathed in a spicy red sauce, and filled with roasted squash—just made my autumn meal plan more exciting! In fact, anything to do with tortillas makes the world go round in my house, so this meal is a guaranteed winner. Calabaza is the generic name in Spanish for hard squashes that grow south of the border, which are akin to butternut and acorn squash....
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The brown butter and brown sugar are perfectly matched with toasty oats and walnuts. But the real secret to this granola’s magic is how the diced bananas get caramelized and chewy after a long slow cook in the oven. It’s the perfect texture to contrast the crunch of oats and nuts. The story of how I met Elise is a funny one. We were in Austin for a conference and Elise was sitting with a few people I knew in the hotel lobby....
But then pretty soon, friends of roommates discovered my cooking talent and would conveniently drop by at around 7pm. I knew cooking was my calling back then, because each new friend would try to find a suitable trade to be able to snag a coveted spot at our dinner table. No more grocery bill, laundry, ironing, washing the car, or studying! Broccoli Beef was one of my specialties, mainly because broccoli was cheap and beef could be sliced thinly to stretch and feed unexpected guests....
A Twist On Traditional Caprese Salad This recipe is a slight twist on your traditional Caprese salad. When you make traditional Caprese salad, you layer big slices of tomato, basil, and mozzarella together. Although I LOVE the traditional way, I also love this easy, “toss-it-all-together” variation. It is a fresh, gorgeous, vibrant salad that you will be craving all summer long! What’s In Caprese Salad? With this salad, you don’t want to take shortcuts....
The creamy sauce is made by tossing eggs and Parmesan with cooked pasta and its still piping hot cooking water. It’s so simple but can be intimidating. Are the eggs raw? Will they scramble? Once you have the method down, it will lose its mystique and become a go-to for when you’re in the mood for a hearty meal that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes. Bacon, Pancetta, or Guanciale?...
Chicken Panang Curry Panang Curry, if you have never had it before, is typically a little more mild than most traditional curries. The flavor, in my opinion, is somewhere between Massaman Curry and Red Curry. The balance of flavors is absolutely delicious — when I made this for my family, they were begging for more (even the toddlers)! In the recipe, I added some vegetable suggestions to add to the curry, last time I made this I put ALL of the vegetables in and it took it to a whole new level (I love my curry packed with veggies though....
Video! How to Make Stuffed Mushrooms The Best Mushrooms for Stuffing Simple regular button mushrooms or the brown creminis are perfect for stuffing. Look for mushrooms with dry caps and gills (the feathery part underneath). Avoid mushrooms that seem slimy or have sunken brown spots. To prep for stuffing, scrub the mushrooms well, then just snap out the stems. They’ll come out easily; no need to use a knife. Ingredients for Stuffed Mushrooms This stuffed mushroom recipe is a classic....
These crispy, crunchy, buttery potatoes with their accordion-like appearance take only a little more effort than a baked potato and are a knockout when served alongside a special dinner. Think holiday roast, date night steak, or Easter ham. Video: How to Make Hasselback Potatoes Where Do Hasselback Potatoes Come From? A Swedish chef at a restaurant called Hasselbacken in Stockholm back in the 1950s purportedly invented these potatoes. Rest his soul and bless him to the nines....
We were so honored and excited to be invited to attend the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration this year. This conference is a special invite for social media influencers that love Disney. We are passionate about family and love that Disney is too. This conference was a part land and part sea adventure. The first few days we attended some amazing events at Disney World and we got to hear lots of exciting Disney news!...
This Ginger Pineapple Fried Rice is a great rice side dish for shrimp, pork, or chicken that calls for starting with chilled, cooked rice. I grilled some shrimp with some fresh pineapple the other day and served it with this ginger pineapple fried rice. Delicious! And very easy to make. You can probably substitute canned pineapple if fresh isn’t available. What’s the Secret to Perfect Fried Rice? The most important thing is to use leftover rice!...
Last week, I called my Mom asking for advice on what to cook for Chinese New Year. She rattled off dozens of dishes with commentary on what each dish means, techniques to pay special attention to and specific ingredient requirements. I furiously scribbled six pages of notes, as this is the most important holiday of the year for many Asians. How you begin the new year is a reflection of how the rest of the year will flow....
