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Named for their resemblance to the nut of the buckeye tree, these chocolate-dipped peanut butter balls are easy to make at home with very little work using the buckeye recipe that follows. Video: How to Make Peanut Butter Buckeyes Discovering Buckeye Candy Even though I grew up in the Midwest, where Peanut Butter Buckeyes are popular, I was strangely oblivious to them until I moved to California. One day, a co-worker at my day job brought a tray of Buckeyes into the office, and I quickly devoured a few too many, rendering myself relatively useless from the sugar aftershock for the rest of the afternoon....

This dish features spatchcock chicken marinated in herby yogurt, harissa, and spices, then roasted with citrus and potatoes. The yogurt helps tenderize the chicken, and the harissa and herbs provide the flavor. As the chicken roasts, its juices coat the potatoes, while the citrus brightens the whole meal. And who doesn’t like chicken and potatoes? For the finishing touches, the herb yogurt comes in once again as a dipping sauce for the chicken....

How to Can Salsa I was so excited to go out to my garden last week and find loads of ripe tomatoes, onions, and peppers. I knew immediately it was time to make some salsa! This is Elise’s recipe and our family has been making it for YEARS. It is kind of a “cheater” recipe because we use a seasoning packet– but it saves time and still tastes fresh and amazing....

I have tried many recipes for Apple Dumplings, and this is definitely my favorite! The combination of flaky pastry , fresh apples, and the syrupy glaze combine for warm, comfort-filled, satisfaction in every bite. I like using regular white sugar as opposed to brown sugar. The texture and taste are lighter and more like an apple pie. The added bonus to this recipe is just how easy it is to throw together....

The question now is: What kind of gluten-free pasta should you buy? You can find versions made from corn, quinoa, brown rice, black beans, even lentils and chickpeas, and they run the gamut on taste and texture, particularly when compared to traditional pasta. So, what’s worth buying and trying? For this month’s Pantry Power, the Simply Recipes team taste-tested 11 popular gluten-free spaghetti brands to find one (or two!) that we’d eat on the regular, gluten-free or not....

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Whoever cooks the turkey gets to keep the leftovers, right? Whoever has the extra turkey meat gets to decide what to do with it (at least that’s how it works around here). High expectations, people. That’s where the responsibility part of the power comes in. Whatever you do with the leftovers, it better be good. This turkey black bean quinoa bake? It’s good, great actually. A “winnah”, according to my family....

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Ingredients in Black Bean Salad The basic structure of a black bean salad is black beans (canned or freshly made) with corn kernels (canned, frozen, or fresh). Parsley, basil, or cilantro add an herby note to the flavors. Tomatoes or red bell pepper add some sweetness and color. Lemon juice and/or lime juice add some acid. Jalapeño or cumin will give it a kick, and avocado and olive oil will smooth it down....

Buffalo Chicken Salad This Buffalo Chicken Salad is one of my favorite dishes to make at home for lunch! It tastes just like those fancy salads you get at a restaurant, but for a fraction of the cost, and it’s super simple to make. I can’t think of how many times I forget to eat lunch on a busy day or when I nibble at my kids’ leftover sandwich crusts instead of enjoying an actual lunch....

The mustard! I couldn’t get over how good the mustard was, and so many varieties. There was Dijon with herbes de provence, Dijon with tarragon, smooth Dijon, whole grain Dijon. For a girl raised on the bright yellow hot dog mustard, I was in heaven. These days I always have at least a couple jars on hand in the fridge, perfect for this Dijon chicken recipe. A Quick and Easy Weeknight Meal This is a true weeknight meal, ready in just over a half an hour from start to finish....

We feasted on as many menu items as we could afford at the Union Oyster House and the No Name Restaurant, and $5/lb lobsters I would buy from the Italian fish monger across the street from where I lived in the North End. One dish I could never get enough of was “chowdah”. Clam chowder, fish chowder, seafood chowder, whatever, I loved it. The word chowder is thought to come from the French “chaudiere”, which is basically a large pot or cauldron used to cook stews like this....

I tend to procrastinate this most important meal of the day, sipping my coffee and checking email before plunging into work. Before long, it’s ten o’clock and hunger pangs have set in. I love opening my fridge to see these oatmeal and chia cups waiting for me. But of course, if you are rushing out the door, these cups are very handy, too. In fact, I often bring them in the car when I’m traveling and don’t want to rely on fast food....

And the skin? Oh, the skin. So crispy and perfect. What Is Chicken Under a Brick? I have a lot of bricks in my kitchen, but they are all very secured in my walls. Good news, though—you don’t actually need a brick to make Chicken Under a Brick! You just need something super heavy and heat-resistant, like a cast iron pan or a pizza stone. Once you have that in place, this dish is exactly what it sounds like: You butterfly or spatchcock your chicken; then you cook it with something heavy on top!...

The unique mustard ingredients in this recipe all function for flavor, with brown sugar providing a richness, apple cider vinegar for tartness, and black peppercorns for added warmth. And just enough honey to sweeten a dip for chicken wings, a vinaigrette, or a glaze for baked salmon. What is Honey Mustard? Most honey mustards use the milder yellow mustard seeds to temper the pungent nature of mustard, and then sweeten it up with honey....

Maybe you only needed a few sprigs for a recipe, but had to buy a whole bundle. Perhaps you have an herb garden with a harvest much bigger than you can use during the season or a neighbor who shares their bounty. When you only need a tablespoon chopped here and five leaves there when cooking, it’s easy for big bundles to be forgotten as they wilt away in the fridge....

What Is a Roux? A roux (pronounced “roo”) is a thickening agent used for gravies, soups, stews, and sauces. It creates a smooth, creamy consistency without lumps. It is made with butter and flour and cooked on a stovetop. Liquids can be added to a roux to make gravy or soup bases or the roux can be added to liquids such as soups or stews to thicken. Here, we will teach you the different types of roux and how to use them....

This Italian Skillet Chicken dinner is a family favorite. Oregano, basil, and garlic season the chicken while grape tomatoes, onion, and olive oil break down to make a rich and fragrant pan sauce. Pull the whole thing together with a couple of handfuls of spinach and dinner is on the table in less than 30 minutes. Video: How to Make Italian Skillet Chicken The Best Chicken for This Recipe Use boneless skinless thinly sliced chicken breasts, tenderloins or tenders (depending on how your supermarket labels them)....