They can also be satiating — pair them with a pot of rice, and many of us would call it dinner. Which Vegetables to Roast and When Most vegetables take well to roasting, which concentrates their natural sugars and offers up a golden caramelized exterior with a terrific texture. They key is to combine vegetables of approximately the same size and density so the cooking time is the same for the whole pan....
It is both dense and light, as all pound cakes should be; it’s rich with the aroma of almonds from the almond paste in the batter, and speckled with orange zest throughout. We’ve included a simple orange glaze, though this almond pound cake stands perfectly well enough on its own without it. One of the things I love about pound cake is that you can slice it ever so thin....
The trick to delicious brussels sprouts is to not overcook them. The minute they are overcooked they turn bitter. Cooked just right brussels sprouts are still a little crunchy and have a wonderful nutty flavor to them. Remove the sprouts with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water for a minute to shock the brussels sprouts and help them retain their bright green color. Remove them from the ice water and cut the sprouts into halves....
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Sushi Bake Recipe Sushi Bake is basically a California roll in casserole form. Layers of rice, seasonings, and fillings get broiled in the oven to make a warm, creamy dish with amazing flavor. The best part about this recipe is that it’s super easy to make and even easier to eat! It tastes better than store-bought sushi rolls because you can customize your own sushi bake with whatever ingredients you have on hand....
How to Make Easy Tomato Soup Whether you’ve canned your own tomatoes or bought them at the store, this soup comes together in about 20 minutes using pantry staples—canned tomatoes and tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and of course, butter. Dice an onion; add a little garlic, and let it simmer! I use an immersion blender to purée it, but if you don’t have one, don’t worry. You can also use a countertop blender, or don’t bother blending it at all....
What Is Bacon Jam? Bacon jam is a bacon lover’s dream come true. It is a sweet and savory spread made from onions, brown sugar, vinegar, and of course… bacon! This jam is best served at room temperature or warmer for easier spreading. It can be used as an appetizer spread or over your favorite grilled meats. Comment below and tell us your favorite way to use bacon jam! Ingredients in Bacon Jam With only 4 ingredients, this recipe couldn’t be easier....
I’ll never forget the first time I ate Korean food. We were visiting my mom’s friend in Los Angeles and she took us out for Korean barbecue. My first taste of kimchi, banchan, and bulgogi and I was hooked. I live in California where great Korean food is not difficult to come upon, but in 2012 I learned I would have to be gluten free for the rest of my life....
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Loaded Cheesy Garlic Bread This Loaded Cheesy Garlic Bread is the BEST! This is packed full of flavor and the best thing about it is that you can add whatever toppings you want — like a pizza. It is perfectly customizable to your liking, just plan to go on a 10-mile run after eating it so you won’t feel quite as guilty. Maybe a 15-mile run… either way, it’s SO worth it!...
These are the nachos without the tower of precariously balanced ingredients—you can pull from anywhere on the pan and know that the whole thing won’t come tumbling down. These are the nachos your kids will be happy to eat because they are basically like deconstructed tacos. These are also the nachos you can put out at a party, right on the pan—just make sure you remind people the pan is hot!...
Maple syrup is just so much of what’s right with the world! Placing it in a cookie can only make it more so. The cookie brings out maple syrup’s sweet natural flavor and pairs it with the velvety taste of brown sugar and the bittersweet bite of fresh walnuts. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for a minute or two before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely....
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I find them so hard to resist, and often buy more than I can eat. Here’s a quick and easy salsa, made with fresh peaches, jalapeños, lemon, ginger and mint, that goes beautifully with the grilled meats of summer. Try serving this with grilled pork, chicken, or fish. Perfect! Also makes a great dip for chips. Serve with chips, with fish, pork, or chicken. Related Video
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