Homemade Apple Pie is my favorite to eat on the 4th of July, and during the winter holidays. After the leftover turkey, gravy and cranberry sauce is tucked away in the refrigerator and all the dishes are done comes my favorite part of every Thanksgiving: snuggling up by the fireplace with a slice of this Homemade Apple Pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and reminiscing with the family about past holidays....
What gives the soup its heat? Not chile peppers this time, but some freshly minced ginger. I love the zing ginger brings to the soup. (If it’s too much for you, just scale back.) This recipe is a major upgrade from a soup we posted in 2006. I was never quite satisfied with that soup. This one nails it. If you liked the original, I think you’ll love the new and improved version!...
These delicata squash pakoras are oh so crunchy and magically spiced. The recipe yields enough for six to eight servings, so they’re made for sharing as an appetizer or snack! Serve them as a special treat for Diwali or a fall dinner party. How to Pick the Best Delicata Squash My favorite squash is delicata squash; they are smaller in size, easy to prep, and the peel is edible. Smaller delicata squash have thinner rinds and a creamier texture, perfect for deep-frying....
As a matter of fact, I do! My friend Bill gave me this recipe years ago, a favorite from his Brazilian wife Silvia. I’ve made it several times, each time with different cheeses. Talk about addictive! I’ve cut Bill’s original recipe down to just a third, because if I actually made a full batch (48) I could conceivably eat them all. Video: How to Make Brazilian Cheese Bread There are several ways to make Pão de Queijo....
When it comes to stir-fry, it’s all about the prep. The dish itself cooks up so quickly that you need everything prepped and ready to go before you start adding the elements to the hot pan. A couple elements of the recipe to note. We are blanching the asparagus in boiling water a couple minutes. This will ensure that the asparagus will be cooked in the short stir-frying time. Flank steak is a lean cut of meat, which can be tough and chewy if it isn’t cut properly (across the grain of the meat) for this dish....
Cake Pops Homemade Cake Pops are simple to make and so fun! Kids and adults alike will love these delicious and colorful treats. I love getting cake pops whenever I go to Starbucks, but they are a little pricey. A Starbucks cake pop is about $2.00. With this cake pop recipe you can make 48 for under $10.00. Much more cost effective! Cake Pop Ingredients and Equipment Lollipop Sticks – You can order these online, or buy them at a baking goods store....
Cooking for two? A romantic dinner perhaps? Consider the lamb chop—delicate, tender, juicy, and easy. Rub with some chopped herbs, garlic, salt and pepper, and olive oil, let sit for a bit, sear all over on high heat, let rest a few minutes, and serve. “Lollipops” of Lamb Lamb rib chops are cut from the “rack of lamb”, the top part of the back attached to the ribs, and have incredibly tender meat....
Green Fudge Have you ever noticed that there are so many great things to pair with chocolate? Peanut butter, caramel, vanilla, and of course, MINT. This mint chocolate fudge is especially great for Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day because of the great green color. But, of course, it can be enjoyed all year round. The mild mint flavor pairs perfectly with rich milk chocolate for a delicious treat that is absolutely irresistible....
The inspiration for your next Italian dinner sensation can come from all sorts of places, like the condiment shelf of your refrigerator door. This recipe uses whole grain mustard to create a creamy and tangy pasta sauce tossed with asparagus, Italian sausage, and strozzapreti, a fun twisted pasta shape. While the dish does have a hint of spice from the sausage and mustard, it’s balanced by the cream and parmesan cheese....
Dad found this recipe (made minor adjustments) in an old (1988) issue of Gourmet. Warm and hearty, it’s perfect for Winter. Spoon sauerkraut on to a large serving plate. Place the chops and kielbasa on top of the sauerkraut, sprinkle with fresh parsley. Related Video
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It’s not just in Asian cultures that rice is so revered. In fact, rice is the staple grain in the majority of countries around the world. It has been cultivated and domesticated in Africa, Asia and South and North America. If you’re wondering how to choose amongst the different kinds of rices and how to cook them, consider this your primer! Do You Need to Rinse Rice? In general, you don’t want to rinse enriched rice, since the grains are coated with additional nutrients....
That being said, we also like cinnamon rolls for breakfast, brunch, bake sales, and other special occasions. When you eat them as often as we do, baking the perfect roll is practically a household requirement. Whether you’re making our big, fluffy Bakery-Style Cinnamon Rolls or your own favorite recipe, here are a few tips that will help you make the best cinnamon rolls ever: 1. Don’t Overheat Your Milk Most cinnamon roll recipes call for warm milk in the dough, and a common mistake is overheating your milk for this step....
Not all olive oil is created equal, though, and while there are different kinds—extra virgin olive oil, light olive oil, just plain ol’ olive oil —if you’re looking for an everyday oil you can use for almost all your cooking, the options get narrowed down pretty quickly. (Spoiler alert: we use extra virgin for almost everything). How Olive Oil Is Made Olive oil isn’t only food; it’s human history. A bedrock of the Mediterranean cuisines we love so well, olive oil is a cooking fat, a flavor agent, and a way of life....
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Blue Cheese Burger with Bacon This Blue Cheese Burger with Bacon came about one summer night when we were grilling burgers outside. I found a bottle of Frank’s Hot Sauce in my fridge and a light went off in my head, so I whipped up a creamy, spicy blue cheese sauce to go over the burgers. Wow! They turned out so delicious. My husband said it was the best blue cheese burger he ever had....
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My version is spicier and sweeter than most store-bought ones I’ve had. Pop open a jar and I doubt it’ll make it through the week—I find myself snagging a piece or two every time I open the fridge! What is Giardiniera? Giardiniera means “gardener” in Italian. As you may guess, it’s essentially a garden in a jar—you can use a wide range of vegetables. I like to use cauliflower, carrots, celery, and peppers....
