Despite my shyness in person, there are spaces where I’m quite comfortable with being outgoing. Giving a speech on a convention stage is one of those spaces, and, like so many others in the world, on the internet is another. Back when Myspace was everything, I began adding people as friends who I’d see when I was out but had been too quiet to approach. Somehow I got into conversation with local lesbians about lemons, and subsequently, lemon bars....
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Super Bowl Food My favorite part about watching the Super Bowl is the food! I know, it should be the football game, but the food is just so good. I generally get excited about the food in most situations. Watching football gives me an excuse to make some of my favorite game day classics – wings, potato skins, lil smokies, dips. For our Super Bowl party we go all out, it usually replaces lunch and dinner for that day....
Black olives are key here. They add a mildly salty flavor and a meaty texture that you need to contrast the creamy avocado. Don’t skip the step of toasting your corn kernels on top of the stove. This helps deepen their sweet flavor and adds a hint of char. If you have leftover grilled corn, then that would be even better! A salty, crumbly cheese like queso fresco (which is not quite as sharp as feta) adds a piquant pop....
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It is pretty rich. In my trial run I substituted some (gasp!) low fat version of cream cheese, and was promptly reminded by my mother that they make up for the fat with carb-loaded filler. I also just used my substitutions as an excuse to eat more. So now I’m sticking with the original full octane approach! Before putting the quiche in the oven I sprinkled it with green onions, bacon, and cherry tomatoes....
Air fried chickpeas are my favorite go-to snack for just this very reason. Why Air Fry Chickpeas? I’ve found that the air fryer is a far superior device for making these nutty, popcorn-like nuggets. The secret? The small surface area of the chickpeas, plus the compact nature of the air fryer basket and the constant circulation of hot air, equals air-fried chickpea perfection. Every aspect of every chickpea comes into contact with the air because they rest in a basket that allows for circulation....
Some of my favorite dishes are from Indian cuisine (Indian spiced dishes are like comfort food for me) and these vegetarian lentil burgers are packed with ginger, coriander, turmeric, and cumin. When the craving for Indian flavors strikes, these burgers hit the spot. For this recipe, I broil the patties but you can also fry them. Either approach will yield a burger that is crisp on the outside and soft inside....
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In fact, pumpkin pie is so synonymous with the holidays that during this time you can find “pumpkin spiced” everything, from lattes to donuts. Homemade vs. Canned Pumpkin Pie When making a pumpkin pie from scratch, you have a choice. You can either use pumpkin purée from a can, or make your own pumpkin purée by cooking a sugar pumpkin. Canned pumpkin purée will give you a consistently good result in your pumpkin pie....
How To Cook A Turkey Cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner or a Sunday dinner doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With these simple steps you can have a full turkey dinner, complete with mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing for any occasion without breaking a sweat! Whether it’s the first time or tenth time you are cooking a turkey, there is something that can be slightly intimidating about it. Will it be cooked in time?...
When you have more zucchini than you know what to do with it, freeze the excess. Here’s what to know. Can I Freeze Uncooked Zucchini or Do I Need to Blanch It? It’s always best to blanch vegetables before you freeze them. This may feel like an inconvenient step adding more work to your plate, but quality is greatly improved when you blanch first. Blanching destroys enzymes that can break down vegetables, make them mushy, and make them taste unappealing once you get around to using them....
Every time I stop by my parents’ house my mother glares at me accusingly. Actually, she’s not the glaring type. It’s more like a bemused look that says, “we have a problem, and it’s your fault,” along with an offer to cook me up some squash (she has an excellent recipe) and a plea to give some to me to take home. So the mission? Come up with recipes that we all like and that use a lot of summer squash....
The next morning, spread the dough with orange-infused sugar and just a hint of cinnamon and roll it into a cylinder. Slice the rolls and set them in a rectangular pan to rise for about 45 minutes. Bake, and glaze while still warm. You’ll have to serve them immediately since even the most hardwired sleepyheads won’t stay in bed when the scent of warm rolls wafts through the house....
If you’re like me, you can’t wait for peak tomato season, that magical time of year when there is an abundance of sweet, juicy tomatoes available everywhere you turn. But if you’re also like me, waiting for tomatoes to reach peak ripeness is, well, difficult. Produce ripening patience is certainly a learned skill. So, while we wait, let me introduce you to the green tomato. Green tomatoes are simply unripe tomatoes....
Yes, they take some time to make, but they’re not hard to cook, and it’s so so worth the effort. Here is great way to enjoy them—in a simple rustic tart, with some shredded Gruyere cheese and a sprinkling of thyme. You can either use a ready made frozen crust (the flat or folded kind), or make your own crust. To prepare the dough, whisk the flour and salt together in a large bowl....
The Best Macaroni Salad Ever Typically, I’m not a fan of classic Macaroni Salad. However, my mom’s mac salad recipe is the exception. The ingredients are fresh and colorful and it tastes amazing! We would always have this at family picnics or trips to the lake. It is also a perfect side dish for Easter dinner or a BBQ on the 4th of July. In fact, this recipe appears at so many of our family functions, it definitely gets the stamp of family favorite!...
The standard flavors are tamarindo (made with tamarind), horchata (rice and cinnamon), and jamaica (hibiscus), but you can make agua fresca — a cooling, refreshing drink — from almost any juicy fruit. Watermelon Agua Fresca With Strawberry They were selling this combination — watermelon and strawberry — agua fresca at Whole Foods today. The samples were so good I had to make this watermelon drink recipe for myself when I got home....
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