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Cuban Style Crockpot Pork Chops Cuban Style Crockpot Pork Chops are your answer to “what’s for dinner”? If you’re scraping the bottom of the recipe barrel, try these tangy, tender chops in the slow cooker and serve with rice pilaf, noodles or mashed potatoes. We found a similar recipe on the Food Network years ago and adjusted it for the Crockpot. I love putting ingredients in the slow cooker right after lunch, then I don’t have to think about it again until dinner time....

When I was learning to cook in college, a Thai friend’s mother told me that there are two particular tricks you need to be aware of to craft a truly outstanding curry. Two Important Tips for the Best Thai Green Curry The first is that if you’re using eggplant, you have to blister and sear it in order to enhance its unique taste. The second is that you have to lightly fry your curry paste in order to reveal its true potential....

Growing up, I saw the Rusty Nail as a fixture at the poker table where my uncles, grandfathers, and their friends would gather. Enjoyed over ice, this boozy cocktail was served strong and only in the evening hours. I’d argue it still makes for a great wind-down drink. With its smoky scotch base, sweetened slightly with Drambuie—a scotch-based liqueur with a strong spiced honey flavor which also boasts an ABV of 40% (the same percentage as most liquors)—the Rusty Nail is best enjoyed over ice, sipped slowly to curb its boozy punch....

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In the more tropical areas of Mexico and Central America, you’ll commonly find tamales wrapped in banana leaves or plantain leaves, which have their own unique and subtle flavor. If you’ve never made tamales before, it’s a pretty long and involved process, which is why the making of them is so often a social event. Several dozens are made at a time, with the help of many hands. Tamales freeze well, so it makes sense to make more than you can eat at the time....

2-Ingredient Snack Ideas These 2-ingredient snack ideas are the perfect solution for hungry kids needing something FAST. You know, for when they are “starving” and can’t wait any longer. These are my go-tos for when I can’t plan ahead for snack time. I almost always have these ingredients in my pantry or fridge and they can be pulled out at a moment’s notice. Healthy High Protein Snack Ideas High protein snacks are perfect for kids active in after school sports....

Searching for more inspiration, we asked our readers to give us their go-to, easy summer dinner ideas. Here are 15 responses that won’t leave us sweating dinner. Keep It Cool with Salads, Noodles, and Cold Soups “Pasta salad with a Greek vinaigrette filled with fresh vegetables and meats and cheeses.” — Elaine Manley-Santacroce “Cobb salad with fresh romaine lettuce and a creamy dill dressing!” — Heather Campbell “Gazpacho (maybe with halved poached shrimp and avocado), prosciutto, melon, and marconas....

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Crunchy crust with plenty of cheesy bits, not to mention the-everything’s-better-with-bacon factor, will get everyone off to a cheerful start. But of course, we won’t stop you if you decide to have breakfast for supper too. There’s no heavy lifting involved here; you can have pizza from start to finish in less than 35 minutes (half of that is baking time.) Now, in terms of time expended and ensuing results, that’s what I call a good bang for your buck!...

These Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers are much lighter, but big on fajita flavor. These peppers are easily customizable if you like them cheesier, spicier, or however you like! The leftovers store perfectly for quick dinners over the next few days, or even packed up for lunch. This recipe isn’t hard by any measure, but there are a few tricks to making the best stuffed peppers possible. What Are Poblano Peppers?...

Hawaiian Haupia Pie Haupia Pie is a widely popular pie found in Hawaii. It can have many different variations, like a sweet potato haupia pie, but the most popular is probably the chocolate haupia pie recipe. There are many bakeries in Hawaii that serve this delicious pie so it’s hard to say which bakery made this pie first but I think it is safe to say that it was Ted’s Bakery on North Shore Oahu that made it famous....

Two favorite food groups, merged together. I used to love these sandwiches as a kid, and was inspired by a Karen Tedesco recipe in Better Homes and Gardens to make this slightly more fancy version with tarragon. Do you like tuna melts? If so, how do you like yours? Please let us know in the comments. Video: How to Make Tuna Melts Likewise, if you can only find tuna canned in water, drain the liquid from the tuna and add a tablespoon or so of extra virgin olive oil....

Coconut Lime Cheesecake Bars Words cannot describe how good these Coconut Lime Cheesecake Bars are! You have to try them for yourself! There is no way you can eat just one. If you loved our coconut cake recipe, you’ve got to try these! Crust Options Because so many viewers have had trouble finding a sugar cookie mix that works, we have added an option for a homemade sugar cookie crust. This crust recipe works great with these Coconut Lime Cheesecake Bars....

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The BEST Key Lime Pie Recipe This Key Lime Pie is perfect for the summer time when you want a nice, cool, citrusy dessert. It’s also a family favorite at Thanksgiving. I got this Key Lime Pie recipe when I was visiting Savannah, Georgia with my friend, Amie. Savannah has got to be one of the most beautiful and charming cities ever. We had so much fun touring the historic city squares, walking along the river, and eating!...

It is rich and creamy due to egg yolks and sweet, unsalted butter which gives this buttercream a beautiful ivory color. French Buttercream is easy to adapt and flavor, which makes it an excellent option for your desserts, especially if you’re not into cloyingly sweet frostings. What is French Buttercream? French buttercream is a meringue-based icing that is often made with whole eggs or just yolks, sweetened with liquid sugar and bulked up with softened unsalted butter....

But have you ever heard of the French martini? Put your vermouth down, this isn’t a dry, stiff-collar cocktail. Instead, the French martini is a sweet-tart concoction made from vodka, black raspberry liqueur Chambord, and pineapple. Although an eyebrow-raising list of ingredients at first, the resulting drink is actually very tasty, and it’s worth mixing up as your pre-dinner cocktail tonight. Adding a Splash of Pineapple Juice into Your French Martini The French Martini is made up of only 3 ingredients: vodka, Chambord, and pineapple juice....

Grilled Pork Loin and Apple Burgers These Grilled Pork Loin and Apple Burgers are delicious! My husband came up with this idea on his own and it is genius. I have to admit, he has some pretty awesome food ideas sometimes. He knows a lot about pairing flavors, and these flavors together were a serious home run! The Secret’s in the Sauce The pork loin is marinated in a sweet dijon sauce and grilled, the apples are grilled and basted in honey and cinnamon, and the pretzel buns are lightly toasted in the oven with a slice of cheddar....

This snack takes the idea of your standard nut mix and, thanks to the addition of some fresh herbs, cayenne, butter, and maple syrup, adds some sweet heat to the situation. A Last-Minute Party Snack This is not a make-ahead snack. You have to wait until the last minute to bring it together—preferably 15 to 20 minutes before people arrive. This is best consumed soon after it’s made because if the nuts sit too long, the melted butter hardens on the nuts and they just get a little slimy....

We have the lowdown on proven methods, from “safest yet slowest” to “oh snap.” The Safest Way to Thaw a Turkey Without a doubt, the safest and easiest way to thaw a turkey is in the refrigerator. Why? As a turkey thaws, bacteria that may have been present before the turkey was frozen can spring back to life and multiply, like the undead in a horror movie. In the fridge, the turkey stays at a steady temperature, one that keeps it out of that bacteria-happy danger zone....