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Where I live in the Northeast, the sun says it’s spring but the temperature outside says it’s anything but. We could still have a major snowstorm as late as April! This noodle bowl is perfect for this in-between time. Poached eggs add a satisfying richness to the meal. They are also symbol of renewal, and right about now, I’m ready for one. In case you haven’t discovered it yet, eggs can be poached in advance, drained, and then reheated just before serving....

This Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad may have the word “salad” in its name, but it definitely tastes more like a dessert. Although the combination of crushed pretzels, a strawberry Jell-o topping, cream cheese, and whipped topping may seem pretty strange, once you try it, you’ll be hooked. Every bite holds crunchy, salty, sweet, and creamy flavors which complement each other so well! Additionally, this dessert is versatile enough to serve during the warm summer months on the patio after a cook-out, or as a holiday dessert for a Christmas buffet....

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Any Fans of Trader Joe’s Out There? Recently, I noticed that cowboy caviar was gaining some traction on TikTok and was reminded of this nostalgic party app I loved when I was younger. How could I not revisit it? For this recipe, I made one stop at Trader Joe’s and I’m using only their products—HUGE fan here! This is going to take your summer entertaining game to the next level. Upon entering the store, I immediately realized that Trader Joe’s is already ahead of the trend and sells a jarred cowboy caviar....

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But vegan baking skills don’t materialize overnight, even if you’ve had years of practice with conventional baking. Trust me, I’ve been there. After transitioning to a vegan diet a few years ago, I had to relearn how to make the basics without dairy milk, butter, or eggs, like the humble but essential chocolate chip cookie. To be honest, it’s a process and I’m still learning. But here are the tips I wish someone would have given me before I unwrapped my first stick of vegan butter....

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If you don’t have a grill or the weather is keeping you inside, this easy technique for making baked bbq chicken in the oven is all you need. How to Make BBQ Chicken in the Oven Taking cues from the grilled version of this recipe, the chicken gets a quick sear under the broiler to brown the skin, and then a longer roast in the oven until the chicken is completely tender....

Then she would dip these chicken nuggets into melted butter, dredge them in breadcrumbs and Parmesan, and bake them. My god were they good. The Secret to the Best Parmesan Chicken Nuggets Several years ago when I asked mom for her Parmesan chicken recipe, she hadn’t made it in so many years, she had completely forgotten how. After several false starts, my father and I finally recreated what comes close to her original recipe....

One of the great things about going on vacation is I get to hang out with my friends, and sometimes meet their friends, who sometimes have OMG-this-is-so-GOOD dishes that they bring over. This tomato pie recipe is a result of one of these encounters. The first time I heard of it (“tomato pie”, hmm, oooookaaaay) my brain suffered a little cognitive dissonance (never heard those two words, tomato and pie, joined at the hip like that before)....

The result is a beautiful succulent roast pork, perfect for company or a special meal! In this recipe nothing is wasted, and all of the flavor is captured. The marinade once used to marinate the pork, is strained and used to deglaze pan drippings from searing the pork, and then added to the braising pot. Remove from refrigerator 1 to 2 hours before cooking to bring closer to room temp....

If you have, bravo! If you haven’t, don’t despair, neither have we. Typically that happens about two days before the event. But if I have anything to do with it this year (and that’s a big if, as my dad is usually the one who decides what we eat for the big family meals) these Brussels sprouts with chestnuts and bacon will be on the menu. Chestnuts and Brussels sprouts are a natural combination—earthy and strong, warm and filling....

Ground beef versus chunks, pork versus beef, pinto versus kidney beans, beans versus no beans, red chili or green chili—the combinations, as the preferences for them, are endless. Ingredients in this Homemade Chili Recipe A few notes on this recipe. We use chuck roast because it holds up the best to long stewing. The meat and onions are cooked in bacon fat which contributes to the flavor. We include kidney beans because we like kidney beans, but you can substitute other beans or leave them out entirely....

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In England (and Australia and New Zealand) they would call the beef dish a “cottage pie” and the lamb dish “shepherd’s pie”. Regardless of what you call it, a shepherd’s pie is basically a casserole with a layer of cooked meat and vegetables, topped with mashed potatoes, and baked in the oven until the mashed potatoes are well browned. When you dig in you get a spoonful of mashed potatoes, some crispy bits, meat, and vegetables all in one bite....

I admit that given a choice between chocolate and vanilla, I will almost always raise my hand for chocolate. That said, nothing goes better with a slice of hot apple pie than a cold scoop of vanilla ice cream, right? And if you are going to make vanilla ice cream, you may as well go all in and make French vanilla ice cream. What Is French Vanilla Ice Cream? “French” vanilla actually has nothing to do with the variety of vanilla bean, but instead refers to the classic French method of making a custard....

The Best NA Tequila for This Recipe For this Mexican Mule I turned to Ritual’s Tequila Alternative. It’s ideal for its kick, which effectively recalls the other qualities of great tequila drinks. The kick at the end is reminiscent of the liqueur Ancho Reyes, which is always a great pair with tequila and also segues nicely into the sweet spice of the ginger beer. Ritual’s prices do make them lower-risk entry points for NA spirits, and very much worth trying....

But sheet pan pizza is my new best friend! And it can be yours, too. I love how easy it is. Making pizza in a sheet pan is a simple matter of stretching the dough onto the pan and topping it with cheese, sauce, and other ingredients. Bake and serve. I like to make my own no-knead whole wheat pizza dough – it takes almost no time to mix and rises slowly over about 12 hours....