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Whichever version you choose will yield a sweet, nutty spread that’s delicious on top of matzo! You can’t go wrong! The Meaning of Charoset for Passover Seder Charoset is traditionally served as part of the Passover Seder. Seder means “order” in Hebrew, referring to the specific order in which we perform the rituals and readings of the Passover meal. When it comes time to enjoy the charoset, it’s eaten spread on matzo by itself, or sandwiched between two pieces of matzo along with a layer of horseradish....

Chocolate Covered Strawberries with Cheesecake Filling Can you get anymore amazing-ness into a single bite? Cheesecake? Check. Chocolate? Check. Yummy berries? Check! And what’s even better, these Chocolate Covered Strawberries are so easy to make. We are dying over these! Who doesn’t love a chocolate covered strawberry? But the cheesecake filling is what really sets this recipe apart. I was literally having to fight my family off just to get pictures of these yummy treats....

Homemade Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup This homemade cream of mushroom soup has a deep, rich flavor and is so easy to make that you’ll never reach for the canned stuff again. Whether you’ve run out of your pantry staple or you’re looking for a healthier alternative, this recipe is the best! It’s the perfect substitute for store bought condensed mushroom soup. Sure, it’s easy to just pop open a can of cream of mushroom soup....

While the filling is hot, toss in some baby spinach and the residual heat will wilt the leaves perfectly. A final flourish of sliced avocado gives the burritos a creamy richness you usually get from cheese. Roasted veggie burritos are as good tonight as they are for lunch tomorrow, making them great for feeding a crowd or meal prep. These intensely flavored burritos are absolutely satisfying as they are, but you may like to serve them with salsa and sour cream (dairy-free or regular) for topping....

Everyone knows one of the best parts about Thanksgiving dinner is the leftovers. If you’re looking for a great way to turn leftovers into a meal that deserves a spotlight of its own, this Turkey Pot Pie recipe is the way to go. The easy crust comes together in no time and pairs so well with turkey, your favorite veggies, and a rich, creamy sauce. Our family looks forward to this dinner almost as much as Thanksgiving itself!...

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For a long time this meant cranking on the oven, which is the traditional method of making granola. And let’s be honest, that’s just a pain. It really is. Hence the better, easier way to make granola: the slow cooker. Why Use the Slow Cooker for Granola? First, the oven baking method doesn’t really allow you to do big batches. If you bake the granola on a sheet pan and pile it on too thick, then you just get granola that stays wet in the middle and burns on the outside....

Best Maple Syrup Recipe Making your own homemade maple syrup is SO easy and it tastes WAY better than what you’ll find in the store. And we’re going to show you how to do it—no special equipment required! All you need is four ingredients, a pot, and a little time. I love this homemade maple syrup recipe because it’s quick, easy to make, and tastes amazing. Unlike store-bought syrup, this recipe has no high fructose corn syrup or any other weird random ingredients....

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She loved to bake and one of her favorite things to make for us was lemon meringue pie. I still remember the magic of that whipped meringue topping that went into the oven like soft cloudy pillows and came out firm and golden brown. Taking that first bite? Cutting into the light billowy meringue, scooping up that buttery lemon filling? Sigh. Now as much as I loved my grandmother’s lemon meringue pie, she left no record of the recipe that I have found....

Margherita Grilled Cheese Sandwich Grilled cheese sandwiches are a highly requested lunchtime favorite, especially during summer months when the kids are at home. Personally I get tired of boring grilled cheese, so I decided to create my own, fancier version: the Grown Up Margherita Grilled Cheese Sandwich! The combination of crisp sourdough bread, soft mozzarella, savory pesto and sweet balsamic vinegar topped with juicy tomatoes is like a party for my taste buds!...

And while I would never be without at least two of those pans (I currently have three), not enough love goes out to the half sheet’s smaller sibling, the quarter sheet pan ($22/2 pack). This is the sheet pan for small batch cooking and for cooking for 1-2 people. This is the pan I pull out when I want to toast some nuts in the oven or roast just a couple sweet potatoes or beets....

Unfortunately, the plums required for this recipe hardly put a dent in her inventory; only a little more than a pound is needed. With different varieties of plums and pluots (a cross between a plum and an apricot), some orange zest, lemon juice, and sugar, this rustic plum tart is bright and delicious, and a great way to put some extra plums to work! I’ve updated the recipe to include instructions for making my favorite homemade pastry crust....

And if that wasn’t enough, we bathe it with homemade caramel sauce and whipped cream. The Best Pumpkin Cheesecake Yes, it is good. Better than good. Downright fabulous. I first made this pumpkin cheesecake for my mother years ago. She’s a “cake girl” in family of people who prefer pies, and cheesecake is her favorite cake. A pastry chef reader sent me his recipe (thank you, Glen!), which I adapted to this one....

Why Smoked Wings Are the Best Chicken wings’ dark meat can withstand a lot of heat—they become most tender cooked for an extended time over low heat in the smoker or on the grill with smoke. This allows the collagen in the meat to slowly melt. And while the low heat works magic on the meat, the skin gets a perfect crisp when the wings are finished over high heat. Some recipes apply baking powder on the wings and refrigerate them overnight, uncovered....

These chicken chicharrones are a specialty of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic; they are made with chicken pieces that have been marinated in a lime juice mixture, dredged in flour and paprika, and deep fried. We’re not that big into deep frying here, but the chicken nuggets cook up perfectly well in half an inch of oil, you just have to turn the pieces halfway through the cooking. Very tasty with a little hot sauce and fresh lime juice squirted on them....

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