The Secret to Making Sure the Sugar Dissolves Well, the problem is that if you just stir all of these together the sugar will sink to the bottom. So the best way to make lemonade is to make a simple syrup first, by heating water and sugar together until the sugar is completely dissolved, and then mix that with the lemon juice. The proportions will vary depending on how sweet and strong you like your lemonade, and how sour your lemons are to begin with....
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are the perfect recipe to kick off your Fall and Winter baking. The batter is so easy to make and the muffins bake up in just 20 minutes! Whip up a batch for the kids as they head off to school or pair them with some hot chocolate for a movie night treat. Whenever and wherever you serve them, everyone will love the moist, tender cake with little pockets of melty chocolate....
Pym Test Kitchen Impossible Spoonful Pym Test Kitchen is a quick service restaurant in Disney California Adventure. It is nestled in the heart of the Avengers Campus. It is the perfect place to sit down, eat, drink your favorite Coca-Cola beverage, and watch members of the Avengers pass by and wait for your fastpass for Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout. The restaurant is based on Ant-Man and the Wasp. Using the power of the shrink-and-grow technology of Pym Particles, the menu is full of larger than life and teeny tiny creations....
We had barely begun talking last month when we started sharing our histories and love of food: Hawa was born in Mogadishu, Somalia and moved to Seattle at the age of seven. I was born in Korea and also moved to America at the age of seven. Although our backgrounds couldn’t be more different on the surface, immediately we found a connection through food and the commonalities of being from war-torn countries....
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Add a bowl of spaghetti and you have a weeknight meal – maybe not the best meal of all time, but perfectly respectable. But what if you could have the convenience of jarred sauce and some of the extra deliciousness you get from a homemade sauce? You can! First Thing’s First: Taste Your Sauce! Warm up the pasta sauce, grab a spoonful, taste it. Think about what the sauce could use....
Let’s bring a little retro back this season, shall we? Maybe you’ve heard of them or maybe they’re new to you – regardless, we’re willing to bet these cheesy sausage balls will be a hit at your next family gathering! Often made with sausage, boxed biscuit mix, and Parmesan, we’re celebrating a new version today that elevates this appetizer with French cheese, breadcrumbs and fresh herbs. What is Camembert? Camembert is a soft, creamy cow’s milk cheese that originated in Normandy in Northern France....
If you’ve ever had leftover Champagne (yes, some people do!) it seems a crime to pour it down the sink once it has gone flat. What to do? Make this luxurious sauce. It’s a riff off a classic French Champagne sauce, enriched with dried porcini mushrooms, butter and stock. Making the sauce is not terribly difficult, but you do need three pans to do it right: one for some stock and the mushrooms, one for the Champagne and one to make a roux, which is a combination of butter and flour....
Crockpot Mac and Cheese So many crockpot mac and cheese recipes are filled with ingredients like Velveeta cheese, condensed cheddar cheese soup, condensed cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, sour cream, and even mayonnaise. I wanted a recipe that was make with lots of REAL cheese, but was still creamy and smooth and delicious and this recipe nails it. I love to make this up in the crockpot on a weeknight when I don’t feel like standing over a hot stove....
For this version, carrots and fennel are roasted until they just begin to caramelize then I tuck them into whole wheat pastry dough to bake. The vegetables develop sweetness and depth as they cook — flavors that pair beautifully with fresh herbs and tangy goat cheese. It’s nourishing, satisfying, and really quite delicious especially during the cold weather months. The fact that this only takes about 35 minutes of hands-on time is a big bonus....
If you do have some eggnog, here is a wonderful pound cake to make with it, a cake that celebrates all things eggnoggy (new word, just made it up). Like eggnog, it is well spiced with nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice. It has flecks of sweetened dried cranberries and orange zest. Like eggnog, it can be made virgin (not alcohol), or spiked, with brandy or rum. Recipe updated, first posted 2007 To make the cake in a standard loaf pan, cut the ingredients in half (use 3 eggs), use a 5- x 9-inch or 4- x 8-inch loaf pan, and bake for about 50 minutes....
German Chocolate Cookie Bars These German chocolate cookie bars are perfectly chewy with a crunchy, yet gooey coconut frosting topping. They are heavenly! And SO EASY to make! I have probably made these German Chocolate Cookie Bars at least 5 times since the beginning of the year. I love them! I got this recipe from our friends over at Six Sisters Stuff who adapted the recipe from Paula Deen. These would be a great treat for Easter — just shake up some green food coloring with the coconut before adding it to the recipe and add little mini eggs to the top....
For the best corn on the cob, keep these tips and techniques in mind. Choosing Fresh Ears of Corn You don’t need to peel back the husks on every ear of corn to find the best choices when shopping. In fact, doing so can decrease the shelf-life of the ear, so even if you take that one home with you and don’t cook it right away you aren’t doing yourself any favors....
Enter sous vide. It’s a cooking style that is known for its ability to keep cuts of meat, such as pork chops, moist and tender. It’s also a failsafe way to cook pork and guarantee it’s going to turn out spectacular. Every single time. Promise. How Does Sous Vide Work? How does this work, exactly? Well, sous vide cooking uses an immersion circulator to create a consistent temperature environment for cooking, and therefore, consistent cooking results....
Whether you are hosting or attending a holiday potluck this year, it’s important to keep all dinner guests safe. That means considering everyone’s food allergies when planning, cooking, and serving. First off, it’s important to understand what allergies are and what they are not. According to Mayo Clinic, a food allergy can be defined as an immune response to eating certain foods. An allergy is not a food preference and need to be taken seriously....
Jambalaya with Chicken, Sausage, and Shrimp This spicy Jambalaya with Chicken, Sausage, and Shrimp is a great comfort food all year round, but is delightful if you’re celebrating Mardi Gras! Chock full of meat, rice, lots of spices, veggies and a kick of Tabasco, this dish is like a party in your mouth! My 18-month old scarfs it down; she is always asking for “more Jambie-lee-a-lee”. It’s a fun meal to serve your family on any night of the week or you can dress it up for a Mardi Gras party....
Light Greek Pasta Salad Something about summer always makes me and my family start to crave pasta salad. It’s just a great way to eat something cold and refreshing, but with a little more bulk than some green salads provide. Plus, who doesn’t love a good plate of pasta? Especially when it tastes as delicious as this one. You’ll love the blend of flavors in this. It’s so fresh and light....
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