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I first encountered balsamic risotto at a Michelin starred restaurant in Modena, Italy. The risotto was served as a simple side to an otherwise rather fancy meal. It was so creamy with Parmesan and the starchy risotto rice, and so richly flavored with the balsamic vinegar, it was the favorite of everyone at the table! This is my recreation of that dish, to which I have added some fresh cherry and Sungold tomatoes, as well as a few slivers of basil from my garden....

I grew up with plenty of meals made with turkey legs because they feed a lot, and they’re an inexpensive source of protein. But no matter what time of year we’re having turkey legs, as much as I love turkey, the taste always reminds me of Thanksgiving, which is not necessarily what you want in say, June. In this preparation however, slowly cooked on a grill, and basted with a tangy, strong, sweet, sour yellow mustard-based barbecue sauce, the turkey doesn’t taste anything like Thanksgiving turkey, in a good way....

Seasoning Your Corn With Cajun Seasoning Cajun seasoning is a blend of spices with an earthy flavor and some heat! It’s mostly made of paprika, garlic powder, peppers, and thyme. It’s often used in Cajun and Creole dishes, but still a great all-purpose seasoning to add a twist to any dish. I have a homemade recipe that I use. You can use a store-bought Cajun seasoning if you don’t want to make a homemade one....

I grew up loving the chiles rellenos my mother made for us. The only problem is that they are a bit tricky to make; they can sometimes get soggy with the oil. And they can be a bit rich with all that frying. How To Make an Easy Chile Relleno Casserole This recipe for a chile relleno casserole skips the steps of dipping in batter and frying, and instead bakes the stuffed chiles in an egg batter....

Pots de crème come in a variety of flavors, from classic vanilla to salted caramel to chocolate. Traditionally, they are eaten chilled, making them the ideal make-ahead dessert. I like to serve them for special occasions, date nights, and holidays—especially for Valentine’s Day. Chocolate pot de crème takes advantage of chocolate’s rich flavor for a decadent, creamy dessert. It’s not too sweet, but very chocolate-forward. I like to top each ramekin with a spoonful of whipped cream and chocolate shavings....

These cream cheese wontons are so tasty. In fact, they are one of my favorite party appetizers and work for any gathering or holiday. They have a crispy exterior that gives a nice crunch when you sink your teeth into them, then on the inside is all that yummy cream cheese goodness.They taste best when they are fried, but are also well baked in the oven. Baking the wontons is a healthier alternative that will still give you a crisp wonton....

This homemade enchilada recipe is always a huge hit with my family! The enchiladas begin and end with our flavorful homemade sauce, which takes only a few extra minutes to throw together, yet tastes like you’ve been slow cooking it all day. The ingredients are simple, the method is speedy, and the taste is simply out of this world! You can double or even triple the batch, and freeze for later or share with family and friends....

It’s All in the Seasoning This rendition of a cucumber salad is livened up with a couple tablespoons of everyone’s favorite garnish—everything bagel seasoning. This clever spice mix—dried onions, dried garlic, poppy seeds, and sesame seeds—is an easy way to add savory, bagel-adjacent flavors to anything you fancy. I usually buy it at Trader Joe’s, though it’s available in most grocery stores. Everything in this Cucumber Salad I’d recommend using Persian cucumbers for this salad because they’re more flavorful, less watery, and have thinner, smoother skin in comparison to English cucumbers....

Gingerbread Cookies Yum! Just looking at an image of a gingerbread cookie takes me back to the warm, inviting spicy aroma of a kitchen at Christmas time. The cinnamon spice, ginger and cloves in this recipe make the whole house smell welcoming. Plus, this is one of the easiest and most delicious gingerbread cookie recipes ever! Make a batch or two around the holidays, grab some sprinkles and candies and enjoy an afternoon of cookie decorating with your children....

Mexican Street Corn This Mexican Street Corn is the best corn on the cob I have EVER had. We call it “Nacho Libre” corn because it looks like the yummy corn from the movie… you know, as in “Get that corn outta my face“! If you haven’t seen Nacho Libre, we give it two thumbs up! It’s a fun family movie. Plus, it’ll give you a great reason to make this Mexican street corn!...

Best Sliders Start With King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls These sliders start with King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls brushed with garlic butter. Toast them in the oven to dry a bit so that they don’t get mushy under the saucy meat filling. Layer the toasted rolls with low-moisture mozzarella—not fresh!—and pile on the meat sauce and then layer with more cheese. Brush the top rolls with more garlic butter, pop them in the oven to heat everything through, and you’ll have the best sliders the whole family will love....

What Is Sabich? Sabich is a pita or laffa (flatbread) sandwich made with fried eggplant, boiled eggs, tahini sauce, hummus, and a tangy Israeli salad—a classic chopped salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs, and lemon juice commonly served across Israel. This sandwich is a popular street food in Tel-Aviv thought to have been introduced to Israeli cuisine by immigrant Iraqi Jews. During Sabbath (also called Shabbat), Jewish people cannot participate in any cooking, so pre-boiled eggs and fried eggplant prepared ahead and kept in the fridge are the perfect ingredients to assemble in a sandwich—the pita isn’t heated—without breaking the no-work laws of Sabbath....

How do they work? Is it really frying? What kinds of foods can you make in your new air fryer? Here’s everything you need to know about a basic basket-type air fryer. The Deal with Air Fryers First off, a disappointment: Air fryers are not deep fryers. Air fryers are full of hot air, and that’s what is great about them. They are basically small, powerful ovens, and ovens use air as a vehicle for heat, whereas deep frying uses fat as the vehicle for heat....

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes These Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are the best pancakes ever! They are so fluffy and flavorful. You might be thinking, “Ricotta cheese belongs in lasagna, not pancakes!” but hear me out. The creamy ricotta adds a tender yet fluffy texture to the pancakes and balances out the sweetness for the perfect bite. It doesn’t taste cheesy at all. Making your own pancakes comes in handy when you are looking for something hot, but still quick for breakfast....

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We always invite to Thanksgiving dinner any soldiers from our unit who can’t go home for various reasons – we can’t leave them to eat pizzas in the barracks! You probably have your Thanksgiving menu all planned out already, but just in case, I’m sharing my menu for that meal, too. Meal Plan for November Week 4 1 Roasted Sweet Potato Soup: Monday’s meal, meatless as always around here, is going to be Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with a side of toasted naan bread....

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It is no surprise that later in life, with a family of my own, I started making this same cake as a holiday treat. If you’re unfamiliar with icebox cakes, this is an easy “cake” made by layering thin chocolate wafer cookies and whipped cream. The cake needs to be chilled, which is an important step. This is when the cookies soften and the assembly transforms into sliceable dessert. For almost two decades now, our family has spent New Year’s Eve in New Hampshire with several other families with children....

These street tacos are completely jam-packed with flavor. Tender steak combined with simple ingredients wrapped in corn or flour tortillas make this recipe versatile and fun to make. What are Street Tacos? The main difference between street tacos and regular tacos is the SIZE. You are supposed to be able to easily hold one in your hand and eat it on the go, thus the name “street tacos”. Ingredients in Street Tacos Meat: Typically, steak street tacos are made with flank steak or skirt steak....

If it’s on a menu at a restaurant, I’ll probably order it. I make it at home way more often than I probably should, considering the fact that my kitchen doesn’t have a hood and it makes the apartment smell like a fast food joint. I even made sure that a summer cross-country road trip I took a few years ago went through the southern part of the US, even though it was crazy hot ....