Enter one of my favorite cocktails—the classic French 75—but instead of using lemon juice, we infuse the drink with something to make it brilliant pinkish red—blood orange. So pretty! And just as lovely to drink as the original, if not more so. The classic French 75 is light and refreshing, and packs a little kick with gin. First on the scene a hundred years ago, it’s made with lemon juice, gin, sugar, and sparkling white wine....
To make these cute, single-serving, breakfast favorites, I use a standard 12-well muffin tin—making a whole batch at once! While you can swap in other add-ins, frozen spinach works wonderfully here. It makes the egg bites more substantial, and it’s a delicious way to squeeze in some veggies first thing in the morning. But what makes this recipe extra special is the hash brown crust. Crispy potatoes form the perfect cup and transform these bites into a full meal....
Growing up in a traditional Indian home, chicken was served maybe a couple times a week. Although those meals would be a treat, chicken curry was mainly what my mom cooked. Kormas are for very, very special occasions, like weddings or grand parties, and rightfully so! They are so rich and luxurious. Pieces of chicken are gently simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with layers of sweet and spicy flavors....
Although this pastry is typically made during Holi and Diwali, it can be enjoyed year-round (and at any time of day). It is a dessert, breakfast pastry, and teatime snack all in one and no one will judge you for devouring them whenever your taste buds desire! Celebrating Holi With Family Holi is a Hindu holiday which celebrates good over evil and new beginnings. For Hindus in India, it marks the beginning of spring....
This canned spaghetti sauce is HANDS-DOWN, the very best with home-grown tomatoes. We are kind of crazy about our tomatoes over here. Tomatoes: A Family Tradition Growing tomatoes is a “family tradition” of sorts for us. Our Uncle Larry is arguably the best gardener ever. He always has an immaculate garden and has studied and taught about gardening. The man knows ALL the tricks to get plants to grow. Uncle Larry has 10 green thumbs!...
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Albertsons. All opinions are 100% mine. What Is A Huckleberry? Huckleberries are a wild berry that are commonly found in the Pacific Northwest. Although different varieties can be found in different regions throughout the U.S., living in Idaho, we are most familiar with the Northwest huckleberry. They are smaller than a blueberry and can be dark purple, blue, or even bright red in color....
Homemade Oreo Cookies Who can resist these chewy homemade Oreo cookies? These totally remind me of when I was a kid. We used to take them for dessert on picnics in the summer. No trip to the lake or family gathering is complete without these tasty treats. They’re not at all like the crunchy, stale store brand. These are soft and chewy. The cookies have an almost brownie texture. And the cream cheese filling is to die for!...
This scramble is great any time of day. But in my house growing up, we always had it for dinner, with thick slices of San Francisco sourdough bread served alongside. Back in the 80s, my dad used frozen spinach, canned mushrooms, and granulated garlic in his version of Joe’s Special. The mushrooms were optional at the diner, but my dad always included them. A Fresh, Homemade Take on a Diner Favorite The recipe I make now is a fresh and modern take on my dad’s version....
Mashed potatoes are central to our holiday meals (how else can you make gravy volcanoes?) and they are the easiest thing in the world to make ahead. Stress-free! (At least the potato part.) An Easy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe In this simple recipe we are are mashing boiled potatoes and garlic (a potato ricer is helpful for making everything fluffy), mixing them with butter, cream cheese, yogurt, and a touch of rosemary....
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Skeleton cake pops are one of those popular treats that are not only fun to eat but even more fun to make! These spooky Halloween-inspired cake pops are great because they don’t require using dyes or advanced decorating skills. In fact, the more imperfect the coating and the more wonky the decoration, the more creepy and cute the final product will be! What’s the Best Chocolate to Use? For a less sweet cake pop, use a darker bittersweet chocolate for the chocolate ganache frosting....
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Don’t you love it when you make something that you know is good, and you feed it to someone who has their doubts (because that’s just how they are, they doubt everything), and their eyes light up and they get a big smile on their face right after the first bite? That was my mother and father after biting into this teriyaki steak. Cut Across the Grain for Tender Teriyaki Steak Flank steak is naturally tough, but the combination of marinating it in this homemade teriyaki marinade of mirin, sake, and soy sauce, along with a fast sear on high heat, and then cutting thin slices against the grain, makes for a juicy, tender presentation....
One bowl delivers a satisfying mix of noodles, veggies, and fruit. Generously drizzle some sweet and savory peanut dressing on top to make this an irresistible, craveable salad. The best part? It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare the noodles and bring the ingredients together to create this light, vibrant dish! How to Make Thai Noodle Salad Salads are the ultimate way to add wholesome fruits and vegetables to any meal....
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Trader Joe’s Vegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto is the stuff of dreams. It’s a simple blend of—surprise!—kale, cashews, and basil, and it happens to be vegan. Nearly all grocery stores carry jars of pesto that are dull green and even duller in flavor. Even without Parmesan this pesto doesn’t lack flavor—you won’t miss the cheese. It’s bright, garlicky and perfectly seasoned with a touch of lemon juice, and the cashew butter makes it irresistibly creamy....
It’s sort of a stepped up version of a salad with a warm bacon dressing, but instead of the bacon, we are using the more delicately flavored pancetta, thinly sliced, and crisped on the stove-top. You can substitute bacon for the pancetta, but if pancetta is available, I recommend using it. It has a beautiful flavor that works well with the beans, tomatoes, and Parmesan. The dressing is lightly sweet and sour....
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