Foodwise, the summer brings a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables—one of my favorite is tomatoes. At their peak, tomatoes are great in a simple salad, atop a piece of toast, or sliced and eaten with just a sprinkle of salt. For those looking to make something a little bit more elaborate, or needing more recipes to put all those fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes to good use, enter this tomato tart recipe....
Vegan Taco Meat Recipe My family doesn’t eat fully plant-based, but we love this Vegan Taco Meat recipe. This recipe isn’t meant to exactly mimic the texture of ground beef, but it is a healthy, delicious alternative to it. We’ve tried other plant-based meat substitutes, but this one tastes the best in my opinion! It is also gluten-free and dairy-free. Ingredients Spice Mix – This Vegan Taco Meat gets flavored with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt....
When it’s cold outside, hot chocolate and apple cider are the classics. However, if you’re in the mood for something new, try this sweet, spicy hot Wassail recipe with a fruity, cinnamon flavor. Once you try this Wassail recipe I guarantee it will be one of your new favorite holiday drinks. Our family has it every Christmas Eve! It is the perfect drink to raise a toast to your good health and happiness in the New Year!...
She would say to me, “Annette, run down to the basement and grab me a jar of green beans, please.” The basement was just what you would expect: dark, damp, and filled with antiques and boxes. Her canning jar closet was way down on the left corner. The wooden shelves had pretty flower-patterned liners and each section of jars was labeled in her beautiful cursive handwriting. There were rows and rows of jars filled to the brim with pickles, sauces, and jams that aunt Marty grew, harvested, and canned....
A quick and easy Italian sausage spaghetti sauce works beautifully with white beans as well as pasta. And it’s a great way to lower the carb content and up the protein of the dish without sacrificing flavor. You can either cook the beans from scratch on the stove (we’re using a Tuscan approach found in Saveur Magazine), cook them in a pressure cooker, or use canned beans. By the way, you know how they always say to “rinse and drain” the beans if using canned beans?...
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Every fall our trees are loaded with apples and dad is always looking for excuses to bake with them. Well, he tried three different recipes, and each one turned out with the same problem—they appeared to be cooked, had cooked the proper amount of time as called for by the recipe, the tester came out clean, but when he went to cut into the cake, the inside was gooey. The last time this happened, dad swore like a sailor, threw the whole cake in the sink, and vowed to never attempt an apple upside down cake again....
In serious denial regarding the end of August and the daylight hours that get shorter and shorter, I bought a huge basket of blackberries at the market today. I tossed them with a little lemon juice and sugar and let them macerate while I made a batch of butter and cream biscuits. Of course the problem with making shortcake biscuits is that I can’t help but to call my dad to tell him about it....
Using high quality aged cheeses, extra-virgin olive oil, a splash of heavy cream, and cracked pepper right before serving creates a flavorful sauce and a crave-able dinner. There are a few essential tricks to ensure that the sauce stays smooth, instead of clumpy. Use these simple techniques to make a bowl of cheesy pasta that will disappear fast! What Is Cacio E Pepe? Cacio e pepe literally translates to “cheese and pepper,” so no guessing on what ingredients to grab from the fridge!...
That’s why I love this dough recipe. A No-Knead Pizza Dough That Works With Your Timeline You can make it and let it rise, then use it—or change your mind and leave it in the fridge for the next day. Or even the day after that. Or even freeze it for a few weeks. It’s a very forgiving dough! And if that weren’t enough to sell you on this pizza, you don’t have to do a bit of kneading....
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If you’re looking for recipes to use up all your leftover Christmas ham, this is one of the best around! Something about serving up a steaming bowl of ham and bean soup on a wintry evening lifts my post-holiday spirits. This is a simple recipe that is done in a matter of minutes! Ham bone soup is easy to prepare, but has so many layers of flavor, it’ll taste like you’ve spent hours working away in the kitchen....
You don’t need an Instant Pot to make yogurt—but an Instant Pot is an ace yogurt maker. If you love yogurt, give it a shot—I think you’ll be hooked. Where I live, I can’t find a plain, whole milk organic yogurt I like, so I make my own. And I love my homemade yogurt. It’s silky and luxurious. I’m a yogurt snob now. Why Make Yogurt with an Instant Pot?...
Parmesan Baked Potato Halves These Parmesan Baked Potato Halves are a favorite side dish for all kinds of meals. The outer crust is buttery and cheesy and the inside is tender and flaky and so full of flavor. Try these as an alternative to quick baked potatoes. They cook up fast on a baking sheet and are always tender inside, crisp and buttery on the outside. This is a terrific side to make when you need to use up leftover potatoes....
Pumpkin Dip, with its creamy cool texture and spicy sweet flavor, is the very best fall treat! My sister-in-law, Paige made this dip when we were visiting for Thanksgiving one year and we could not get enough of it! Now it’s a staple at our house during the autumn holidays. It’s different than most fall treats; light, cool and creamy instead of heavy like a pumpkin pie. We love serving it at holiday buffets with a big platter of ginger snap cookies or shortbread cookies....
The colony’s resident cook kept a cookie jar full of sweet snacks to fuel our scribbles. One of my favorites was a thin sesame cookie. Back home, I figured out how to make it. My version has black sesame seeds, which adds a layer of depth and color to this delicate and delicious cookie. The buttery dough for these cookies is rolled into a log, chilled, and thinly sliced. Once baked, they get crisp....
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They’re red, but they’re not tomatoes, what are they doing there? One bite and I was a convert! Strawberries are juicy, tart, and sweet and make a playful addition to salads of all kinds, including a quinoa salad. Our quinoa salad is pretty straightforward but with layers of flavor. There’s the nutty quinoa base, with a zesty orange vinaigrette. Baby arugula provides a peppery green. There are toasted almonds for crunch, and sliced green onions for the necessary allium....
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