What makes pink lemonade pink? Doesn’t the canned stuff just have food dye in it to make it pink? I haven’t bought canned pink lemonade in decades so don’t really know. (But just in case you’re curious too, Joe Sevier at Epicurious has some theories.) How To Make Pink Lemonade I’m guessing the canned stuff we grew up with is pink only through the addition of artificial dyes. But we don’t need to do that....
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Like many oddly named cocktails, the New York sour is a misnomer. The drink originated almost 800 miles away in Chicago. So how did it get this mismatched name? Rumor has it that the cocktail became popular in NYC bars and they settled on the name there after going through titles like the “continental sour” and “claret snap.” But those stories are unconfirmed, so let’s file this cocktail’s name origin story into the unknown folder....
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These caramels are my candy pride and joy. For me, the “perfect” caramel is one that is not runny, yet one that isn’t too hard. A buttery flavor is a must and it can’t be grainy in the slightest. This recipe covers all of those bases, so you can see why I share it with pleasure. Because I’ve already beat myself over the head with candy-making frustration, I expect this recipe to be a walk in the Candyland park for you....
Here, the Bloody Mary picks up Mexican ingredients and opts for tequila instead of vodka, with layers of smoky chipotle in adobo. Fresh orange juice and zest add sunny flavors, while a few ounces of crisp beer make the drink a bit lighter and more refreshing. Basically, this is the perfect cocktail for sipping with breakfast tacos, huevos rancheros, or chilaquiles! What Kind of Tequila Should I Use in a Bloody Mary?...
Tempeh bacon is a smoky, salty, and slightly sweet plant-based alternative to bacon. It’s easy to make at home and doesn’t require much hands-on time. Marinate the tempeh one day ahead, then bake or fry it just before serving. I make a batch on Sunday mornings, then I get to enjoy a few slices for breakfast over the next few days. A little goes a long way since it is highly flavorful and well-seasoned....
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But just because it’s wholesome doesn’t mean there isn’t room to make it a touch more healthy. This is exactly what I had in mind when I came up with these Whole Wheat Strawberry Shortcakes. A Healthy Spin on Strawberry Shortcake A few little tricks give these shortcakes a healthier spin on the standard recipe. The biscuits have less butter and more whole-grain flour than your typical recipe.The whipped topping is equal parts Greek yogurt and heavy cream....
How to Make Baked Chicken Breast, Thighs, Wings, or Legs We usually buy whole chickens and either cut them up ourselves or have the butcher do it for us. It’s cheaper that way, and we get giblets for gravy. You can do that or just use a package of whatever chicken parts you like—make baked chicken breasts for white meat, and baked chicken thighs and legs for dark. This way of cooking chicken couldn’t be more straightforward....
They come together so quickly! In this ginger beef stir fry we marinate strips of beef sirloin in a honey soy marinade, then quickly fry them in a hot pan with julienned ginger, red chilis, and sliced garlic. A cornstarch slurry helps keep the beef strips from drying out and helps create a tasty glaze over the meat. Thinly sliced scallions are stirred in at the end, and the whole thing is served over rice....
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No need to beg your loved ones to take seconds on these hot dogs. You’ll be lucky if there are any left for you! Chop up some fresh pineapple, and mix it in with chopped bacon, onions, and sweet pickles. Pile the relish over a sizzling hot dog and enjoy. Watch out, it’s messy! But I think that’s just how it goes with hot dogs and relish. Slather on some mustard too....
These are all excellent questions, dear reader. How Does Sous Vide Cooking Work? How does sous vide work, exactly? Well, an immersion circulator immersed in water creates an environment with a consistent temperature, which ensures consistent cooking results. It’s the equivalent to a slow, gentle poach that helps food retain its moisture, too. There’s a little bit of a learning curve with using this style of cooking, but it’s nothing to be too wary of....
What is a Tim Tam Slam? A Tim Tam Slam is a method (some would argue that it is THE ONLY method) to eat a Tim Tam. This method is also know by various names such as: Tim Tam Shotgun, Tim Tam Bomb, Tim Tam Explosion, or Tim Tam Suck. It’s one of those treats that is incredibly popular in Australia but may not be as well known in other countries....
Homemade Hash Browns Family breakfasts and brunches just wouldn’t be complete around here without golden hash brown potatoes. Hash browns are a great way to prepare potatoes. When made the right way, they make the perfect side for your favorite breakfast. Savory and crispy, they’re a classic staple to a midmorning meal, breakfast-for-dinner, or as a late-night snack. And sure, you could rip open a bag of frozen shredded potatoes, but cooking hash browns from fresh potatoes tastes so much better and takes hardly any extra time at all!...
Hard-core ‘cue mavens buy or build special smokers with custom-made rotisseries and fireboxes in order to precisely control the level of heat and smoke needed for each type of meat or fish. Most of us aren’t ready to drop several hundred—even several thousand—dollars on a special smoker. But you can ‘cue at home, even with that simplest of grills—the “egg” or kettle grill Weber made famous in the 1950s....
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I grew up in a New Jersey town with lots of Jewish people, so I received an early education in things like the Seder, or Purim or Hannukah. I remember this dish as a quick meal my friends’ mothers would make when I came over during Passover. I remember it as “maht-zuh-brai,” with the “brai” rhyming with “try.” I only later learned that it’s spelled matzo brei. What is Matzo Brei?...
