In this one-skillet dish eggs and colorful red and yellow peppers simmer on the stovetop in a spicy tomato sauce infused with cumin and smoked paprika. A sprinkling of salty feta and pitted olives perk up the dish Shakshuka is a healthy, hearty meal that works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s an all-purpose kind of fast dish that’s guaranteed to brighten a chilly morning or ease the mad dash on a weeknight....
Tomato Basil Soup is my favorite tomato soup, hands down! This soup is inspired by the Cafe Zupas tomato basil soup. It is so rich and creamy and just plain delicious. It is also the perfect soup to have with grilled cheese sandwiches. I may be weird, but I love dipping a grilled cheese sandwich in tomato soup. It is comfort food at its best! Make this tomato basil soup recipe with either fresh or canned tomatoes....
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Best BBQ Side Dishes Summertime is all about being outside doing some cooking, eating and hanging out with family and friends. Be sure to also check out our Grill Recipes if you need more than sides. If it hasn’t happened already, you’ll surely be invited to some kind of summer gathering this season and you’ll be asked to bring a side dish. Of course, you will say “yes” but in your mind you are thinking “Oh no!...
Avocado + Eggs = Guacamole Deviled Eggs! Have you ever tried deviled eggs with guacamole? So simple, yet brilliant. The “deviled” part comes from the chile in the guacamole. The addition of avocado is appropriate because their natural creaminess means you don’t need mayonnaise. These avocado deviled eggs are delicious and beautifully green! How to Choose Avocados Use only ripe avocados—avocados with some give when you press them gently. If they are hard, they aren’t ripe and not only will they not taste good, you won’t be able to easily mash them....
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The Secret Ingredient: Cheese! These sausage balls are basically meatballs, but less finicky; the recipe doesn’t call for breadcrumbs, eggs, or a bunch of other add-ins. What it does call for is cheese (two kinds, in fact): cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Stir these together with Italian sausage and you are in business! Don’t Skip the Browning Step I was worried that the meatballs would fall apart in the slow cooker or while browning but they firmed up nicely and held their shape....
This particular breakfast casserole is known as a strata. It’s in the same family as a quiche or frittata, with one little difference: You stir torn or cut pieces of bread into the beaten eggs before popping it into the oven to bake. Best Bread for Breakfast Casseroles You can use a fresh loaf of practically any crusty bread—Italian, levain, or baguette, for example. Or, make use of any slightly stale bits and bobs you find in your bread basket....
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Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe No burger buns on hand? No problem! Once you make hamburger buns from scratch, you will always think twice before getting them from the store. Yes, getting buns from the store is a quick solution BUT if you are willing to just put in a few minutes of prep-work (and a little patience while the dough rises) you won’t regret it! Do your burgers a favor and give them the soft, warm, homemade buns they deserve....
Several months ago a commenter on this site, by the name of “El Cocinero Loco” (The Crazy Cook) left a detailed and delightful lasagna Bolognese recipe in the comments of one of our recipes. The recipe given was a little incomplete; I had to fill in the blanks by referring to a few cookbooks. But it sounded so good that we just had to try it. Yes it takes hours, and yes, it is worth it....
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Well, how about all of the brilliant deliciousness of street corn, in the form of street corn nachos? Video: How to Make Mexican Street Corn Nachos Ever since I had some elote at a friend’s house the other day, I’ve been dreaming about capturing the flavors as a topping for cheesy nachos. And friends, I think we may have something good here. The components of nachos are tortilla chips, melted cheese of some sort, and toppings....
My NOLA beignet experience has remained a lasting memory. I was lucky enough to be in great company, music played all around us, and as we approached the café, the humid air was thick with the smell of frying dough, sugar, and coffee. It was heaven. While I can’t just jet off to New Orleans for a beignet experience anytime I’d like to, I can recreate something similar at home and share it with all of you!...
We’re using orecchiette pasta for the salad. “Orecchiette” is Italian for “ear” because, well that’s the pasta looks like, tiny little ears. The pasta is a perfect shape for catching the kernels of corn and other ingredients. You can either use your favorite buttermilk ranch dressing, or make your own. (It’s easy! Especially if you have buttermilk sitting around waiting to be used.) Cooking tip—no need to cook the corn kernels separately, just put them in with the pasta during the last minute of cooking....
There’s something joyful and magical about making your own marshmallows! Not only is the process fun to do, but you can customize the flavor to your liking. These festive peppermint marshmallows are great for topping hot cocoa or just nibbling when you want a treat. Expect loud proclamations of “You made these?!” and “I didn’t even know that you can make homemade marshmallows!” when you serve them. How do you make marshmallows?...
This is a great beginner canning recipe so dive in and give it a shot in the comments below! Pickled Zucchini vs. Pickled Cucumbers When it comes to making pickles, cucumbers and zucchini are surprisingly similar. They soak up the flavors in the brine nicely and turn crispy when pickled. The big difference is that cucumbers are maybe a bit crunchier while zucchini are slightly more fibrous and a little more tender....
