It’s something I love to have in my fridge to jazz up my water during the week or to mix up a light and refreshing cocktail on Friday! How Does Hibiscus Taste? Hibiscus is a dried flower with a vibrant pinkish color and a tart, floral flavor. The sugar in the simple syrup helps sweeten the drink and balance the sharp taste of the flower. When I let my five-year old try my (non-alcoholic) spritz, he told me it tasted kind of like tea....
Vegetables are roasted, puréed, and then cooked with broth, kale, and white beans to make a wonderfully hearty soup. Of all the leafy green vegetables, kale is my least favorite; I often find it too bitter. But in this soup, matched with the savory roasted vegetables and buttery beans, it’s fabulous! Roast vegetables about 45 minutes, stirring once or twice, until they are cooked through and nicely browned. Season with salt and pepper....
Don’t get me wrong—brines, marinades, and dry rubs are great for adding flavor. But the meat needs to marinate for the flavors to come through and that takes time, sometimes a while. With a paste you can grill at a moment’s notice. We’ll show you how! Then, head outside and fire up the most talked-about cookout of the summer—it’s just a matter of paste. The Building Blocks for a Tasty Paste A paste should be thick and spreadable—enough to generously douse the meat right on the grill—so it needs to be sticky, not loose and runny....
For this delightfully retro party snack, we turn to a veritable icon in the food world: James Beard. Originating in his 1972 book American Cookery, this rendition leans slightly closer to key seasonings in shrimp cocktail, featuring celery seed and Worcestershire sauce for that characteristic flavor. Guests will delight in the novelty of a dish called shrimp butter, and then be sold on the sheer deliciousness of it. A little shrimp goes a long way here, and best of all, the effort is minimal AND it all comes together in one bowl!...
This one-pot wonder is an adaptation of the Irish dish of bacon and cabbage, something I enjoyed on multiple occasions during my culinary internship in Ireland. I was intrigued to find out that Irish-Americans mimicked their new Jewish neighbors and used the cheaper salted (corned) beef in place of their traditional piece of bacon. As a result, another contribution to the American melting pot was created. With its one-pot wonder status firmly established, it makes great sense to adapt this to the slow cooker....
Why wait for the fair? For a quick fix, make this kettle corn recipe at home in minutes. It’s a snack and a dessert all in one. Those who treasure variety from bite to bite will adore its occasional, delicate pockets of caramelized sugar and scattershot hits of salt. It keeps well, so you can make batches and parcel them out for lunchboxes or on-the-go energy boosts. What Is Kettle Corn?...
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But what should you drink with it? The traditional rule of white wine with fish is probably what comes to mind, but salmon is meatier in flavor and texture than other fish like cod and tilapia, which makes it somewhat of an outlier. With that in mind, I think your best bet with salmon is Pinot Noir—and here’s why. White Wine Is Not the Best Choice for Salmon The reason white wine is a classic pairing with seafood is that it’s generally lighter-bodied than red wine, so it doesn’t overpower the fish....
But the reality can often look a bit different: cue plates thrown on the floor, tantrums over carrots touching peas, and power struggles over eating, well, any food at all. It can all start to feel incredibly, utterly exhausting. So, really – how do you raise an adventurous eater? How do you make dinner a fun time to be together as a family instead of a battle ground? I spent some time earlier this month with Vicki and Misha Collins, authors of the new cookbook The Adventurous Eaters Club, talking about just this....
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Make a batch of our Oatmeal Almond Butter Breakfast Cookies or these Peanut Butter Energy Balls, then deliver them in silicone Stasher bags, so she can pop them in the freezer and just grab a couple when she needs them. (And then reuse the bags over and over!) Stasher Reusable Food Bags, starting at $9.99 There are so many talented illustrators on Etsy. I like the family portraits from Lisa Nelson of My Little Buffalo, for starters....
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But this Creamy Chai-Spiced Rice Pudding tastes so much like the original milk-based version that it took my family and friends by surprise when they found out it was completely free of animal products. I said to them, “See? Vegan recipes aren’t boring!” I wasn’t trying to fool anyone, but they were shocked it was vegan! How Do You Make Vegan Rice Pudding? Coconut milk is the key ingredient to vegan rice pudding....
Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe Breakfast and dinner get a lot of attention, but lunch can sometimes slip through the cracks. Check out some of our favorite salads, sandwiches, and wraps to spice up that middle meal! These Chicken Salad Sandwiches are always the star of the buffet when I am hosting a luncheon or a baby or bridal shower. The sweet, slightly savory sauce is mixed with tender chunks of chicken, sliced grapes, and cashews and is perfect served on croissants or rolls....
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If you can’t make it to their location to try one, Levain offers overnight shipping. But the cookies are only available through the end of fall. Because their days are numbered, I recreated them to indulge even after the season ends. Essential Tips for Making Levain Cookies at Home Recreating these cookies at home successfully involves splurging on the best chocolate and freshest spices you can get your hands on, as well as patiently waiting for the dough to chill....
Cut the Sugar not the Flavor Who says things have to be higher in sugar in order to be delicious? When it comes to one of the stars of the show on your Thanksgiving table, this Cranberry Sauce is a great alternative. Now, you can cut unnecessary sugars/calories out of your Thanksgiving dinner, leaving room for more calories in another food. This recipe yields 3 cups. Serving size = 1 Tablespoon = 12 calories...
Mexican Street Corn in a Cup Mexican street corn, or elote en vaso, hits all of the same notes as the original treat: sweet corn mixed with tangy lime and chili seasoning, all topped with a sprinkle of queso fresco and cilantro. But this version is made in individual casserole cups instead of on a skewer—so you can enjoy it anywhere! By making this dish at home, you can control what goes into it....
Grilled Carne Asada Carne Asada is so versatile! You can’t go wrong with the right recipe. A special thanks to my friend Karla for giving me the idea for this recipe. You are amazing!There is a little taco truck close to where we live that has THE BEST carne asada burritos. The taco truck serves shredded cabbage instead of shredded lettuce on their Carne Asada burritos. It makes all the difference....
The morning after my arrival, I was still reeling from the shock of my expectations when I booked the place (“Chungking Mansion, my that sounds quite nice”) compared to the reality of the place, when the little old lady asked me, “Chai?” pointing to a pot on the stove. “Sure,” I replied, not knowing exactly what was coming, perhaps tea? What Is Chai Tea? Boy was I surprised, and in the best possible way....
