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Macarons look like a tricky and intimidating dessert, but I am confident that with a little practice these delicious bite-sized treats will become your favorite treat. What is a French Macaron? Do not confuse a macaron with a macaroon, which are mound cookies made with shredded coconut. French macarons are delicate, sweet meringue-based sandwich cookies with a crisp shell and a chewy texture. When baked properly, the shells will have little ruffled feet at the base of the cookie....

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I downloaded the PBS app and watched season after season, mostly on sleepless nights. I hadn’t baked much before—aside from the occasional brownies from a box—and the show was a real education, the Technical Challenges especially. In it, baker-contestants must rely on their expertise and intuition to follow a recipe for a baked good they may have never heard of or seen. The instructions are often as vague as, simply, “Bake....

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That was how shopping for peanut butter used to be. Then natural peanut butters came on the market, and everything blew up! Well, not really, but they sure did shake some people’s assumptions of what peanut butter should taste like. Whether you’re ready to ditch Jif and try Justin’s (and we have thoughts on that!), or want to know what all the fuss is about, here’s the low-down on natural peanut butter....

Apple Dumpling Bites These are a re-creation from a dessert we had at a restaurant the other night. I have to admit, our apple dumpling bites turned out even better! We were all fighting over the last bites. They are best served hot with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and extra caramel sauce. Try our homemade vanilla ice cream for an extra touch of delicious on the side. We especially love this dessert in the fall when local apples are ripe....

Avocado Bacon and Egg Sandwich The BAM Sammy is one of my all time favorite sandwiches to get at a delicious restaurant in downtown Boise called Fork. I can’t tell you how many times we have eaten at Fork. Everything we have eaten there has been so good. But the BAM Sammy is my go to sandwich. The combination of maple marinated bacon, avocados, and fresh mozzarella (which forms the acronym BAM) is just heavenly....

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This from-scratch version is nearly as easy as the boxed kind, and just as comforting. It also feeds a crowd and makes excellent leftovers! I like to use cheddar for this recipe, or you can make it with mozzarella for a more mild flavor. Whichever cheese you have on hand is going to be delicious. And don’t worry that you’ll need too many dishes. You can make the whole thing in one large skillet, noodles and all....

Unknown Origins, Delicious Bite For centuries, Koreans have rolled bap (“rice” in Korean) and banchan (Korean side dishes) in gim (“dried seaweed” in Korean and sometimes spelled kim). What goes inside the roll has always varied. It’s the most colorful and delicious bite of food. Is this the origin of kimbap? Or perhaps it evolve during the Japanese occupation of Korea in the first half of the 1900s, eventually becoming the version here, often considered the classic kimbap....

Easy Cheese Enchiladas These cheese enchiladas are to die for! My mom made them for us last time we were visiting and we devoured them! We decided to make them ourselves and they turned out perfectly. Thanks for the recipe Mom! This is a total repeat! So tasty and EASY! Mexican food is one of those great entree styles that can be so versatile. It’s also filled with the ingredients kids love, so it’s an easy way to please the whole family....

Chicken pieces are first browned and then slowly cooked in a sauce with ground toasted walnuts and pomegranate molasses. You might not normally think to make a sauce with walnuts and pomegranates, but it’s a perfect combination! Video: How to Make Persian Pomegranate Chicken The toasted walnuts are rich and warm and the pomegranate molasses sharp and berry toned. Cooked slowly with the chicken, the sauce is spectacular. Bowl-licking good....

I no longer live in Detroit, and can no longer call my grandmother every weekend to come over, but these biscuits remain a staple in my New York kitchen. Every biscuit is a unique experience. Sometimes a simple spread of jam and butter will do, and other times these biscuits become a vessel for something wonderful—like a crispy piece of spicy, buttermilk fried chicken (or catfish, if I’m feeling spontaneous)....

Enameled cookware – like Le Creuset’s dutch oven – may seem like it requires special handling when it comes to cleaning, but it’s really quite straightforward. For everyday cleaning: Wash with dish soap, hot water, and a non-scratch scrubbing sponge or brush. Avoid steel wool or any kind of metal scrubber, as it could scratch the enamel. For stubborn burnt spots and stains: Try one of these methods. ~ Cambria, enameled pot enthusiast and experienced cleaner of said pots P....

Despite these memories, at some point in my life I decided to like fish. I imagine this is how many people come to like fish, through adulthood. For this recipe, I lean on cod, a light and mildly sweet fish that lends itself to the caramelly notes of fennel tossed with golden raisins, sliced almonds, and fresh lemon juice. Both the cod and fennel salad sit on a bed of earthy wild rice....

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My Nacho Burger starts with a large (1/3 pound) burger patty flavored with taco seasoning blend for a great Tex-Mex flavor. To get six 1/3-pound burgers you will need 2 pounds of ground beef. Don’t worry you’re going to love this enough to want a big burger. Then I basically add what I put on nachos—pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, avocado, and even tortilla chips! It might sound strange but trust me the chips completely make the burger....

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