Sometimes kids are known for wrinkling their noses at seafood. Move beyond that and get dinner ready in a snap with a fun make-ahead recipe for seafood cakes. You can choose whichever seafood appeals to your little ones or opt for a variety of tuna, crab, and shrimp for a bit of a mid-week culinary adventure.
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Every year since 1998, Seasoned Cooking has posted over a hundred articles each year. Do the math and you're looking at thousands of articles chock full of all manner of recipes, tips, and ingredient & kitchen tool focuses that help you in your culinary adventures and beyond. And while it's all searchable and there's even a clever multi-select tool to help you find the perfect recipe for your needs, sometimes we all just want to take a stroll down memory lane.
That's where this Archive comes in. Just click on any year and drill down by clicking on any month within that year. Before you know it, you'll be seeing that July 1999 had us taking a tour of Chinese cuisine and March 2013 treated us to sliders with an Irish twist! So if a little wander through the site is just your speed, we have a whole lot of paths for you to take on your journey. Enjoy!
Blueberries are amazing: they taste great, they are nutritional powerhouses, and they work well in all manner of dishes. In honor of spring, warmer weather, and upcoming events that might require a dish that's at home on a brunch table or served after dinner, I offer you Blueberry Biscuit Cake.
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A romantic dinner doesn't mean having to make reservations and get away from home. On the contrary, home can be the ultimate in romantic, if you plan ahead a little and think outside of the box … especially the take-out box!
Kid-friendly food that's also quick and actually good for you? Geez, next I'll be saying it's easy cleanup too. Actually, yeah, I will. Sometimes dreams come true, even if you're not playing princess dress up or reading about ponies and magic.
If you've been following the Weeknight Shorts series, you may have noticed a pattern. Many of the recipes featured here take advantage of kitchen helpers. Notably, slow cookers are relied upon heavily. If you love the flavor of slow-cooked food but don't have time to spend most of the day in the kitchen, I've got another keeper for you!
Sometimes, the nicest desserts are really simple. Imagine a decadent pie that requires a mere five ingredients and is entirely gluten free without requiring special ingredients or techniques. Now stop imagining it and get out your pie plate … it's time to bake!
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If you think phở, the classic Vietnamese noodle soup, is only to be enjoyed when visiting your favorite Asian restaurants, it's time to learn to make it at home. While time-consuming, it's very easy to put together and it can easily be assembled in stages to make final assembly a fast, simple process. Grab your spoons and chopsticks!
When things get a little ho-hum around home, it's time to make a dipping dinner. Whether that means breaking out the fondue pot or making my favorite dips for chips and such, there's nothing quite like warm, delicious dips to turn a frown upside down!
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An elegant salmon dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes? Nope, you're not dreaming. This dish falls together quickly and easily and without making a lot of cleanup. Sometimes, it's so very easy to fall in love!
Try these slimming smoothie recipes and easy health tips to keep those healthy resolutions, even if you've let them slip for a couple of months. All you need is a blender and a glass and you'll be back on track in no time!
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It's time for another time-saving dinner idea. Imagine tossing some ingredients into a baking dish, sliding it into the oven, and being able to serve it less than an hour later? Just enough time to get the kids to do their homework, throw together a green salad, and pour yourself a glass of wine!
Sometimes, oftentimes I'd argue, a tasty dinner is far more important than a pretty plate at the dinner table. With that in mind, get ready for a simple white chicken chili recipe that will have you reaching for seconds, if not a camera!
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Need a change from the ordinary on movie night? Spend a bit more time than it takes to pop popcorn and make a batch of Chipotle Bacon Caramel Popcorn. You'll be opting to stay in and watch movies at home with snack foods like this on hand.
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Sometimes, when you make a large batch of something for dinner, you face the prospects of endless leftover boredom … unless you plan ahead. Many leftovers can be quickly and easily given a new lease on life with some simple makeovers. Get some great ideas on how to do just that!
Sometimes you aren't in the mood to pull out a saucepan and create the perfect sauce for ribs from scratch. Is there shame in that? Not at all! What's more, there are some really fantastic options out there for putting together dinner in a snap if you have a couple of great bottled sauces and a slow cooker.
Move over microwave ovens, electric can openers and fancy-pants mandolin slicers, there are some new high tech tools in town that can help make even novice chefs true masters of the kitchen. From machines that actually remove heat from food to coffeemakers that do what you tell them to, a gaggle of gastronomic gadgets can make creating meals easy, fun and exciting.
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Think baked potatoes only work alongside a steak? Think again! Twice baked taters get a morning fix with eggs, bacon, cheese, and more. They make a great weekend breakfast or brunch menu item. Next time you decide to have a breakfast buffet, you'll want these on the line, too!
Skipping breakfast? You'll never need to do so again if you whip batches of these simple mini-frittatas on the weekend. One batch makes enough for an entire week, plus one for the chef right away! Even better, you can pack them with whatever your heart desires.
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Before winter heads into our memories, it seems to be doing its best to keep us on our toes. Fight back with the ultimate in comfort food: Shepherd's Pie. But this isn't just any recipe for the popular dish. This one's loaded with garlic, sour cream, bacon, and cheese!
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Continuing a theme on quick-to-prepare meals, we look to a chicken and potato dish that's brimming with lots of flavor. What's more, it can be assembled in about 15 minutes and then you let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting while you go about your day. Dinner is served!
Frosting can be tricky if you have a lactose allergy. That's why I was so happy to discover a way to mimic a cream cheese frosting for pumpkin bars that's safe for those with such challenges when they sit down to the table.
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Sometimes dinner needs to happen quickly, but takeout isn't practical or doesn't appeal. Do you have a half an hour? Can you plan a little ahead? If you answered "yes" to both of those questions, then get ready for a fantastic dinner in minutes!
With a lot of soup recipes and soup ideas afloat, it's time to look at what you might want to put in your soup … mainly, crackers. But I'm not talking just any crackers. I am talking about little oyster crackers swimming in a seasoning of ranch and dill. Best of all: they take about 5 minutes to whip up!
Add a splash of color to your Valentine's Day plans with bright, beautiful food that will help add some sweetness to your day. What's more, it's a menu packed with flavor and lots of great vitamins and nutrients!
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Individual servings of desserts inevitably make me think about special occasions and holidays. As Valentine's Day approaches, treat your sweetie to a special dessert that's easy to make, but will help make the day special with the combination of peppermint, chocolate, and cheesecake!
Think getting dinner on the table in less than a half hour is asking too much? Think making sure that dinner is elegant and easy is asking way too much? Get ready for a guest-worthy menu idea that will have you accepting praise from friends and family alike when it's time to sit down to dinner.
January brings us some of our coldest weather of the year and this year is no exception. Fight back by eating your veggies via one of the most comfort food presentations I know: a creamy bisque brimming with everything from parsnips and broccoli to onions and celeriac.
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Cold weather calls for food with a lot of flavor. For me, that means something that blends heat with sweetness and I can't think of a nicer way to bring that to the plate than with a simple chicken dish that can be made in minutes.