With Christmas nearly upon us, it's a great time to talk about goodies you can make and either have on hand for quick and easy entertaining or to add a bow to as a last minute gift for visitors or visiting others. 'Tis the season!
Get spicy, sweet, and tangy all in one with these candied chili peppers that are bright red and perfect for holiday entertaining and gift-giving. Before you know it, you'll be making extra batches for everything from your burgers and stir fries to sweet potatoes and salads.
Tangy and complex, this marinated sauce is perfect for bringing extra flavor to everything from homemade bread to your favorite seafood dish. Make a big batch of it to give as gifts, offer at gatherings, and sneak into lazy afternoons between the holidays.
Slow cooked porridge that you wake up to on Christmas morning is a treat better than anything Santa left under the tree. Enjoy this version with brown sugar and honeyed berries.
Spending just a little time figuring out how to blend flavors and textures can spell the end of boring salads in your home, whether they be simple side salads or glorious main dish adventures.
The bright tanginess of citrus fruits gets tripled in this perfect stir fry for the edge of spring. Everything from tender pork to fresh broccoli and sweet peppers gets a shot of sunshine alongside a flavor boost in this quick midweek meal.
Fresh meets roasted in a clever salad featuring all the flavor. Salmon, baby potatoes, and green beans find their way to the oven for roasting while greens, hard boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, and olives wait for them at the plate. Drizzle it all with a flavorful dressing and dinner is served!
February brings about some of winter's coldest weather. Heat things up with some spicy Firecracker Shrimp Bowls! Packed with fresh and cooked veggies, tender shrimp, and your choice of hot cooked rice or noodles, they will bring a little fire to your table.
A simple lemon-butter sauce gets drizzled over cod loins and fresh seasonal vegetables before roasting for a fantastic, easy dinner. Dinner in a half hour with most of it happening in the oven while you sip some wine? Oh yes!
Roasting lovely potatoes in a bed of cheese makes for a stunning side dish or, let's face it, snack when the mood hits you. Beyond that, they are so very simple to make that you'll be including them in your winter meals again and again.
Whether you are looking for the ultimate holiday side dish or comfort food with Sunday dinner, this one's a keeper. Packed with leeks, potatoes, and cheese, this cast iron roasted dish is sure to become a favorite through the holidays and beyond.
Puff pastry makes apple turnovers an easy task. Get a great recipe for making them now or later if you freeze them before baking. Then, when the craving hits, preheat the oven and make entirely fuss free turnovers with no effort at all.
Knowing your college students will be heading home for the upcoming holidays gives you, as a parent, a great opportunity to make sure they are taking care of themselves and leave them with some great, easy ideas for eating and moving right.
Combat winter's chill with a bowl of barley soup made with your Instant Pot. Work in a bunch of aromatics, chopped turkey, tender white beans, and fresh escarole or other hearty greens to bring a bowl of comfort to your table.
Continuing our week of great soup recipes, we bring you a bowl of squash and lentil soup made with your Instant Pot. Everything from butternut squash and carrots are blended with ginger and lentils before being finished with a swirls of lightly wilted baby spinach.
We finish our week of soups with a vegetable and pasta soup flavored with lemon and dill. Not only is it excellent on day one, it makes fantastic leftovers if you are looking for a quick and comforting lunch during the week.
When comfort food brings to mind childhood memories and thoughts of home, it can carry with it a lot of emotional roots. In fact, many weave culinary traditions, ingredients, and dishes into their very cultural identities.
Creamy and brimming with flavor, this simple Instant Pot soup is a perfect companion to early spring. Everything from lentils and garlic to grated cheese and three kinds of tomatoes make this quick soup one you'll make again and again.
