Some food is more than just a sweet treat. Sometimes, it's the stuff of memories. That's where chocolate chip cookies fit into the picture for many of us. But do you know how these sentimental morsels came to be? Find out in this fun journey down memory lane.
Valentine's Day affords us an opportunity to enjoy romantic dinners and fancy desserts. All the better when the fancy dessert is simple to assemble, beyond delicious, and likely to put smiles on your faces!
Rich and warming, this versatile stew can be made meatless or with chicken. With sweet potatoes, hot peppers, cauliflower, kale, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and peanut butter, meat in the meal is utterly optional and this comfort food stew will put you in cozy mode either way.
Faced with at least 3 cups of freshly roasted, pureed pumpkin and looking at much more down the road, I'm asking for advice on what to do with it all. Yep, that's right. Sometimes the foodie is simply overwhelmed and it's nice to reach out for ideas when that happens.
You're probably a little exhausted from cooking and eating right now. So this time around, I'm sharing one of my favorite simple, go-to dinner ideas that involves a few key ingredients and as many tweaks as you'd like!
Forget folding when it comes to tacos. It's time to get the layers on! By blending two fun culinary concepts — tacos and lasagna — you can assemble a casserole-style dinner with south-of-the-border flair!
When the holidays have gone and we're left with the cold embrace of winter, it's time to fight back with our best. It's time to turn to chicken soup and give it a spicy warmth that comes from Thailand.
Sometimes what the weekend needs is a delightful French toast casserole in individual baked servings. Perfect for using up that last bit of bread and leaving most of breakfast making to the oven!
As promised, chocolate-covered strawberry magic bars make their debut. Enjoy a bevy of great flavors in one neat, tasty package. How often can you marvel over a dessert that's lovely to look at, easy to bake, and so delicious that you'll dream about it? Yep, it's definitely magic!
Spring is a great time to revel in the warmer weather, the ever-expanding variety of fresh produce available, and sweet treats that remind you of both of these things. Grab your baking gear and let's let the sunshine take center stage!
If you like making homemade gifts and love using your slow cooker, get ready to make a decadent granola that's a hit with breakfast enthusiasts and removes the extra fuss that oven-baking granola sometimes brings. Oh, and the gift can always be one for your inner breakfast fan!
Post-Thanksgiving turkey can be both a blessing and a curse. Leftovers can make meals quick and easy, but turkey sandwiches can quickly become mundane. Mix things up by combining your favorite holiday bird with a host of other great flavors and press them together in a panini.
Decadent French toast meets crisp waffles with a clever blended recipe. If you have leftover brioche, eggs, half and half, and autumn spices, this is a stunningly good post-Thanksgiving breakfast to enjoy.
A smoked chicken inspires a delicious smoked chicken stock and it's only a hop, skip, and a jump from there to an egg drop soup that will have you wanting to include it as part of all of your meals. Get that recipe, along with the basics of how to make about three quarts of stock.
Fragrant and addictive, these seasoned nuts blend sweetness with spice and everything nice. They are perfect for a snack or part of a buffet lineup for Super Bowl Sunday or any Sunday!
Quick sauces for pasta make weeknight dinners a snap. But you don't need to open a jar of tomato sauce in desperation for a quick meal. Instead, turn to ingredients you may well have on hand for a rich, creamy sauce that will impress friends and family alike.
With Christmas in the rear view mirror and New Year's Eve heading our way, maybe a pause to enjoy the little calm before these two mammoth holidays is in order. And what better way to do that than to enjoy a simple, yet decadent brunch?
