I just chopped up a solid chocolate bunny bought on sale after Easter, melted it and dunked super inexpensive coconut cookies I got at the Chinese grocery store. I expect them to be yummy. I didn't expect them to look like little chocolate-frosted donuts!
The best way to save your food budget is by avoiding wasted food. By most estimates, a quarter to half of all food produced in the United States goes uneaten - left in fields, spoiled in transport, thrown out at the grocery store, scraped into the garbage or forgotten until it spoils. If the average American household wastes just 25% of the food they buy, that's $2275 per year directly into the garbage!
A story of a spicy chicken sandwich told with more than a little craving results in a remake that brings spicy smiles all around. If you like spicy chicken wings or hot Asian food, this is definitely a sandwich to try out.
Since kale is a regular addition to our bi-weekly CSA boxes, I wanted to try my hand at making kale chips. The feathery chips make a lovely snack hot out of the oven. Who knew eating leaves could be so fun and delicious?
Warmer weather begs us to prepare for summer sipping. Get your cocktail bar ready for sunning by the poolside with drink in hand. It's time to get your shaker, ice, and fun glasses and embrace the upcoming warmer weather!
Imagine a blissed out foodie singing "These are a few of my favorite things" while putting together this salad. Then make and eat this salad. Then you will understand! When smoked chicken, goat cheese, fresh fruit and veggies, nuts and honey mustard all end up on one salad, it's enough to have me singing in the kitchen!
The smoked chicken adventure continues with another great salad. This one's inspired by a classic chicken club sandwich and boasts fresh greens and veggies, shredded smoked chicken and crispy bacon, and a generous helping of shredded cheddar cheese. It's hearty enough to be a meal on its own and smoked chicken makes it extra special.
If you and your partner love food almost as much as you love each other, why not plan a delicious food-and-love-themed Valentine's Day? Cover everything from breakfast in bed to dessert under the stars for a romantic day filled with wonderful flavors.
A recent wedding -- my own -- offers ideas on how to help things run smoothly and make it a fun event for everyone, including the bride and groom. I share my lessons on how to put together a small wedding that can cater to not one, not two, but three different food allergies ... without causing any headaches at all.
Bacon has gone from a breakfast food to a cultural staple. When it can star in everything from soup to dessert and everything in between, you know it's time to take a look at why. This time around, we're looking at how bacon stars in seven different delicious, beautiful dishes and how you can do the same.
Homemade ravioli becomes child's play when you use wonton wrappers to stand in for from-scratch pasta. Focus instead on fabulous fillings and dinner is literally minutes away. Round out your dinner with a light salad and chilled wine and suddenly gourmet doesn't have to mean hours in the kitchen.
Chili-infused vodka seemed like a good idea to me and a great idea to my husband. Being a man who seems happier breathing fire than air some days, we embarked on an adventure to make the perfect vodka for an ideal bloody mary. The result? He's thrilled with it at full strength and I'm happy to dilute it a fair bit to make a spicy-sweet watermelon martini.
Get all of the candy buffet ideas you'll need to create a stunning (or stunningly cute) setup at your back-to-school celebration. Everything from color ideas to table setup tips help you make your gathering something to remember.
With two new cookbooks out for the holiday season, Sandra Lee has your entertaining needs covered without breaking the bank. Enjoy a selection of recipes from Money Saving Meals & Round 2 Recipes
and Easy Entertaining at Home to help make your season bright. These delicious recipes are all quick and simple, so the host can spend less time in the kitchen and more time welcoming family and friends.
Those that understand I'm both a foodie and a nerd are not at all surprised that I am thrilled to pass along links to content that combines the two. Today, a fun article in the New York Times science section that looks at the complex geometries of pasta shapes. This is the sort of thing that makes me smile when it comes across my desk in the morning!
Sure, you can go out for an expensive dinner on Valentine's Day. But why not consider an elegant Valentine's Day party for you and your friends? Festive cocktails, elegant appetizers, and decadent desserts will have you and your guests swooning in style. What's more, it won't break the bank. How sweet it is!
If the idea of going out to a fancy restaurant, braving the crowds, and draining your wallet doesn't sound appealing for Valentine's Day, Sandra Lee has just the ticket. Why not enjoy a lovely dinner at home that saves you time, money, and effort without leaving romance on the curb.
Ever wonder about that cup of joe that gets you going for the day? How did someone figure out coffee beans were even worth collecting, roasting, grinding, and brewing into that special morning elixir? Get everything from the ancient roots of coffee-drinking to the invention of the coffee maker to the rise of fancy coffee shops the world over in this fun infographic.
Bake sales are a treasured part of America, past and present. In times of need, communities band together and share their love of sweets and more and dig a little deeper to support one another and their favorite causes. In keeping with this tradition, Food Network favorite host and writer, Sandra Lee, presents her newest cookbook later this month and shares more bake sale treasures in this second part of in a multi-part series.
A chef winning a James Beard Award is like a scientist winning the Nobel Prize for research. It's a huge honor and I'm thrilled to share that a local chef, Chef Tory Miller of L'Etoile in Madison, has won this year's for the Midwest. Many congratulations to him and his dedicated team!
Whether it's understanding how to use chorizo to add depth of flavor to a dish or which wine to drink straight from the bottle and which to use in sangria, Spanish cuisine offers us a blend of flavors, textures, aromas, and colors to delight you and your guests. Think it might be time to learn more? Find out how in this fun beginning to a Spanish adventure!
Coffee is beloved the world over and you need not rely on coffee houses to get you going in the morning. A simple guide from across the pond gives us insight into proper coffee brewing technique, along with some fun facts about the UK, coffee, and the worldwide obsession with it.
If you love the intoxicating aroma and flavor of smoked turkey, chicken, ham, baby-back ribs, or fresh vegetables, but all you have is a charcoal grill — no problem. You don’t have to go down to the local smoke shack or settle for warmed-over, pre-smoked foods from the supermarket. Your own grill makes a great smoker too, and no special equipment is required.
Bake sales are a treasured part of America, past and present. In times of need, communities band together and share their love of sweets and more and dig a little deeper to support one another and their favorite causes. In keeping with this tradition, Food Network favorite host and writer, Sandra Lee, presents her newest cookbook later this month and shares more bake sale treasures in this third part of in a multi-part series.
Bake sales are a treasured part of America, past and present. In times of need, communities band together and share their love of sweets and more and dig a little deeper to support one another and their favorite causes. In keeping with this tradition, Food Network favorite host and writer, Sandra Lee, presents her newest cookbook later this month and shares more bake sale treasures in this final part of in a four-part series.
An Instant Pot makes a healthy rice pilaf a snap by letting you mix together your ingredients and while your rice cycle is running, prepare a lightly seasoned shredded carrot mixture to give your pilaf a little color and crunch.
