Fall bring pumpkin this and pumpkin spice that and, you know what? I adore it. What's not to love about something like rich pumpkin cheesecake that blends the flavors of cheesecake and pumpkin pie with a crust that's infused with the best of pumpkin spice? Yeah, I couldn't think of anything, either. Then add some crunchy pecans and velvety caramel-rum sauce and you've got a perfect fall dessert.
We can all use mentors and guides for cooking. Get some insight into three entertaining Food Network programs designed to help you in the kitchen without leaving you feeling like you can't work your own magic there.
This salad epitomizes fall and is a perfect Thanksgiving side. What's more, the dressing will crown this salad and leave you with more for future salads and even drizzling over roasted vegetables. Get ready for apples, cranberries, nuts, maple syrup, bourbon, and more!
If your Thanksgiving is going to be smaller this year, consider this festive dish as the centerpiece of your meal instead of turkey. Tender pork chops get a festive combination of seasonal fruit and vegetables and a seasoning foundation that will make your mouth sing.
If you think a curry isn't a good way to celebrate Thanksgiving, you haven't looked at what's in it. Packed with tender chicken (or even turkey) and a veritable cornucopia of seasonal vegetables, it's a perfect way to give thanks for a good harvest.
It's welcome for dinner, lunch, or breakfast. It's great by itself, on the side, or when wrapped around another food product. In fact, if you could wrap bacon around bacon you might create a nexus of awesome so great the world as we know it would end and an entirely new and perfect universe would open up. I love bacon.
When things are heating up and getting fast, it's time to pull out your slow cooker and let a delicious, pizza-inspired casserole find its way to your table. This is the perfect time of the year to let this handy appliance handle it all.
Those that have the opportunity to enjoy fresh produce by way of a community sponsored agriculture share (or regular trips to your local farmers' market) know that now is the time when things really start to become truly breath-taking in the kitchen. Beautiful salads, tender rhubarb crisps, and stir-fries to make anyone drool become common on tables that are fortunate enough to experience CSA joy!
Another find in a series of good cooking advice, sometimes found in unexpected places. This time, an article in Cracked shares some truly good ideas while tickling the funny bone.
Just in time for the Fourth of July, a gorgeous salad sporting the colors of the flag can find its way to your table in minutes. It's the perfect accompaniment to all your favorite backyard barbecue traditions.
The freshest of greens and mushrooms, eggs from the farm, and creamy cheese make this main course salad sing. When everything is this fresh and locally sourced meals can be both super easy and super delicious!
Tomato season is in full swing and that means taking a little time to find great ways to showcase them fresh from the vine in everything from salads to sandwiches without sacrificing the taste of summer that's held in every bite.
Before you wonder what kind of weapon my kitchen has wrought, I'll rush to clarify that I'm sharing the cookies I made for my husband to take along for his committee when he recently defended his dissertation. They ate over a dozen cookies!
With the holidays over and winter setting in, it's easy to find more than the weather cloudy and grey. Brighten things up with an easy treat that will have you remembering recent holiday gatherings and the brightness of the season.
I love talking about the science and especially chemistry that goes into baking and cooking. So indulge me for a moment while I share an outstanding clip put together by the fine folks at TED. It's short, you'll enjoy it, and maybe even learn a little about what happens when you bake cookies and more.
Grab your Instant Pot and make some fall off the bone tender ribs that are sweet, spicy, and everything in between. A fantastic marinade becomes a fantastic sauce which leads to a simple, utterly fantastic meal.
If you've tried to make sorbet at home before only to end up with a chunk of fruity ice, it's time to give it another go with one of summer's favorite flavors. Enjoy a smooth, silky helping of watermelon daiquiri sorbet and you'll find yourself leaning into summer!
Enjoyable as a nightcap or in your favorite cocktail, bourbon can also bring its smoothness to your dinner table. Get a great recipe for Sweet Bourbon Pork that boasts a complex sauce in an easy vessel: your slow cooker!
Sometimes, a recipe gets something special from fresh ingredients. Sometimes, it's actually better to turn to specific preserved ingredients for certain recipes. The noodle recipe in this post uses dried shiitake mushrooms and wouldn't be as good with fresh!
I love creamy risotto, but not the long simmer time and sore arm I get from all that stirring. So when things get busy, especially during the holiday season, I like to skip the rice and turn to orzo for a deceptively good stand in that's faster and low effort.
Combining tender noodles and lightly marinated ahi tuna with seasonal vegetables makes a fresh and fabulous meal. Learn how to assemble a poke bowl that looks like an artist's palette.
