While most people focus on the turkey at Thanksgiving dinner, we're asking you to share your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes with the Seasoned Cooking community.
The Oscars are coming up this Sunday and, if you're looking to enjoy them in true movie fashion — which only makes sense, given the topic — consider making popcorn. Now, you can grab one of those convenient packages of microwave popcorn or consider making your own. We're here to show you how and give ideas for making it red carpet ready!
As we head into the last couple months of school before summer vacation, many classes will be rushing to put together bake sales to cover the costs of everything from field trips to end of school parties and more. Do your part by putting together a big batch of cookies that stays soft for weeks!
Making a good meatloaf involves a few ingredients, a bit of know-how, and your hands. Yeah, get ready to hand-mix this dish and you'll never make it another way again. And hey, who knew meatloaf could be a good way to sneak extra vegetables into your meal? This one has it all!
When you find yourself with a rainy day and want something warm and soothing, look no further than minestrone soup. This version is loaded with delicious Italian sausage, loads of vegetables, and seasonings that will make your heart sing. It's got everything!
Every once in a while, I can find avocados for about 25-cents a piece at the market and, when I do, I put together one of my favorite meals that blend the taste of fajitas with the taste of guacamole in a dish that falls together in about a half hour!
As the days grow shorter and colder, there is nothing like the ultimate comfort food -- chicken soup -- to keep the chills at bay. Instead of opting for the tried and true chicken noodle variety, fire up the stove with a pot of fantastic chicken soup that's brimming with lots of great vegetables and slow-cooked chicken flavor.
Blended cocktails are a summer favorite and your average daiquiri becomes stellar when ice is swapped for frozen tropical fruit! The result is a smooth, tangy beverage that you'll be wanting to enjoy all summer long.
Lemons are more for lemonade. Sometimes they are also for lemonade cookies! Let summer's favorite beverage inspire a tangy cookie that's easy to make and a hit at any backyard barbecue or summertime picnic.
Peppers, also known as capsicums, are the perfect way to add a touch of sweetness or a spicy kick to any meal. Available in a range of colors from a cherry red to a fiery orange, there are many types of peppers that make it very easy to have fun in the kitchen!
This is the time of the year when salads seem to make themselves and the challenge can often be how to transform them into a good main dish option. Turn to a beautifully seasoned combination of chicken and shrimp and it will be gracing everything from this season's salads to this winter's pasta dishes!
October is a great time for hearty soups. When time is running short, let your Instant Pot make quick work of dinner while presenting you with a bowl of creamy soup that tastes like it got to simmer for hours that you didn't have time to give it.
Lest you think the only iconic flavors of the season involve pumpkin and spice, it's time to make some scones brimming with roasted butternut squash, sun-kissed tomatoes, and autumn's favorite herb: sage. These fall-inspired scones are at home for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
The holidays are about traditions: acknowledging and embracing the old and adding your own touch to make them new. So I'm sharing a fun twist on my own Christmas Eve culinary tradition that will have you singing Joy to the World and more!
If you love the flavor combination of chocolate and mint, you're far from alone. Get your fill of this fantastic duo in a simple bundt cake that's moist, flavorful, and will wow anyone at your table!
Quick and elegant, this one pan meal is a great Valentine's Day dinner menu idea for you and the special person in your life. Instead of spending all your time and money on restaurants and waiting lines, turn to your own kitchen and get dinner on the table in a half hour!
Thaw out a bit with a gloriously roasted chicken dinner that uses the magic of cast iron to give it the crisp exterior and tender, juicy interior you crave with a flavorful glaze that's both delicious and a beautiful sight in the middle of winter!
When you make a big pork roast or carnitas or even ribs and have leftovers, consider a rich, creamy, spicy chowder that tastes like tacos in a bowl. You'll be finding yourself coming up with reasons to roast that 10 pound roast just to make this amazing chowder!
When dinner needs to be ready quickly, but you are wanting something elegant and inspiring as spring continues to bloom, look no further than a delightful garlic butter shrimp recipe that can be on the table in 20 minutes.
When you put together a batch (or two) of muffins and freeze the results, you set yourself up for the delightful experience of regular, warm muffins with a morning cup of coffee. Get ready for your favorite new tradition!
The next time you make turkey or chicken, chop those leftovers and get ready for a quick Thai soup that's packed with noodles, coconut milk, and as much spice as your heart desires. It's also designed to have dinner ready in about a half hour!
Bring a bit of Italian dessert to the breakfast or brunch table with tender crepes filled with lemon cannoli cream and tangy blueberry sauce. Perfect as an Easter brunch showcase, you can also make the blueberry sauce and lemon cannoli cream in advance!
Brimming with everything from bacon to cheese and boasting a butternut squash base, this bisque is made to inspire warmth. From its bright orange hue to a trio of smokey ingredients to highlight flavor, everything about this rich, creamy soup speaks of comfort.
An old recipe gets a new twist when traditional holiday items find their way into the dish. Discover another joy of cooking when you give items like eggnog and cranberries a new way to shine in your holiday dishes without having to find new recipes. After all, 'tis the season to blend tradition and comfort food!
While sugar, gingerbread, or shortbread cookies are the standard when it comes to cutout cookies, working some peanut butter into the mix gives a great result that's tender within, crisp on the outside, and holds its shape very well. What's not to love?
