Sometimes when baking, it really is all about presentation: like when you have a birthday to celebrate and only rainbows and glitter will do. Get some step-by-step instructions for making bright rainbow swirl frosting that's bursting with glitter.
Eating vegetarian meals, or simply increasing the amount of vegetables and legumes while also decreasing the amount of meat in your diet can be a great choice for your overall health. However, if you think your wallet cannot handle such a decision, you simply need to consider what vegetarian cooking means to you and how you can approach this diet without adding a lot of expensive, fad foods to your grocery cart.
Take an hour and build an incredible autumn-inspired chowder from scratch, including making a special stock. The shells from shrimp and cobs from corn blend to make this a soup with incredible depth and flavor. Crown it all with spicy-sweet shrimp!
If you find yourself wishing for an extended Octoberfest celebration, grab your favorite skillet and put together some great comfort food bowls brimming with the flavors of Germany. Everything from smoked sausage and bacon to tender taters and a mustard-cider sauce are here for you to enjoy.
When you need something healthy, beautiful, and bright on the table, look to this amazing salad that, like its name implies, has it all. Everything from crunchy broccoli and almonds to colorful gems like pomegranate seeds and peas comes together in a salad that features hearty vegetables, lots of texture, bacon, and a dressing that pops!
Mushrooms are super anytime of the year, but winter affords us an opportunity to pair them with intense ingredients like blue cheese and serve them alongside everything from roasted meat to slow-cooked soups. What's more, if you happen to have a gluten allergy, this approach doesn't leave you in appetizer limbo since they are entirely gluten free!
Dessert is a welcome treat in these uneasy times. Before you decide that premade goodies are the only way to go, consider the value of whipping up a batch of cookie bars. After all, baking is a good way to reduce stress and cookie bars are downright delicious!
Get all of a sweet tooth's needs in one delicious bar. A base of chewy cookie dough gets a cheesecake filling and a glossy dark chocolate glaze that will have you wondering if you can find more opportunities for dessert!
A super rich chocolate cake gets elevated to magnificent with a chocolate hazelnut crown. Coffee, cocoa, and butter make for a perfect cake that is downright beautiful while being absolutely decadent.
Soft and tender cookies brimming with lots of lemon flavor will become a regular summer treat. Make a double batch and freeze some for later when there's no way you'll turn on the oven!
Everyone can get involved in making these fun hot dogs inspired by everything bagels! Baking them means a low-fuss meal and one batch gives you a lot to enjoy with only a few minutes of prep time involved!
Let the weekend get a little decadent with a spiked oven pancake slathered in coffee whipped cream, caramel sauce, and praline pecans. Whether you prefer to call it brunch or dessert, you'll be adding it to your favorites list!
Get a soul-satisfying dinner on the table in about a half hour when you sear pork chops and give them the company of sautéed mushrooms, a creamy mustard sauce, and lightly wilted baby spinach.
Get a simple no bake dessert cake recipe that tastes just like an eclair, but there is enough for a crowd! Beyond that, it uses just a handful of ingredients most people are likely to already have on hand. It is also a great recipe to make with children who are learning to cook.
The end of the growing season sometimes has us with a bit of this and a bit of that. That just means it's time to make fritters! Enjoy a simple recipe that can be easily tweaked to take advantage of what your garden - or market - has to offer.
Let a fantastic marinade "cook" your ahi tuna while you prepare the rest of these amazing tacos. You'll have a restaurant ready meal on the table in about a half hour with smiles and cheers all around.
A multi-step meal brings comfort food alongside a bit of good old fashioned kitchen magic for a beautiful holiday menu. Grab your pressure cooker, heavy sheet pan, and favorite skillet and get ready to celebrate the holidays in style.
You'll fall in love with this rich, fudge-like cake that's bursting with cherries and chocolate. While it doesn't need a thick ganache drizzle to complete it, who is going to complain about taking a bite of chocolate cake that's filled with cherries and coated in fudge?
Pancakes are a great way to enjoy your lazy weekend. Take them to even greater heights (pun sorta intended) by infusing your batter with the flavor and bite of ginger. Then take it to the next level by nestling a ripe, juicy slice of pear in the center of them.
This super speedy veggie salad gets you extra salad dressing for later, which means another salad is even faster! It pairs well with grilled foods, Asian foods (of course), and makes a fantastic light lunch if you add your favorite protein to the mix and enjoy it salad style or tucked into a wrap.
What transforms a bowl of ice cream into a sundae? For me, it's a delicious sauce. That said, the addition of banana and nuts really won't upset me. But it all boils down to the sauce and I've got a special one for you to end the week. Imagine a rich, silky caramel sauce. Now imagine it spiked with rum. Have a great weekend!
While on the list of intimidating recipes, soufflé is merely a multi-step ladder to a textural dream apex. Besides, the beginning of the process has you making a béchamel sauce, which is a key to a wide range of culinary delights!
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.
A steaming hot bowl of soup is wonderful to warm up to on a cold winter day, while a bowl of chilled gazpacho or fruit soup can be perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day.
It's soup season and that means kitchens filled with the aroma of slow-simmering soups and stews. This simple article is all about sharing some time-tested recipes for all-time favorite soups, including Roasted Chicken Soup, Cream of Spinach Soup, and Meatball Vegetable Stew.
A toasty bowl of homemade soup helps make everything better. Whether you are recovering from the holidays or something bigger picture, a big bowl of beef bulgur soup brimming with tender vegetables, lots of flavor, and the warmth we all need is just what the doctor ordered.
