When you flip the cake over so the pineapples are on the top, that caramel mixture seeps into the cake and makes this pineapple upside down cake so tender and moist. We prefer to serve this pineapple upside down cake a little warm, but you can easily serve it cold, straight out of the refrigerator. If you serve it warm, make sure to grab a pint of vanilla ice cream to go on top....

Homemade sweet biscuits, sweet seasoned berries, and freshly whipped cream….this dessert is seriously good. Whether it is Independence Day and you need a patriotic dessert, or you just want to enjoy the fresh berries of summer, this dessert brings the wonderful flavors of a sweet treat made from scratch, with love. These homemade sweet biscuits are super easy to make and are dropped rather than rolled and cut for extra ease....

Mmmmm Mac and cheese! This is one of our favorite comfort foods, and it is both adult and kid friendly, especially when you step away from the boxed stuff with powdered cheese. What even is in that?! This recipe uses only whole ingredients, and real cheddar cheese. Making your own Mac and cheese from scratch might seem time consuming, but it is quicker and easier than you think! Once you’ve had homemade, you’ll never go back to the Blue Box....

Traditionally, Grilled Carne Asada is all about the marinade. In this slow cooker version, I’ve taken my regular marinade and turned it into a sauce that is full of flavor. The steak is then smothered in the sauce and slow cooked to perfection. While certainly a non-traditional option, it makes a great “set it and forget it” meal. My recipe is based off of one from the world renowned chef of Mexican Cuisine, Rick Bayless....

We’ve taken our crowd favorite recipe for blueberry pancakes and turned it into a loaf bread. Not only is this a fun way to serve pancakes to a crowd (rather than cooking to order), it also has a delicious crumble on top so you can serve this up just as a delicious slice of bread. The crumble on top is optional, but as with most crumbles, it does add a delicious sweet texture to the top of the loaf....

Saturday mornings are all about the fancy breakfasts. Week days can feel hectic and rushed and who has time for a made from scratch breakfast anyway? But weekends are tailor made for homemade waffles, and this recipe is just amazing. Churro waffle batter is made from scratch for a light airy waffle with the right amount of crispiness on the outside. It truly is delicious all by itself. Top your waffle with a caramel sauce and you will have an out of this world experience....

Vegetable Options for Cheesy Ranch Chicken Foil Packets: This recipe is also easily customizable for picky eaters. You can mix and match veggies to your liking. The key is to ensure that the vegetables used are cut into pieces that can cook thoroughly in the allotted cooking time. Options include Broccoli (cut small)Potatoes (small dice or thinly sliced)ZucchiniMushroomsBell PeppersRed OnionAsparagus (thin)Whole Garlic Cloves Potato Tips: Red and golden potatoes with thin, edible skins are best for foil packets....

Who doesn’t love the saltiness of a pretzel mixed with the sweetness of chocolate? Similar to chocolate and peanut butter, chocolate and pretzels are a classic dessert flavor combination and we are in love with this recipe. It comes together ridiculously fast, and there isn’t even any oven baking required! Perfect for a hot summer day. When sweetened condensed milk is caramelized it is called dulche de leche. The sugar in the sweetened condensed milk provides all the sugar that is necessary to turn it into a caramel....

What is braising? Braising is a combination cooking method where you first sear the food with a dry heat and then slowly cook it for a long period of time in a wet heat — usually a braising liquid with a lid to trap in the heat. Tough cuts of meat that require long cooking times to reach a tender, pleasant texture are great candidates for braising. If you have ever used a slow cooker, you have most likely braised meat....

Banana cake is one of the recipes everyone loves! We love banana bread and all, but nothing satisfies quite like banana cake. Kids, families and friends will love this moist cake recipe topped with cream cheese frosting. To make the best banana cake you’ll want to make sure your bananas are extra ripe. When you’re at the grocery store look for the bananas that have lots of brown speckles, especially if you want to make it right away....

Bean Options: You can easily use canned black beans for this recipe! That said, if you’re feeling up to it, you can opt to use dried beans. You’ll have to let them soak in water overnight and then cook them in boiling water until they’re tender before you add them to your soup. It’s an extra step, but totally worth it if you’ve got some extra time on your hands! Topping Ideas: We love topping our black bean soup from scratch with:...

What does coconut milk rice taste like? Rice cooked in coconut milk has a mild coconut flavor. It is slightly sweet, but only has a mild coconut flavor. What kind of coconut milk should I use? You can use either canned coconut milk or the kind of coconut milk that comes from a carton in the refrigerated section. Either will work. When using canned coconut milk, be sure to shake the can well before opening or stir the contents together after opening....

Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb) Salt and Pepper 2 tablespoons dijon mustard Instructions Season the pork tenderloin generously with salt and also a little pepper. Rub the tenderloin down with the dijon mustard. Heat a grill to high heat. You want it smoking hot to give that pork a nice sear and seal in the juices. Sear each of the sides for about 2 minutes per side (since it is round we’ll consider it as having 4 sides)....

Buttermilk Substitute: If you do not have buttermilk, you can make your own buttermilk substitute by adding 2 tablespoons of vinegar or lemon juice to 2 cups of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before adding in to your batter. Can Homemade Fried Oreos be made gluten free? Absolutely! You can use gluten-free Oreos, or your favorite gluten-free Oreo style cookies, and swap out the flour for a gluten-free flour blend....

What is a fruit curd? Fruit curd is a rich, fruit juice based jelly-like spread that can be used as a topping or filling for anything from toast to pies and cupcakes. It is like a custard, but uses egg yolks and butter instead of cornstarch for thickening and texture. What do I do with lemon curd? Lemon curd can go with almost anything that would pair well with lemons, especially baked goods....

What Should Be On A Charcuterie Board? Charcuterie boards used to feature a selection of meat…and that was it! Today these boards include cheese, fruit, nuts, seeds, jellies, jams, and more. Again, this is one of our favorite parts of making a charcuterie board ourselves. We get to pick and choose exactly what to include! Refer to the recipe card below for specific instructions, but in the meantime here are the basics:...

Time to Make It: about 35 minutesYield: Serves 4 Ingredients 1 (about 1.5 lb) rack of lamb, trimmed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons dijon mustard1/4 cup dried seasoned bread crumbs Sauce1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 white onion, diced2 tablespoons dried rosemary2 tablespoons dried parsley1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 cup chicken stock1 cup red grape juice Instructions Season all sides of the rack of lamb with salt and pepper....

Equipment Options: You will need some special equipment to prepare this recipe, and you have a few options for what you can use! To blend the pesto: Opt for a food processor, an immersion blender, or even a standard blender (as long as it’s powerful enough!).To flatten the chicken: You can use a special meat pounder or simply a rolling pin to flatten your chicken breast. Pesto Options: We already mentioned that you can use store-bought pesto for these chicken roll ups when you’re in a crunch....

Do any of you watch Top Chef? On the episode a couple of weeks ago a chef got kicked off because he used boneless skinless chicken breasts. Tom Colicchio (the head judge) said something along the lines of, “the chef in me just can’t get over the fact that he used boneless skinless chicken breasts.” We watched at home laughing because it is just so true. For those of you unfamiliar with the culinary/chef world, boneless skinless chicken breast is probably the least desirable cut of meat out there....

Sriracha Honey Glazed Bacon Wrapped Pineapple is a winning appetizer! Bacon is wrapped around pineapple and glazed with a sweet and smokey sriracha-honey sauce in this spectacular small bite. This sweet and smoky appetizer has just enough kick to wake up your taste buds and leave you drooling for more. Wrap some pineapple with a little bacon, and throw a little sweet sauce on top to candy it and you’ve got an easy little appetizer that is sweet, salty, and I’ve even thrown in some spice....