The trees are bare, it is cold and snowy, and the fire is roaring in the fireplace. We love winter, really, but there is a part of us already dreaming about warmer weather. While the air is so dry and cold we often reminiscence over our summers traveling, and there’s nothing quite like a summer spent on the East Coast. The food alone is one of our favorite things about visiting the East Coast....
Hey there! Molly here from What Molly Made. I’m the recipe developer, photographer and writer on my little corner of the internet. From healthy sweets like blueberry basil popsicles and Greek Yogurt banana bread to indulgent desserts like these cupcakes, I’m a lover of all sweets. I’m especially a lover of sweets in the springtime. A great Christmas cookie or pumpkin pie is amazing, don’t get me wrong. But there is just something special about a zesty citrus dessert or lightened up favorite that gets me excited about the warm weather to come And that’s exactly what these coconut lime cupcakes do!...
If you are fond of chocolate and coffee and love a caffeine-kick, stop what you are doing and make this chocolate coffee cake! It’s SOOOOO good, super rich, moist and tastes absolutely heavenly! The coffee flavor in this cake is coming from strong black coffee that was used in the cake and espresso powder that was used in the ganache. I didn’t add any coffee or espresso in the frosting because it became a bit too over-whelming....
This copycat dressing calls for ingredients you probably have on hand already. Using mayonnaise for a little bit of creamy richness, this dressing rounds out with lemon juice, red wine vinegar, parmesan and other spices. Remember to serve this up the next time you feel like making an Italian dinner. Everything you need to copy the whole salad can be found in the recipe too. Buon Appetito! Do I have to use mayonnaise?...
I decided to share her cream cheese muffins with you. They looked completely different than anything I had done before. The instructions were easy to follow and produced a muffin that tasted fabulous and looked just like the picture in the book. That’s always something that concerns me about cookbooks. Will it look like the picture? In this book, it does. Deborah uses authentic photos to show off her fabulous recipe creations....
Shallots: This recipe calls for shallots in addition to a regular white onion. Shallots are a smaller member of the onion family that have a sweeter and more mild taste, as if onion and garlic had a baby. You can always leave the shallots out, but they really do add a wonderful bit of flavor. You could always try using a sweet onion instead of the white onion as another option....
Cornish Hens are a gourmet dinner you can easily make at home. This recipe will be your secret weapon for any occasion you want to celebrate with a special, yet totally easy meal. There’s no reason to feel intimidated, this is something any home cook can make. Cranberry and orange juices are combined in a cran-orange glaze for the little bird, a fantastic combination. Where to find? You can find Tyson® Premium Cornish Hens in the frozen meat section....
What is the best way to warm up tortillas for tacos? If you like your tortillas more moist and flexible, you can microwave them in small batches for 30 seconds at a time and then make sure they are placed in a container with a lid. If, on the other hand, you prefer a drier, crispier tortilla, you can either flip them on a grill or stove top griddle until the edges turn brown....
Pancakes are a classic breakfast option. If you want to make a more filling pancake that keeps you full longer, try making oatmeal pancakes. The batter can be made a head and kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. Just give it a quick store before cooking up your pancake batter for a quick and hearty breakfast the whole family will love. What are the best kind of oats to use to make oatmeal pancakes?...
Can I make Easy Pumpkin Bars without a hand mixer? You really need some form of a mixer to be able to cream the butter, oil, and sugar together, so this is not a recipe that can be done well by hand. You can use a stand mixer if you do not have a hand mixer. Cream Cheese Frosting: There is nothing quite as delicious as homemade cream cheese frosting. If you are in a hurry and need to cut some corners, you can always use store-bought frosting....
Fajita Stuffed Chicken is a great family meal. It combines all the things you love about fajitas in a tidy main dish. This recipe always impresses but is super simple and easy to make. Stuffed chicken recipes are always well received. They look fancy and impressive, but are surprisingly simple to make. With just a little preparation and the right ingredients, you can easily make these fajita stuffed chicken breasts and show off your chef skills....
The weather is heating up which means it is time to break out those refreshing summer dishes. We love spring and summer food. Everything feels lighter and healthier. This cold Greek tortellini salad is exactly what a summer dish should be. It’s got some great garden items combined with the refreshing tang of lemon. It’s a great one to take to summer picnics or potlucks. Cooking Lesson: Generally you don’t rinse pasta because in doing so it rinses away starch....
What Is The Root Used To Make Root Beer? Did you know that root beer was actually traditionally made with a root? Making root beer in the past involved using plants like sassafras root or sarsaparilla. Today, root beer extract is made from a combination of vanilla, licorice, and other flavors. Sugar Options: We use plain white sugar for this homemade root beer recipe. That said, if you have a sugar alternative that you prefer, feel free to use that instead!...
How To Pick A Good Spaghetti Squash: You can find this vegetable at the grocery store or your local farmer’s market. You’ll want to choose one that feels heavy and is free of mushy spots. You’ll know you’ve got a good one when the stem is rounded, dry, and firm, not soft. If it’s missing a stem or is cracked, skip it! A Note On Cooking Time: You’ll see on the recipe card below that your roasted spaghetti squash will take between 40-50 minutes to cook....
If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious watermelon recipes: How to pick a ripe watermelon: There are a few ways to tell if a watermelon is ripe: If you hold it against your belly and give it a pat, you should feel a good thump against your belly.The webbing should be larger. Smaller and tighter webbing means it was picked too soon and will not be as sweet....
Grades of Steak There are three grades of steak that you will find in a US supermarket: Select, Choice, and Prime. Select is generally the grade of sale-priced, or advertised meat. If it is choice grade, it will be advertised as such. Select grade is just above what the USDA deems edible. So if you buy Select grade meat, don’t be surprised when it isn’t that great. It will always be worth it to pay the extra money per pound for the Choice grade....
Liquid Smoke in Kalua Pork: Liquid smoke is completely optional, but we highly recommend it for the flavor. You can also use smoked salt if you prefer. Serving Suggestions: We can’t fathom eating Kalua pork without coconut rice and a large side of fresh pineapple. Trust us. It’s THAT good. Smoker Instructions: If using a smoker to make this, follow all directions and omit the liquid smoke. Put the meat directly on the rack and let the pork smoke at 225 degrees for 3-4 hours....
Green bean casserole is a classic American dish that can often be found on holiday dinner tables at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, as well as other times throughout the year. It’s a beloved casserole favorite that has been diluted over the years to include cans cream of mushroom soup, canned green beans bacon bits, and canned fried onions. But not here! This recipe is made the old fashioned way: completely from scratch....
Hello again! Sam here from Sugar Spun Run with yet another sweet treat to share! Today I want to share these incredibly soft and chewy peanut butter blondies. I love peanut butter, and after developing what I consider to be the very best and softest peanut butter cookie (which I used as the base for my peanut butter blossoms), I knew that I wanted a peanut butter blondie recipe that was equally soft and chewy and bursting with peanut butter flavor....
Health: Eating egg salad can be a part of a healthy and balanced diet. This recipe has a little bit of mayonnaise in it, making it a great low carb meal. Egg salad also has high amounts of healthy fats, proteins, and it also tastes amazing! Lucky you! How do you make a perfect boiled egg that peels easily? Making the perfect boiled eggs is essential to a great egg salad....
