Apple Choices for Homemade Caramel Apples: By far, the very best apple to use is Granny Smith. It is crisp and tart and the absolute best match for that super sweet caramel. Other good apple choices are Honey Crisp and Fuji. How to pick the best apple: In order to have that correct ratio of tart apple to sweet caramel, you should choose a small to medium-sized apple. None of those jumbo apples here, please....
This is a copycat recipe for the popular dish by the same name served at Applebee’s. Now, I’m not one to frequent a lot of chain restaurants. I prefer to explore more interesting local restaurants wherever I go. But Applebee’s is a huge American restaurant chain and it’s popular for a reason. This pasta dish is killer. Cheesy spiral pasta topped with grilled chicken and a fresh bruschetta? Ya, how can that not be absolutely delicious?...
We seriously can’t get enough Italian food. The bread, the cheese, the everything. Classic Chicken Marsala is a variation on another Italian classic, Chicken Scaloppine. The big difference between the two is the sauce, and the secret to a great Chicken Marsala is the Marsala wine reduction sauce. Don’t even think about grabbing a bottle of grocery store cooking wine, you want the real thing. Marsala is a fortified wine made in Sicily, but can be found in your local liquor store or online....
Fresh vs. Frozen Wings: We prefer to always use fresh wings, however, we know how convenient it is to keep a bag of frozen wings on hand at all times. If you’re going to use frozen wings, let them thaw in the fridge overnight before baking, and make sure to pat them dry really well. You readon’t want that extra water content. Baking Powder: Baking powder is an essential ingredient in crispy baked chicken wings....
Fish Options: Any white ocean fish will work great for fish tacos. Some common options are mahi mahi, flounder, snapper, grouper, halibut, and cod. Serving Suggestions: Fish tacos can be enjoyed plain as their own complete meal, or served up with your favorite side dishes. We love tacos with french fries, Mexican Rice, Mexican Street Corn, or black beans. What kind of sauce do you put on fish tacos? Looking for a great sauce for fish tacos?...
A good pork chop is as delicious and juicy as your favorite steak. Once you try this recipe, you will be hooked. These chops are tender and flavorful. They’re great, too, because they’re easy to make, and everyone will love them. it is believed that smothered pork chops originated in the Southern United States, where they were a popular and affordable way to prepare pork. The term “smothered” refers to the cooking technique of slow-cooking the pork chops in a flavorful liquid, such as broth or gravy, which helps to tenderize the meat and infuse it with rich, savory flavors....
There are a ton of variations to this recipe circulating. Veggies? Ranch Seasoning? Au Jus Mix? Gravy? Don’t let yourself get stuck in a “traditional pot roast” box, feel free to experiment with variations to this delicious classic recipe! Best cuts of meat for Mississippi pot roast: Chuck Roast – tender, falls apart when finished and easily shreddedRound Roast (bottom round, top round) – lean and easy to sliceBeef Brisket – fattier option that gets super tender, but can still be sliced for serving For a completely different flavor, give this recipe a try with a pork butt or shoulder roast....
How is it that carrot cake is so often left behind, while everyone around us is chowing down on white or chocolate cake? We get it, there are carrots in your cake and some people find that strange. But please, listen closely because we are here to tell you all that carrot cake is absolutely delicious. It’s tastes like a spiced cake, which is already amazing on its own, and adding that cream cheese frosting on top makes this SO much better than a standard white or chocolate cake....
Some people may not quite understand the bundt cake design and why there is a hole in their cake, but bundt cakes have been wildly popular since the 1950s. Bundt cakes don’t share a common recipe, and are simply all about the common shape and design. Whether you’re a chocolate lover or not, we’re sure you’re going to love the most amazing chocolate bundt cake. Greasing Your Pans: You want to be sure to thoroughly grease and flour your bundt cake pans....
What Kind Of Carrots Should I Use? We like using fresh, full-sized carrots for this recipe. You can also use pre-cut baby carrots or frozen carrots. Whatever type of carrots you use, you’ll just want to make sure that they are all the same size. It helps to ensure that they cook evenly. Troubleshooting: Why Are My Carrots Mushy? If you keep a close eye on the cooking time, you shouldn’t end up with mushy carrots....
I have been getting CSA boxes for years. I think it was 6 years ago I got my first box. In case you aren’t familiar with CSA is stands for Community Supported Agriculture. Basically you hook up with a bunch of farmers and get their fresh produce delivered to you. It’s awesome. Not only have I experienced some amazing produce, I’ve also been introduced to new and interesting ingredients over the years....
Pasta Options for Penne Rosa: We love this dish with penne, but you could really use just about any pasta. Penne, rigatoni, elbows, and shells are all great options. Mushrooms: We know many of you have strong opinions about mushrooms. While you technically could make this dish without mushrooms, we find that they add so much to this dish, and we highly recommend them! Spice Level: This dish has a delightful bit of heat to it, but it is not overpowering....
Can you imagine eating a bacon taco? How could that not be totally delicious? Pork belly tacos are just that, except a little bit more. Pork Belly is the part of the pig that bacon is made out of, but instead of being cured, you can cook it up raw, and let me tell you, it is a pretty great. The meat is so flavorful it really is the star of the taco....
Rice Options: We prefer the creamier texture of Arborio rice, but regular white rice will also work just fine. Reduce the cooking time to about 20 minutes. Can rice pudding be made in a rice cooker? No. This recipe requires a low simmer with stirring in order to reach the right consistency, as the rice is boiled in milk and sugar. Do add-ins go well with rice pudding? Absolutely. Rice pudding is kind of like vanilla ice cream....
We love the Sante Fe Grilled Chicken Sandwich. It brings back so many childhood memories! As far as fast food goes, it is a great chicken sandwich. We try to avoid the whole fast food thing though. Making food at home gives us complete control over the ingredients and the quality without sacrificing flavor. This sandwich is totally easy to make at home. It’s full of flavors and has lots of different spicing combinations in it....
This was the first meal I ever made for my husband. I was a senior in college and he came over to my little crappy apartment for dinner. This was the meal I knew I could afford that would wow him. We were engaged 6 months later. I’m not saying it was the pork chops, but they definitely helped. These pork chops are one of my favorites. While great in the fall, I tend to eat them year ’round....
Baked pasta dishes are something special; they are in their own classification of comfort food, because they are just that dang good. Ziti has been a tradition since the Renaissance, served commonly at special gatherings, weddings, and celebrations. Also known as Ziti al Forno, this traditional oven-baked pasta is more of a method than an exact science. Depending on the region of Italy, it could be a veggie heavy meal, or it could be loaded in hearty meats and fat....
Bran Cereal Options for The Best Bran Muffins Ever: There are three main kinds of bran: wheat bran, rice bran and oat bran. We recommend wheat bran strands (whole bran) for this recipe to ensure optimal flavor and texture. In a pinch and only have flakes? Food allergies or Celiac? Give oat or rice bran a try, but always try to stick with whole bran where possible. What if I don’t have buttermilk?...
Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs I have a complete tutorial on making hard boiled eggs. For the easiest to peel eggs, try steaming them in a steamer basket. Set up a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water. Place your eggs in the basket, cover with a lid, and steam for about 12 minutes. Plunge into an ice bath to stop the cooking process and cool. Steamed eggs are the easiest to peel....
We love nothing more than snacking on fresh fruit in the summer. Everything is perfectly in season, and just tastes so deliciously sweet. Sometimes we’re looking for that little extra kick of something special to go with plain fruit, which is where marshmallow fruit dip comes in. Not only does it taste amazing, it also makes your snack of fresh fruit a bit more filling to get you through the day....
