Tired of coconut cupcake posers, I decided to develop a recipe that would rally in the flavor of coconut in a cupcake. This one uses coconut milk in place of milk and butter instead of oil, and has shredded coconut through and through giving it a divine taste that puts other coconut cupcakes to shame! In light of that, the cupcake itself is surprisingly light in texture compared to other coconut cupcakes....

It’s also so rich and creamy, no one will ever guess that we’ve actually ditched the dairy. Rather than using heavy cream, the velvety texture of this soup is achieved by blending cooked cauliflower and blanched almonds. Together, these elements deliver a silky smooth consistency that will seduce you with every spoonful. Resist the urge to add more celeriac, lest you blast your bliss with bitterness. This righteous root sings when she’s subtle....

While coffee has recently gained popularity as a mocktail element (see the ubiquitous Coffee and Tonic), tea is also an excellent way to create aromatic, caffeine-boosted libations! Earl Grey shares similar flavors with tonic water to make for a nice citrusy pairing, so it’s a useful addition to your home bar when you’re not drinking alcohol. Why Tea Is Great for Mocktails When one is abstaining from alcohol-based bitters and liqueurs, tea can add that necessary touch of bitterness and astringency to a non-alcoholic drink....

How to Make a Foil Packet Dinner The idea is simple: Choose any fully cooked sausage that you like—bratwurst, flavored chicken sausage, kielbasa, Italian smoked sausage. Just check the package label says it is fully cooked. Cut the sausage into pieces along with some vegetables. Enclose the sausage and veggies in foil packets and grill. The contents of your package are ready to eat right off the grill. No knives needed!...

They’re a French variety of green bean, also known as haricots verts, or filet beans. Haricots verts are more delicate than regular green beans and cook up more quickly. This is a simple recipe in which you blanch the beans first and then sauté them quickly in a little butter with onions and fresh garden herbs. If you can’t find haricots verts, you can use regular fresh green beans, just boil them a little longer....

This is my take on Erin’s version of green cauliflower rice, with a generous handful of chopped herbs thrown in at the end for even more flavor. I usually add cilantro, so the “rice” pairs well with Asian and Mexican-inspired meals. You can sub in flat leaf parsley to go with Italian food, or a mixture of parsley, dill, and/or mint for a Mediterranean or Middle Eastern meal. What Is Cauliflower Rice?...

Why Tuesday? That was the night when each wing cost only 13 cents. The Best BBQ Wings of My Life Now I’ve eaten thousands of Buffalo wings before and since, but none were like Big Barry’s. I swear they had to be either roasted or grilled because Barry’s wings were crisp and charred and very much not like those nasty, pallid fried things you get in most of the country....

Why Mozzarella, Arugula, and Roasted Red Peppers? Back when I was writing my cookbook, Melt: The Art of Macaroni and Cheese, I had a lot of extra cheese in my house. Like, a lot of extra cheese – usually no less than 10 pounds, all scraps. For my husband, who possesses the enviable metabolism of a high school student despite being well into his forties, this was a boon. His favorite food growing up and still to this day is a grilled cheese sandwich, and I had provided him with an inexhaustible supply of ingredients....

Don’t let baking commercials fool you: creating in the kitchen with young children can be challenging, but if you follow a few guidelines and keep simple, it can also be a lot of fun. Some of my absolute favorite memories involve time in the kitchen with my children. What You Need to Make Pretzel Rods To make Halloween Monster Pretzel Rods all you need is a little imagination, pretzel rods, candy melting wafers, gel food coloring, and an assortment of candy eyeballs, mustaches, lips, and sprinkles....

This version of Hawaiian pizza takes on an unconventional twist. It’s made with a cauliflower pizza crust instead of the traditional wheat-based dough! You’ll be delightfully surprised by the tender, chewy texture, similar to a thin flatbread. The crust is easy and fun to make, giving you a nutritious and lightened up pizza option. How to Make the Cauliflower Pizza Crust Cauliflower has become a common cruciferous vegetable added into recipes and, if you haven’t noticed, it’s made its way into pizza....

It’s also a dish that’s on the heavy side, something that might require a nap after eating. So I’ve retooled the recipe, making it healthier, yet every bit as comforting as you’d expect from a meat and potato pie. How This Pie Is Different From Traditional Shepherd’s Pie The shepherd’s pie of my upbringing features a hefty portion of meat, with vegetables playing a supporting role, and a thick topping of buttery mashed potatoes....

This base is fantastic with vodka as a straightforward Bloody Mary. It’s not too assertive, so you could customize it to your liking. In fact, I made this recipe with that approach in mind. Make it a conventional (but not boring) mix or go wherever your imagination takes you! I have lots of ideas for how to spice it up below. What’s a Bloody Mary? The Bloody Mary cocktail has vodka, tomato juice, and spices that, like many early 20th century cocktails, does not have a verified origin....

Sure, there are a bunch of bars you can find at the store, but there are a ton of benefits to making your own. You can control the sweetness, come up with your own combinations of flavors, and control what ingredients you’re adding into your bars. Once you master a versatile recipe like this one, the sky’s the limit. While some granola bars are meant to be crunchy, I like mine chewy and this recipe does not disappoint....

I think the seafood eating world is divided into two camps: those who enjoy tartar sauce with their fish, and those who will have nothing to do with it. I am happily in the first camp and love nothing better than a fish fillet served with a slice of lemon, some tartar sauce and, of course, coleslaw. Not all bottled tartar sauces are created equally, however. It’s really hit or miss out there in the prepared tartar sauce world....

No need to beg your loved ones to take seconds on these hot dogs. You’ll be lucky if there are any left for you! Chop up some fresh pineapple, and mix it in with chopped bacon, onions, and sweet pickles. Pile the relish over a sizzling hot dog and enjoy. Watch out, it’s messy! But I think that’s just how it goes with hot dogs and relish. Slather on some mustard too....

We were offered paper plates for the clams and cups for the broth. I learned how to pull out the bellies and dip and shake the clams in the broth to clean them, and how to sip the broth carefully so the sand stayed at the bottom of the cup. Sea, sand, the waning sun, plenty of beer for the adults, children racing up and down the beach—that was a high point of summer in my childhood....

How To Grill Salmon with Skin Use skin-on fillets and place the salmon fillets on the hot grill skin-side up (flesh side down) first. The fillets, when raw, won’t flake and fall apart like they will when they are cooked. So, you sear the raw flesh side first, only enough to get some good grill marks and an edge of cooked fish, then you carefully flip it and finish your cooking at a lower temperature with the skin-side down (flesh side up)....

What Is the Best Bread to Use for Breadcrumbs? Tasty breadcrumbs can come from any kind of leftover bread or roll. I store bread that is going stale in the freezer. When I have enough odds and ends, I make breadcrumbs and either toast them right away or refreeze them for a rainy day. Here are a few breads that make great crumbs. SourdoughFrench breadRyeWhole wheat or white sandwich breadLeftover hot dog and hamburger buns...

I find that people either love it or hate it. Some people can’t resist it, and some people will leave the room if it’s on the table. One bite of pungent prepared horseradish is enough to clear out anyone’s sinuses, right? Horseradish is both easy to grow and easy to prepare! Plant a section of root in a sunny part of your yard, make sure it gets some water, and soon you’ll have more horseradish than you can use....

How to Use Your Preserved Lemons Once you have a jar of preserved lemons sitting in the refrigerator, what do you do with the lemon rinds once you’ve rinsed one or more of salt and finely chopped it? Readers in the comments have plenty of ideas for putting them to work. Add a little to fresh pasta sauceSprinkle on hot peppersAdd to a yogurt sauce for saladsStir into riceAdd to couscousTop arugula saladsSprinkle on seafood...