The coconut milk gives the dish an element of creaminess (don’t worry, it doesn’t have a strong coconut flavor). The mushrooms are meaty and full of umami. The garlic, thyme, and sage add complexity and bring the dish together. It’s both healthy and indulgent. This is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and comes together in just 45 minutes, so it makes for a great weeknight dinner....
It makes a fantastic main course for any vegans or vegetarians at your holiday table – and the leftovers are perfect for a “Meatless Monday” dinner! Vegetarians and vegans are used to fending for themselves at holidays and social functions. I know because I was one for more than ten years! This dish is cooked in several stages. This helps develop the flavors and textures of each ingredient. While this takes a little extra time, it’s worth it for all the rich, caramelized, vibrant flavors that make their way into the finished dish....
While pomegranate molasses has long been a common ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine, it has only recently gained popularity elsewhere. It’s a thick syrup that lends tang and gentle sweetness to everything from stews to cocktails. Here’s everything you need to know about this special ingredient. What to Know About Pomegranate Molasses Pomegranate molasses is simply pomegranate juice that’s been boiled down and reduced to a thick, dark brown, molasses-like syrup....
While we can still find pomegranates, apples, and pears in the market, it’s because they store well chilled. Those harvests are mostly over and what are coming in now are the first of the citrus — Mandarin oranges. Buy them by the boxful! This is a great time for brassicas — cauliflower, romanesco broccoli, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collards and kale. And of course we couldn’t start winter without root vegetables like turnips and beets, or winter squashes like butternut and kabocha....
Chocolate is good anytime, anywhere, but chocolate recipes feel especially on point when the weather turns colder. Hot chocolate! Hot cocoa! Chocolate banana bread! Chocolate brownies! Double chocolate cupcakes! Someone stop me, please, before I share this list of 14 more decadent chocolate recipes. (Too late.) To make all the chocolate things, you need to have some chocolate (bars or chips) or cocoa on hand. But what kind? Quality, flavor, and meltability can all vary from brand to brand, so I queried my fellow team members for their favorite go-to brands for cocoa, baking chocolate, and chocolate chips....
Sauces and toppings are the perfect building block for any patty. Start with any burger as your base (beef, turkey, chicken or veggie) and build from there. Here is a guide on how to mix, shape, and grill the best beef burgers. After using these techniques, your guests will surely be impressed. Make sure your burger bar has the usual suspects—an assortment of cheeses, ketchup, mayo, mustard, pickles, lettuce, and tomatoes and from there you can get creative....
Stone fruits, like nectarines, apricots, peaches, and plums ripen throughout the season. Cherries, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and berries of all types brighten farmers market tables. Watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, and melons of all varieties carry us through the late season. And certain citrus, like lemons and limes, have their second season in summer. Here are guides to tell you what produce is in season in June, July, and August so you can cook with fresh produce all summer long....
This is a round up of Valentine’s Day-inspired sweets that kids can help make, not just eat. Every recipe is simple, with a step or two easy enough for even our youngest sous chefs to help with. Check out our favorite picks below—we have brownies (many kinds!), truffles, cookies, and much more. But safety first! Kids should have adult supervision in the kitchen, and even the simplest brownie recipe provides a teachable moment for following rules, listening to instructions, and learning to read through the recipe first (I know I still need reminders)....
In my humble opinion, though, the most overlooked contender in this backyard feast is the summer salad. And no, I’m not talking about a mayo-drenched coleslaw or a bland pile of greens. I’m talking about a refreshing show-stopping salad that stands up to the rich, flavor-packed grilled meats and the hot summer weather (think: bold flavors, crunchy bites, and well-seasoned greens). With a few essential tips and some great recipes for inspiration, you’ll be on your way to creating a highly memorable summer salad....
As with so many air fryer recipes, I think it’s pretty important to set expectations right out of the gate on this one. Air fryer chicken strips won’t have quite the same crust and crunch as traditionally fried tenders, but for some people the tradeoffs (no oil to clean up, healthier option) are well worth it. These finished chicken strips have a rich and juicy flavor thanks to a lemon buttermilk marinade with a subtle crunch thanks to the air fryer....
I tinkered with my tried-and-true recipe for banana bread to make it gluten-free, swapping in almond for wheat flour. It worked! No fancy flour combos, xanthan gum, or kitchen trickery needed. This banana bread is a supremely moist, dark chocolate-studded loaf that doesn’t last more than a few days on my counter as my family chips away at it, one scrumptious slice at a time. Why Choose Almond Flour There are myriad reasons to reach for a bag of almond flour beyond the fact that it’s gluten-free....
But I have to admit that while I enjoy sipping cocktails, I am an extremely lazy maker of cocktails. Gin and tonics are about as fancy as I typically get, people. This is why I am a huge fan of Maggie Hoffman’s latest cocktail book, Batch Cocktails. It is full of make-ahead, big-batch cocktails for lazy souls such as myself. What Is a Batch Cocktail? A batch cocktail is one that can be made, assembled, and pitcher-ed (technical term) entirely, or almost entirely, ahead of time....
Don’t be intimidated that this cake has three different elements. It may be more of a baking project rather than a last-second craving fulfiller, but if you work on the cake one element at a time, they’ll stack into an impressive and satisfying dessert. The pastry cream may be made the day before, and the topping is just four ingredients to combine. Bee sting cake will make anyone feel extra appreciated on a special occasion....
Even better, the recipe is super flexible—you can start cooking the pot roast any time of day, leave it on the “Warm” function once cooking ends, and then complete the last few steps about 20 minutes before you want to eat. Whether you’ve planned ahead or not, whether you’re home during the day or not, you can have a hot, beautiful pot roast on the table for dinner. Pot Roast for Chilly Winter Days When the weather turns chilly, I start craving hearty, braised dishes like pot roast....
The number of beers you’ll receive in each delivery ranges from a couple cans to mix-and-match 12-packs depending on the service and subscription. The brews that show up are typically hand-picked by experts in tune with the latest trends in the IPA category, giving these services the added bonus of being educational as well as being fun and convenient. Here, we break down our selections for the best IPA beer clubs you can join....
But for some reason, a couple of weeks ago while on a trip to Asheville, North Carolina, I was possessed. It might have been the shock of the fresh mountain air. (In Florida, the largest mountain we have is a speed bump.) With the waitress hovering over me, my finger stopped at the “Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Fresh Homemade Cocktail Sauce.” The finger paused a little too long at the words “Cocktail Sauce,” and she took it as a sign of my order and zoomed off to make it happen....
When you bite into this taco, you’ll get a little bit of a spice from the shrimp seasoning and a combination of sweetness and tanginess from the slaw! Blackened Seasoning: A Mix of Dried Herbs and Spices Blackened seasoning is a mix of dried herbs and spices for a rub that gives meats a nice, charred look when you brown them. Plus, the flavor is delicious with a bit of spicy kick and earthy flavors from the thyme and oregano....
Enter the New England classic—Blueberry Slump! (or Blueberry Grunt if you’re from some parts) What Is a Slump? A slump is made entirely on the stovetop, no need to heat the kitchen with your oven. Into a pot go blueberries, lemon, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar, which you heat until the berries are bubbling. On top of that hot blueberry lava you drop dumpling batter and cover the pot. The steam gently cooks the dumplings to fluffy, tender, biscuity clouds....
