We’re always looking for dishes that can feed lots of people well, without a lot of hassle, and that are relatively easy to store. Better yet if it can use up holiday feasting leftovers. Here is a simple smoked salmon pasta salad that used up the last of some smoked salmon we had for a gathering. I take no credit for the idea; I shamelessly reproduced the recipe from a lovely pasta salad I had at a friend’s house the other day....
You can find them in many grocery store bakeries, packed neatly in plastic clamshells and decorated in the colors of whatever holiday is up next. I have a soft spot for the palm-sized, pink-frosted, rainbow-sprinkled variety of my youth that my friends and I would find individually wrapped from the convenience store. Video: How to Make Lofthouse Sugar Cookies Making Lofthouse Sugar Cookies I set out to recreate those specific Lofthouse-style cookies at home....
The following recipe is based on one for jerk chicken that my father found in Fine Cooking magazine. Wonderful flavor and the drumsticks cook up quickly. Coat the bottom of a broiler pan (under the perforated top part of the pan) with oil. (Note that a broiler pan really works best here. A regular baking pan may warp under the high heat of the broiler.) Arrange the drumsticks on the pan and sprinkle generously with salt....
They’re red, but they’re not tomatoes, what are they doing there? One bite and I was a convert! Strawberries are juicy, tart, and sweet and make a playful addition to salads of all kinds, including a quinoa salad. Our quinoa salad is pretty straightforward but with layers of flavor. There’s the nutty quinoa base, with a zesty orange vinaigrette. Baby arugula provides a peppery green. There are toasted almonds for crunch, and sliced green onions for the necessary allium....
That’s because the recipe calls for the whole lemon! It is a well-balanced drink because the sweetness of the fresh strawberries and the tartness of the lemon juice are tempered by the bitterness of the lemon’s pith. Like Elle, this drink is smart: It uses less sugar because it knows the sweet berries naturally balance out the sour citrus. All you need to do is hull the berries and halve the lemons to seed them and cut into large chunks....
Of course, there are plenty of options to choose from. You can go simple and basic, expandable with optional stemware racks, foldable, or an easily storable over-the-sink rack. In between are decisions about the material and how many plates exactly you’ll need your rack to hold on a regular basis. Lastly, make sure to measure your counter space so it’ll fit! Taking all of that into account and more, our favorite product is the KitchenAid Full-Size Dish Rack....
Having a juicer at your disposal allows you to bump up your nutrient intake and encourage your family to drink more fresh juice. Or, if you’re a cocktail drinker, use your cold press juicer to make mixed drinks. When you start getting deep into the juice world, you’ll soon learn that there’s a big difference between masticating and centrifugal juicers, but ultimately it comes down to preference. That’s why we have two best overall choices per juicer type: the masticating Omega Ultimate Juicer and Nutrition System and the centrifugal Breville the Juice Fountain Cold Plus....
Food mills differ from blenders and processors because, as the puree emerges, all skins, peels, and seeds are left behind in the bowl. The end results are lighter and creamier in texture than blended or processed foods. “A food mill is ideal for vegetables like tomatoes to make sauces and soups, and potatoes for gnocchi (an Italian potato dumpling) or mashed potatoes,” says Chef Adrian De Leon, culinary director of Tarbell’s in Phoenix, Arizona....
To help you find the best silicone muffin pan for your kitchen and baking needs, I personally baked with all of the products on this list. I assessed how the pans performed with standard box muffin mixes, including whether they could accommodate all of the batter and how evenly and quickly things cooked. I also assessed the products for their durability and how easy they are to use and clean....
That said, pans that are just stainless steel are not ideal. What you really want is for the pan to be “fully clad,” meaning that it’s crafted from different layers of metal. The general consensus is that fully clad tri-ply stainless steel is most desirable. These have an aluminum layer sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel. That aluminum will distribute heat well and heat up more quickly, and the stainless steel will retain the heat....
I think it’s because they combine so many things people love: buttery cookies, nuts, and jam. How much more homemade can you get? Throw a Cookie-Making Party! Feel free to get family and friends involved with this recipe and do it in an assembly line. Thumbprint cookies are also perfect for any party or get together since people can customize cookies with their favorite nuts and jams or jellies. Just turn up the music, get your hands a bit dirty, and have a baking party!...
The winner? Hands down favorite was simple sliced turkey breast with cranberry sauce and arugula, on toast with mayo and Dijon mustard. What’s your favorite turkey sandwich? (Let us know in the comments)
But its usefulness is not limited to dessert. Vanilla has its own character, and it serves as a valuable flavor lifter. It can soften sharp flavors and invigorate earthy ones. If you’ve ever wondered what makes vanilla so special, or how you can get the most from the vanilla you buy, we have answers for you! A few facts here may shock you (seriously) but don’t fret: It’s all G-rated, and after reading this, you’ll never think of vanilla as tame again!...
What Is Minestrone? I love minestrone soup because even the non-vegan version is vegetable-heavy. It is an Italian soup that serves as a catch-all for whatever vegetables you might already have on hand—it’s most commonly made with small pasta/rice, broth, vegetables, and beans. Best of all, this soup is solidly healthy. It’s packed full of vegetables, greens, and beans. It doesn’t get much better than that. How To Make Vegan Minestrone Traditional minestrone isn’t terribly far from being vegan but there are a couple small updates you can make to please everyone:...
They’re real crowd-pleasers (watch out, Super Bowl food competitors, this one’s in the running!), but they’re so good that you’ll want to put them on the menu every week! Vietnamese cooking, like many Southeast Asian cuisines, is all about balance. These skewers have palm sugar for sweetness and fish sauce for salt and umami (don’t worry, the fish sauce really does blend in with the rest of the flavors). Chili sauce and ginger bring some heat, bright acidity comes from rice wine vinegar, and then it’s all topped off with some pungent cilantro....
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important celebration of all Chinese holidays. It begins on the eve of the first new moon of the lunar calendar and lasts about 15 days. In China and in countries with a large Chinese population, people often spend several days visiting family and friends. Feasting, giving gifts, and receiving money in red envelopes are significant to the festivities....
You looked at that sack of potatoes I thought to yourself, “I can buy 5 pounds of potatoes. I love French Fries! I’ll make tons of French Fries in that air fryer I got for Christmas.” But you never made the French Fries and those potatoes look awfully close to sprouting. But no need to break out the gardening tools just yet! I’ve complied 10 recipes to use up potatoes so you can keep your New Year’s Resolution to reduce food waste....
