Welcome to the essential ingredients of an apple crisp, one of the most simple and easy of apple desserts! This apple crisp recipe comes from my friend Sue Jackson of Littleton, Massachusetts. She introduced it to me years ago and it has since become a favorite. Easy Apple Crisp Recipe One of the reasons I love this recipe is how easy it is to make. It’s as no-fuss as you can get....
Video: How to Make Buttermilk Waffles What Is a “Classic” Buttermilk Waffle Recipe? Do a little digging for buttermilk waffle recipes and you can find all sorts of “classic” recipes that use everything from cornstarch to coconut flour. I’m sure those recipes are great, but I wanted to make real buttermilk waffles. The kind my grandma would have made, with 100% buttermilk and no surprising add-ins or zany substitutions. Just the basics for this waffle recipe, please and thank you....
Many pickled beets I find are much too vinegary, hiding rather than enhancing the naturally sweet flavor of the beets. This recipe is my mother’s approach to preparing the beets, using cider vinegar balanced with a little sugar (you could also just use balsamic), along with olive oil and some dry mustard. We love it! The vinaigrette complements the sweetness of the beets without overpowering them. Do you love beets?...
It is so named I suppose for several reasons. You place a dollop of it on a cracker to eat, it has somewhat of a tiny bumpy texture, and the taste is exquisite. It’s not remotely fancy, but one can pretend, right? My friend Kathi brought this eggplant caviar to a dinner I hosted this summer and if not for the fact that there were several people to be served, I could easily have eaten the whole batch....
Are they worth the effort? You tell me! Fresh favas, or broad beans, are only available for a short time in spring, so it’s not an effort that you have to, or get to, make that often. I kind of like the meditative aspects of plopping out the beans from their pods like mini-green-bean rocket ships. Cooked in salty water, they taste a lot like edamame, and can be just as deliciously addictive....
So, grab your passport and take a trip with Simply Recipes as we explore the world of fried chicken. Book an extended layover in Korea for a bite of Dakgangjeong, a double-fried chicken tossed in a sweet gochujang glaze; Hop on a red eye to Nigeria to learn why tougher birds are preferred; and plan a weekend trip down South to hear how author Rebecca Lang cooked over 200 pounds of chicken for her fried chicken cookbook....
So this month I’ve been fixing that, starting with this family-friendly and allergy-friendly chocolate chip skillet cookie that’s just begging to be shared with friends and loved ones. There’s something delightful and unexpected about clearing the dinner table, bringing out this skillet cookie, and letting everyone dig in and slice off their own wedge (preferably with a glass of milk at the ready). I opted to make this dessert gluten and allergen-free because our little guy has egg and nut sensitivities and many of his friends have other allergies....
It’s the perfect condiment to keep in the fridge to drizzle over roasted vegetables, grilled or roasted meat and fish, or even to use as a salad dressing. Plus, it’s a mix-and-match formula which is the perfect way to use up whatever fresh herbs or tender greens you happen to have in the fridge. You need just 5 minutes to make a batch! What is Green Tahini Sauce? Green tahini sauce is a vibrant Middle Eastern condiment....
Boneless skinless chicken breasts are marinated in yogurt mixed with a Moroccan-style spice mix of cumin, paprika, and cinnamon, and then simply grilled. The yogurt helps tenderize the breasts and the marinade brings life to otherwise boring boneless skinless chicken. What I love about this recipe is that with just the barest of preparation, you can have a delicious meal within minutes. The yogurt-based marinade is only mildly acidic, so you can leave the chicken in the marinade all day, while it gently tenderizes the meat while infusing it with the spices....
These grilled sausage and veggie grain bowls are quick, healthy, and vibrant. I find them to be a perfect weeknight meal, but they’re also nice enough to serve company! For my bowls, I picked up some spinach and feta chicken sausages, but you can use any sausage you like. To accompany that sausage, I grilled cremini mushrooms, green onions, and romaine lettuce. Yes, I said grilled romaine! This hearty lettuce takes on a gorgeous sweetness when it’s kissed by the grill....
When my friend Hank told me about his favorite Italian salsa, one with fresh tomatoes, capers, and black olives, I couldn’t wait to try it! But what should it accompany? It’s perfect with fish, and would be good with chicken too. We decided to serve it with grilled shrimp. Fabulous! 1 large shallot, minced 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 large clove garlic, minced Salt and black pepper 1 tablespoon small capers 1/2 cup (heaping) black olives, chopped 2 pounds plum tomatoes 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup parsley, chopped...
Pro Tips for the Best Tasting Consomé The beef cooks low and slow in the highly flavorful consomé. That’s why it’s important that it tastes delicious. Here are some tips to getting a flavor-packed consomé: I use a blend of dried chiles de arbol, guajillo, and ancho chiles. In contrast to using just one type of chile, the combination creates an earthy, spicy, and deeply flavorful sauce. It is important to lightly toast the dried chiles before soaking them in hot water to rehydrate....
Pomegranate molasses is a traditional ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking and can be used in a variety of dishes such as Fesenjan Persian chicken stew or eggplant lentil stew. You can also mix it with a little orange juice and club soda for a refreshing punch. Pomegranate molasses can be found at Middle Eastern markets, or you can easily make some yourself with some pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon. Note that pomegranates vary in their acidity level and sweetness....
In fact, pumpkin pie is so synonymous with the holidays that during this time you can find “pumpkin spiced” everything, from lattes to donuts. Homemade vs. Canned Pumpkin Pie When making a pumpkin pie from scratch, you have a choice. You can either use pumpkin purée from a can, or make your own pumpkin purée by cooking a sugar pumpkin. Canned pumpkin purée will give you a consistently good result in your pumpkin pie....
But I’m still making my nut and seed butter! It’s so quick and simple—and I like that you can control exactly what’s in it. How to Make Sunflower Butter This recipe is specifically for sunflower seed butter, which is perfect for allergy-prone kiddos and their friends. If you’ve never made nut or seed butter at home, don’t worry. It’s really easy and there is very little hands-on time: Going from seed to velvety butter takes about 7 to 8 minutes total....
Pickling extends the life of fresh produce, allowing you to enjoy it for months to come. It infuses it with tons of flavor, turning it into something familiar but new. And nothing could be easier than quick pickling. There’s no canning equipment involved, no worrying that the jars properly sealed. You just need some vegetables, vinegar, salt, sugar, and jars. What Is Quick Pickling? Quick pickles are made by adding hot brine to fresh veggies and letting them sit in the fridge....
It’s an approach I largely abide by myself, particularly as described by registered dietitian DJ Blatner in her book The Flexitarian Diet: “Eat more plants and do the best you can.” The fundamental aim is to emphasize more foods from the plant family and fewer from the animal kingdom. What that looks like is up to the individual. If the flexitarian path is something you want to try, it helps to set yourself up for success....
