If you’ve ever stood over a sizzling pan of bacon, dodging hot grease while your bacon pops like a fireworks show, I have good news: there’s a better way! I am so glad that I learned how to make bacon in the oven. It’s a terrific way to feed a crowd, or a house full of teenage boys, with a minimum of effort. Cooking Bacon in the Oven Cooking bacon in the oven just might be the best cooking tip I’ve ever been given....
Several years ago, I ditched my crisper drawers. I was tired of the soggy and rotten vegetables that tend to multiply when stored in those drawers. The ultra-organized side of my brain could not handle the waste and chaos created by shoving bags of produce in there and then hoping I would remember to use it all before it spoiled. I set up a system of boxes that works amazingly well for helping produce last longer and actually get eaten in the process!...
Yes, I did make an ice cream with green tea. And I have no regrets. If you know me well, you might know that I’m not a fan of green tea. It’s just not my thing. But matcha ice cream? It has been a jaw-dropping delicious surprise for me. This is ultra-smooth and creamy ice cream, with the fresh, slightly earthy flavor that makes matcha so unique. More refreshing than it is sweet, matcha ice cream tastes like a creamy scoop of iced green tea....
Peach Caprese Salad Ingredients 4 medium peaches, sliced thin, about 16 slices per peach 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste 8 ounces spring mix, roughly chopped or torn bite-size 4 ounces mozzarella pearls, ciliegine, bocconcini - halved as needed 2-4 ounces prosciutto, torn bite-size 12 basil leaves, sliced very thin or torn 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze Instructions Place the sliced peaches in a mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice....
Peach Crisp Ice Cream is creamy vanilla ice cream filled with chunks of peach crisp , a peach lover’s dream come true. With chunks of buttery brown sugar and oat crisp with syrupy peaches in every bite, this ice cream is irresistible. Peach Crisp You may have noticed that I’ve developed the habit of turning everything I possibly can into ice cream. I am a firm believer that ice cream can make almost any dessert even better....
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola? Yes, please! What’s not to love about peanut butter, chocolate chips, and a handful of irresistible toffee bits all mixed up in one supremely easy granola recipe? My kids enjoy granola so much; I couldn’t resist making a fun new dessert version for them when I saw the chocolate chips in the cupboard as I was starting the granola the other day. My boys loved this granola recipe so much (big surprise, right?...
Creamy peanut butter fudge filled with chunks of Oreo cookies is an irresistible favorite on any dessert table. The simple peanut butter fudge is made with just four ingredients before being generously filled with Oreos. 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge It really doesn’t get much easier than my classic four-ingredient fudge recipe. Butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar and a dash of vanilla. For ease of making and amazing richness, you will be hard-pressed to find a better one....
Almost 20 years ago, I was handed one of the most delicious cookies I had ever tasted. The Pignoli Cookie is unique in flavor and texture; completely unlike anything I had tasted before. The restaurant where I first tasted these cookie does not share their recipe; they simply called them Pinon Cookies (a.k.a. Pine Nut Cookies). Crunchy, chewy, sweet and nutty, these cookies are a perfect match for any almond-lover....
Sweet and savory teriyaki chicken is topped with fresh pineapple and all the classic taco fillings to make these Pineapple Chicken Tacos a major win at the dinner table. Teriyaki Chicken Tacos You know how sometimes a flavor combo just sticks in your brain? I have been stuck on these pineapple tacos ever since my friend Jill told me about her family’s take on them. There’s something simply divine about teriyaki chicken with sweet pineapple....
Raspberry Scone Cookies are a perfect balance of not-too-sweet biscuit and berries. If you’re a biscuit lover, you’ll adore these slightly sweet biscuit like cookies. If you love berries, the flavor will thrill you. Tender, fluffy, scones filled with fresh, slightly tart berries, and sprinkled with sugar for a little extra crunch – who could possibly resist these? Raspberry Scone Cookies Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/3 cup raw sugar plus 2 teaspoons for topping 3 tablespoons cold butter 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream 3- ounces fresh raspberries Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F....
With crisp, deeply browned edges and soft and fluffy insides, these Roasted Red Potatoes have been a regular feature on our meal plan for the past fifteen years. And, with good reason, too! They’re almost too easy for how good they are. No babysitting required. Potatoes have been a constant in my kitchen, for as long as I can remember. My crew loves a good tater, and this recipe for roasted red potatoes sits right near the top of the list....
Tart and sweet Roasted Rhubarb Ice Cream is a flavor combo my taste buds crave. I love anything with a sweet contrast: sweet and spicy, savory and sweet, or sweet and salty. I enjoy getting just the right combination of ingredients. Rhubarb Ice Cream Moving to the Midwest I discovered the popularity and versatility of rhubarb. I have yet to find a rhubarb recipe that my family doesn’t love. I am loving the nostalgia and stories around family rhubarb patches....
If you’re a fan of root beer floats -and who isn’t?- you’re going to go wild for this Root Beer Ice Cream. This is a summer treat that could fast become a family favorite! Root Beer Float Ice Cream Creamy, dreamy, cold, and refreshing, this root beer ice cream has all the chill-out power of a frosty root beer float; but scoopable. If you want to get very meta, you could make your root beer float with root beer ice cream!...
Don’t miss your chance to win a brand new Breville® Smart Scoop™ Ice Cream Compressor from Sur La Table! Contest ENDS TONIGHT at 9pmPST ~ GIVEAWAY CLOSED ~ WINNER ANNOUNCED 6/23/2013 After making numerous varieties of homemade ice cream over the past few years; I’ve found that in some cases, less rich and creamy ice creams pair better with some desserts. With fruit desserts especially, I prefer a lighter ice cream....
Inspired by my love of Mexican street corn, this Skillet Mexican Street Corn with Squash and Kielbasa brings all of those flavors and more to this one skillet meal. Kielbasa sausage is sauteed with sweet onions, fresh corn, and summer squash before being tossed with a creamy street corn style sauce. My family went crazy over this fast dinner. Squeeze a lime over the top, sprinkle with cilantro, red onions, and Mexican cheese while it’s hot....
Southwestern Roast Beef is loaded with spicy flavors and cooked until tender enough to slice with a fork. Each juicy slice is rubbed with honey mustard and crusted with spices to create a roast beef recipe so delicious your family will eat up every bite without complaint. Roast Beef Roast beef is one of my favorite company meals. A few minutes prep work in advance and then the main dish cooks on its own while I’m handling the rest of the meal....
Spiced pear oatmeal full of rolled oats, cooked pears, cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter is a weekday breakfast delight. Pear Oatmeal A steamy bowl of fragrant oatmeal is a must on a cold morning. Oatmeal is the breakfast equivalent of a hearty soup when it comes to warming your entire body and fueling the belly when the temperature drops to chillier temperatures. We have always been a family that enjoys waking up to a pot of oatmeal simmering on the stove for breakfast....
This sweet and spicy coleslaw has plenty of crunch! It’s an unforgettable side dish. Sweet and spicy flavors are almost always a sure win with my family. However, coleslaw? That has not always been a reason to cheer. A few years ago that changed when we tried this recipe for classic coleslaw . Since then, we’ve tried some pretty amazing coleslaw recipes. This Sweet and Spicy Apple Coleslaw was eaten down to the very last apple slice and ribbon of cabbage....
A great flour tortilla should be soft and bendable; it shouldn’t tear or crumble apart when you roll it into a burrito. Above all else, it should taste good! I wanted a gluten free version of our favorite flour tortillas , basically, Gluten Free Flour Tortillas that don’t taste gluten-free. Finding a combination of ingredients that would produce the perfect tortilla and in the process not taste like weird, chewy cardboard is something I almost gave up on many times....
Can ketchup be gourmet? I don’t know, but I think this is. I’ve never been a big fan of ketchup. If I do eat ketchup, it is pretty much only with French fries and then it simply must be Heinz. So, if you were to ask me why I’ve been obsessed with making ketchup at home, I’d be hard pressed to even explain it. This version of Homemade Ketchup is fantastic....
