A classic Moscow Mule has just three ingredients—vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer—and while that’s delicious (yes) and easy to put together (yes again), I wanted a fruity twist on this classic. It may involve a little extra preparation, but I think it’s worth it! Our Summer Twist on the Moscow Mule Our summertime version of the Moscow Mule adds strawberry and basil to the mix—a flavor combination just as classic as vodka and ginger!...

Disclaimer: We partnered with Bob’s Red Mill to bring you this post. We only work with companies and brands we truly believe in and use ourselves. Therefore, all opinions and recipes are entirely our own. Thank you for supporting Real Simple Good and our partners. Crumble/Crust What I love about this recipe is that the crumble and the crust are the same thing! You make one big batch, and then use 2/3 for the crust and the remaining 1/3 for the crumble on top....

Buy Fresh, Local Peaches! I love you, California, but your peaches don’t like to travel, particularly across country. Years of disappointment, spurred by my impatience to grab the first peaches I see in the supermarket, have finally taught me this lesson. Since I live in Massachusetts, I have to wait until the second half of July for decent local peaches to arrive. (I will often hedge my bets and fall for New Jersey peaches with pretty good luck!...

It is naturally gluten-free, vegan and a perfect meatless Monday recipe the whole family would love. Serve this with basmati rice or brown rice Sweet potato and chickpea curry recipe I have been able to convert my fussy and picky eater family to eating chickpeas apart from when it is made into falafel or hummus. It has been a gradual and patient process but look at us today. The pot of this chickpeas and sweet potato curry was gone on the day I made it....

I made these scrumptious stacks using leftover frozen Pork Carnitas but I’ve also provided directions for making these with chicken – super quick!. Every time I make tacos this way, I wonder why I bother with the traditional method. There is something about “stacked” food that’s irresistible. It’s so satisfying to cut into the stack and turn a pretty pile into a delicious mess. Yup. That’s my kind of food....

Show off your cooking prowess with dishes that will taste and feel rich and satisfying, without breaking the bank. Thanksgiving is a feast where the sides are often the stars anyways, so you may find yourself a bigger MVP than any player on the turkey day football field. Here’s a roundup of surefire and delicious side dishes you can make for Thanksgiving for under $15 each.

If you’re looking for the perfect gift under $50 that will actually get used or one that your loved one will show off every time someone comes over, then take a look at some of our tried and true favorites, plus a few suggestions from Food Network star and HUNGRY platform chef, Tregaye Fraser. Here, our list of the best gifts under $50. Price at time of publish: $58 “True story: the best thing I was gifted/bought this past year were spices from Burlap & Barrel....

Shortcake is a centuries old English recipe that dates back to the 1500s. This recipe for Strawberry Shortcake is absolute perfection and is easily converted from a 3 layer cake, to individual portions. Whether you want a beautiful 3 layer cake, or individual servings, this recipe has you covered. Continue reading to learn more about strawberry shortcake, or scroll straight to the recipe below. Why do they call it a shortcake?...

So I’m pulling up my sleeves and relying on some of the savvy shopper know-how I relied on back when I was truly strapped for cash. It takes a resourceful, creative shopper, but ideally you can benefit and get fresh produce out of the deal: potatoes, peppers, citrus, onions, tropical fruit and so, so many speckled bananas. The secret? Kroger’s dollar bin in the produce section. The Open Secret of the Dollar Produce Bin I’m a dedicated Kroger shopper, for a variety of reasons....

Quick pasta recipes are a midweek lifesaver, and this tomato pasta recipe with bacon is a 15 minute meal that’s great as is but can be loaded with extras – like vegetables and chicken! Bacon Pasta This is a quick pasta that’s made with a tomato pasta sauce and bacon. It’s a great way to turn some bacon into a quick dinner and you can fill it out with more vegetables if you so wish....

The chocolate cookie base is the perfect crisp foundation for the luscious, creamy chocolate filling. The whole thing is topped with none other than chocolate ganache. If you have a chocolate lover in your life, this cheesecake is certain to bring a smile to his or her face. A Cheesecake for Chocolate Lovers Only This cheesecake is for those who LOVE chocolate. It’s rich, decadent, and filling. A small slice goes a long way....

This is not a Bounty. It kind of looks a little like a Bounty, and it tastes a bit like a Bounty, but these Tropical Chocolate bars are my lightened-up version. Before you raise your eyebrows and point at that thick layer of chocolate on the outside, know this: I was never going to do away with the chocolate. Replacing the chocolate with something else is the point when ’lightening-up’ just turns into ‘Mmm that was nice, but now I need a real chocolate bar’....

But interestingly, Viet cooks prefer curry that features Indian-style spice blends, like the madras curry powder used in this recipe. India has also influenced Viet culture for millennia, particularly through the Cham Kingdom long ago. For this chicken curry, called cà ri gà in Vietnamese, the curry powder is combined with lots of lemongrass and ginger to create a heady paste. Black pepper and cayenne inject pungent heat. By adding extra spices and aromatics, you can more easily finesse things to your liking....

When I entertain for large groups, I inevitably do a BBQ because it’s an easy way to feed a lot of people. And also the men always take control of the grill which means I can sit back and sip champagne with the girls – as old school as that sounds, my friends and I don’t complain! 😂 Asian grills are my favourite. If you’ve ever been to any part of Asia, you’ll know that some of the best street food is cooked over charcoal, whether it be Yakitori (chicken skewers) in Japan, Satay Chicken and Suckling Pig in Bali or Gai Yang (Marinated Chicken) in Thailand....

Vietnamese Steak Salad for lunch anyone? This beautiful, crunchy salad with noodles, griddled steak and a spicy-zesty dressing is delicious and guilt-free. Something lighter was definitely called for after indulging in those chocolate brownie parfaits and lots of fruity tea bread (coming up next week!). I love love love my food (can you tell?), but I always struggle to find a balance. I know I’ll never give up bread, chocolate (I’m eating a milky way whilst writing this), or dairy....

But first things first: Did you know that capers are actually flower buds that have been pickled? Before they’ve had a chance to turn into flower, the buds are picked from a shrub-like bush technically called Capparis spinosa but commonly called the caper bush. They’re then dried in the sun and brined or packed in salt. Caper plants are grown in the Mediterranean, and also sometimes in parts of Asia and Australia....

What is Sweet Paprika? Sweet paprika is a ground dry spice made from sweet, bright dried red peppers. It’s not spicy, rather sweet paprika is fruity, a little tart and bitter, and of course, pleasantly sweet. It’s one of the most heavily used spices in Hungarian cuisine and the best sweet paprikas are sourced from there. If you’re making Hungarian classics like goulash and chicken paprikash, you can expect to be reaching for sweet paprika....

This frappe-like beverage will surely brighten your day. Let me show you how to make this iced coffee beverage at home. 5 minutes tops and you are done, the same time it would take you to put the kettle on. This whipped coffee recipe is so popular on every social media at the minute and the first time I saw it, I had a little battle in my mind. Yeah!...

With roasted sweet potato, baby spinach, wild rice, feta and almonds drizzled with a honey lemon lemon sauce, there’s a great variety of textures and flavours. You’ll happily scoff down a giant bowl for dinner, take leftovers to work the next day, you’ll feel full, you’ll feel good, and you won’t miss meat! Sweet Potato Salad If the kaleidoscope of colour doesn’t get you, then ONE BITE is all it will take to convince you that this is a sweet potato salad to die for!...