Can I make strawberry cake gluten free? Use gluten free flours at your own risk. Not all gluten free flours are equal and most don’t work as a straight forward substitute for all-purpose flour. I have not tested any gluten free flours in this recipe as I do not have Celiac’s disease. Is buttermilk necessary? Buttermilk reacts with the baking powder in this recipe to give the cake volume. To learn all about buttermilk, as well as learn how to make a quick and easy buttermilk substitute, please read this post....

It’s ready in just 30 minutes, which means it’s effortless to whip up. And when you top it with a fried egg, it makes for a hearty and filling breakfast. The week after Thanksgiving used to be a challenge. Faced with piles of leftover turkey meat in the fridge, I was often at a loss. Luckily, over the years I’ve developed a good selection of leftover turkey recipes. This is one of them....

The benefit of going overboard of course is days of light cooking duties because of all of the leftovers. Here’s a quick and easy way to use up some of those turkey leftovers—a Turkey Waldorf Salad, with apples and celery like the classic Waldorf, but with toasted pecans instead of walnuts, and dried sweetened cranberries instead of grapes. The salad comes together quickly with a sweet tangy honey mayo sour cream dressing....

So, if you’re looking for a comprehensive introduction to wheat flours that answers the above questions, read on below. The Major Types of Wheat Grains There are several types of wheat grains. First, there are the modern wheat grains, of which common wheat is the most widely produced wheat grain in the world. Then, there are ancient grains: spelt, emmer, Khorasan (Kamut), and einkorn. Additionally, there is another category known as heritage wheat....

No Fooling, Just Good Veggie Burgers Meatless burgers are everywhere these days, many engineered to eerily mimic beef. If you like a hearty burger that’s built from natural, healthful foods you enjoy, this burger is for you. All the ingredients are available in your grocery store. You don’t have to roast ten different vegetables, or use a high-powered blender, or have a lab in your kitchen to make your patty look “beefy....

As some of you know, I am a hunter. With a few exceptions, I have not bought meat for the home in five years—everything we eat we’ve either hunted or fished for ourselves. So I spend a lot of time adjusting traditional recipes to suit wild game. Luckily it turns out that sauerbraten, a classic German pot roast, was, apparently, originally designed for venison. Sauerbraten comes in as many varieties as there are cooks....

Ready to take a virtual trip to Saigon?? Chicken Pho soup Chicken Pho – called Pho Ga in Vietnamese – is the chicken version of Beef Pho, Vietnam’s most famous food export. The magic of Pho is that while the broth looks completely unassuming, it’s actually full of complex-yet-delicate spice infused flavours. That special something-something that makes it unforgettable, and you just can’t stop eating it. If you’re a Pho fan, you will love this chicken version because it’s easier to make than Beef Pho – no need to hunt down specific bones, just use chicken pieces!...

It’s also the lazy person’s beverage: Just seed and cube a couple lemons and cube some (seedless) watermelon and throw it all in the blender. The only other ingredients you need are water and sugar because the melon is doing the heavy lifting here. Blend, strain, and serve over ice. Pick the Perfect Lemon You don’t have to juice a ton of lemons for this recipe—the whole fruit is going in the blender—that’s right, skin, pith and flesh!...

New to Meal Planning? Start here! Need More Meal Planning Ideas? We Have You Covered! 

Biryani can also be a fantastic one-pot meal to make on busy weeknights. With a few shortcuts, you can have it ready in under an hour. Today, I’m sharing my easy stovetop version of biryani with chicken. The ratio of rice to meat in biryani might surprise you. This isn’t a dish of meat served with rice on the side. It’s a dish of rice flavored with meat. Think of the chicken as a seasoning for the rice....

Listen, I live in Texas and it gets HOT! When I reach this point in the year where the outside temperature is easily in the 90s, I’m not interested in heating up anything unnecessarily. So, this week we’re making recipes that require minimal prep but still bursting with flavors you’ll enjoy. Some recipes have elements to cool you down, like fresh fruit and slaws, but all of them will make your tastebuds sing!...

Here’s a bit more about this Italian salami, from how it’s made to how to store and eat it. About Soppressata Soppressata is an Italian salami (a fermented and dried sausage) and a specialty of the southwestern Italian region of Calabria. Although it is a staple of southern Italy, variations of soppressata exist throughout Italy and include Sopressa di Vicentina, a salami characteristic of the northeastern Italian region of Veneto....

The Origins and History of Sunflower Oil You probably know sunflower oil best as an ingredient sold in clear plastic bottles. It’s also a common ingredient in processed foods. In recent years, sunflower oil has gained a reputation as a healthy oil for not only cooking, but also for skin and hair. Best uses: Refined sunflower oil works well for stir-frying, roasting, and sautéing. Unrefined sunflower oil can be used for dressings, drizzling, and baking....

In the summer, I cube chunks of the briny cheese to mix into watermelon or tomato salads. In the winter, I sprinkle it on shakshuka or roasted squash. But my favorite application of feta is in dip form; whipped feta is creamy, bright, and easily scoopable. After ordering my fair share of this dip at some of my favorite restaurants, I decided to make my own at home. In this version, I pair feta with figs, pistachio, and honey for a tasty sweet and salty combination....

Why diets don’t work This answer is really simple when you think about it. Most diets focus on weight loss, which is not sustainable for your body. It goes against thousands of years of evolution and our ingrained survival mechanism. When we restrict what we eat and create constant hunger, our bodies react by producing hormones that are designed to make sure you eat and also make food taste better. While these signals from our body can be ignored temporarily, they can’t be dismissed forever....

The flavor base is the salty, fatty pork (in this case prosciutto), noodle-y pasta makes it filling, and a creamy sauce is created with eggs, lemon zest, and Parmesan (the eggs getting sufficiently cooked by the heat of the hot pasta). In the case of this dish, I was looking to use up some of the gloriously yellow patty-pan summer squash from our garden (yes I know the title says “zucchini”, you can use any summer squash for this recipe), as well as some of the garden basil which is still thriving....

Pick through the fresh berries, discarding any bad ones, and add them to a bowl filled with one part vinegar to three parts cool water. Swish them around, then add the berries to a colander and rinse with water. Drain, then gently dry as much as possible on a clean kitchen towel. Store in a roomy container lined with dry paper towels, leaving the lid cracked. They’ll typically keep for a week or more Many people leave their potatoes in a bowl on the counter, which is fine for air circulation and acceptable for temperature, but it does not meet the final criteria: darkness....

Why We Love a Good Chicken Casserole It’s no secret that we love making healthy versions of casseroles and traditional comfort foods. Here are some things we love about chicken casseroles: They appeal to a wide audience – even kids!They are great for meal prep and leftovers.Most are freezer friendly.Chicken takes on whatever flavor you put with it, so the possibilities are endless. Looking for more? Check out all of our healthy comfort food recipes!...

Many of these rolls are yeasted, but you can start them the night before and let them rise overnight. Finish them up the next morning and enjoy! If you’re not an early riser you can still enjoy breakfast rolls. Open a few presents to distract yourself while these perfect rolls rise and bake. No matter which sweet roll you choose, your loved ones will be delighted.