Spinach and Ricotta Rotolo I’m going to call it – this will be the best new thing you’ve made all year. The rich tomato sauce. The creamy spinach and ricotta filling spiked with parmesan and nutmeg. Golden brown bubbly cheese. And the brown crunchy bits, the crowning glory. How inappropriate would it be to pick off all the crunchy bits before it gets to the table? 😂 What is Rotolo?...
Strawberries and rhubarb. Is there a better summer flavour combination? The sweetness of those strawberries offsets the tartness of the rhubarb - complimenting each other perfectly. I’ve cooked them up together and turned them into a jelly (or jello if you’re not from the UK!) topping for my no-bake vanilla cheesecake. Make it ahead, and you’ve got a dessert in the fridge perfect for any Summer party or BBQ! First pulse some biscuits into crumbs and add butter, then pack into a lined baking tin....
At its core, American buttercream is just a combination of butter and powdered sugar whipped together until light and fluffy. I take that base and use multiple strawberry ingredients—strawberry preserves, freeze-dried strawberries, and strawberry extract to make a strawberry frosting bursting with berry flavor! For me, a strawberry frosting should not only smell like the berry itself; I want the essence of strawberries invading my mouth when I take a bite and this easy to make strawberry buttercream fits the bill!...
Quick + Easy This strawberry chicken salad only takes 30 minutes to make. We are all about quick and easy meals! And…what’s even better is that you could make the dressing and chicken over the weekend, and then quickly throw together the rest of the salad right before you eat for lunch or dinner during the busy work week! Meal prep = easy week! Easy Baked Chicken Making the chicken for this salad is a breeze!...
In this terrine, orange zest makes an appearance as well. I made this on a whim a week ago to help escape from the heat; an encore performance was demanded a few days later. Each recipe makes two terrines. (That’s four terrines for 3 people in 4 days.) So pretty too! Remove from the water and run a blunt knife along the edges of the pan to break the suction....
My taste testers loved this and I am officially obsessed! This salad is an absolute stunner. Visually and taste. Strawberry and balsamic is a combination I discovered last year. Like tomato and basil, it just works. Sweetened balsamic, that is. Plain balsamic vinegar is too harsh. Bringing that flavour combination into a salad is incredible. I was researching online for Cajun / Creole salads to complete my 2016 Thanksgiving Feast....
Do you like my Christmas tree? I’m quite proud of it. The first five were pretty dodgy, but I got the hang of it after that. My problem was, I was trying to wing it. Just squirting on the icing and expecting it to look like I bought it from the bakery. Instead we had pools of green icing dripping off the sides of cookies - looking like Shrek just had a bogie explosion....
Perfect for all occasions especially in the hot sunny weather where there is BBQs, potlucks, house parties and get-togethers alike. The best fruit salad recipe (summer fruit salad) A little bit of bragging here but allow me to introduce to you the best fruit salad recipe of all time. Your perfect summer fruit salad recipe! Even your fussiest eater would not say no to this deliciousness. Truth be told, this is hardly a recipe but you can still be guided on how to pair the fruits and the best fruit salad dressing to use....
Sweet potato casserole has a lot of variations out there, and this one is always a favorite. Is there really a wrong way to eat sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, and marshmallows though? We think not. Can we all agree not to tell the kids that sweet potatoes are healthy? We’d like to get away with this for a few more years before they realize there is actual nutrition in this dish....
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“The great thing about toast is that almost any bread will profit from being toasted,” says Linda Hampsten Fox, chef, and owner at The Bindery in Denver. “It is a little more digestible and definitely highlights the nuances of any bread, whether it’s the buttery-ness of brioche, the sourness of sourdough, or the nuttiness of whole wheat. I never met bread I didn’t want to toast!” The best toasters deliver consistent, even results, whether you’re toasting bagels, rye bread, white bread, or whatever else....
We researched the market to identify the cookware sets that boast expert craftsmanship, optimal heat distribution, and impressive longevity. Our top pick is the Tramontina 12-Piece Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Cookware Set. Spanning a wide budget range, here are all of the best cookware sets to seek out. What We Don’t Love: Food sticks on high heat, prone to discoloration There’s a reason why stainless steel cookware features heavily in professional kitchens....
I’ll use it as a base from which to add layers of flavors, then add sauce on top. Other times I’ll use it as is (especially on pork chops) for an easy and quick meal. What’s In This Dry Rub? This BBQ rub uses a lot of dark brown sugar to give it sweetness and a tiny flavor of molasses that the brown sugar imparts. There’s also mustard and cayenne to give it a little bit of heat and smoked paprika to add a touch of smokiness....
A quality Dutch oven is “an heirloom piece, something that is going to last through the ages if you maintain and season it,” says Angela Skogen, owner of Cooks on Main in Williston, North Dakota. Cast iron Duch ovens will be able to withstand bumps and bangs, but keep in mind that they’ll have hot spots. Enameled versions need to be handled gently and are definitely an investment. But I found one nonstick newbie that’s worth adding to your cookware collection and won’t break your budget....
They first became popular when George Foreman hawked his electric grill in the 1990s, and since then, more versions from different brands have hit the market. Before you decide which one is for you, there are several factors to consider. Size impacts not just how much you can cook at once, but also how easily you can transport the grill or store it away. There’s also the wattage: The higher it is, the more likely you’ll get those great sear marks and caramelization....
But just any old electric knife won’t do. Nowadays, these come in varying degrees of power, blade length, blade materials, and are sometimes cordless. The blades themselves can be designed for specific kitchen jobs, like slicing that bread or filleting a fish. If you’re in the market for a power-charged knife, here are the best electric knives. Not only is the Hamilton Beach Electric Knife a highly effective and durable piece of kitchen equipment, but it also rings in at a beyond-reasonable price for its quality....
The major component of all pizza dough is, of course, the flour. Since there are so few ingredients that go into pizza dough—flour, water, yeast, salt, and maybe a little olive oil—the flour plays a pretty important role, and the type of flour you use can affect your end results. Here are the most common varieties of flour that are used to make pizza dough and what each offers. Knowing which one best suits your needs will help you achieve your perfect pie!...
Have you ever wondered how restaurants make their mashed potatoes so creamy and smooth? They use potato ricers to create a lump-free texture for perfectly delicious and mouthwatering potatoes. Potato ricers aren’t just for making your favorite comfort food; you can also make pierogies, baby food, applesauce, pasta, vegetable purée, and more. Not sure where to start or what to look for in a potato ricer? Here is my list of some of the highest-rated potato ricers on the market so you can whip up your next crowd-pleasing dish in no time....
It’s almost the biggest cooking day of the year! As someone who loves spending time in the kitchen, this is an exciting countdown. Perhaps it isn’t the same for you, but either way I’ve got you covered with some of my tips to make your Thanksgiving meal a success. Thanksgiving Recipes Juiciest Turkey EverEasy Orange Glazed HamHow to Make GravySteakhouse Style Garlic Mashed PotatoesCreamiest Mashed PotatoesCheesy Scalloped PotatoesSweet Potato CasseroleSweet Potato Casserole with MarshmallowsEasy Green Bean CasseroleTraditional Sausage StuffingBest Homemade Dinner RollsRapid Rise Skillet RollsStovetop Macaroni and CheeseJalapeno Cranberry SauceQuick and Easy Cranberry Relish...
