Quick Look: Avocado Dressing SUMMARIZE & SAVE THIS CONTENT ON What Makes My Avocado Dressing So Good Ingredients in Avocado Dressing How to Make Avocado Dressing Equipment matters here. Use a blender or food processor that has a pour opening in the lid. You need to be able to dri … | Continue reading
Quick Look: Lemon Basil Strawberry Cobbler SUMMARIZE & SAVE THIS CONTENT ON What Makes My Strawberry Cobbler So Good If you love fruit cobblers, you already know the magic of a bubbling, golden-topped pan coming out of the oven. This lemon basil strawberry cobbler is my fresh tak … | Continue reading
Quick Overview: Mexican Braised Shredded Short Ribs SUMMARIZE & SAVE THIS CONTENT ON What Makes These Mexican Short Ribs So Good Ingredient Notes and Substitutions How To Make Shredded Braised Short Ribs: Step-by-Step Fist, always prep all your ingredients before cooking. Getting … | Continue reading
Quick Overview: Chorizo Quesadilla Recipe SUMMARIZE & SAVE THIS CONTENT ON What Makes This Chorizo Quesadilla So Good Key Ingredients and Substitutions Substitutions Quesadilla Filling Proportions (per quesadilla) How to Make Chorizo Quesadillas PRO TIP: Want it spicier? Leave th … | Continue reading
Quick Look: Instant Pot Salsa Chicken • ⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes• 🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes (plus pressure build & release)• 🕒 Total Time: ~45 minutes• 👥 Servings: 10–12• 📊 Calories: ~151 kcal per serving• 🔥 Cook Method: Pressure cook the chi … | Continue reading
What Makes These Deviled Eggs So Good Classic deviled eggs are always great, but sometimes adding fun flavor and texture ingredients to make them bacon deviled eggs or dill pickle deviled eggs takes them to a whole new level. These deviled eggs are: Ingredients Notes and Tips You … | Continue reading
Hard boiled eggs should be simple … and they are, once you know a few rules. I’ve worked with thousands of eggs between the restaurants and at home, and I’ve read all the science on it too (a little too much actually). You know what I’ve learned? There are too many experts teachi … | Continue reading
Stuffed mushrooms are my favorite party appetizer and I make them in so many variation for all my parties. They make a great holiday appetizer since they are bite-sized, easy to make, and can easily be prepped ahead. If you’ve tried my Reuben dip, Reuben egg rolls, or Reuben slid … | Continue reading
If you’ve ever had a dry, flavorless turkey meatloaf, I get it. It’s one of the most common complaints about cooking with ground turkey. Turkey is naturally leaner and milder than beef, which means it needs a little extra love to shine. That’s exactly what I set out to fix with t … | Continue reading
This unique Tiramisu is a simple twist featuring real pistachio flavor and a naturally beautiful green color. The egg yolks are properly tempered to a safe temperature, giving you that authentic, rich tiramisu texture you expect. It’s a perfect make-ahead and no-bake dessert that … | Continue reading
Featured Comment Phenomenal. Imagine the juiciest, tastiest, most high-quality shrimp shumai you’ve ever had and you’ll have an idea of the flavor and texture of these meatballs. I made them about one hour ago and came right back to write a review. Since my husband does not eat m … | Continue reading
Why This Cheesecake Parfait Is A Perfect Easy Dessert There’s nothing quite like a rich, creamy cheesecake desserts, but sometimes you just don’t want to turn on the oven. These cherry cheesecake parfaits give you all the indulgent flavors of a traditional cheesecake in an easy, … | Continue reading
Why These Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies Are SO Special: These cookies stand out from the rest for a couple of simple reasons: Key Ingredient Notes See recipe card for complete information on ingredients and quantities. How to Make Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies Step 1: Create … | Continue reading
Served straight from the oven, they’re perfectly spicy, extra comforting, and ideal for game days, tailgates, or any gathering where you need an easy crowd-pleasing snack everyone will love. Try serving them with some ranch dressing for dipping! What Are Chicken Sliders? Chicken … | Continue reading
This creamy burger sauce tastes just like the “special sauce” from your favorite burger restaurants, similar to Big Mac sauce, only fresher and homemade. Perfect on smash burgers, sliders, grilled chicken sandwiches, or as a dip for fries and onion rings, it’s the sauce you’ll wa … | Continue reading
Why These Tater Tots Will be The Star of the Party Key Ingredient Notes Tater Tots: Any brand of frozen tater tots works perfectly. I prefer cooking them in the air fryer for maximum crispiness, but the oven works just as well. White Truffle Oil: A little goes a long way. White t … | Continue reading
This creamy dip is both refreshing and indulgent. The best part? It tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge, making it an ideal make-ahead appetizer. Why This Is A Party Dip You Have To Try Key Ingredient Notes This is a simple but also well balanced list of ingredient … | Continue reading
Why This Pork Rub Is So Good Key Ingredients Brown Sugar – Creates a beautiful caramelized crust and balances the savory spices. Paprika – Adds rich color and mild flavor (use smoked paprika if you want extra smokiness). Ground Mustard – Provides tangy depth that complements pork … | Continue reading
What is Everything Bagel Seasoning? Everything Bagel Seasoning is the classic combination of sesame seeds, dried garlic, onion, and salt that you find on everything bagels! It became wildly popular thanks to Trader Joe’s “Everything But the Bagel” seasoning, but making your own a … | Continue reading
Growing up in Russia, I ate shchi countless times throughout my childhood. My mom, who is a professional chef, taught me how to make this soup when I was little. This isn’t just a recipe I researched, it’s a soup I’ve been making my entire life! What is Shchi? Shchi (pronounced “ … | Continue reading
Don’t worry, the cooking technique is actually quite simple and it’s mostly letting the sauce very gently simmer over a low heat for a long time. Doing so, allows the flavors to develop and the cream to reduce to the perfect consistency. That is what takes this simple dish to the … | Continue reading
Featured Comment Mmmm! This was so easy and so yummy. We just halved the recipe and that was plenty for the 3 of us, we even had some leftover. Ingredient Notes and Substitution Here’s are quick tips and possible substitutions for the key ingredients you’ll need for this cheeseca … | Continue reading
When I created my Christmas Cheesecake 8 years ago, I never imagined it would become such a beloved holiday tradition for so many families across the country and beyond. Year after year, I’ve received messages and photos from readers telling me it’s their most requested Christmas … | Continue reading
Why Spatchcock Turkey is a Total Game-Changer? Let me tell you why spatchcocking has become my go-to method for cooking turkey (and chicken). (My spatchcock chicken is fantastic!) After 25 years in professional and home kitchens, I’ve tried every turkey cooking method out there, … | Continue reading
As someone who has worked behind the bar and made hundreds of Mules in my own kitchen (it’s truly my drink of choice), I’ve played with every possible variation. This Cranberry Moscow Mule is one of my winter favorites: a little tart, a little sweet, and so festive with that ruby … | Continue reading
As a longtime recipe developer (and former bartender!), I love mixing cocktails that feel indulgent but stay simple. This RumChata cocktail checks all the boxes: it’s balanced, creamy, holiday-ready, and comes together in just a couple quick steps. No fancy bartending tricks, jus … | Continue reading
I’ve been making my own chai at home every week for years, so when I say this cocktail captures that warm, spiced flavor, I mean it. I also spent years bartending, which means I take my cocktails seriously… even the fun ones. (Those are the best ones after all!) This Chai Cocktai … | Continue reading
What Makes My Recipe Special If you’re looking for an easy holiday dessert that requires no oven time, fast, and easy, these RumChata rum balls are perfect! They come together in just 20 minutes and taste even better after resting overnight. The combination of warm spices and cre … | Continue reading
The quick step of browning butter takes just a few minutes, it adds a rich, nutty, and caramel-like flavor and a chewier, denser texture with crisper edges. These are the kind of cookies that come together easily, smell incredible while they bake, and deliver the perfect sweet bi … | Continue reading
This simple yet elegant drink comes together in just a few minutes, making it perfect for holiday parties, dinner parties, or cozy nights in when you want something a little special without extra effort. Why This Is A Great Gin Cocktail Fast and effortless – everything mixes righ … | Continue reading
This version is extra creamy (on purpose!) because the pasta continues to soak up the sauce as it bakes. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner that comes together with pantry ingredients, and it makes fantastic leftovers for lunches during the week. Why You’ll Love This Turkey Tetr … | Continue reading
After 25 years of professional and home cooking, I’ve learned that some of the most comforting, soul-warming meals come from making the most of what we have. This turkey noodle soup is the perfect example. I take full advantage of the leftovers and transform everything I have lef … | Continue reading
I literally make this turkey tenderloin every week in my own kitchen! I use it for sandwiches, add it to salads, into quesadillas, or just pair it any simple side dish. It’s an effortless dinner that always tastes special and once you try it, I’m pretty sure it’ll become part of … | Continue reading
Why You’ll Love This Recipe If you’re a fan of spinach artichoke dip and stuffed mushrooms (and honestly, who isn’t?), you’re going to absolutely love my Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms! I’ve combined everything you love about that classic creamy, cheesy dip with tender, juic … | Continue reading
Did you know that in Southern tradition, black-eyed peas symbolize good fortune, and collard greens stand for prosperity — so it’s the perfect dish to kick off the year deliciously! (And continue all year long.) Whether you need a comforting, hearty bowl of soup for a cozy dinner … | Continue reading
The herb butter melts into the meat, keeping it incredibly moist and flavorful. Best of all, the drippings combined with the roasted vegetables and broth will create the most delicious homemade pan gravy. Let me tell you about my secret to an intimate Thanksgiving dinner (that’s … | Continue reading
I have been cooking with pumpkin since I was little because my grandmother had a pumpkin patch, and every fall we made all kinds of recipes. I love pumpkin so much, I could make it the main ingredients for months and use it in dozens of recipes. Actually I’ve done that when I was … | Continue reading
We eat a lot of pork in our house, and for good reason! It’s an easy and versatile protein that can be incredibly delicious when cooked correctly. I have been working with every cut of pork for many years, at home and in restaurants, and learned the secrets to getting it just rig … | Continue reading
If you think a Bourbon Smash can’t get any better, we’ve got a delicious surprise for you. The key to unlocking incredible flavor in this peach-infused version is one simple trick: searing the peaches. This quick blast of heat doesn’t cook the fruit, but rather caramelizes the su … | Continue reading
What is Honeynut Squash? Honeynut squash is actually pretty new to the market. It is a cultivated hybrid of butternut squash and buttercup squash. It’s very similar in shape and structure to a butternut squash but much smaller with darker and thinner skin. The flesh is also a dar … | Continue reading
Why Does Everyone Love This Soup Fall season is a time for some of the best vegetables. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, and squash to name a few. There are so many variations of each one of those vegetables, we’ll never even see them all at the store. I’m a simple girl, I tend to … | Continue reading
Why This Is An Amazing Zucchini Pasta Recipe I am a sucker of an easy and cheesy pasta dish and this recipe is just that! It’s a velvety pasta that feels like it’s coated in a creamy sauce but it’s not. The rich sauce is actually achieved by combining pasta water, two cheeses, an … | Continue reading
I’ve done it, I’ve finally created a recipe with vegetables that my family is enthusiastic about eating! We are all familiar with kids examining everything we put in front of them to see if there is something resembling even a spec of vegetables. Guess what?! They don’t care!! I’ … | Continue reading
What Is Blackened Shrimp? Actually, this word “blackened” has two meanings. It is both – a method of cooking as well as a dry blend of spicy seasonings. Chef Paul Prudhomme is the genius behind both the blackened cooking method, and the blackening spice blend. Although, through t … | Continue reading
I originally shared my chocolate zucchini recipe in 2012. Since then, I’ve updated my recipe a few times, improving the texture and flavor of these muffins. They are more soft and moist now as well as have a deeper chocolate flavor. The very first time that I tried chocolate zucc … | Continue reading
Zucchini is a vegetable that I love sneaking onto my kids plates! It’s so easy to tuck into various recipes, like these cheesy fritters. I’d even go as far as to say that this is a kid-friendly recipe. The zucchini may be the star of the show, but you take bite after bite to real … | Continue reading
I can’t believe that roasted zucchini can be THIS delicious and addicting! This has been our FAVORITE roasted zucchini recipe because of the flavors. The addition of balsamic vinegar really takes this recipe over the top. The added tang and flavor of balsamic is perfect with seas … | Continue reading
Every family has that one recipe, the one that’s not just requested but enthusiastically demanded. For me, it’s this macaroni salad. This isn’t your average summer pasta salad; it’s a creamy, tangy, and perfectly textured salad that has become the hallmark of our summer celebrati … | Continue reading