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Scads of Zukes! 21+ Zucchini Recipes for that Prolific Summer Squash
It’s that time of year when everyone has so much zucchini it’s nearly impossible to give away, let alone use! Put your summer squash to use in delicious new ways with these creative recipes.
Crazy for Cobbler: An Ode to Peach Cobbler and its Fruit-Crisp Cousins
The dog days of summer are upon us which means it’s fruit cobbler, grunt, and slump season (and let’s throw betties and crisps in, too!) — time to cobble together your ingredients. Peach cobbler is classic, but basically, any seasonal stone fruit or berry makes a welcome stand-in.
Let's Salsa! A Salute to Pico de Gallo
The fresh flavors and simple ingredients of pico de gallo help to make this salsa a summery favorite.
The Beauty of Egg Salad
Did you know May is National Egg Month? I love that they are so versatile — always at the ready from breakfast to dessert. One of my favorite ways to enjoy eggs is to make egg salad. It’s quick and easy to make, plus there are so many variations — it’s never boring.
All About Risotto: The History & Fundamentals of a Favorite Italian Dish
One Margarita, Two Margaritas… 3 Margarita Recipes We Adore, Plus Perfect Salted- or Sugared-Rim Tips!
Stirred, blended, or shaken — no matter how they're mixed up, margaritas are one of my favorite drinks. And what I love most is that they are so versatile. Learn about a few of my favorite recipes, plus tips for a perfectly salted (or sugared!) rim.
Why (and How) You Should Be Eating Mussels
Sometimes called the poor man’s oyster, mussels should not be overlooked. Super nutritious and planet-friendly, they’re more than worthy of your time and attention. Just follow a few easy steps for at-home mussel success.
What Is Pad Thai?
Pad Thai is the most popular dish at many Thai restaurants in the US — but what is it? We’ll give you a breakdown of the most common ingredients in this well-loved Thai dish.
Call Them Garbanzo Beans or Chickpeas
These beans are the tops in nutrition and versatility
4 Peanut Butter Whiskey Drink Recipes You'll Go Nuts For
Move over, jelly, peanut butter has a new partner in crime: whiskey. Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey is the perfect blend of the two classics, peanut butter and whiskey. Grab a bottle and get mixin’, because these sinfully good drinks aren’t going to make themselves.
A Squash Surrounded in Mystery: Digging Up the History of the Acorn Squash
Did you know that acorn squash is also called Des Moines squash? Learn more about the history and mystery of our lovely little hometown squash.
The Cheese Course: A Primer
Walking into a cheese shop can be intimidating, there’s such a wide range of cheeses. Let’s take a quick step back and answer the question, what is cheese and how is it made?
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Recipes
Spiced Apple Butter
Spiced Apple Butter is a tasty way to put fresh fall apples to good use and this one shouldn’t be missed. Sugar and spices make it sweet and homespun, but cider vinegar, thyme, and bay leaf add depth. Then, slather this flavorful butter on biscuits for the perfect fall breakfast.
Tomato Jam
Once you try Marisa McClellan’s Tomato Jam you’ll understand why we’re highlighting this preserve. It’s savory and sweet, with a punch of heat, and has a variety of clever uses. So head to your garden, pick some tomatoes, and get jammin’.
Cantaloupe Agua Fresca with Fresh Basil
This non-alcoholic fruit drink is perfect for sipping on a summer afternoon. Savor the sweet flavor of ripe cantaloupe in this refreshing agua fresca. Not a fan of having pieces of basil in your drink? Strain the agua fresca before serving.
Coconut Rice with Lemon Grass
Since rice is eaten at nearly every Indonesian meal, don’t pass on this one. Lemon grass and coconut milk make for a fragrant, ultra-creamy side dish. Serve with Grilled Chicken Thighs with sambal marinade.
Three Peas Salad
Just-picked produce makes for ultimate summer side dishes. With fresh sugar snap peas, green peas, and pea shoots, this brilliantly flavored green salad is perfect on any dinner table.
Puff Pastry Pinwheels with Boursin Cheese
Puff pastry is a French delicacy made by rolling cold butter into multiple layers of dough. When baked, the butter melts and creates steam, causing the dough to puff. While all that buttery, crispy goodness sounds great on its own, if you spread Boursin cheese all over it before baking and roll it up into pinwheels, it's even better.
Beef Stroganoff Soup with Fresh Dill
Beef stroganoff is the ultimate comfort food. Full of tender strips of flavorful steak, mushrooms sautéed in butter for a rich sauce, and egg noodles topped with sour cream, it just doesn’t get much better than that. Unless of course the classic dish is rearranged into a quick-to-make, satisfying soup — now that’s something everyone is sure to get on board with!
For the best flavor and texture in this soup, rib-eye steak can’t be beat — its marbling keeps the meat moist even if it’s c…
Cranberry Sauce with Crème de Cassis & Currants
What’s Thanksgiving without the sides, especially the iconic jewel-red cranberry sauce? Cranberries simmered in crème de cassis makes a wonderful tart foil to the richness of the rest of your Thanksgiving meal.
Honeydew Mojito with Cucumber Simple Syrup
Cool off with these ice cold mojito cocktails made with refreshing cucumber, honeydew melon, mint and lime. Top off with rum and club soda and you have reason enough to raise a glass and celebrate.
Bloody Mary Pops
For a savory, boozy popsicle, give these Bloody Mary Pops a try — they’re perfect for a brunch on the patio. Inspired by the classic brunch cocktail, these alcohol-infused pops have all the traditional flavors of a Bloody Mary, but in a refreshing, conveniently packed form.
Cucumber-Soju Coolers
These vibrant Cucumber Soju-Coolers are the perfect refreshing accompaniment to a spicy meal. Fresh mint, cucumber, lime, and just a touch of sweetness come together for the perfect summer drink. Word to the wise, it’s nearly impossible to have just one.
Considered Korea’s national alcohol, Soju, at its most basic, is a colorless, 20–24 percent alcohol-by-volume spirit. It’s neutral-tasting, like vodka, and is traditionally made from rice. But modern producers often use other starch…
Homemade Yogurt
Creamy Homemade Yogurt is so luscious in taste and texture, and so simple to make, once you try it, you may never purchase it again. When you make yogurt at home, you control everything about it — quality of ingredients, thickness, and tartness of the finished product. Incubate your yogurt based on your taste preferences; more time for more tartness. For thinner yogurt, skip the nonfat dry milk.