Before jumping to the potluck recipes, let’s look at some essential points to keep in mind when planning the perfect potluck dish: It is an excellent way of eating good food together without burdening the hostess. And probably one of the fun ways to feed a large crowd with a delicious variety of food. Potluck Themes: Does your potluck have a theme? If so, adhere to it and think of potluck recipes that align with that theme....
Black beans have a firmer texture and nuttier flavor than pinto beans. The amazing flavors from various spices transform black beans into a high-class culinary experience! Whether you want to reduce your food bill, cut down on meat, or go completely vegetarian, beans are a great source of cheap and nutritious protein. And armed with these fabulicious recipes, even your pickiest eater will enjoy black beans! So whip up some of our delicious black beans for dinner and enjoy!...
For starters, everyone loves pasta, especially the kids. And there’s no food quite as convenient. I mean, how much room does a good selection of dried pasta take up in the pantry. It’s so fast, filling, and delicious. Add to that its versatility, and you have a win-win. A mouthwatering sauce, al dente pasta of your choice, then throw in some protein, veggies, and seasonings, and you have a memorable meal that literally takes minutes....
Why We Love This Cheese Curds Recipe The first time I ever had fried cheese curds was in a little pub in Wisconsin. And let me just say: They are. Life. Changing. There’s nothing like authentic Wisconsin cheese curds breaded and fried to crispy golden perfection, with oozing cheese ready to explode in your mouth. But there is no need to fret if you don’t happen to live in the Dairy State… With this fantastic Air Fryer Cheese Curds recipe you can enjoy those famously delicious little bites right at home....
Why We Love This Recipe Looking for a unique cake to serve this Independence Day? Our make-ahead Jell-O Icebox Cake is layered with a surprise American flag pattern on the inside! The red and blue layers are made with graham crackers dunked in red and blue Jell-O. They do create a light red and light blue color, however, you can add additional red and blue food coloring to intensify the colors....
What is a Brown Betty? With so many amazing fruit dessert bakes out there sometimes it’s hard to tell them apart – An Apple Brown Betty is a baked fruit dessert that’s similar to an apple cobbler, crisp, or crumble. In the olden days, the topping may have been re-purposed stale bread or cake that was crumbled with butter and sugar. However, a traditional flour crumble topping, without oats and nuts, and heavy on brown sugar, is also considered a Brown Betty....
My favorite part about this delicious one pot chana masala curry is it’s versatility. My personal favorite way to eat it is for breakfast or brunch, along with Aloo Masala and Sooji Ka Halwa. But it makes a great vegetarian lunch when paired with some Basmati Rice. For dinner it makes a wonderful side with some Keema or some Seekh Kebab. Why You’ll Love This Recipe It’s a very quick and easy recipe - Minimal prep and quick cooking time makes this a perfect recipe for those busy weeknights....
Recipe card Easy peanut butter chocolate fudge recipe Chocolate and peanut butter is one of the best combinations. This fudge is a no-bake recipe and needs only 10 minutes of preparation. It is made using peanut butter, chocolate, and condensed milk. You can make this in the microwave or double boiler method. Traditional old-fashioned peanut butter may be tricky to make at home. With this method, no oven or fancy equipment like a candy thermometer is required....
Substitutions and Variations If you love bread, check out my other popular bread recipes such as vegan apple dates bread, best eggless dates cake, and famous banana bread. Flour: Flour provides the structure for the bread. All-purpose flour is the most common choice, but whole wheat flour or a blend of different flours can also be used. Baking powder and baking soda: These leavening agents help the bread rise and become light and fluffy....
Why We Love This Best Vanilla Cake Recipe Even if you consider yourself a cook, rather than a baker, every good cook needs a few go-to desserts in their arsenal. A soft fluffy vanilla recipe cake is the perfect classic treat to make for work events, potlucks, and of course, birthday parties! We love this vanilla cake recipe because it is so versatile. You can make it as a layer cake, a sheet cake, or even cupcakes....
Why We Love This Pressure Cooker Recipe When you need cooked sweet potatoes, either to eat as-is, or to use in a recipe, the two best methods for cooking them are baking and pressure cooking. Baking sweet potatoes is simple, but it requires much more time. Cooking Sweet Potatoes in the Instant Pot is quick, retains the best fresh flavor, and makes the sweet potatoes super soft and tender. You can use Instant Pot sweet potatoes in all sorts of ways… Either serve them simply with butter + salt and pepper, turn them into sweet potato mash, or use the cooked flesh in all sorts of recipes (keep reading for some of our favorite suggestions for how to use cooked sweet potatoes)....
Why We Love This Jamaican Peas and Rice Recipe Once the weather warms up and I start thinking about summer vacations, I immediately start craving Caribbean cuisine. From smoky Caribbean Grilled Lamb Chops and rich curries to Rasta Pasta with Grilled Chicken, we love the bright, bold flavors of island-inspired recipes. All of our favorite Jamaican stews and curries are served with classic Peas and Rice. This spicy rice pilaf dish is actually cooked with pigeon peas or kidney beans, referred to as “peas” on the islands....
Sometimes you just need a big bowl of a hearty soup. Saturday afternoon was one of those days for me. It was quite chilly, with a sprinkle of rain here and there and when there is rain you need to warm up. And so I decided to make this satisfying black bean soup since I had some canned beans sitting in my pantry. How do you make the best black bean soup?...
If you have ever been disappointed by the commercial, overly sweet, Americanized version of this cake made with maraschino cherries, I sympathize with you. I honestly didn’t see anything special about it until someone made me try one from a German Bakerie. Talk about mouthwatering! I was amazed at how super simple this elegant cake is. When decorating with shaved chocolate and whipped cream, you can get away with quite a bit....
Why We Love This Easy Bread Pudding with Blackberries My first few years of marriage were a time of wonderful memory making. I had just started teaching third grade and loved every minute of it. After shuffling the little guys out the door each day, I would grade papers, plan for the following day, and rush home to sift through cookbooks and food magazines. There I would search for recipes to spark my creative juices....
This amazing slow-cooked stew is so good people have written songs about it. When you make it for yourself, you’ll be singing its praises too! It is a dish of the common people, but these days you can find it served to the fancy hats at the Kentucky Derby. It’s also a mainstay at fall festivals and neighborhood cookouts. I love making this dish for my family because I can cook it all day while my home fills with the mouthwatering aroma of meat and vegetables slow cooking....
Since Christmas is just around the corner, why not share this joyous recipe with you? It could even be a bonding activity for you and your kids! What are Butter Cookies? Butter cookies are unleavened pastries, which means they’re made without yeast or leavening agents. The most basic recipe for this treat has, surprisingly, no additional flavorings but is still incredibly tasty, not to mention delicately crispy. These Danish goodies are often served stacked for the holidays....
Cajun and shrimp together already scream a fantastic flavor bomb waiting to explode on your tastebuds. But the extraordinary sauce takes it over the top! Imagine shrimp smothered in a decadent, spicy sauce for a surreal dining experience. I don’t like to brag, but I am truly proud of my homemade Cajun Creole seasoning. This spice mix takes shrimp (and almost any other recipe) from average to magical without breaking a sweat....
What is a Dump Cake? Before we get to the ah-mazing Caramel Apple Dump Cake recipe, let’s first discuss what we’re making here: For those of a certain age, you may remember dump cakes being all the rage in the 80s and 90s. On any given occasion, one could pull out a box cake mix, some fresh fruit (or even canned pie filling), and make a tantalizing quickie dessert in a short amount of time....
Getting away for a bit is a great way to create relaxation and experience a change of scenery… But, honestly, my favorite part of traveling is eating new and exciting foods! On our recent trip to New Mexico, we ate so many wonderful regional dishes, such as “Christmas” red and green chile, blue corn pancakes, Navajo tacos, and deliciously savory and boldly spiced Carne Adovada. What’s the difference between Carne Asada and Carne Adovada?...
