Got blueberries and vodka? (Or blueberry vodka?) Try this refreshing summer cocktail, the Blueberry Vodka Smash! This pairing of sweet berries, fresh mint, simple syrup and vodka is just the thing for enjoying on the patio or deck. Served over crushed ice, it’s a reference to a classic cocktail but done up with summer berries! You can make it with fresh berries or add in flavored vodka for an even strong blast of fruit....

Can the cabbage be chopped a day in advance and kept refrigerated? What about the other veggies ? Ana, Yes you can chopped cabbage day before, Wow this sounds really nice. gonna give this a go. Thanks for sharing. Simon lovely dishes I never knew that moong/chana daal are gluten free I’m going to try theses dishes again daals needs to be cooked before adding into vegetables thanks shary All recipes are very good....

Got leftover buttermilk? This tangy dairy ingredient comes in a large package, and many recipes only call for small quantities. When we make a batch of buttermilk pancakes, often we’re left with a container of buttermilk at the back of the refrigerator. Can you toss the remainder in the freezer? Here’s what to know. Can you freeze buttermilk? Freezing buttermilk is a simple and effective way to preserve it. The texture can become slightly grainy after thawing, but stir it up and it’s suitable for use in most types of recipes....

Got a load of hummus and not sure what to do with it? This creamy Mediterranean dip is everyone’s favorite for dunking carrots or slathering on a pita. But it lasts only 1 week in the refrigerator. Not sure you can use it in time? Here’s an idea: try freezing it! This chickpea-based spread holds up better than you might think. Here’s how to do it! Can you freeze hummus?...

Cappuccino vs latte: what’s the difference between these popular espresso drinks? Great question. In fact: they’re made with exactly the same ingredients. But each drink has a unique flavor and texture! Here’s the difference and then a bit about how to make them at home, for the amateur home barista. Cappuccino vs latte: what’s the difference? Both the cappuccino and latte are espresso drinks made with steamed milk, milk foam and espresso....

Here’s a muffin recipe you need in your arsenal: carrot cake muffins! These are beautifully moist and spiced, with cozy spices interspersed with pecans and bright strands of carrots. Add a tangy cream cheese glaze to decorate the tops, and it takes them into rockstar territory! This recipe is perfect in the spring, but we like it anytime of year: it’s a hit with friends and family alike! Ingredients in this carrot cake muffins recipe This carrot cake muffins recipe takes everything you like about the popular cake and boils it down into muffins....

Love cooking Japanese food at home? Try my chicken katsu, beef negimaki, mochi donuts, and kani salad next. Chicken yakitori was my go-to appetizer every time my family and I would get Japanese food. Ever since I discovered how easy it is to make at home, I’ve become a bit obsessed. Why I love this recipe Common ingredients. Even though this is a popular Japanese dish, it uses very basic ingredients....

So…you’re craving cookie dough, but you want to be healthy? We get it. Here’s the thing: there’s no going both ways. Most chickpea cookie dough recipes claim it tastes exactly like real dough and that it’s super healthy. Wrong and wrong! Cookie dough is not a health food, and chickpeas don’t taste like cookie dough. In this post, we’ll help you decide what you want: regular dough or the chickpea variety....

Are you a chocolate lover? Here’s a standout dessert to try: homemade Chocolate Chip Ice Cream! It pairs a lusciously creamy vanilla base with irresistibly irregular chocolate chips and chunks that are perfectly dispersed into every bite. Pouring melted chocolate into the cold ice cream achieves the stracciatella effect with irregular pieces: after you try it once, you’ll never go back! This homemade ice cream is a true stunner: we recently served it to friends and the entire container disappeared in a flash....

Here’s a special cocktail that solidified itself as a new favorite at first sip: the Bramble cocktail! This drink has the sweetest name and it’s full of tangy, fruity and sophisticated flavors. This refreshing drink uses a special blackberry liqueur called crème de mûre. It might not be on hand in your liquor cabinet, but it should be: one swig is like a bite of fruity blackberry candy! This drink is one of the great modern classic gin cocktails…and to us, it’s near perfection in a glass....

Craving a great rum cocktail? Here’s how to make one of the most popular drinks with rum: the Mojito! It’s minty fresh, zingy and bubbly, simple to whip up with just a handful of ingredients. It’s the classics we keep coming back to, even after tasting hundreds of cocktail recipes. This one is in our top 3 best drinks of all time! The harmony between the boozy rum, zingy lime, herbaceous mint, and sparkling bubbles is legendary....

Club soda vs seltzer: what’s the difference? They’re both carbonated water, but there’s a slight difference between the two. Then of course there’s tonic water…and what’s sparkling water? Which should you use as a cocktail mixer, vs drink on a regular basis? We will admit, the terminology requires some research: and at the store it can still be a little confusing. Here’s what you need to know about the differences between these carbonated beverages....

Here’s a creamy dessert sauce every home cook should have in their arsenal: crème anglaise! This French sauce translates to “English cream” and it tastes like pure gold. It’s lusciously creamy, infused with vanilla and just sweet enough for adding a sparkle to treats. Pour it over fresh berries for an instant dessert, or add it to crisps and crumbles, or bread puddings to take them over the top....

Looking for more banana quick bread recipes? Try blueberry banana bread, cinnamon crunch bread, and banana pecan bread. This double chocolate banana bread is my family’s favorite use of overripe bananas that also satisfies the chocolate cravings too. It’s sneakily wholesome enough for breakfast or something to end the night with. Why I love this recipe Naturally vegan and gluten-free. I don’t use any dairy, eggs, or gluten-derived ingredients in this recipe, so you can rest easy knowing this bread is diet-friendly....

Want to know one of our best easy meal tricks? Try these Easy Canned Chickpeas, the way to make a bland can of beans taste amazing in 5 minutes! This one is one of our very best secrets to eating healthy plant based dinners on the regular. Because here’s the thing: we don’t cook from recipes every night. Many nights we’ll make improv dinners using what we find in the pantry or fridge....

Looking for a versatile recipe that’s great as a filling side dish, lunch, or pitch in food? Welcome to our favorite Anytime Grain Salad! This basic idea works with any whole grain and in any season. Mix up the vegetables based on what you have on hand, and you can make loads of variations. The best part? It’s so hearty and filling, great as a side dish for a vegetarian meal or perfect for lunches....

Love homemade sauce recipes? Try sugo, bulgogi sauce, cottage cheese alfredo, hot honey sauce, and peanut sauce. A fabulous sauce can transform even the blandest food into something quite magical. Italian tomato sauce isn’t much easier than my mom’s famous homemade pomodoro sauce. What is pomodoro sauce? Pomodoro (meaning “tomato” in Italian) sauce is a classic Italian tomato sauce made with minimal ingredients, like tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. It has a much smoother consistency than other tomato-based sauces and well-balanced flavors, making it a great choice to serve with all kinds of Italian recipes....

Frequently asked questions There are certain salad toppings that scream salad bar and make it even more special, like peas, hard-boiled eggs, or cottage cheese (or bacon bits!). Below, we’re sharing our favorite salad bar ideas so that you can recreate this simple weeknight dinner yourself. Balsamic Vinaigrette Homemade Ranch Dressing (or Vegan Ranch) Caesar Dressing Blue Cheese Dressing Italian Dressing Thousand Island Dressing Greek Salad Dressing No reviews

Looking to mix up your side dish routine? Try these Easy Sauteed Peppers! Bell peppers aren’t always a go-to for people: you might first think of broccoli or asparagus when it comes to a healthy side dish. But why not try bell peppers? They’re full of nutrients and especially high in Vitamin C: one serving of this recipe will give you a whopping 126% of your daily need. But even better: they’re full of sweet, tender flavor that makes every bite irresistible....

Looking for an easy dinner idea? Try shrimp and broccoli! This recipe is a family favorite that has saved us on many a weeknight meal. Cook up crisp tender broccoli and juicy shrimp with soy sauce and and rice vinegar. Serve it with rice or noodles to make it a complete meal that comes together quickly! Depending on what you serve it with, dinner can be on the table in just 20 minutes....