Wondering what to make with vodka and pineapple juice? This pair go hand in hand, and we’ve got the best way to mix them up. Try this Pineapple Vodka Cocktail! This stunning two-toned drink couldn’t be easier: you don’t even have to dirty a cocktail shaker. Simply mix pineapple, vodka and lime right up in the serving glass and it tastes sublime. Want to take it over the top? Add a brilliant red layer to the bottom of the drink....
Come Christmas, cute festive treats start popping up everywhere. If you are a fan of the beautifully white snowflakes, here’s an edible version for you to try these holidays. What’s amazing is that these are surprisingly easy to make and adds the perfect holiday vibes to your party table. Puff pastry snowflake. Crispy puff pastry and cinnamon sugar are the key elements in this recipe. The pastries are shaped into snowflakes to create a stunning centerpiece for your next gathering....
Substitutes for the liqueur Do you need alcohol in this pumpkin tiramisu? It’s actually not required (and traditional Italian recipes didn’t always include it), and this recipe tastes just as good without it. However, adding a bit does add just the right nuance to the flavor. This luscious pumpkin dessert has layers of fluffy, cozy spiced mascarpone cream mixed with coffee and amaretto-soaked lady fingers, which meld together into a sort of fall bliss....
Need some grenadine, or simply wondering what it is? This bright syrup makes vibrant pink and red cocktails and mocktails. It’s often thought of as cherry flavored, it’s got a different fruity origin: pomegranate You can buy it at the store: but it’s easy to make at home too: in fact, we prefer it homemade! Here’s what you need to know about this essential cocktail ingredient. What is grenadine? Grenadine is a red non-alcoholic syrup with a sweet tart flavor, commonly used in cocktails and mocktails....
It’s sweet, it’s coconut-scented, and a little bit sunscreen scented: yes, it’s Malibu rum! This child of the 1980’s is actually not rum at all, but considered a coconut liqueur. Its sweet aroma was originally invented for making piña colada, but it’s got so many more uses! Use it for mixing up frozen beach drinks, or just to add some pizzazz to a Mojito. Here’s more about this popular liqueur....
I ran by the farmer’s market this weekend (which couldn’t be any more different than the Southeast Asian markets from my recent trip, let me tell you!), and was happy to see a table brimming full of ramps. We’d heard quite a bit about these wild onions, similar to tiny leeks, but had never tried them. I decided to pick up a bunch, and asked the vendor what to do with them....
Need an easy side dish? Try Roasted Mini Potatoes! These tiny spuds roast up beautifully. Each bite is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Season them with a little garlic powder and smoked paprika, and they’re bursting with delicious flavor! Here’s how long to roast them and how to season them to perfection. What are mini potatoes? Mini potatoes are any small waxy potatoes. In contrast to russet potatoes, waxy potatoes have a rich buttery, rich texture of their interior....
Got rum and not sure what to do with it? Make a rum sour! This classic sour cocktail is delightfully sweet tart, pairing any type of rum with lemon juice and simple syrup. Top it off with an egg white foam topping, which gives it a creamy mouthfeel. It’s irresistibly refreshing: and simple to make! As two cocktail experts, the sour is always a favorite: we’ve tried it every which way from whiskey to pisco....
Here’s an impressive dinner idea that’s calling your name: this irresistible Salmon Burgers recipe! These burgers are so deliciously satisfying, we’re kicking ourselves this hasn’t been part of our dinnertime repertoire until now. Each bite is hearty and juicy, topped with a creamy remoulade sauce that takes it to rockstar status. This is a great way to feel like you’re eating red meat, without the meat! It’s every bit as satisfying, we think....
Love cooking with tofu? Try my air fryer tofu, crispy baked tofu, sofritas, and BBQ tofu next. Salt and pepper tofu was the #1 constant in my family’s Chinese takeout order. If you are unfamiliar with this magical dish, it’s fried tofu coated in a combination of salt, white pepper, and Chinese five spices. You may have noticed I said ‘was’ and the reason for that is my homemade version is SO MUCH BETTER....
Need a little something for your burger? Try this magic burger sauce! It’s just what a big sandwich needs: savory, salty, tangy, a little sweet: and totally irresistible. You know that classic Big Mac sauce (which is actually Russian Dressing?). This one is close to it: but even easier to make. Here are all our secrets! Ingredients for this burger sauce What’s in this burger sauce? We patterned it off our Russian Dressing, which happens to be very similar to the special sauce used for Big Macs....
Here’s a way to cook everyone’s favorite root vegetable that might surprise you: Steamed Sweet Potatoes! This easy method is fast and easy, and it results in the most deliciously moist and tender flesh. Don’t get us wrong: we love the oven for vegetables, like these Baked Sweet Potatoes. But steaming this orange vegetable makes it so moist, it might become your new best method. Best potatoes for steamed sweet potatoes You can steam any type of sweet potato, but what’s important is the size....
Making a recipe that calls for sun dried tomatoes and don’t have it? Sun dried tomatoes are a popular Mediterranean ingredient that adds a burst of concentrated flavor and chewy texture to dishes. They’re ripe tomatoes that are dried, allowing the moisture to evaporate leaving behind an umami-rich chewy fruit. The drying process intensifies the tomato’s natural sugars but also preserves it naturally, making it a valuable pantry staple. Sun dried tomatoes are available in jars at the grocery store, or sometimes in vacuum-packed packages....
Maybe it’s because I’m from Minnesota, where I grew up with regular sub-zero temperatures. Or maybe because I live in Indiana, where fall and winter are dismally gray. Whatever the case: I love summer. It’s for so many reasons: Wearing no socks! (They’re so oppressive, right?). Sunshine for days. Morning coffee on the porch, going to the splash park, and lazy meals our patio with a glass of rose. Summer is my spirit animal....
You know those recipes where people rave and only you know the secret that it’s actually easy to make? That’s the case with this Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta! There’s major wow-factor to this pasta, which comes together in just 30 minutes. Earthy, fruity sundried tomatoes lend a meaty quality to this easy vegetarian dish, which is bathed in a Parmesan cream sauce. We couldn’t stop raving about each bite!...
Each year Alex and I have a little Thanksgiving tradition: we create and share a vegan and vegetarian Thanksgiving menu to show that the holiday can be about colorful, healthy eating instead of stuffing ourselves with rich foods. Usually it’s a vegetarian main dish. It’s a fun challenge to come up with something other than turkey and pumpkin pie, and each year the dishes get even tastier. This year, this sweet potato, goat cheese and lentil main dish was the star of the show....
Garnishing: Elevate your Tawa Naan with a delightful mix of clear butter, sea salt, chopped cilantro, and finely chopped green chili. This straightforward concoction adds richness, freshness, and a hint of heat, transforming your naan into a culinary masterpiece with our special naan on the tawa recipe. Mixing the Dry Ingredients: At the heart of our Tawa Naan recipe lies the meticulous combination of dry ingredients. In a mixing bowl, blend Maida, baking soda, salt, and sugar....
Ready for the best veggie stir fry? Of course, that’s our humble opinion! But these stir fry vegetables are so simple and turned out so good that Alex and I are slapping the label “best” on them too. This stir fry vegetables recipe uses our homemade teriyaki sauce: it has just 4 ingredients and comes together in 5 minutes! Oh, and it’s naturally sweet using maple syrup. Using homemade teriyaki sauce makes this stir fry taste natural and delicious: instead of the over-salted and sugary teriyaki stir fries that you might be used to....
When we say explosion of flavor, we mean it! This Thai basil recipe is everything that’s great about a spring roll…in bowl form. There’s the contrast of crisp veggies, tender noodles, and crunchy crushed peanuts. Add to that an herbaceous punch from fresh herbs: Thai basil, cilantro and mint. And a zingy Sweet Garlic Lime Sauce infuses a gingery, citrusy goodness throughout! This is our favorite way to use Thai basil…hands down....
The perfect balance of sweet, sour and spicy is what makes Thai food truly spectacular. And this curry paste is the right base for a delicious meal that’s comforting and loaded with flavor. In this recipe, a beautiful combination of spices and fresh ingredients work the magic.Start this Thai massaman curry paste recipe by dry frying whole spices. You’ll need cumin seeds, coriander seeds, whole cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon stick....
