Learning how to cook a steak on the stove using the pan searing method is foolproof and gives you steakhouse-quality results every time. Like my reverse sear ribeye steak and cast iron steak recipes, this pan seared steak recipe shows you how to cook juicy and golden-crusted steak on the stove. I used a cast iron pan and a simple garlic herb butter to take the flavors over the top, and voila- it’s time to dig in....
Ready for more donut recipes? Try my mochi donuts, protein donuts, donut holes, and breakfast donuts next. If you’ve been wondering how to incorporate your air fryer into your favorite desserts, I have one word: donuts! But not just any donuts. I’m talking light and fluffy, yet crisp and enveloped in a delicate glaze. Best of all, you only need four ingredients and your handy air fryer. Why I love this recipe Shortlist of ingredients....
Almond Milk Milkshake When it comes to homemade milkshakes, my favorite recipes to make are a chocolate milkshake, keto shakes, and this almond milk milkshake. Growing up, I was obsessed with McDonald’s thick shakes. As a treat, my parents would take my sister and me there after school and we’d both indulge in some fries and a milkshake. My sister always chose the strawberry one but I stuck with the classic vanilla....
Here’s a versatile ingredient that infuses fall flavor into everything it touches: Apple Cider Syrup! This boiled apple cider is reduced until it’s sweet and fruity with a few cinnamon sticks to infuse a spiced flavor. It comes out thick and syrupy, perfect as a simple syrup for fall cocktails and for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, waffles and more! Here’s how to do it! Ingredients for boiled apple cider syrup This apple cider syrup recipe is simple to make and requires just 3 ingredients!...
Need a delicious salad recipe that goes with just about anything? (We’re always game for ideas.) Try this apple walnut salad! The mix of crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, chewy cranberries and a sweet-tart dressing makes a symphony of textures and flavors. It’s perfect as a side dish, but add protein and it also works as a main meal! You can swap out the dressing and mix-ins to make dozens of variations on the theme, making it endlessly versatile for any time and occasion....
What if we told you you could make fresh, artisan bread at home, with minimal active time and a fraction of the cost of store-bought bread? Most bread recipes require many hours of labor. But there’s a type of bread making called no knead bread, where you can mix up a batch, throw it in the refrigerator for a few hours (or overnight, for up to 2 weeks), and then shape and bake it the day you want to eat it....
Looking for more hearty salad recipes? Try my rotisserie chicken salad, steak salad, Caesar salad with chicken, and shrimp salad. I’m the kind of person who needs a little something in my salads to keep me satisfied and full, and that’s where my chicken avocado salad comes in. It’s loaded with all the good stuff (hello, avocado, corn, and chicken), but the zesty lime dressing takes it over the top....
Looking for the perfect baked potato wedges? Alex and I just released a video series, Knife Skills for Home Cooks. It’s basically everything you need to know about how to cut fruits and vegetables in the kitchen. In the video series, we included How to cut potato wedges — because, seasoned potato wedges are some of the most delicious things on the planet! And at the same time, we realized we needed an ultimate baked potato wedges recipe to share with you....
Looking for canola oil substitute? Canola oil is a neutral oil that’s made from the rapeseed plant. There’s some conflicting information over whether it’s healthy or to be avoided (here’s more on whether canola oil is good for you). This oil is often used in baked goods to add texture and richness. If you’re looking to avoid canola oil for health reasons or have just run out, here are the best ways to substitute it!...
Looking to substitute eggs in baking? It’s not an easy task! Eggs are important for the overall texture and structure of baked goods. Egg is often used as a binder in recipes, meaning that it holds the entire baked good together. It also acts as a leavener to help the baked good rise. Of course, it’s best to use an egg if at all possible. But if you don’t have any on hand or want a vegan egg substitute, we’ve got answers too!...
Making a recipe that calls for Italian seasoning and don’t have it? Italian seasoning is a popular Mediterranean herb blend. It’s actually not Italian at all, despite the name! Italian seasoning is a spice blend created as a convenience for cooks to quickly add Mediterranean flair to dishes. Most mixes you’ll find at the grocery have oregano, basil, and thyme, but there’s lots of variation. Don’t have time to pick up more at the store?...
Looking for more healthy stir fry recipes? Try my keto beef and broccoli, asparagus stir fry, shaved steak, or black pepper chicken. Every family has a ‘fallback’ dinner option. It’s the kind of dinner where you throw the whole kitchen sink at it, and with minimal prep time, you’re left with a crowd-pleasing dinner (and hopefully minimal dishes). In my house, our fallback was stir fries. Growing up in a half-Asian household meant we had one at least once a week....
Making a recipe that calls for leeks and can’t find them? A leek is a vegetable that is part of the onion or Allium family, much like onion, garlic, shallot, scallion, and chives. Leeks are long and cylindrical: you eat only the tender light green and white bottom portion of the vegetable. It’s similar to a very large green onion (or scallion). Leeks have a mild, onion-y garlic flavor that’s much more nuanced and sophisticate than an onion....
Want a cocktail that’s not really a cocktail? Enter: Bitters and Soda! This genius trick is the best way to feel like you’re drinking when you’re really not. We do this all the time, especially in the evenings when we need a nightcap. The amount of alcohol in cocktail bitters is negligible, so you end up with a drink that tastes like a cocktail with only trace amounts of booze....
Here’s a beer cocktail that features the uncanny pairing of beer and wine in one drink! Or stout and champagne, that is. It’s the Black Velvet drink! This ages old cocktail pairs the hoppy bitterness and dark notes of coffee and chocolate with the light fruity bubbles of champagne. It might sound odd, but it really works! Here’s a bit more about this drink and a few tips on how to make it....
Here’s a brilliantly colored margarita that always impresses: the Blue Margarita! This cocktail looks as bright as the waters of the Caribbean, doesn’t it? Blue Curacao liqueur is the secret to the jewel-toned color, an orange liqueur that’s been manufactured on the island of Curacao since 1896. It gives this margarita an infusion of bittersweet citrus flavor that pairs perfectly with tequila and lime. Maybe blue drinks are considered low brow by the craft bartender, but this blue margarita is utterly delicious....
Here’s a healthy smoothie that’s bursting with berry flavor: the blueberry banana smoothie! This bright purple puree is lusciously creamy and stunning to look at. It’s packed with beautiful berry flavor that has just the right counterbalance of banana. Upon first sip, we were sold! (Our 3 year old was also considerably impressed, which is saying something.) It’s perfect for breakfast, snack, or an after dinner treat. Here’s how to make it!...
What’s more refreshing than a glass of sweet tart homemade lemonade? Here’s a fun variation on the theme: Blueberry Lemonade! Adding the popular berry to this sweet tart drink balances it with a berry nuance and gives it a brilliant purple color. It’s such a fun way to use this seasonal fruit! You can also add vodka for an instant summer cocktail. Every year we try a few more lemonade flavors, and this one is a favorite!...
Here’s a basic skill everyone needs to know: how to boil corn on the cob! This tried and true method is the easiest way to do it. Seasoned with butter, salt, and pepper, it’s truly a classic American side dish. The best part of summer is sinking your teeth into those golden, juicy morsels! Of course: you can get fancy, too. Here’s how long to boil corn, other best ways to cook it, and some tasty toppings....
Here’s a creamy, cold cocktail that’s exceedingly delicious in any season: Bourbon Milk Punch! You might not expect it, but the combination of milk and bourbon is spot on. The richness of the milk perfectly compliments the oak and vanilla notes in the bourbon. Add a vanilla and nutmeg, and this historic cocktail is every bit as epic today as the day it was invented! It always surprises us at how well this flavor combination works....
