Whether you are hosting or attending a holiday potluck this year, it’s important to keep all dinner guests safe. That means considering everyone’s food allergies when planning, cooking, and serving. First off, it’s important to understand what allergies are and what they are not. According to Mayo Clinic, a food allergy can be defined as an immune response to eating certain foods. An allergy is not a food preference and need to be taken seriously....
Why Rinse Rice When rice is processed and shipped, the grains rub against each other, creating a dusty powder. This powder is basically starchy rice flour. If you don’t rinse it off, it hydrates and cooks, forming a sticky, gummy texture. If you’ve ever had a mass of mushy gluey rice, it’s most likely because the rice wasn’t properly rinsed. Rice is also a crop, grown in a field, which means there can be dirt, debris, and pesticides....
To roast a green chile you need to char the outside peel, without burning the inside, and then remove the char. Charring the outside infuses the chile inside with flavor. We remove the char because, well, who wants to eat all those burned bits? In New Mexico green chiles are roasted by the dozens in big mesh tumblers that turn over an open flame below. For those of us without the industrial-sized roasting contraptions, there are more practical options!...
Two Ways to Toast Pecans You can toast pecans using one of two methods and both deliver terrific results. The first approach is good if you’re doing a larger batch. It also requires a bit less babysitting than on the stove top. The skillet method means you don’t have to turn on your oven and works well for smaller batches. Make More than You Need If you’re going through the effort to toast a batch of pecans, it’s easy to double or triple the amounts....
Why Are My Cookies Tough? Be careful not to overmix the batter for your oatmeal iced cookies. This will make the gluten in the flour overdevelop, which can result in hard or tough cookies. Follow the mixing instructions on the recipe card below and you shouldn’t run into any issues. How Do You Keep Oatmeal Cookies Soft? One of the best parts of iced oatmeal cookies is their soft and chewy center....
But all that’s changed now with the introduction of Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, two plant-based burgers that, with a few toppings and a good bun, might just fool a meat eater. What Are the Ingredients of Impossible and Beyond Meat? Even though both brands launched within the past decade, they’re two entirely different animals (no pun intended). Impossible Foods makes a gluten-free burger made largely of soy protein concentrate, coconut oil, and sunflower oil, along with genetically engineered heme that gives it its meat-like quality....
Few desserts look so completely unappetizing yet taste so incredibly good! One bite of this lumpy, brown mush, with a dab of vanilla ice cream, and I was sold. Scraped every last bit from the bowl. Why indian pudding isn’t more widely known I have no idea; it’s one of my favorite desserts of all time, and a traditional New England Thanksgiving classic. Indian pudding is a baked custard with milk, butter, molasses, eggs, spices, and cornmeal....
As long as you use ground thighs and add a creamy ingredient such as mayonnaise, your burgers will be nice and juicy. I have many beef burger recipes on this website (these baked hamburgers are a big hit with readers), and I make them quite often for my family. But sometimes I feel like making something a little different. Beef is great, but even if you love it, variation is, after all, the spice of life!...
The kale and Brussels sprouts provide the perfect base for these sweet and savory accompaniments, and the recipe itself is quite flexible. Want more cranberries? Go for it! No bacon? That’s fine, too. See below for ideas on swaps and substitutions. Whether you follow this recipe exactly or put your own spin on it, you’ll end up with a hearty salad with great texture and an exciting combination of flavors....
An easy 20-minute recipe, this is a dinner that everyone in the family is going to love! I love pork chops. They are filling, flavorful, and very affordable. Simple baked pork chops are excellent, and that’s my default recipe. But when I’m willing to make just a little more effort in the kitchen, I treat my family to these very flavorful keto-fried pork chops. They are coated in pork rind “breadcrumbs,” then fried in olive oil until wonderfully golden and crispy....
Ready in just 30 minutes and using simple everyday ingredients, this easy keto recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Canned tuna is one of my favorite ingredients. It’s tasty, filling, and very affordable. And just as important - I always have it on hand, making it the natural choice when the fridge is otherwise bare. I use it to make tuna cakes and tuna salad. I also use it to make this tuna casserole....
Light, packed with a bright lemon flavor, and with a crackly sugary top, this lemon olive oil cake is a back pocket recipe that will serve you well for any occasion. Dress it up or down, serve it plain or with peak season fruit such as oranges, peaches, and berries. Yummy Olive Oil Means Yummy Cake There isn’t any one type of olive oil that’s best used for this cake—the only measure to bear in mind is to use a great quality olive oil that you would enjoy tasting on its own or on a salad....
Signs you are stuck on autopilot In order to live with intention, you first need to start recognizing the signs that you’re not controlling your own life. Some of the signs are: You do a lot of things without thinking about them.Your daily routine is predictable.You make excuses to not try new things.Your default mode is scrolling through your phone.You say yes to everything.You’re not making progress on your goals.You feel like your life is missing something, that there is a better life to be lived....
This chunky mango avocado salsa is a back-pocket, show-stopping starter. Cut up some ripe fruits, and this recipe is ready in no time at all. What Are the Best Mangoes to Use for Salsa? Tommy Atkins, the most common type of mango (at least here in the U.S.), is the best type of mango to use in recipes like this. Their peel is typically green with a yellow or red blush, and their firm, sweet-tart flesh contrasts well with the creamy, softer flesh of the avocado....
Are you ready for an easy fish dinner that will knock your socks off? This Mango Chile Tilapia is bursting with flavor and, bonus points, it’s also super healthy! This is a great way to dress up cheaper white fish filets like tilapia. It’s bright and vibrant both in presentation and flavor. And that habanero gives you a kick of heat. It’s a party in your mouth. This recipe is perfect for warm weather....
Five minute prep – that’s all! Whether you are getting your meal prep on, or just need a quick and easy weeknight dinner, this Mexican shredded chicken is calling. It only takes five minutes or less to throw everything in your Instant Pot or Slow Cooker, and then let it do it’s thing. Just before the chicken is ready to be shredded, prep the garnish ingredients if you want to use them and then some taco shells, lettuce, cauliflower rice, etc....
Optimally, the point is fun. Yes, most food holidays are contrived and arbitrary, brainstormed by a marketing board or social media consultant. (Like why is National Strawberry Cream Pie Day on September 2, when strawberries are totally out of season?) But they give us an excuse to celebrate the foods we love. And who isn’t hungry for a reason to celebrate? No, this meal plan does not sync the recipes with the actual dates of the holidays—otherwise, we’d have you eating milkshakes, crème de menthe, and cream-filled donuts for dinner three days in a row....
We know and love this recipe with egg noodles, however, beef stroganoff was traditionally served with potatoes, and across the world has also been known to pair with rice. We’re particularly fond of egg noodles, but with so many possible varieties, there’s something for everyone! I don’t have Worcestershire sauce on hand. Can I substitute with anything else? We always recommend sticking with the original recipe, as that will produce the best results....
This recipe has tons of good Mediterranean flavor – onions, artichoke hearts, garlic, tomatoes, spinach and olives. You can’t beat this for an easy weeknight meal that you can throw in a cast iron skillet and have ready in about 45 minutes. Just brown the chicken in the skillet and throw everything in together to cook in the oven. Enjoy this flavorful dish.
