The last time I made caramel apples with young Piper she was barely 4 years old, and she covered her apple with pink sprinkles. This time, we kept our homemade caramel apples simple and unadorned, but you could easily dress them up with chopped nuts, raisins, M&Ms, or candy sprinkles. What Kind of Apples Work Best? For caramel apples you want an apple that is firm, tart, and crisp. Tart apples will especially help balance the sweetness of the caramel....

This morning it was quiche, specifically an onion quiche. To my dear father who turned up his nose at this masterpiece, mumbling something about real men, I say, “phooey.” Kudos to my brother Ed, who almost made up for dad’s transgression by saying just “damn good” after inhaling a piece at dinner. Baking Pans for Quiche A tart pan is tradition for quiche, but you can use a variety of baking pans for this savory delight:...

They are buttery and delicious and quite easy to make. The leftovers are good too! I like them in an omelet. I lightly adapted this recipe from Ina Garten’s recipe. It’s a simple recipe. Fresh shallots are roasted in butter and balsamic vinegar until caramelized into a unique, intense flavor experience. Roasting really brings out the natural sweetness of the shallots. Any hint of sharpness is gone, and instead, you get this wonderful, creamy sweetness....

Save Time With The Instant Pot Since this recipe has no meat in it, the cooking time is real quick! The most labor intensive part of this carrot ginger soup recipe is prepping the ingredients on the front end. You’ll save lots of time cooking the soup in your Instant Pot. You’ll start by sautéing your onion and then ginger and thyme too. Once the pot is seasoned, you’ll pressure cook the rest of the ingredients....

What is Ceviche? The acid from the limes and lemons changes the structure of the proteins in the fish, essentially “cooking” the fish without using heat. I love ceviche rolled up in a freshly cooked, still warm corn tortilla with lettuce and salsa. Ceviche Safety Tips Ceviche isn’t cooked in the true sense (cooking involves heat, and this isn’t heated). After sitting in the acid from the citrus juice—a process called denaturation—the proteins in the fish change in the same as they would if cooked in heat....

Only cheesy if you want to While a little grated pastured cheese on top is amazing, it is completely optional. In fact, another non-dairy option would be to sprinkle a little nutritional yeast on top to add a little “cheesy” umami flavor. Nutritional yeast is also totally optional. Seriously, the special sauce that you drizzle on top is loaded with plenty of flavor, and you won’t even miss cheese! The sauce makes this cheeseburger salad special Seriously though, the special sauce is really what makes this summer salad extra tasty, and a not boring salad option....

Ready in about 40 minutes, it’s the ultimate weeknight dinner. And if you happen to have any leftovers, they’re great too! I love casseroles because they make my life so easy. You throw a few ingredients into a baking dish, bake, and voila - dinner is ready! Plus they are tasty, and everyone loves them, kids and adults. This delicious casserole is keto, filling, and so easy to make. If you have precooked chicken (such as this broiled chicken breast), it’s ready in just a few minutes!...

Some recipes are a case of throwing it all in a pan for an easy dinner (one pot chicken and pasta is brilliant on those busy week nights), but sometimes it’s almost meditative to take some time and put together a food creation that’s made with love and care.This biryani is one of those dishes (and yes, we do dirty a few dishes along the way…). Made of several layers, it goes into the pan like this:...

The longer you simmer, the richer the broth. You can enjoy it as is, or use it as the base for many different recipes. Once you’ve made this amazingly flavorful soup from scratch, you won’t be able to ever go back to canned (except maybe as a base for other recipes). There’s simply no comparison! And the best part? Making this homemade chicken broth recipe is so easy. You simply dump a few ingredients into a large pot, fill it with water, turn on the heat, and a few hours later, you can enjoy a cup of a rich, warm, comforting broth....

Crispy seasoned chicken breast, topped with mandatory melted cheese and piled onto soft rolls with onion, avocado, lettuce, tomato and garlic mayo. Quick to make for a midweek meal, great for gatherings! Big, juicy Chicken Burgers! I love a good juicy hamburger. Burgers are one of my favourite quick meal options, and also my go-to option when I’m pressed for time when hosting a gathering. Whether making beef Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches or these Chicken Burgers, they’re quick to prepare and cook, then I lay out all the topping options and let everyone help themselves!...

Carbonara scared me for years. I had a few bad results (scrambled eggs and spaghetti anyone?) until I finally got the knack for getting a lovely smooth sauce every time. Slice the chicken in half, season and fry in a little oil. Then remove from the pan and slice into strips. Watch how to make it Stay updated with new recipes!Subscribe to the newsletter to hear when I post a new recipe....

This basic chicken congee recipe is an easy and flavorful place to start and tastes great leftover. What Is Congee? Congee, also known as rice porridge or jook, is a classic Chinese comfort food that can easily be made at home. It is a humbling dish that was commonly served in feudal China when grains and food were scarce. With just rice, water, and salt, this delicious rice porridge was made to stretch for days....

In this recipe, you cook ground chicken (or turkey) in a skillet quickly until it browns, add some chopped shallots and season it all in the end with lime juice, chili sauce, and fresh herbs. Pile it all into a lettuce cup for a supper that has tons of flavor with very little effort. What Is Larb? Larb (pronounced lahb) is a Laotian dish that is also popular in northern Thailand, where the flavor adaptation is slightly different (the Thai version is not as sour and does not contain fish sauce like the Laotian one here)....

For a recent potluck for all the Sacramento food bloggers I decided to throw together this intensely decadent and very easy chocolate torte. The original recipe is based around David Lebovitz’s Chocolate Idiot Cake, however, this one bakes up much more quickly, uses less butter, and has a bit of burn to it. The chipotle pepper and cinnamon give a nice bit of spice and a slow, sweet tingle that lingers after each bite....

The simplest versions call for only vodka and chocolate liqueur or crème de cacao, while more robust recipes also include Irish liqueur, chocolate syrup, and/or vanilla simple syrup. I’ve chosen an approach that’s right in the middle to a create a well-balanced chocolaty drink that doesn’t require a degree in mixology. Who Invented the Chocolate Martini? Most cocktails have origins with professional bartenders, but the chocolate martini was invented by classic movie star Rock Hudson....

This favorite Italian soup is made with fresh seasonal vegetables, often with the addition of pasta or rice. Common ingredients include beans, onions, celery, carrots, stock, and tomatoes. There is no set recipe for minestrone, since it is usually made out of whatever vegetables are in season. It can be vegetarian, contain meat, or contain a meat-based soup base (such as chicken stock). Video: How to Make Minestrone Soup When It Comes to Minestrone, Improvise!...

The sauce starts with lightly browning diced salt-cured pork, followed by softening the mirepoix (finely chopped onions, carrots, and celery) for a few minutes. Add garlic, a bay leaf, a few sprigs of thyme, whole tomatoes crushed in a bowl, and stock. Cover the pot and pop it in the oven for a slow simmer. All that deliciousness comes with a time commitment. The sauce needs to simmer for a couple of hours to build and concentrate all of those flavors, but that can be done handily in the oven, allowing you to use your time however you please instead of standing over the stove....

Recipe Origins The origins of chocolate chip coconut cookies are unclear, but it is likely that they were inspired by other popular cookie recipes that combine chocolate and coconut. Chocolate chip cookies are a classic American dessert that was created by Ruth Graves Wakefield in the 1930s. She owned the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts, and she is credited with inventing the recipe for chocolate chip cookies by adding chopped chocolate to her cookie dough....

Serve with boiled basmati rice, garlic butter rice or coconut rice because there can’t be enough coconut on your plate. I make coconut lime chicken when I am craving coconut chicken curry without the curry flavour, I used boneless skinless chicken thighs for today’s recipe, but it can be made with bone-in chicken thighs or chicken breast. You can also add Thai paste to the coconut sauce if desired. I have left it out in this recipe to keep it simple....